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

16 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Connor McDavid

The post 16 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Connor McDavid appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. You may think you know a lot about Edmonton Oilers' star Connor McDavid, but some of these 16 interesting facts may surprise you. The post 16 Things Yo...

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Oilers keeping eye on prize during slow start to season

The Oilers think they’re a genuine Cup contender, regardless of what we’ve seen so far. The faith is there, if the product is not quite, on some nights.

Published: 2 weeks ago by SportsNet

Can Jeff Skinner become a difference-maker for the Edmonton Oilers?

Skinner has gone from prized free-agent signing to struggling to find a consistent spot in the lineup.

Published: 2 weeks ago by The Athletic

NHL Trade Value Rankings: Connor McDavid still reigns, but where does Connor Bedard fit?

Ranking players through the lens of their trade value provides a window into the complex decisions teams must make in assessing players.

Published: 2 weeks ago by The Athletic

Edmonton Oilers ace ripped on Hockey Night in Canada for bad body language. Hmm.

Published: 2 weeks ago by Edmonton Journal

Edmonton Oilers ace ripped on Hockey Night in Canada for bad body language. Hmm.

Published: 2 weeks ago by Edmonton Journal

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

The post NHL Trade Talk Recap: Senators, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. NHL Trade Talk (Nov. 26), Senators after blue-liner, Oilers power-play issue, Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner, Red Wings coach under fire The p...

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The Oilers’ offensive drop-off phenomenon

November 26, 2024 by Ryan Lotsberg Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson were the big free agent splashes for the Edmonton Oilers this past summer. Oilers CEO […]

Published: 2 weeks ago by Heavy Hockey

Oilersnation Radio: Slogging through the Oilers’ mini bye-week

There are no Edmonton Oilers games on the schedule until Friday, which meant today’s episode of Oilersnation Radio was spent looking at what’s to come and what’s been happening over the first quarter of the 2024-25 NHL season. This week, the boys dis...

Published: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers’ Skinner focused on his game as 4 Nations Face-Off selection looms

Published: 2 weeks ago by Edmonton Journal

NHL Notebook: Brock Boeser returns from injury, Predators trade former first-round pick, and more

The underperforming Nashville Predators made a move this week. After acquiring Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei in free agency, the Predators are 7-12-3 for 17 points, the third-fewest in the league. On Monday afternoon, they tr...

Published: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

Ugly Evan Bouchard Shooting Stat a Contract Concern for Oilers?

The post Ugly Evan Bouchard Shooting Stat a Contract Concern for Oilers? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Some ugly statistics are surfacing when it comes to Evan Bouchard and his shots attempts this season. The Oilers d-man needs to sort it out. Th...

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