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

Everyone Thinks He’s Gretzky

I caused quite the maelstrom yesterday with comments about the Oilers needing to button-down and make more safe plays, to take…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Latest Nurse family moment to be honoured by the Hockey Hall of Fame

You can probably expect that in the coming months, there will be a Nurse family visit to the Hockey Hall of Fame. One of Canada’s greatest sports families of the past few decades, the Nurse family from Hamilton, Ontario, has certainly made their mark...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

A look into why Oilers’ Sam Carrick is a subtly significant piece for the playoff run

When the Edmonton Oilers made the trade with the Anaheim Ducks before the deadline, the most significant piece coming back was Adam Henrique, with Sam Carrick being the lesser-known player who also came Edmonton’s way. Henrique has only recorded one....

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Lowetide: Why Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl is delivering on a new line

There's no solution on the Oilers roster that is as close to this promising as a second outscoring line.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Quantifying the impact of goaltending on the 2023–24 Edmonton Oilers

In hockey, goaltending is 75% of the game. Unless it’s bad goaltending. Then it’s 100% of the game because you’re going to lose”. Gene Ubriaco No team has seen the impact of the ups and downs of goaltending like the Edmonton Oilers have. Whether it b...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Monday Mailbag – Do the Oilers finally have three scoring lines?

Happy Monday, dearest Nation Citizens, and welcome back to another Mailbag that’s geared up to help keep you updated on all things Edmonton Oilers. This week, we’re discussing Connor Brown goal predictions, line combinations, Calvin Pickard, and more...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

32 Thoughts Podcast: Go for a beer and explain your feelings

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman discuss what’s on the schedule for the General Manager meetings in Florida, including a conversation around replay reviews and an increased predictability with suspensions.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

This Week in the NHL: McDavid, Matthews meet during milestone chases

Also: Do or die in Detroit, Nick Leddy’s 1,000th game and more.

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Faceoff

Oilers' newcomer Troy Stecher to get his chance after Vincent Desharnais suffers finger injury

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Edmonton Oilers’ Vicent Desharnais suffers broken finger from fight

Desharnais did not play in the third period on Saturday night.

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Faceoff

Are we watching the most complete Oilers team in the McDavid era?

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Report: Edmonton Oilers to sign Brock University goaltender Connor Ungar

In a report late Saturday night, CBC sports reporter Ben Steiner reported that the Edmonton Oilers were planning to sign Brock University goaltender Connor Ungar. Based on his 22-year-old age, Ungar will be signing a two-year entry-level contract tha...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig