Oilers Game Notes 21.0: Edmonton back home for their first of three meetings against the Wild

Does anyone else remember the Jacques Lemaire era of the Minnesota Wild? I couldn’t stand those teams. Not only did they run the Oilers’ show for years — I still have nightmares about Marian Gaborik roasting Edmonton regularly — but they also played....

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

Canucks’ biggest reasons for hope/concern during 2024-25 season

The Vancouver Canucks entered the 2024-25 NHL season as the defending Pacific Division champions, fresh off the franchise’s first 50-win campaign since 2011-12. Despite an opening-round victory over the Nashville Predators, Vancouver’s run was ended....

Published: 1 week ago by ClutchPoints

Edmonton Oilers prospect roundup: Holiday check-in around the organization

Well it is the holiday season. With most leagues on holiday break, now is the perfect time to look at prospects performances halfway through the season. With everyone writing out holiday gift lists, and NHL organizations are no different. With NHL te...

Published: 1 week ago by The Oil Rig

Top 15 Oilers stories of 2024: #12 — ‘I wouldn’t have gone out there for a million dollars’: Connor McDavid talks about declining to accept Conn Smythe

The case for Leon Draisaitl winning the Selke Trophy

When you think of the Edmonton Oilers, you generally think of Connor McDavid, and why not? He is undisputedly one of the best players to ever play the game, one of the most exciting players to watch. When McDavid first won the Art Ross Trophy in 2017...

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‘Looking like Bobby Orr’: Breaking down Flames’ Weegar’s snipe vs. Oilers

In this edition of Skill Session presented by Desjardins, Flames defenceman Mackenzie Weegar, with help from his teammates and peers, breaks down his sweet end-to-end snipe vs. their Albertan rival Oilers.

Published: 1 week ago by SportsNet

Oilers’ Recent Success Could Be Hindered By Evander Kane Return

The Edmonton Oilers could find themselves in an interesting predicament late in the season. After a slow start, they’ve gotten back on track over the last month and have a…

Published: 1 week ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers’ Darnell Nurse discovers new level of play at the perfect time

At the outset of the 2024-25 season, Darnell Nurse looked to reassert himself on Edmonton’s blue line. He’s followed through on that intention emphatically and found a game we’ve never before seen, writes Sportsnet’s Mark Spector.

Published: 1 week ago by SportsNet

NHL Notebook: Red Wings name Todd McLellan head coach

The struggling Detroit Red Wings have made a coaching change. The team announced on Thursday that head coach Derek Lalonde had been relieved of his duties and that Todd McLellan has been named the 29th head coach in franchise history. pic.twitter.com...

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Projecting the Edmonton Oilers' trade deadline plans and possible targets

The Oilers have a few needs but might be wise to make small moves ahead of the deadline in March.

Published: 1 week ago by The Athletic

Edmonton Oilers should target Anaheim goalie, Montreal Canadiens d-man, NHL insiders say. Hmm

Published: 1 week ago by Edmonton Journal

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Red Wings, Oilers, Senators, Leafs, Canucks

The post NHL Trade Talk Recap: Red Wings, Oilers, Senators, Leafs, Canucks appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. NHL Trade Talk Recap Dec. 26: Red Wings new coach, Oilers linked in trade, Senators pushing, Leafs trade idea, Canucks issues & Habs deci...

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Throwback Thursday: Jordan Eberle at the World Juniors

This year, the World Juniors Championship will be held in Ottawa. It’s the first time the tournament has been held in the nation’s capital since 2009, and it is one of the best World Juniors in recent memories. A big reason for that is because of a f...

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