Edmonton Oilers
Coverage of Edmonton Oilers in the Nexus archive.
- Wild add veteran goalie Pickard on first day of free agency
The Minnesota Wild signed veteran goalie Calvin Pickard to a one-year, $1 million contract. Pickard, with 11 NHL seasons and a career 2.96 GAA and .901 save percentage, joins the team to provide depth amid injuries to Filip Gustavsson and trade rumors involving Jesper Wallstedt. The Wild also need to replace departed players Marcus Johansson and Mats Zuccarello.
- Canada's biggest fan may be its biggest problem
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is blamed for a 'Carney Curse' affecting sports teams, including the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Blue Jays, Canadian women’s rugby team, and Montreal Canadiens. His presence at events coincides with losses, including Canada's defeat against Switzerland in the World Cup.
- Penguins make massive goalie change, adding an interesting twist to must-win Game 4
The Pittsburgh Penguins replaced goalie Stuart Skinner with backup Arturs Silovs for Game 4 against the Philadelphia Flyers. Silovs, a 25-year-old with playoff experience, previously played under Flyers coach Rick Tocchet with the Vancouver Canucks. Penguins coach Dan Muse emphasized the change was not due to Skinner's performance but a strategic adjustment after three losses.