How much is team defence an issue for the Oilers?

Regarding goal prevention in hockey, we can split it into two parts: skater defence and goaltending. In terms of defending, the responsibility of the skaters is to limit scoring chances for the opposition as much as possible, while the job of the goa...

Published: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers Prospect Report: Lessons are being learned

There are very few other organizations where the most recent first-round pick gets scrutinized day in and day out than the Edmonton Oilers. You don’t likely have to tell Sam O’Reilly because he has been living it since he made a very successful debut...

Published: 1 week ago by Oilers Nation

The Vasily Podkolzin heater, Stuart Skinner was fantastic, and a Ball Arena review

The Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche squared off in the first of their three meetings this season, and it was the Oilers who came through with a convincing 4-1 win. VASILY PODKOLZIN, WE SPEAK YOUR NAME I love Vasily Podkolzin. Even when he wasn...

Published: 1 week ago by Oilers Nation

Three in a row now as Edmonton Oilers start to heat up

Published: 1 week ago by Edmonton Journal

Stuart Skinner Gave Team Canada Something to Think About

The post Stuart Skinner Gave Team Canada Something to Think About appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. It might be too late for Stuart Skinner to make the 4 Nations Face-Off Team Canada team, but his play on Saturday showed he's pretty good. The post St...

Published: 1 week ago by NHL Trade Talk

Stuart Skinner: Oilers 'starting to really gel as a group'

Are the Edmonton Oilers back? Well, Stuart Skinner at least believes his team's collective effort during Saturday's 4-1 victory against the Colorado Avalanche was a promising sign."Yeah," the goalie said when Sportsnet's Scott Oake asked him if the O...

Published: 1 week ago by The Score

Despite his slow start, Jeff Skinner still has the potential to be a valuable player for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers certainly had one of their most eventful free agency days in recent history this past summer. On July 1st, Jeff Jackson made a handful of various signings, highlighted by two new additions: Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson. With....

Published: 1 week ago by Oilers Nation

Rocky Mountain High

The Edmonton Oilers delivered and then some on a quick road trip to end November. Four points in the standings, strong…

Published: 1 week ago by Lowetide

Team Canada check-in: Who will make the cut for 4 Nations Face-Off?

We already know Sidney Crosby, Nathan Mackinnon, Cale Makar, Brad Marchand, Connor McDavid and Brayden Point will be on the team. But before the rest of the names are announced, let’s take one more look at who is trending up and down for the final sp...

Published: 1 week ago by SportsNet

Which defencemen should the Edmonton Oilers target in a trade?

Depth on defence is a strong need for Edmonton if the goal of winning the Stanley Cup is to be realized.

Published: 1 week ago by The Athletic

Oilers Sunday Census: Second-quarter performance expectations

The Edmonton Oilers started slow, once again, even looking at times early on that they were trying to recreate the magic of last season by being really bad to start the 2024–25 season. Although things have picked up substantially, their 13–9–2 record...

Published: 1 week ago by The Oil Rig

5 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-1 Win Over Avalanche

The Edmonton Oilers won their third straight game on Saturday (Nov. 30), defeating the host Colorado Avalanche 4-1 at Ball Arena in Denver. Kasperi Kapanen, Brett Kulak, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and…

Published: 1 week ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers’ Kasperi Kapanen Having Strong Start With New Team

The Edmonton Oilers decided to give forward Kasperi Kapanen a fresh start when they claimed him off of waivers from the St. Louis Blues on November 19th, 2024. Since he…

Published: 1 week ago by The Hockey Writers