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

Three takeaways from Edmonton Oilers lukewarm win over Vancouver Canucks

The biggest, and maybe only, concern about the Oilers this year is whether or not their blue line can hold up

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse cleared to play as pre-season winds down

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse has been cleared from injury and is set to get into some pre-season action, head coach Kris Knoblauch said Monday. The bench boss said after Monday’s 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks that it’s yet to be dete...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

A look at where former Edmonton Oilers landed in the off-season

Every NHL off-season is a chance for the general managers to overhaul the roster, create a new identity and forge a path for their team that may sooner or later lead to the ultimate goal, the Stanley Cup. With the exciting additions and changes, the....

Published: 3 months ago by The Oil Rig

9 Fun Facts From the Day the Oilers Retired Wayne Gretzky’s No. 99

Oct. 1 marks the 25th anniversary of the night the Edmonton Oilers raised Wayne Gretzky’s No. 99 to the rafters at Skyreach Centre. In a ceremony before their 1999-00 season-opening…

Published: 3 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Pocket Tocchet

Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet has the Edmonton Oilers number. Coach Kris Knoblauch is attempting to ease his veterans into the…

Published: 3 months ago by Lowetide

McDavid “Itching” for Oilers to Make Major Pre-Season Change

The post McDavid “Itching” for Oilers to Make Major Pre-Season Change appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Connor McDavid is itching for the Edmonton Oilers to put the full roster in for pre-season games. He wants to know what this group is. The post Mc...

Published: 3 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

The Day After -6.0: Fireworks will have to wait as Oilers’ new look second line struggles

Overtime and the shootout should be banned in the pre-season, as far I’m concerned. But on Monday night, that’s exactly what it took for the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks to finish off another exhibition affair, one which the Oilers would tak...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

Ranking the top 5 forward lines for the 2024-25 season

We've already ranked the top goaltending tandems and defensive pairings to gear up for the 2024-25 season, and today, we'll cap off our positional analysis with the best forward lines across the league.Injuries, cold spells, and tinkering coaches mak...

Published: 3 months ago by The Score

10 bold fantasy hockey predictions for 2024-25

Juuse Saros, top overall goalie? Load management for McDavid and Draisaitl? And more.

Published: 3 months ago by Daily Faceoff

Why intrigue remains at Edmonton Oilers camp despite few question marks

Edmonton has gotten to the point where it’s essentially down to two forwards for the final spot: Noah Philp and Raphael Lavoie.

Published: 3 months ago by The Athletic

With another pre-season win under their belts, Oilers itching for Game 1

Maybe it’s the disparity between the intensity of last spring and the first six pre-season games, but everyone is ready for the season to begin — especially Corey Perry.

Published: 3 months ago by SportsNet