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On YouTubeEdmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / May 2
Oilers GM has extra motivation to win Stanley Cup Final
The Oilers look primed for at least a long playoff run after beating the Los Angeles Kings in five games in the first round.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18
Revisiting Oilers Second-Best Trade By Holland: Foegele for Bear
Back in July of 2021, in an emotional move that stirred both excitement and skepticism among Edmonton Oilers fans, General Manager Ken Holland orchestrated a trade that has proven to be a definitive win for the team.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 14
Five Key Questions for the Edmonton Oilers as the playoffs approach
The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are exactly one week away. The Edmonton Oilers currently sit second in the Pacific Division, holding a record of 48-24-6.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 11
Mattias Ekholm shines and Dylan Holloway makes an impact in Oilers 5-1 win over Golden Knights
The McDavid-less Oilers took on the Vegas Golden Knights last night at Rogers Place with the opportunity to pull themselves within a single point of locking in home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 4
Edmonton Oilers get first hand look at what actually developing prospects looks like
When your top guns aren’t running right for a game, it’s always nice to have young talent throughout your roster to help supplement things and secure another victory as the playoffs near.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 16
Can Vincent Desharnais be an effective defensive partner for Darnell Nurse in the Oilers’ top-four?
For most of the 2023-24 season, the Edmonton Oilers have deployed the same three defensive pairings. Edmonton is the only team in the NHL with three different pairs each playing 500 minutes together at 5-on-5.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 15
Three Oilers to keep an eye on down the playoff stretch
The Edmonton Oilers have scored 11 goals in their last two games and appear to be heating up just in time for the playoff stretch, led by their impact players.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 8
Ken Holland contradicts self in underwhelming trade deadline for Edmonton Oilers
The trade deadline has come and gone, and so has the Edmonton Oilers’ ability to upgrade their roster further. Teams around the NHL were busy. The Vegas Golden Knights continued to load the wagon after picking up Anthony Mantha and Noah Hanifin, with a buzzer beater to pick up Tomas Hertl.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 8
Instant Reaction: Comeback attempt falls short as Oilers get dropped by the Blue Jackets
If Thursday’s 4-2 loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets doesn’t show Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland that he needs to make another move or two before Friday’s Trade Deadline, what will?
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 7
The Oilers should still be looking to add ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline
So Ken Holland has made a big splash for a second straight deadline. Last year, he got an impact player with term in Mattias Ekholm and this time around, he got a little bolder, moving on from their first round for a pure rental in Adam Henrique.
NHL News / Oilersnation / March 6
The Adam Henrique, Sam Carrick trade is a clear-cut win for the Oilers
As I watched Leon Draisaitl hammer a puck past Linus Ullmark, capping off a comeback victory over a legitimate Cup contender in the Boston Bruins, the first thought that popped into my head was that this Oilers team could be something special.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 6
2024 Trade Deadline Preview: Potential trade targets for Edmonton, and what Ken Holland should ultimately do
The 2024 NHL Trade Deadline is officially two days away. For the Edmonton Oilers, this is a crucially important deadline. Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard’s contracts expire after two seasons, including this one.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 6
Edmonton Oilers find new level in win over Bruins, futher prove it’s time to go all-in
The Boston Bruins have long been one of the league’s most consistent teams. Engrained in the fabric of their franchise is a mentality, a work ethic, and an identity.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 2
‘We feel really good about our goaltending:’ Oilers GM Ken Holland says he won’t be in the market for goaltending upgrades
It’s never a dull moment when it comes to goaltending in Edmonton. For decades, a revolving cast of names have rolled through town, each having their own strengths and weaknesses, but few have ever been able to withstand the pressure of playing in such a market.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 1
‘We make moves at every deadline:’ Oilers GM Ken Holland is ready for trade market to heat up
Ken Holland loves to make trades. Since joining the Oilers as general manager in May 2019, he’s made 22 trades. Some good, a few bad. His track record has been a bit of a mixed bag, to say the least.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 12
Oilers searching for upgrades ahead of trade deadline, but GM Ken Holland says it’s difficult to determine needs 'with the way the team is playing'
For the first time in two months, the Edmonton Oilers had a rough week. Their 16-game winning streak was snapped by the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, the same team that ended their Stanley Cup dreams back in the spring.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 5
Oilers CEO Jeff Jackson on working with GM Ken Holland: 'What I’ve really liked since I joined is that we’re collaborative'
The trade deadline for the 2023-24 NHL season is just over one month away and it’s very difficult to say exactly what the Edmonton Oilers will do. This is a team that’s in win-now mode with a Stanley Cup or bust mentality and coming up short will result in the season being viewed as a failure.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 13
Should Ken Holland’s job be in jeopardy with the Oilers?
The Edmonton Oilers made the first coaching change of the season by firing Jay Woodcroft and replacing him with Kris Knoblauch. Is the GM next?
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 12
Did Holland Slip Up?: Admits Error While Explaining Coaching Hire
The Edmonton Oilers introduced Kris Knoblauch as the team’s new head coach on Sunday afternoon, succeeding Jay Woodcroft. The decision, disclosed by General Manager Ken Holland during a press conference, shed light on the dynamics behind the coaching change.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8
Connor McDavid reportedly asked Oilers to not trade depth forward
It’s not clear exactly how vocal McDavid was or how that conversation went, but Ken Holland got the message loud and clear and moved other pieces instead.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 27
Holland’s Patience With Oilers’ Prospects Could Pay Off in Big Way
Ken Holland has always had a ton of patience in developing prospects before bringing them into the NHL, and for many years as the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, it worked great.
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14
Edmonton Oilers GM 'challenged' to get Evan Bouchard's new deal done
The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a very similar position to last offseason: a marginal amount of salary cap space that will immediately be eaten up by re-signing their pending restricted free agents.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 18
Oilers GM Ken Holland drops big hint: 'I won't buy green bananas'
When Ken Holland spoke to the media on Wednesday and told everyone that the Edmonton Oilers won’t be buying “green bananas” this offseason, what exactly did he mean?
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 17
Oilers GM to honor final season of contract
Sportsnet is reporting that Edmonton Oilers president of hockey ops and general manager Ken Holland told the media that the long-time NHL executive intends to honor the final season of his five-year contract.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6, 2023
Which general managers have the most on the line after the trade deadline?
The trade deadline has come and gone, and several teams made some big moves to bolster their teams for the playoffs, while others made some surprising ones out of left field. Which general managers have the most on the line with the deadline in the rearview mirror.
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