The Edmonton Oilers surprised many around the NHL when they signed Trent Frederic to an eight-year deal worth $3.85 million per season. The long-term commitment to a player who struggled during the ...

Edmonton Oilers face a tough choice with Mattias Ekholm. His performance and age raise concerns. Oilers need defensive ...

Ekholm is their top-pairing, left-side D, ahead of Jake Walman and Brett Kulak. Are three players entering the final year of their contracts. Signing Ekholm to a two or three-year deal has some real ...

The Edmonton Oilers face a crucial decision on . Get the latest news and expert analysis on why a new contract is a risky but necessary move.