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How Mike Babcock once helped get Frederik Andersen back on track
The first day of free agency was eventful for the Edmonton Oilers. Once Darnell Nurse was traded to the San Jose Sharks, the free-agent signings started popping up on the newsfeed. In one of the Oilers’ final signings on July 1, it was announced that Stanley Cup–winning netminder Frederik Andersen was coming to Oil Country…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | July 4, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
The Future
If you've ever been driving along a US interstate, you may encounter a sign like the one to the left. If that seems like an odd mile marker, apparently there have been a rash of thefts of mile markers for mile 69 and mile 420 in the US. I guess some people never grow out of that teenage mentality, but today's article here on HBIC is #6899. It's not a significant number nor is tomorrow's article that will see the odometer on the blog roll over to 6900, but it will be July 1 which got me thinkin...
Highlights from the Winnipeg Jets Development Camp scrimmage
If you were unable to attend hfac here were some of the highlights.
Oilersnation Radio: The Darnell Nurse trade, Freddie Andersen, and chef Stan Bowman
It’s Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today’s podcast, the fellas discussed NHL free agency, the Darnell Nurse trade, Freddie Andersen, line combinations, and more. We kicked off the Friday episode of ONR with a delicious debate…
Three free agent forwards the Oilers could still target
Stan Bowman rolled up his sleeves and got to work early this offseason, making multiple trades and signings by the time July 1 came to an end. He dealt Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Shakir Mukhamadullin and used some of the cap savings to sign defenceman Ryan Shea to a…
Giroux ‘strongly’ considering Oilers, but report says he signed with Flyers
There is mixed messaging as of mid-Friday afternoon on whether Claude Giroux has agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia Flyers or not, but the Edmonton Oilers are believed to be in consideration for the 38-year-old. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported that the Flyers are signing Claude Giroux on Friday afternoon. This was a couple of…
NHL Notebook: Flyers tender massive $18 million offer sheet to Ducks’ Leo Carlsson
The month of July just got a whole lot more interesting, as the Philadelphia Flyers have tendered a five-year, $18 million AAV offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks centre Leo Carlsson. It’s the second offer sheet issued since the start of free agency, with the New Jersey Devils tendering Utah Mammoth centre Barrett Hayton to a…
Grading the most impactful Oilers free agent signings
What many expected to be a quiet July 1 for the Edmonton Oilers ended up producing as many fireworks as the Canada Day celebrations that followed. Stan Bowman’s seat had to be feeling hot to start the summer after his club’s disappointing performance last season. But to his credit, he didn’t waste any time getting…
Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff on Free Agency additions, Development Camp and more
We look back at free agency, development camp and more with the Jets GM.
Winnipeg Jets Development Camp Day 5: Viggo Björck
We ended the prospect media avails with the player folks were most focused on all week long with Winnipeg in the grip of Viggo-mania.
Winnipeg Jets Development Camp Day 5: Zach Nehring
We hear from the Jets prospect from Minot, ND.
Let's build a ghost roster of NHL free agency regret
If you’re a Canadian hockey fan of a certain age, the phrase “ghost roster” might bring back some bad memories. Back in the late-90s, the concept of the ghost roster became popular with the various brain trusts who put together the country’s international teams. The idea was that when it came to creating the perfect team, you don’t just pick the 20 or so best players. Instead, you first map out an ideal roster based on specific roles, and then you find the players who best fit that particular ...
Which former Edmonton Oilers have signed deals in free agency
It was a busy Canada Day for most National Hockey League teams. The Edmonton Oilers, in particular, had a busy day. Their day started slow, but the ball began to roll once they were able to trade Darnell Nurse. Moving out his entire $9.25 million cap hit, the Oilers replaced him with Ryan Shea, while…
NHL Tonight | Chat with new Winnipeg Jets goalie Stuart Skinner
Insight into the new goalie in the organization.
The 2026 Nation Golf Tournament
One of my favourite Nation events of the year is coming back this August, which means it’s time to start putting together your foursomes for the 9th annual Nation Golf Tournament. On Friday, August 28th, we’re taking over the Millwoods Golf Course for another day on the links in support of Gregor’s Grads, and I…
What the Edmonton Oilers should expect from Ryan Shea
Once Darnell Nurse was traded to the San Jose Sharks, the floodgates opened, and with his $9.25 million cap hit cleared, the Edmonton Oilers made their biggest move on day one of free agency by signing defenceman Ryan Shea to a five-year, $20 million contract. Shea played 39 games in 2024-25 before breaking out with…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | July 3, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Real Life Podcast: NHL Free Agency, Stan Bowman cooks, and the Darnell Nurse trade
Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s ready to help you wrap up the week. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed Tyler heading to Toronto for NHL Free Agency, the Darnell Nurse trade, the Oilers’ goaltending trio, and much more. The guys kicked off this week’s episode…
NHL Notebook: Who are the best free agents still available?
An already thin crop has been well picked over in the first two days of NHL Free Agency. With that said, there are still some intriguing forwards, largely grizzled veterans, who could be attracting teams that have a few million dollars burning a hole in their pocket. Would any of these names intrigue you as…
Breaking down the contract structure of all nine Oilers additions
What was initially anticipated to be a quiet start to free agency for the Edmonton Oilers got busy awfully quickly. Overall, general manager Stan Bowman added seven players to the organization through free agency and trades, while re-signing two more players on July 1. It’s Bowman’s second complete go-round in Edmonton for free agency, as…
Winnipeg Jets sign defenceman Henry Thrun to a one-year contract
Jets add more organizational depth on D.
Looking back at Darnell Nurse’s best moments with the Oilers
The Darnell Nurse era has officially come to an end. At the time of Wednesday afternoon’s trade, Nurse was the second-longest tenured Edmonton Oiler, behind just Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Over 12 seasons with the team, Nurse played 798 games with 88 goals and 324 points, with another 100 postseason games. It was time for the two…
Winnipeg Jets Development Camp Day 4: Jimmy Roy (Director of Player Development)
Now that the players have been drafted, he hear about the development.
Winnipeg Jets Development Camp Day 4: Samuel Hrenak
The smile has not left the fact of the Jets third rounder since he was drafted this past Saturday.
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