Can the Oilers Expect Vasily Podkolzin to Heat up After 1st Goal?

It took one-quarter of the 2024-25 NHL schedule, but at last, Vasily Podkolzin has his first regular-season goal as a member of the Edmonton Oilers. The Russian winger, who joined…

Published: 1 month ago by The Hockey Writers

LeBrun rumblings: What NHL execs are saying about a decentralized draft ahead of Tuesday’s vote

Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello, Oilers GM Ken Holland, Avalanche team president Joe Sakic and others weigh in on the proposed new draft format.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Is Evander Kane permanently fading for the Oilers or just temporarily?

A look into Evander Kane’s early season issues, the impact of Connor McDavid’s absence for the Edmonton Oilers and an epic media fail. Evander Kane is one of, if not the, best power forwards in the league. No question about it. However, he has been a...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

Woodcroft hoping McDavid's injury will be a 'positive inflection point'

Although the Oilers are 1-3-1 and will be without captain Connor McDavid for one-to-two weeks, head coach Jay Woodcroft isn't declaring his team dead in the water. In fact, he hopes McDavid's absence can provide the jolt Edmonton sorely needs."You're...

Published: 1 year ago by The Score

Injury to Connor McDavid both a problem and an opportunity for scuffling Oilers

A cold, harsh blanket of reality enveloped the Edmonton area as Oilers fans awoke on Monday morning. And to make matters worse, it snowed as well.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

NHL Notebook: Coyotes defenceman Travis Dermott uses Pride Tape despite NHL’s ban and Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson to appeal suspension

Arizona Coyotes defenceman Travis Dermott quietly defied the NHL’s ban on Pride Tape during Saturday night’s 2-0 win against the Anaheim Ducks at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona. The 26-year-old took the ice on Saturday, less than a week away from th...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Woodcroft not ruling out Oilers’ Connor McDavid for Heritage Classic

Though the Edmonton Oilers will be without their captain for a few games, head coach Jay Woodcroft isn’t ruling out Connor McDavid for Sunday’s Heritage Classic in Edmonton.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Oilers’ Evander Kane’s Play is Major Cause For Concern

Evander Kane has had a downward progression since joining the Edmonton Oilers in 2021-22, and his play is starting to become a major cause for concern for a team that…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Woodcroft Reacts to Evander Kane, Shifts Power Play Role

The post Woodcroft Reacts to Evander Kane, Shifts Power Play Role appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Head coach Jay Woodcroft comments to being called out by Evander Kane during the Jets game about ice time. The post Woodcroft Reacts to Evander Kane,...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

Edmonton Oilers Sign Sam Gagner to AHL Team: A Win-Win Move

The Edmonton Oilers have recently signed Sam Gagner to their AHL team, the Bakersfield Condors. Although many fans were hoping for a return to the NHL for Gagner, this move may end up being beneficial for both parties involved. Gagner has had a long...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner shows off vintage Heritage Classic gear

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner is making sure he looks good at the 2023 Heritage Classic. The 24-year-old Edmonton native was seen breaking in his special gear for the event during Monday morning’s practice at Rogers Place. > All gear...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Connor McDavid injury a tough blow as Edmonton Oilers continue to struggle

McDavid and the Oilers have started the season with a 1-3-1 record.

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Faceoff

Without McDavid: What now?

As always, there are opinions at opposite ends of the spectrum as to how the Edmonton Oilers might fare without Connor McDavid in their line-up over the next one to two weeks with the injury that took him out of Saturday’s 3-2 OT loss to the Winnipeg...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation