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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

Larry Brooks’ McDavid-for-Sorokin Trade Idea a Non-Starter

While the Edmonton Oilers have some massive goaltending issues and continue to gauge the trade market for goaltending, they seem pretty happy with where they are right now. Stuart Skinner…

Published: 10 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Off the Top of My Head: Oilers dominant in Washington, struggling veterans, and Ethan Bear

For all the questions asked about what was wrong with the Edmonton Oilers, from the power play to the penalty killing to goaltending – even Connor McDavid had been under fire from some frustrated fans — as the team lurched to a 5-12-1 start to this s...

Published: 10 months ago by Oilers Nation

Jack Campbell back to his struggles as Condors lose 4-2

Following his first good performance in Bakersfield, Jack Campbell reverts back to his losing form as the Condors are defeated 4-2 by the Firebirds. There has been talk of the Oilers recalling Jack Campbell, but our opinion was that it was too soon....

Published: 10 months ago by Oil On Whyte

Lowetide: How is the Edmonton Oilers top 20 prospects list shaping up?

It's safe to say many of the players in the Oilers' system still eligible for this exercise have been underperforming.

Published: 10 months ago by The Athletic

For the Edmonton Oilers, playing the kids can also mean paying the price: 9 Things

Published: 10 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Agent Dave Gagner not interested in Oilers GM job

If the Edmonton Oilers decide to move on from Ken Holland, former NHLer and current player agent Dave Gagner will not take over as the team’s general manager.

Published: 10 months ago by SportsNet

Dave Gagner Will Not Be the Oilers Next General Manager

The post Dave Gagner Will Not Be the Oilers Next General Manager appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. It is being reported that Dave Gagner is not interested in becoming the next general manager of the Edmonton Oilers. The post Dave Gagner Will Not Be...

Published: 10 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

NHL Notebook: Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury wears Indigenous-themed mask despite NHL policy, Avalanche’s Samuel Girard enters NHL player assistance program, and more

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has gone against NHL policy after wearing a custom mask for the team’s Native American heritage night. On Friday night, the goaltender took the ice against the Colorado Avalanche, flashing the custom mask d...

Published: 10 months ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers Failing to Draft Best Player Available Has Been Detrimental

Drafting hasn’t exactly been great under Ken Holland, especially recently, and this is due to the Edmonton Oilers not taking the best player available at their pick. Instead, they have…

Published: 10 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Knoblauch wants Oilers to focus on the now: ‘Just think about winning your next game’

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch talks about wanting the team to focus on the now and the stretches of games in the near future and discusses how he wants the Oilers to do more defensively.

Published: 10 months ago by SportsNet

Oilers’ Rough Start Has Altered Their Season Expectations

One of the worst feelings in the world is when you feel let down because you have high expectations for something. That’s how the first quarter of the NHL season…

Published: 10 months ago by The Hockey Writers

It’s too soon for the Oilers to recall Jack Campbell

TSN’s Chris Johnston has suggested recalling Jack Campbell from Bakersfield is an option for the Oilers, but this is not the right time for such a move. While the 5-0 win in Washington, D.C. was extremely enjoyable for Oilers fans, it’s just one game...

Published: 10 months ago by Oil On Whyte