The Oilers Are Good… And They Just Got Way Better. 

And this before most people have seen that Henrique has signed for 2 more years in Edmonton as well.

They did the hockey equivalent of going all in for poker

Arvidsson is an improvement over Foegele. Other than in game 6 of the finals, I don’t recall Draisaitl connecting with Foegele where he had the finishing touch. I think this will help Draisaitl much more than McLeod/Foegele.

I don't think it's a coincidence that Knobby said multiple times over the playoffs that Drai hasn't had top tier linemates, talent wise, and some of these signings seem to be aggressively going in that direction. Should help with Drais contact talks

The Oilers CRUSHED IT on Canada day. Ardvidsson, Jeff Skinner, and still kept Henrique? Hell yes. Now dump Ceci.

Hell of a day today. Skinner signed as well as Henrique. Not only do we have a solid top 6 scoring we also have the best checking / scoring third line in the league. And what does our fourth line look like with Holloway / McLeod / Perry? Kane will go on LTIR and Derek Ryan not sure…and paying Perry 1.4 was a mistake with what we did today. Should have waited on that.

Fogle can go to LA and turn the puck over in his own end and the neutral zone. Next out McLeod and Ceci.

They have so many options this year for lines

I hope Vinny can get a decent contract wherever he ends up.

Just gotta get Rico , Holloway and Broberg signed. We lost Vinny and Warren but that was going to happen regardless.

I would say Victor Dri and Hollywood

They also got janmark resigned too

We need a fucking solid goaltender!

Picking up skinner will help 2ndary scoring as well.

Cory Perry must be a good salesman, bringing the curse to the Oilers. Good team, but curse!

Bro, you dont know what you're talking about with Skinner. dude has had multiple 30-goal seasons, a 40-goal season, and his highest was 82 pts. He's been a beast at 3 million for one year after the season the oilers just had is highway robbery

imagine Draisaitl getting consistent line mates

If you posted more my day would be so much better...

I can’t see the players wanting to leave lol

Oilers are number one and IT’S CANADA DAY!

I have always loved Arvidsson even if I hate booth Skellefteå and Predators so im really pumped up about this, im from Sweden btw

They might have a shot next year since vegas, dallas, avs all got worse but I still don't trust their defense and goaltending

Being over the cap by $2.454M, and with Broberg, Holloway and to a lesser extent Lavoie yet to sign, I wonder who will go on LTIR to start the season? If it's Nurse or Kane, the team can deal with it, but if it's Draisaitl, then that' will be a big blow. it would be good to get some clarification, but the team is allowed to be over the Cap by 10% during the offseason. Worst-case scenario, the team would need to trade away a player, and the other teams will not do the Oilers any favors.

I've long said that Arvidsson would be the perfect winger for McDavid. His hands can keep up with McDavid's game-brain, which is something few can do. I know that he's unlikely to push Hyman off of McD's wing, but they will obviously get play-time together. And he'll be great for Draisaitl if that's where he spends most of his time. Drai's needed a quality finisher for a long time, and VA is top-tier quality. Victor will have at least two career-years in Edmonton. I predict 40 goals easy. 50 would not shock me even a little. Congrats to VInny on his contract, but he's a pylon and I don't miss him. Skinner is a defensive black hole, but he'll also flirt with 40 in the Oilers top 6 so come on down Jeff; just don't let more than 30 go past you and we'll be winning on balance. He's going to be very motivated, and on a good team maybe he'll even learn that there's a second end of the ice. I'm equally neutral on Perry, but I totally get that if a Hart trophy winner says that he wants to play for you, you don't shut the door on him. It shows other players in the league that you're a class organization that you should want to play for. He brings character and work ethic, and that's valuable. The Henrique signing is mind-blowing. This team could score 350 goals, maybe even 400. Consider: Skinner - McDavid - Hyman Holloway - Draisaitl - Arvidsson RNH - Henrique - Brown Janmark - McLeod - Perry That's the best first line in hockey. The best second line in hockey. And the best third line in hockey. And a passable fourth line with speed, smarts, and a Hart. The Oil are going to be an offensive monster. If they can upgrade their defence, they are the cup favourites for the next two seasons at least. Interesting that we are so much better without a GM than we were with one.

Did anyone check Cap Friendly on this they are already over the cap. The have 13F 7D and 2G so who are they giving away?

As a Habs fan, I believe this was one of the best if not the best move yet ! Knowing the Habs will not compete for 2 to 3 years I certainly hope Edmonton goes all the way I think they will ( if healthy...)

JACKSON IS COOKING. CHEF JACKSON AT YOUR SERVICE

How's his back? will he be the same player?

if they had no Nurse and no McLeod they'd be unstoppable

Personally i liked Vinny and Foegs unfortunate but whatever things i hear it seems like Oilers are set up for a good year. I only stared watching in January after not watching hockey unless it was in restaurants so in a way it might be just me liking the roster etc, oh well its whatever, as long as they make the playoffs and have another good opportunity to get that cup and most of the guys stay then great!

What about CAP? Whose leaving???

I don’t think skinner not having played in the playoffs is an issue.

The new additions has been alright. But I can’t help but think the Oilers really need some Bruisers on their team. Kane and Perry are supposed to fill that role, Perry did a bit when he initially joined, not much since. Kane is unfortunately injured..

They got way older , the Edmonton over 30 club, good luck 🤞

lookin like Lanny McDonald, a flames player.

Great signing. Don't understand why Stecher was signed.... Maybe for the AHL....

Ralph Krueger had a personal vendetta against Skinner, as a Sabres fan Jeff is amazing and you guys picked up some great depth scoring for a really good deal

I'm predicting Edmonton for cup

debatable they got better. They got some new players but those players are iffy at best. These players are not the end all be all.

Jeff skinner

Why what goalie did they get?

Are you Stuart Skinners younger brother

Ever here you look like Skinner?

We needed a Sabre to break the Perry curse.

the oilers now have good second pp 😂henrique victor skinner broberg and kane that’s disgusting

Perhaps Gary Bettman can get a Saudi Arabian team into the NHL for the 2026 Stanley Cup champions.

add some jeff skinner into that mix, weewt

Way better...except in net. Also their defense stayed pretty much the same. Oilers' fans now get to see Jeff score about 20-25 goals by way of 10 by November and perhaps half-that over the next three months. Also more blind passes to nobody than you've ever seen in your lifetime. Loved his attitude under Granato but man he could frustrate you faster than you can say WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?

why does bro look like skinner

If Jeff Jackson gets replaced as the interim GM, they should make Matthias Ekholm the GM lol. But seriously, don’t hire Bowman. #KeepJeff

The Oilers brought in Josh Brown at $1M to replace Desharnais. His reach isn't as big, but he replaces the size and toughness, so as a 7th D, he's probably better positioned than Vinny. I like Vinny and and happy that he's getting PAID in Vancouver. Best of luck Vinny, and I wish you success (except against the Oil).

I think you might have a piece of food stuck in your stache🤪

Oil got to rid of mcloud and nurse.

I'm disappointed that Desharnais left, I do like him, and quite hoped the Oilers would retain him - but at $2 million - he's kind of the definition of replaceable. Foegele - I feel like for $1 million, the Oilers upgraded. ie, they pretty much swapped Foegele out for Arvidsson, even if it all happened through free agency, and they ended up with Arvidsson for only $1 million more than the Kings are paying Foegele.

Umm where’s Leon going to shoot from now. Skinner shoots from the exact same spot.

They also resigned Perry so that's a guaranteed Cup Finals loss which is pretty cool.

Kane if healthy should stay

Blame Gary Bettman for the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup champions: Salt Lake City.

Edmonton will never learn defence defence defence. No defence no goalies no cup

Bullshit. Oilers already have all the goal scorers they need. Their goaltending and defence is lackluster and I doubt they will see another playoff run like this last one for a long time. Skinner let in the game winning goal on a shot he should have stopped. Nuff said!

Edmonton in the same boat as Toronto. Draisaitl wants to go to the sunny state. Tired of Alberta weather. In 2 years they will be no better then a Ahl team😂

I feel like I'm the only one who doesn't like the Skinner pick up. He's not only Inconsistent but he has NO playoff experience. We are trying to build our playoff depth, if skinner is being inconsistent in the reg season I can only imagine what he'll be like in the playoffs in best of 7 series. Seems like high risk low reward. But he could prove me wrong

No way they got way better. Playoffs in question with Skinner who just NEVER plays in playoffs despite 15 seasons and 1000 games. Team had their chance this year. A return to finals unlikely in Mcdavid era. See caps going far. Last year making playoffs was a triumph. This year they may win rounds,

You fools keep drinking the Kool-aid .One agin crap defence that play ok during playoffs. Skinner is defiantly not the answer....but I hope you lock him up long term. Also need Bouchard signed for 8 million plus long term please. This guy spent 26 seconds behind your net with 55 seconds to go in game 7, trying to figure out what to do. I would love you oiler fans to explain that one to me.......thats what I thought....crickets. BTW thanks to Tkachuk for making sure the greasers didn't win the cup.

Lost Foegle..

Oilers should have gone after Jake Debrusk maybe they did not offer enough.

Still not going to win Cup. Resigned Perry.

They didn’t do much, kinda weak actually

Bro, you have 2k viewers. I doubt anyone "Down South" is watching you. A bit presumptuous I would say.

they will miss the playoffs next year.

Panthers just have another victim to munch on next year. Grrrrrrrr

The Oilers won’t make the finals next season.

Oilers suck

Until they sign a goalie, they aren't gonna win a cup. They dont have the D either to get the job done. The theory of out scoring your shortcomings most of the times doesn't pan out. As a Flyers fan that lived through decades of them never having a goalie and on some really good teams I have some relevant comparison. The Oilers played so well that Skinner wasn't exposed.

They still won't win the cup.

Thumbs down on Viktor. He's 5'2 and soft on an already soft team. This sucks.

they need a hard nosed defenceman

Way better? I'd say maybe marginally better at best. Worst case is he's hurt for many games and is a write-off overall. Foegele produced more and he's gone. Best case is he clicks with McD or Dria and gets 55 points. I don't see "Way Better", but I hope your Right)