NHL Notebook: Blues hire Jim Montgomery, Sidney Crosby reaches 600 goals, and more

On Sunday, St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced that the organization had relieved head coach Drew Bannister from his duties, hiring the recently-fired Jim Montgomery to replace him. Just a few days ago, Montgomery was the bench b...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Penguins, Bruins, Oilers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres are listening and active in trade discussions. Could they be ready to make a move? Meanwhile, one insider believes the Nashville Predators…

Published: 1 month ago by The Hockey Writers

Viktor Arvidsson out, Oilers set to go 11-7 against Predators

The Edmonton Oilers will be without winger Viktor Arvidsson on Thursday night as they host the Nashville Predators. Arvidsson, 31, has appeared in 16 games for the Oilers this year scoring two goals and five points, but is dealing with a “minor” inju...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

bet365 Daily Bets: Canucks -1.5 +145, and Connor McDavid prop parlay

Welcome back to another edition of bet365 Daily Bets. A busy slate for a Thursday night of hockey action. Tyler Yaremchuk has bets lined up for games including the Edmonton Oilers vs. Nashville Predators and the Vancouver Canucks taking on the New Yo...

Published: 1 month ago by Daily Faceoff

Oilers will not have Arvidsson in the lineup for tonight's game

After not skating at practice with the Edmonton Oilers yesterday, forward Viktor Arvidsson was officially ruled out for tonight’s game against the Nashville Predators. The 31-year-old Swede is dealing with an unspecified injury presumably suffered du...

Published: 1 month ago by Daily Hive

Oilers Would Face Hurdle in Marcus Pettersson Trade with Penguins

The post Oilers Would Face Hurdle in Marcus Pettersson Trade with Penguins appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. If the Edmonton Oilers wanted to make a trade with the Penguins, Marcus Pettersson stands out. But, is this really a fit? The post Oilers Wou...

Published: 1 month ago by NHL Trade Talk

A look at Connor McDavid's magic moments as Oilers captain closes in on 1,000 points

Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid enters the Oilers' game Thursday night against Nashville with 999 points.

Published: 1 month ago by CBC Sports

Oilers' Brett Kulak says he is having the "best start" of his career

It’s not often that an NHL defenceman has a breakout year at the age of 30, but early returns indicate that may be the case with Edmonton Oilers veteran Brett Kulak. The Stony Plain native has made a career of being a responsible defensive defenceman...

Published: 1 month ago by Daily Hive

Leon Draisaitl’s game is evolving from offensive dynamo to Selke Trophy candidate

Few players have been as hot to start the 2024-25 season as Leon Draisiatl. He sits tied for the lead league in goals, with a dozen and tied for eighth in the league in points, putting up 20 through the Oilers first 16 games. From an offensive standp...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

Game Day: Edmonton Oilers set to feast upon Predators once again

Published: 1 month ago by Edmonton Journal

Possible trade targets on the Pittsburg Penguins for the Edmonton Oilers

On Tuesday November 12 it was reported by Taylor Haase of DK Pittsburgh Sports that Kyle Dubas, GM of the Pittsburgh Penguins, had made it clear to his fellow league GMs that “everyone is available, except 87.” This came hot on the heels of the Pitts...

Published: 1 month ago by The Oil Rig

The DFO Rundown Ep. 336 – What changes could the next CBA bring?

Other topics include Conor McDavid, the next Hall of Fame class, predicting the Jack Adams winner and more.

Published: 1 month ago by Daily Faceoff

Taylor Hall for Adam Larsson Trade Revisited

It was eight years ago that then-Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli traded left winger Taylor Hall to the New Jersey Devils for blueliner Adam Larsson, and perspectives have changed…

Published: 1 month ago by The Hockey Writers