Oilers set to honour Connor McDavid hitting 1,000 point mark

The Edmonton Oilers will give their captain, Connor McDavid, some well-deserved credit for hitting the 1,000-point mark in December. When the Columbus Blue Jackets come to town on December 5th, the Oilers will honour him in a ceremony, presenting him...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

The Edmonton Oilers are most likely not going to the playoffs

I wrote an article a few weeks ago pointing out the importance of American Thanksgiving. I also said what needed to happen to be in the playoffs at that time. For a quick recap, roughly 76% of the teams in the playoffs at American Thanksgiving end up...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Oilers’ Victory Over Capitals May Signal Turning Point for McDavid

A clip went viral on Wednesday (Nov. 22) that showed Connor McDavid near tears as he sat on the bench at PNC Arena watching his team once again go down…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Will the Edmonton Oilers get desperate and overpay for a goalie? Will the Pittsburgh Penguins use some of their depth to help another area?

Published: 1 year ago by My NHL Trade Rumors

Larry Brooks’ McDavid-for-Sorokin Trade Idea a Non-Starter

While the Edmonton Oilers have some massive goaltending issues and continue to gauge the trade market for goaltending, they seem pretty happy with where they are right now. Stuart Skinner…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Off the Top of My Head: Oilers dominant in Washington, struggling veterans, and Ethan Bear

For all the questions asked about what was wrong with the Edmonton Oilers, from the power play to the penalty killing to goaltending – even Connor McDavid had been under fire from some frustrated fans — as the team lurched to a 5-12-1 start to this s...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Jack Campbell back to his struggles as Condors lose 4-2

Following his first good performance in Bakersfield, Jack Campbell reverts back to his losing form as the Condors are defeated 4-2 by the Firebirds. There has been talk of the Oilers recalling Jack Campbell, but our opinion was that it was too soon....

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

Lowetide: How is the Edmonton Oilers top 20 prospects list shaping up?

It's safe to say many of the players in the Oilers' system still eligible for this exercise have been underperforming.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

For the Edmonton Oilers, playing the kids can also mean paying the price: 9 Things

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Agent Dave Gagner not interested in Oilers GM job

If the Edmonton Oilers decide to move on from Ken Holland, former NHLer and current player agent Dave Gagner will not take over as the team’s general manager.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Dave Gagner Will Not Be the Oilers Next General Manager

The post Dave Gagner Will Not Be the Oilers Next General Manager appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. It is being reported that Dave Gagner is not interested in becoming the next general manager of the Edmonton Oilers. The post Dave Gagner Will Not Be...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

NHL Notebook: Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury wears Indigenous-themed mask despite NHL policy, Avalanche’s Samuel Girard enters NHL player assistance program, and more

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has gone against NHL policy after wearing a custom mask for the team’s Native American heritage night. On Friday night, the goaltender took the ice against the Colorado Avalanche, flashing the custom mask d...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers Failing to Draft Best Player Available Has Been Detrimental

Drafting hasn’t exactly been great under Ken Holland, especially recently, and this is due to the Edmonton Oilers not taking the best player available at their pick. Instead, they have…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers