'He’s Shown that Growth': Backlash or Not, Edmonton Oilers Are Standing Firm on Formenton Decision

'He’s shown that growth': Backlash or not, Edmonton Oilers are standing firm on Formenton decision

Short of hiring Donald Trump to be a special advisor to Daryl Katz, the Edmonton Oilers have pretty much hit the ceiling for off-season controversy.

Stan Bowman Defends Oilers’ Decision to Sign Alex Formenton - The Hockey Writers Edmonton Oilers Latest News, Analysis & More

The Edmonton Oilers knew there would be significant pushback when they signed Alex Formenton. One week later, general manager Stan Bowman is making it clear that the organization did not…

Like many before, Oilers giving Formenton a chance to win over critics

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are one of two things. A charitable, magnanimous and forgiving organization with an open door for any wayward hockey soul seeking a second chance in the sport. Or, they are Al Davis’ old Oakland Raiders, who were a band of NFL ne’er-do-wells who operated under the banner “Just win, baby.” Like Oakland, Edmonton is unrepentant of its hiring practices and unfailingly welcoming of players and personnel who had worn ou…

Oilers ‘at peace’ with decision to give Formenton second NHL chance

Gene Principe and Mark Spector discuss the Oilers’ decision to give Alex Formenton another chance in the NHL and the public fallout that ensued.