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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Edmonton Oilers bold stand on Carter Hart sparks nationwide outrage among NHL fans
Carter Hart may not be getting a chance with the Edmonton Oilers. insider Frank Seravalli said on July 28, 2025, that the team is not interested in signing the goalie. Hart and four other players were part of the Hockey Canada Five case. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Although they were found not guilty in court, the NHL has said the five players cannot play for now. Seravalli called Hart a 'non‑starter' for the Oilers and said the league will review the case before making a final decision. Carter Hart and Hockey Canada Five NHL ban updates Justice Maria Sarroccia ruled last week in Ontario's King's Court that Carter Hart and four teammates were not guilty in the Hockey Canada Five case. The players had faced sexual assault charges from a 2018 incident in London, Ontario. The judge said the complainant, known as E.M., gave consent and that parts of her story were not credible. Despite the verdict, the NHL told teams the players remain ineligible to sign until the commissioner's office finishes its review. Frank Seravalli discussed this on TSN in Toronto on July 28. On the same day, Bob Stauffer, who hosts the Oilers Now show in Edmonton, asked fans and guests if the Oilers should sign any of the cleared players. Stauffer has raised this question several times since the ruling. Brian Lawton on Stan Bowman and Edmonton Oilers second chances On July 29, Stauffer invited former NHL agent and GM Brian Lawton to the show. Lawton said, 'Canada feels divided over this. Half think the players did something horrible, half think they were cleared and should move on with their lives.' He added that the players may find it easier to sign with a U.S. team where hockey is less in the public eye. Also Read: The Oilers have a history of second chances. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Last summer, Edmonton hired Stan Bowman as GM even though he had served a three‑year NHL suspension for mishandling a sexual assault case in Chicago in 2010. The team also signed players like Craig MacTavish, Zack Kassian, Evander Kane and Corey Perry when they faced serious problems. Many of those players rebuilt their careers and image in Edmonton. Now, with Carter Hart and the other four players, fans are wondering if the Oilers are changing their approach. NHL sources say the team has no current plans to sign any of them. FAQs Are the Edmonton Oilers interested in signing Carter Hart? No, NHL insider Frank Seravalli said the Oilers have no plans to sign Carter Hart right now. Why are Carter Hart and the Hockey Canada Five not allowed to play in the NHL? The NHL has kept them ineligible until the commissioner's office finishes its review of the 2018 case. Have the Edmonton Oilers given second chances to players before? Yes, the Oilers have signed players like Stan Bowman, Evander Kane, and Corey Perry after past issues.
Edmonton Journal
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Oilers are out on Carter Hart, insider says. Has Edmonton given up on second chances?
Article content This in from NHL insider Frank Seravalli, news that the Edmonton Oilers are not interested in signing Carter Hart. 'I was told that Carter Hart is a non-starter for the Edmonton Oilers,' he said, noting that Hart and the other four players acquitted in the Hockey Canada Five sex assault trial have all been deemed ineligible to play in the NHL for the time being. 'They're going to continue to review the file before determining next steps in the (NHL) commissioner's office.' Article content Article content Carter Hart is a "non-starter" for the Edmonton Oilers as the five former Hockey Canada players acquitted of sexual assault remain ineligible to play in the NHL (w/ @frank_seravalli) — B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) July 29, 2025 Article content Article content Article content There have been several insider reports in the past month saying the same, suggesting the Oilers aren't interested in signing goalie Carter Hart, or any of the five players. Article content On Oilers Now, the ultimate Oilers insider Bob Stauffer has repeatedly asked fans their opinion on signing one of the players. Stauffer has also asked guests about the issue as well since last week when Ontario King's Court bench Justice Maria Sarroccia not only found that players were not guilty, but ruled that actual consent was given for the sex acts by the complainant, E.M. Article content This Monday, Stauffer interviewed former NHL agent and GM Brian Lawton about where the five players might well end up. Lawton noted the higher level of interest in the criminal case in Canada. Article content 'Canada, to me, I could very easily see be a divided country over this… It's almost like a political ordeal, where half the people are certain it was the most horrific thing ever and half are certain that these players were acquitted and they should be forgiven and move on with their lives.'
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Connor McDavid contract update: Stan Bowman gives Oilers fans hope amid extension uncertainty
Edmonton Oilers fans are feeling the weight of the offseason as remains unsigned for a new contract. The Oilers' captain, currently in the final year of his eight-year, $100 million deal, has been eligible to sign an extension since July 1, yet no agreement has been reached. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This delay is sparking speculation and fueling anxiety among fans about the franchise's future. Stan Bowman gives insight on Connor McDavid's contract situation Oilers General Manager Stan Bowman recently addressed McDavid's contract status on Bob Stauffer's 'Oilers Now' podcast, sharing a patient approach to the negotiations. Bowman confirmed that he has spoken to McDavid's agent, Judd Moldaver, but emphasized that the team is giving the superstar his space to decide his future. 'Honestly, I've tried to give Connor his space,' Stan Bowman said. A lot of this is respecting the athlete and their timeline. So we haven't had any of those types of detailed discussions yet, but we certainly will. I don't have a timeline update, but I do expect to have some conversations with him soon and hopefully get that wrapped up.' Connor McDavid's contract decision could reshape Edmonton Oilers and NHL future This statement reflects how cautious and respectful the Oilers are being with their franchise player. McDavid, 27, is not only the face of the team but also one of the NHL's most dominant players, regularly topping the league in scoring and driving Edmonton's playoff pushes. His next contract will be pivotal for the team's Stanley Cup ambitions, shaping both the Oilers' roster and their competitive window. While Bowman's calm approach may reassure some, the delay naturally raises questions. If McDavid waits deeper into the season to make a decision, rumors about free agency or the Oilers' ability to build a championship-caliber roster around him will only intensify. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His eventual commitment or lack of it will impact not just Edmonton but the entire NHL landscape. FAQs When can Connor McDavid sign a new contract with the Edmonton Oilers? Connor McDavid has been eligible to sign a contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers since July 1, 2025, as he enters the final year of his current eight-year, $100 million deal. What did Stan Bowman say about Connor McDavid's contract talks? Stan Bowman explained that the Oilers are giving McDavid space to decide, saying they have no set timeline but expect to have conversations soon to 'hopefully get that wrapped up.' Why is Connor McDavid's next contract important for the Oilers? McDavid's next contract will determine the Oilers' long-term Stanley Cup chances, impact their roster decisions, and could shape the entire NHL landscape. Also Read: Oilers' offseason centers on Connor McDavid's contract decision For now, the hockey world waits. Connor McDavid's contract decision is the defining storyline of the Oilers' offseason, and every word from Stan Bowman carries weight for a fanbase dreaming of a Stanley Cup future.
Edmonton Journal
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Big name Pittsburgh Penguin linked to Edmonton Oilers, but how can it happen?
Article content There's no shortage of speculation about the future of Pittsburgh forward Bryan Rust, 33. Rust has three years left on a deal that pays $5.125 million per year. Rust has no trade protection clauses whatsoever, so he could go to any team, which has many a reporter, blogger and fan around the NHL hoping he'll end up in their city. Article content Such speculation has spread to Edmonton, where the Edmonton Journal's Jim Matheson said the Oilers would like to acquire Rust, even if such a trade would be difficult to make. 'I said they would like Rust. I didn't say anything about what they would have to give up.' Article content Article content On the Hello Hockey show on Edmonton Sports Talk, host Tom Gazzola and NHL insider David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period also discussed Edmonton's future moves. Article content Article content Said Pagnotta of the Oilers: 'They are looking for another Top 6 guy. Now how the hell they pull it off with their (cap) dollars — like they're $300,000 within the cap. But you know all these teams including the Oilers are looking to make these types of additions.' Article content Pagnotta then mentioned Pittsburgh as one team willing to move out players, including Rust and fellow scoring forward Rickard Rakell. 'They're willing to sell, but it's a high price. So, that's why there's not really much going on (right now).' Article content On Oilers Now today, host Bob Stauffer didn't seem bullish on the notion that any big move was coming this summer for the Oilers, though he did say that maybe by October the Oilers might be able to move out a forward under contract. 'I don't think there's anything pending, though. Just know things can change. Situations are fluid.' Article content Article content Article content My take Article content 1. No surprise to hear that the Oilers are interested in Rust. Which team isn't? What would be surprising is for Rust to end up here. He's got no trade protection whatsoever, so he even if he wanted to force a trade to a contending team like Edmonton, he's got no leverage to push for such a move. Article content 2. Why is it unlikely he'd come to Edmonton? All kinds of teams have the cap space needed to take on Rust's contract for the next three years. The Oilers do not. If Pittsburgh wants to be clear of Rust without having to cover any of his salary, they'll move him to a team with ample cap space. Article content 3. Most experts who rank NHL prospects indicate that Edmonton has fewer top prospects than other teams. That means other teams who want Rust just as bad as the Oilers can offer more to get him, one more reason he's not likely to be coming to Edmonton. Article content 4. As I see it, at the trade deadline the Oilers are going to have room to make on big trade. They'll give up their 2027 first round pick to do so and use whatever cap space they can muster by then. It's possible that Rust might be available then, but it's unlikely Edmonton would win the bidding war for him.
Edmonton Journal
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
We all love top Oilers d-man, but a contract extension for him? Hmm
Article content We all love Mattias Ekholm, veteran defenceman and hockey hero of the Edmonton Oilers, the king of the north, the Viking of the blueline. Article content He's a top Oilers d-man for sure. In fact, at times in the past few seasons he's been Edmonton's best d-man. Article content That said, as a fan of the team before I'm a fan of any one player, I can't say I love the idea of Edmonton extending Ekholm's contract just now. I hadn't been thinking it was a possibility but this week on Oilers Now, Edmonton's top NHL insider Bob Stauffer, the team's master of whisperers, shared this nugget: 'It wouldn't surprise me if the Oilers extended Matthias Ekholm, maybe even this summer.'' Article content Article content When Stauffer mentioned it, the ideas sounded OK enough, mainly because I'm like almost all of the rest of you: I admire Ekholm both as an individual and as a player. Article content Article content Acquiring him from Nashville was one of the two or three best moves former GM Ken Holland made with the Oilers, that and signing Zach Hyman and giving second chances to players like Evander Kane and Corey Perry, even as other NHL teams were too cautious and/or sanctimonious to consider the same. Article content Ekholm has been a stalwart since his arrival in Edmonton, teaming up with Evan Bouchard on the team's top-pairing to help lead the squad to two Stanley Cup Finals. But time and injury aren't the friends of a single NHL player. Time and injury catch up to all of them. We got a taste of that with Ekholm this season. He played as well as ever in the first half of the season, but after a series of core injury issues, his game wasn't the same. Article content Article content After a rough stretch of games where he leaked Grade A shots against, he was out for weeks in the final part of the season. When he came back in the playoffs, he was OK in general, but iffy in key moments, especially against Florida as the series went along. Ekholm wasn't alone in playing marginal hockey as that series unfolded, but he wasn't the exception to the general rule either. Article content When I first heard Stauffer's musing about Ekholm maybe getting a contract extension this summer — he's got one year left on a deal that pays him $6.25 million this year — my first thought was that the Oilers had best wait to see how Ekholm recovers and performs this year before committing to the player. Article content That notion has only been reinforced after looking at how other players aged 36 and up did in the NHL this past season.
