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7 days ago
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Edmonton Oil Kings Miroslav Holinka Signs Entry-Level Contract With The Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Miroslav Holinka to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Edmonton Oil Kings forward was drafted by Toronto 151st overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Holinka is one of many former WHLers now in the Maple Leafs system, which also includes Morgan Rielly, Brandon Carlo and Noah Chadwick.
CTV News
15-07-2025
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- CTV News
Maple Leafs sign forward Miroslav Holinka to three-year, entry-level contract
Miroslav Holinka is seen in this undated photo. (X/Maple Leafs) TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Miroslav Holinka to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday. The terms of the deal were not announced. Holinka had 45 points (19 goals, 26 assists) in 47 regular-season games with the Western Hockey League's Edmonton Oil Kings last season. The 19-year-old spent the two years before that playing for HC Ocelári Trinec of the Czech league. He played 18 games over two seasons in his native country, recording three points (one goal, two assists) in 16 contests during the 2023–24 campaign. The six-foot-two, 202-pound centre was selected by Toronto in the fifth round (151st overall) of the 2024 NHL draft. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 15, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
15-07-2025
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Maple Leafs sign forward Miroslav Holinka to three-year, entry-level contract
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Miroslav Holinka to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday. The terms of the deal were not announced. Holinka had 45 points (19 goals, 26 assists) in 47 regular-season games with the Western Hockey League's Edmonton Oil Kings last season. The 19-year-old spent the two years before that playing for HC Ocelári Trinec of the Czech league. He played 18 games over two seasons in his native country, recording three points (one goal, two assists) in 16 contests during the 2023–24 campaign. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. The six-foot-two, 202-pound centre was selected by Toronto in the fifth round (151st overall) of the 2024 NHL draft. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 15, 2025.
Vancouver Sun
02-07-2025
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- Vancouver Sun
'In a really good spot': New blood, new team, new blueprint as Oilers build for another Cup run
This is it. Barring any unforeseen developments, the Edmonton Oilers lineup is set. General manager Stan Bowman likes his defence, doesn't plan on adding another top six winger, doesn't see anything worthwhile in the goaltending market and plans on filling his depth vacancies from within. So that's that. All that needs to be done now is round out the coaching staff now that Glen Gulutzan is the new head coach in Dallas. In his media availability Wednesday morning, Bowman said Andrew Mangiapane, signed to a two-year deal worth $3.6 million a year, can round out the top two lines while a trio of newcomers, including former Edmonton Oil Kings player Curtis Lazar (one year, $775,000), can fill out the bottom. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. It's a very different look from last season after a startling exodus of depth players — Corey Perry, Connor Brown, Viktor Arvidsson and Evander Kane — especially considering the impact they had in the post season, but Bowman believes bringing in new blood is crucial. 'We did lose a couple of players who were big contributors,' said Bowman. 'A lot of it was the function of the salary cap. We weren't going to be able to meet their demands for fitting into our puzzle. 'So we do have a few new faces coming in but I think that's not a bad thing. It's nice to have some new faces in your group — they bring a bit of a different energy. They're hungry to get far in the playoffs and play in the Stanley Cup Final.' After going four rounds deep two years in a row and coming away empty-handed, it might be easy for the team to fall into a rut. But adding a handful of fresh faces to the room keeps things fresh and exciting — which is a big deal on an older team coming off a pair of frustrating runs. 'We're turning the page forward and looking at some different combinations we can have now with some new players,' said Bowman. 'I do think that's a positive. Something we're trying to build on is a little bit of newness in our group. I think that will help get us going next year. 'We're not just coming back with the same exact group of players and the same blueprint. It's going to be a new team. All the key players are back, it's just finding the right mixture. That's what makes it exciting and for that reason I think we're in a really good spot right now.' The goaltending situation looks like it will be status quo, however, with Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard. There were some middling keepers available on July 1, but nothing that the Oilers saw as a major upgrade worth pouring significant money and assets into. 'We're doing our job and talking to teams and agents but nothing out there really made any sense for us to move forward on. Where we are now makes the most sense for us.' With Mangiapane joining Connor McDavid , Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in the top six, there is still one opening on the first two lines. But that's not an item on Bowman's shopping list going froward. 'I would expect it to come from within,' he said. 'We have a number of guys who played in that role last year, Kapanen and Podkolzin did stretches. I expect Matt Savoie to be on our team and to play a role. We have David Tomasek.' He also sees Trent Frederic and even Adam Henrique as possible options. 'We don't just have just one person we're hoping to fill it. We're going to try some different looks. We have a number of internal candidates who deserve the opportunity to show us what they can do. I wouldn't be expecting to add anything else to that part of our team.' As for the Evan Bouchard signing, while some people are sad about the $10.5 million tag for just four years, a long-term deal was never going to happen. And playing hardball left the Oilers open to an offer sheet. Players and agents are well aware that the salary cap is about to skyrocket, so they don't want to lock in for eight years unless it is for a massive number that would destroy Edmonton's cap space in the short term 'We were going for an eight-year deal but that was never really in the cards,' said Bowman. 'The agent indicated that wasn't something they thought made sense for them. A number for an eight-year deal was so high it wouldn't have made sense for anybody.' Now that the team is set, Bowman and head coach Kris Knoblauch are now on the hunt for a replacement for Gulutzan. 'That's something we have to spend some time on now,' said Bowman. 'We haven't had a chance to focus on that, the full attention has been on free agency. 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25-05-2025
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Looking Back On The Last WHL Team To Win The Memorial Cup, The 2014 Edmonton Oil Kings
It has been a while since the Memorial Cup has been won by a WHL team. 11 years to be exact, as the previous champions were the 2014 Edmonton Oil Kings. A roster stacked with talent, here is a look back at the last team from the West that captured the CHL's greatest prize. After a successful regular season that saw them collect 103 points, the Oil Kings cruised through the first three rounds of the playoffs, only losing two games. Edmonton then was tested in the WHL Final, before defeating the Portland Winterhawks in seven games. Overall, there were some impressive performances during the post-season run, as three players (Henrik Samuelsson, Edgars Kulda and Curtis Lazar) recorded at least 20 points, while Tristan Jarry posted three shutouts and a save percentage of .925. After their impressive playoff run, the Oil Kings headed off to the 2014 Memorial Cup, where they faced some tough competition. After losing their first game to the Guelph Storm, Edmonton picked up a win against the London Knights, before falling in double overtime during Game 3 of the round-robin to the Val-d'Or Foreurs. In the end, Edmonton finished the round robin in third place and was off to the semi-final. While it took three overtimes, the Oil Kings got their revenge on the Foreurs, defeating the QMJHL champions 4-3 in the semi-final. Lazar played hero that night, as he beat Antoine Bibeau at the 2:42 mark of the third overtime. The win was an iconic moment in WHL history and one that fans in Edmonton won't soon forget. The semi-final victory then set up a rematch with the Storm for the 2014 Memorial Cup. While the Oil Kings did enter the first intermission down 2-1, they stormed back, scoring five goals in the second and third en route to a 6-3 victory. Mitchell Moroz would score the winner 14:19 into the second period, while Edgars Kulda picked up the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy, which was handed out to the MVP of the Memorial Cup. With the 2025 Memorial Cup in full swing, the question remains: Will the Medicine Hat Tigers be able to break this 11-year drought? Just like Edmonton in 2014, they have assembled a deep roster that looks ready to go on a historic run. With one win already under their belt, the Tigers are off to a strong start and very well could be the team that ends the WHL's Memorial Cup drought. Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Hunter St. Martin Calls Game, Tigers Open 2025 Memorial Cup With Victory Medicine Hat Tigers To Watch At The 2025 Memorial Cup Meet The 2025 Memorial Cup Opponent: The Rimouski Océanic Meet The 2025 Memorial Cup Opponent: The Moncton Wildcats Meet The 2025 Memorial Cup Opponent: The London Knights
