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The Oilers look to finally solve their goaltending problems with Stan Bowman instituting a three-goalie system to ease the stress of his 3 netminders in Devon Levi, Tristan Jarry and the newest Oiler goalie Frederik Andersen as Matt Pearce breaks down the latest interview with Andersen and what he brings to the table in Edmonton. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest ne...

The Oilers lock up another RFA in Spencer Statsney and Matt Pearce brings you the latest on Edmonton's cap space, what Stastney did and didn't do well in his time on the team. Matt also takes a look into Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman asking the question of what will the team do move wise with 8 defencemen currently signed? --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, rep...

The Oilers continued where they left off from the July 1st extravaganza by re-signing defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin who was recently acquired from San Jose in the Darnell Nurse deal as Matt Pearce breaks down this value contract, his individual strengths and weaknesses, and also a look at a crowded blueline in Edmonton which isn't exactly the worst problem to have. --- Oilers Digest is a channel...

With an Oilers free agency target in Claude Giroux off the board, Matt Pearce takes a look into another name that's been linked to the team in Jake DeBrusk from the Vancouver Canucks as an option. There is some skepticism from Matt and the underlying numbers are a big question mark with DeBrusk's difference in scoring on the power play and at 5 on 5, which may lead the Oilers to save their money a...

Just when you thought Stan Bowman was done for the day, he pulls yet another magic trick off signing former Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen to a bargain of a contract, hoping to bring some more stabilization to the Oilers crease for the first time in a very long time as Matt Pearce gets you hyped up for that move and how the Oilers are looking after the 1st day of free agency. --- Oil...

Just when you thought the day was over for the Oilers....Stan Bowman pulls off another magic trick as Matt Pearce brings you two more fantastic moves made by the Oilers GM, re-upping Kasperi Kapanen to a 1 year deal and bringing Mathieu Joseph into the fold to bolster the depth of the bottom 6. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmon...

This is the Canada Day that never ends as Matt Pearce brings you *another* move by Stan Bowman today bringing PK specialist Ryan Shea over on a 5 year 4 million dollar contract as the Oilers GM wasted no time on finding a Darnell Nurse replacement, Matt breaks down the stats and where Ryan could fit in on the Edmonton blueline. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news...

The Darnell Nurse era comes to an end as Matt Pearce comes with some breaking news that the team has traded the 12 year vet to the San Jose Sharks for Shakir Mukhamadullin and a prospect in Zack Sharp, as Matt gives his props to Stan Bowman for managing to retain $0 of that 9.25 million. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oil...

Oilers trade reports are officially heating up as new rumours connect the Oilers to goaltending targets Devon Levi and Elvis Merzlikins, Matt Pearce breaks it all down and compares the two with the young high-ceiling potential of Levi and the more riskier option in Merzlikins as the team gears up for free agency. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and r...

A jam-packed Monday brings news of the Oilers issuing qualifying offers to 4 pending RFA's, the latest on Darnell Nurse from Elliotte Friedman in this never-ending game of negotiation chess, and the rookie's are going camping as Matt Pearce brings you the developmental camp roster as the offseason is roaring to take off. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, repor...

The Oilers made the most of what they had in the later rounds of this weekend's NHL Entry Draft as Matt Pearce highlights the other four picks after Rudolfs Berzkalns was selected by the team, with one particular pick that Matt loves the team taking a chance on. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This includes coverag...

It took some time but the Oilers have made their 1st selection in the NHL draft taking Latvian centre Rudolfs Berzkalns from the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL as Matt Pearce breaks it all down for you and the scouting report for the 6'4 two-way forward as well as the latest on the looming Darnell Nurse trade that hangs over the Oilers this weekend. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks dow...

Matt Pearce breaks down the latest article surrounding Connor McDavid’s reaction to the hiring of Mike Babcock as the newest head coach. The team captain isn't just on board, the team's veteran leadership group is reportedly excited by the unique challenge of being pushed by a veteran hard-nosed coach like Babcock as the organization is ready for the newest chapter to start in Edmonton, continuing...

Darnell Nurse is back in the headlines as NHL insiders pinpoint potential trade partners for the Oilers and Matt Pearce is back to break it all down. He cycles through teams that make sense for a destination and who could be on the way back in any trade return as a crucial offseason kicks into full gear following the head coach hiring earlier this week. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks d...

The Edmonton Oilers introduced their new head coach Mike Babcock and associate coach DJ Smith in a press conference that didn't quite convince Matt Pearce as he breaks down some of the quotes given, and his skepticism of Mike Babcock changing as a person grows even more. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This include...

The Edmonton Oilers have locked up another massive piece of their roster, as Matt Pearce breaks down the huge news that the team have officially re-signed defenseman Connor Murphy. Matt dives into the numbers of why Edmonton committed long-term to the 33-year-old veteran, how he fits into the team's defensive core, and how this contract impacts the Oilers' salary cap structure moving into the offs...

The Edmonton Oilers have officially shocked the hockey world, naming Mike Babcock the 19th head coach in franchise history and bringing in D.J. Smith as associate coach. Matt Pearce breaks down the massive, high-stakes gamble by the Oilers' front office. Following a thorough NHL review that cleared him for employment, Babcock returns to an NHL bench for the first time in over six years, trying to...

The Edmonton Oilers have locked up another massive piece of their roster, as Matt Pearce breaks down the huge news that the team have officially re-signed defenseman Connor Murphy. Matt dives into the numbers of why Edmonton committed long-term to the 33-year-old veteran, how he fits into the team's defensive core, and how this contract impacts the Oilers' salary cap structure moving into the offs...

The Edmonton Oilers have made the perfect move to solidify their bottom six as Matt Pearce breaks down the shocking news that the Oilers have officially re-signed 3rd line center Jason Dickinson to a massive contract extension. Matt dives into the analytics of why this move was necessary for the Oilers' depth, how it impacts on-ice strategy, and what this contract means for upcoming extensions on...

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to make some major moves as free agency approaches, and Matt Pearce is back to break down the latest reports surrounding two massive targets: Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson. With the blue line needing a steady, veteran defensive presence and the bottom-six searching for an elite shutdown center, keeping or bringing in these two names could completely reshape the...

Matt Pearce breaks down the massive breaking news linking Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault to the Edmonton Oilers. Matt dives deep into the logistics of this rumor and explains exactly why adding Montembeault to the mix creates an incredibly messy, high-stakes goalie carousel, trying to avoid yet another lateral move to fix the goaltending considering the uncertainty with Connor I...

Nikash Ganguli joins the channel to discuss the Oilers hiring Mike Babcock... --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This includes coverage on players such as Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, Evan Bouchard, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Evander Kane, Corey Perry, Kris Knoblauch, Ken Holland and more! Have you ever wante...

Matt Pearce breaks down the massive breaking news linking Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault to the Edmonton Oilers. Matt dives deep into the logistics of this rumor and explains exactly why adding Montembeault to the mix creates an incredibly messy, high-stakes goalie carousel, trying to avoid yet another lateral move to fix the goaltending considering the uncertainty with Connor I...

A new twist has emerged in the Oilers attempt to name Mike Babcock as their new head coach and Matt Pearce is back to break it all down for you today as the NHLPA's request for an investigation into Babcock's shenanigans in Columbus has been granted by the league's head office. But, new reports show that there may be more than meets the eye regarding the reasoning over Babcock's resignation in Sep...

A newsbomb was dropped as Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman confirmed that Darnell Nurse has requested a trade as the defenceman's days are numbered in Edmonton. Matt Pearce is back today to tell you what this means for the team, and are there actually any teams that are interested? --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This...