What Are The Oilers Really Getting From The Alex Formenton Gamble?

TRENDINGTNF preview: Lions at BillsNFL Week 2 picks vs. spreadUNC DC Belichick resignsWild story of Ole Miss QBs returnMLB playoff pictureStory byStory byWhat Are The Oilers Really Getting From The Alex Formenton Gamble?Caprice St-PierreThu, September 17, 2026 at 4:44 PM UTC·5 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesBowman Admits Controversial Formenton Signing “Wasn’t Going to Be Universally Accepted”Oilers general manager Stan Bowman defends the Oilers' polarizing decision to sign Alex Formenton, but gives fans who dislike the move room to voice their frustration.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersBowman Prepared To Gamble On Savoie's Contract, He Might Be RightAs rivals lock up young talent with massive extensions, Edmonton resisted the pressure to overpay early, prioritizing roster flexibility and definitive proof of Matt Savoie’s long-term value. 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The Canadiens have agreed to terms on […] The post Montreal Canadiens Sign 25-Year-Old Forward to 4-Year Deal appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYA very frustrated Kevin Cheveldayoff explains exactly what's going on with Connor HellebuyckThe Jets' GM has been backed into a corner by his star goalie.HockeyFeedJets suspend Connor Hellebuyck for 'failure to report to training camp' after trade requestIt appears the Connor Hellebuyck situation has escalated in Winnipeg.Yahoo SportsCanadiens' Alexandre Texier Ready For A Career Year?Could this be the year that Texier ends up taking his game to a new level?The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensDeen’s Daily: Avs Storylines to Watch; Leonard, Others Get PAID!; Red Wings Hire Interim GMThe Colorado Avalanche will kick off on-ice training camp tomorrow. What storylines are worth watching that aren’t the obvious ones? 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We’re about to find […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowFive random thoughts as the Penguins begin training campThis is one of those days where I have a few thoughts bouncing around but I am not sure any of them are enough for a full, dedicated article. So you’re getting a bunch of random thoughts just emptied out of my head for your consumption as the Pittsburgh Penguins open training camp. 1. Does […]SB NationOn Training Camp Eve, Jordan Staal signs another extensionThe deal means the Captain will be in Carolina through at least the end of the 2028 seasonSB Nation