5 interesting facts about Oilers’ new addition Kasperi Kapanen

The Edmonton Oilers claimed Kasperi Kapanen off the waiver wire on Nov. 19, and he made his Oilers debut last Thursday in their 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Kapanen played 12:10 minutes, primarily on the second line, filling in for a couple of top...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

TAIT: Playoff buddy a true gem of a person

During a recent television time-to during an Edmonton Oilers home game, Cory Blashill, perhaps, thought it was a good time to pose such a deep personal question. “So, will you be my playoff buddy?” he asked. The question didn’t surprise me. We’ve enj...

Published: 1 year ago by The Edmonton Sun

Four Edmonton Oilers storylines and concerns for the NHL playoffs

There are aspects that could guide the Oilers over the next few weeks — and there are worries that accompany them, too.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Lowetide: What the Oilers’ minor league history tells us about the 2023-24 AHL Condors

Many of the Oilers' top-ranked prospects had their development stalled this season in Bakersfield.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

A recent history of EDM vs LAK -- advantage Oilers, but it's close

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

NHL Notebook: Golden Knights Mark Stone cleared for full participation in practice and Blackhawks Connor Bedard to suit up for Canada at World Hockey Championship

On Saturday, Las Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced that captain Mark Stone is officially cleared to participate in practice fully. The announcement comes just days before Vegas and the Dallas Stars compete in a first-roun...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers ‘dialed in’ preparing for first-round series against Kings

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers notes: Skinner shrugs off loss to Avalanche

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Connor McDavid and the subtle art of orchestrating plays

We all recognize Connor McDavid is one of, if not the outright best, offensive players in the NHL today. Even the plays he makes look easy have some subtle greatness behind them. Vanessa Kezwer breaks down how McDavid creates for his teammates.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

High-Paced Playoff Practice for Oilers, Evander Kane and Mattias Janmark not on Ice

The phrase “the playoffs are a different beast” was on display this morning at the Oilers’ first playoff practice. The heightened excitement, pace and intensity were palpable from the moment the players stepped on the ice. Practice was supposed to st...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Random Thoughts: NHL Playoffs Edition

The NHL playoffs kick off tonight, and that felt like the perfect opportunity to empty my brain of all its delicious contents as we prepare for our own playoff run to kick off on Monday. THE FIRST ROUND IS THE BEST ROUND The first round of the NHL pl...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers Can’t Take Kings Too Lightly in First Round Series

There’s a saying down here on the farm in Alberta, “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” Suppose the Edmonton Oilers are watching all of the hockey shows and reading…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers tinker lines as two regulars absent from practice

The Edmonton Oilers appear to be dealing with some injuries as they are nearing what they hope will be a long playoff run. The Oilers hit the ice for practice this morning with fewer players than usual. Both Evander Kane and Mattias Janmark were abse...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive