Oilers make surprising lineup change with Hyman injured

The Edmonton Oilers have made a bevy of lineup changes with Zach Hyman out with an injury. Hyman left Tuesday’s victory over the Ottawa Senators after taking a hit late in the second period. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters after Thurs...

Published: 1 month ago by Daily Hive

32 Thoughts Podcast: Shane Pinto suspended

Jeff and Elliotte react and add to the news that Shane Pinto has been suspended for breaking the NHL’s gambling rules. Elliotte dives into what he’s been told and reveals how the NHL came to this conclusion.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Oil Check 1: The Edmonton Oilers 2023–24 season is off to a rough start

Without star centre Connor McDavid, a panic is seeping into Oil Country. Through the first six games the Edmonton Oilers have managed only one win, a paltry pace for even the weakest teams league wide. Quite simply, there’s no way that the Oilers cur...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

G7 Game Notes: Stop The Insanity

The Edmonton Oilers are struggling — mightily — but I don’t buy the notion that a new system is the main reason they are allowing an ugly 4.50 goals against/game. The system has become the new whipping boy for some. However, the system isn’t causing...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers’ Campbell Showing Mental Growth With Team Critiques

It’s year two of Edmonton Oilers’ goaltender Jack Campbell’s five-year, $25 million contract and his lacklustre start is reminiscent of last season where he struggled out of the gate. He…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

The best and craziest Battle of Alberta games since 2010

The Heritage Classic is this Sunday. The Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames will face off at Commonwealth Stadium, marking the 20th anniversary of the first ever outdoor game. There’s been a ton of hype for the game ever since it was announced. E...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Game 7 2023-24: Rangers at Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers meet the New York Rangers tonight, a game that brings history and lore to the forefront. Did you…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Woodcroft backs Oilers' new defensive system despite 'growing pains'

A lot is going wrong for the 1-4-1 Edmonton Oilers in the early days of the 2023-24 campaign, but head coach Jay Woodcroft is certain that a change in their defensive system isn't to blame. "I think it gets magnified by the fact that our record is wh...

Published: 1 year ago by The Score

For the Edmonton Oilers, goals are going in at an alarming rate

In the playoffs last spring, the Oilers gave up an average of 3.5 goals a game — too much. Now it’s gusted to an awful 4.5 a night

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

A look at the Edmonton Oilers Hall of Fame on a special day

As the Oilers prepare to honour their Hall of Fame Class of 2023 on Thursday night, we look back to when it was established just over a year ago. Thursday night will be a special occasion for Charlie Huddy and Doug Weight, as they will be added to th...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

The Edmonton Oilers Need To Wake Up And Play Better

The Edmonton Oilers are hosting the New York Rangers tonight as they play their second game without Connor McDavid. They need to play their game and they need to play it for a whole 60 minutes. The Oilers showed a glimpse of how they could play again...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

TAIT: Take a shot at helping kids

The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation has done something that can be very challenging to do: bringing in the past and applying today’s bells and whistles to create an experience that is cool. And making an impact, too. Remember the Carnival of Cha...

Published: 1 year ago by The Edmonton Sun