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To understate, players with the level of skill we’ve seen first-hand from Connor McDavid over the years don’t come along very often. Factor in a competitive streak and desire to win that just won’t quit and you get what we’re seeing from the Edmonton...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Betano Daily Bets: Florida Panthers to miss playoffs & Edmonton Oilers to win Pacific Division

Tyler Yaremchuk has the Panthers at +165 to miss the playoffs and the Oilers at +200 to win their division.

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Faceoff

Oilers’ Unhappy Reunion with Glenn Anderson 25 Years Later

There have been many instances of former players returning to the Edmonton Oilers years after their initial go-round with the National Hockey League club. Kevin Lowe came back to provide…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Edmonton Oilers’ Forgotten Greats: Kelly Buchberger

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is about to play his 13th season with the Edmonton Oilers, which will put the veteran forward in very exclusive company, as there are just three other players who…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Anyone Else Over The Edmonton Oilers Preseason Games?

The Edmonton Oilers are 5/8 of the way through their preseason and I am already over watching games that don’t really mean anything. I am sure most people agree with this “take” therefore I wouldn’t go as far to say this is a “hot take”. At first, I...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

2023-24 Preseason Game 6: Oilers at Kraken

The Edmonton Oilers have reached October. Any player who makes an appearance in a game this month, even preseason, has done…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

NHL Notebook: Bruins release former Oilers forward Alex Chiasson from PTO, Lightning forward Alex Killorn to miss 4-6 weeks, and more

The Boston Bruins confirmed on Sunday that they have released former Edmonton Oilers forward Alex Chiasson from his professional tryout. The news was initially annouced on Twitter by Scott McLaughlin on Saturday morning, but was confirmed by the club...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers’ New Top-Six Ranks Amongst Top Three in The NHL

The Edmonton Oilers are more than ready to compete for a Stanley Cup in the 2023-24 season with a strengthened core and a couple of small adds to increase their…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

32 Thoughts Podcast: The Worst Kept Secret in Hockey

Jeff and Elliotte kick off with Steve Staios becoming the President of Hockey Ops in Ottawa. Then, they dive into Lassi Thomson being put on a waivers by the Senators (11:53) and the latest on the Anaheim Ducks (17:30). The guys discuss which players...

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Building the all-time Canadian Edmonton Oilers roster

This was always going to be the best team of the bunch. Despite other countries supplying plenty of superstar NHL players, none of them have been as prolific as Canada. The sport of hockey was born in the country and, for the better part of it’s exis...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Lowetide: Do the Edmonton Oilers have a blockbuster trade in their future?

What would a blockbuster look like? What assets could be made available by the Oilers to do it?

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Edmonton Oilers PTO Brandon Sutter Retires From Hockey

The Edmonton Oilers are on the hunt for their fourth-line center. Coming into camp there was really only 3 possibilities for that role. Brandon Sutter, Sam Gagner, and Lane Pederson. Sam Gagner came into camp after coming off a major off-season surge...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

Monday Mailbag – What do the Oilers do now that Steve Staios is gone?

Happy Monday, dear Citizens, and welcome to a fresh edition of the Mailbag to get your week started and keep you up to date on all things Edmonton Oilers. This week, we’re looking at defensive pairings, bubble players, Steve Staios’ departure, and mu...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation