The Los Angeles Kings hired Hall of Fame hockey executive Ken Holland as their general manager. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings hired Hall of Fame hockey executive Ken Holland as their general manager on Wednesday.

As the Oilers battle in the playoffs, a potential blockbuster offseason move is brewing. Reportedly, Edmonton is eyeing Florida Panthers' defenseman Aaron Ekblad, valued around $60 million, to fortify their defensive lineup.

After a calamitous start to the first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings, Skinner was pulled in favor of Calvin Pickard, who led the Oilers to five straight postseason wins. When Pickard got hurt in Game 2 against the Golden Knights, Skinner got a second chance, and he's made the most of it.

That’s why it’s unlikely that RFA Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard and Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Matthew Knies will be targeted. The amount of money required to make them even consider leaving their team carries with it asset payouts that few teams have.

Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone sat out Game 5 on Wednesday night in the second-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers because of an upper-body injury.

The Edmonton Oilers have done a very good job of finishing off playoff series when leading during the Connor McDavid era. Since their first playoff run with McDavid and Draisaitl back in 2017, they’ve made a habit of finishing off opponents at the first opportunity.