Is Blue Jackets’ defender David Jiříček a fit for the Edmonton Oilers?

It’s pretty clear already that the Oilers’ biggest need before the trade deadline is adding a right-shot defenceman to play alongside Darnell Nurse. In an article by Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal, he notes that the Oilers have spoken to the Co...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

Hyman Labeled One of Great Free-Agent Signings in Past Decade

The controversial and often extremely biased social account Editor in Leaf said when Zach Hyman left the Toronto Maple Leafs as a free agent in 2022 that the Edmonton Oilers…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

NHL News & Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Flames, Red Wings

In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, Elliotte Friedman has updated fans on what he knows about the William Nylander deal that is pending with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sam…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Hyman’s Hat Trick Pulls Oilers Into Playoff Spot

Who would have thought that it would take the Edmonton Oilers until the New Year to finally reach a playoff spot? The preseason predictions were that the Oilers would be…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Off the Top of My Head: Steve Staios’ post-NHL career, Dylan Holloway’s recovery, and Jesse Puljujarvi

Steve Staios already had a couple of OHL titles in his hip pocket when he left the Hamilton Bulldogs in October of 2022 to join the Edmonton Oilers, the team he played 573 NHL games with, as a special advisor in hockey operations. Like many observers...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers' winning streak making history in more ways than one

The Edmonton Oilers are finally back in a playoff spot for the first time all season. The team extended their winning streak to seven games on Saturday night with a 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on home ice. In doing so they were able to leap...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

My Life in the Bush of Ghosts

Oilers fans have been to hell and back since the summer of 2006. No fan base is more in tune with…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Who the Edmonton Oilers should target at the trade deadline

The Edmonton Oilers have rebounded tremendously since their 5–12–1 start to the season. While they are still a bit out of a divisional spot, they’re back over .500 are in a pretty good position to grab a wild card spot with a bunch of games in hand....

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

How might the Edmonton Oilers roster develop now that they are back in the playoff picture: 9 Things

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Three Key Things: Zach Hyman can’t stop scoring, Oilers in the wildcard spot, and revenge games

There’s nothing better than an Oilers game on Hockey Night in Canada, and last night, the boys had the opportunity to extend their winning streak with a victory over the struggling Ottawa Senators. And while it didn’t go exactly as planned, the Oiler...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

How Oilers’ Zach Hyman is defying aging curves to become a top NHL goal scorer

At 31 years old, Hyman is up to 25 goals through 35 games thanks to his third hat trick of the season.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Oilers Sunday Census: How many career points will Connor McDavid finish the season with?

On January 2, 2024, Connor McDavid started the new year off with a bang. Not only did he notch his 10th career five-point game, but he also scored his 900th career point, in only his 602nd game. That made McDavid the 5th fastest player to hit 900 poi...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Oilers’ Trade Strategy May Shift if Holloway Succeeds at Center

Edmonton Oilers’ forward Dylan Holloway made strides in his development before being injured on Nov. 13. During the Oilers’ early-season struggles, there were nights when his motor was relentless, making…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers