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

Pros over prospects: Oilers must prioritize experience in pre-season

While other teams introduce fans to promising youngsters, in Edmonton, there is only one prospect that anyone is talking about: The prospect of a Stanley Cup parade next June. It’s time for the Oilers to think about today’s team, not tomorrow’s.

Published: 3 months ago by SportsNet

Edmonton Oilers need a bounce back year from Darnell Nurse

“He’s got it all. He skates, he’s tough, he can compete. For him, it’s (critics) just background noise. Just eliminate it. Just go and play"

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers Confirm Adding Risky Role for Evan Bouchard This Season

The post Oilers Confirm Adding Risky Role for Evan Bouchard This Season appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers have confirmed that Evan Bouchard will be tasked with taking on a new role, adding him to their penalty kill. The post Oiler...

Published: 3 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

Edmonton Oilers set to unveil new-look second line in pre-season game

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

‘He’s as good as anybody’: Knoblauch confident Bouchard can play on PK

Coach Kris Knoblauch speaks to the media about Evan Bouchard getting some time on the penalty kill units, why his skillset fits the role, and how he’s confident in Bouchard.

Published: 3 months ago by SportsNet

Oilersnation Everyday: Problems in the Oilers bottom six

The Edmonton Oilers had a busy summer bulking up there top six. With the additions of Jeff Skinner and Vitkor Arvidsson, most people around the league think the Oilers have the best top six. However, did they address the holes in the bottom six enoug...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers defenceman Ty Emberson among top breakout candidates

When the Edmonton Oilers were navigating the St. Louis Blues’ aggressive offer sheets of Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg, they had a clean modus operandi not to lose the on-ice value those players brought to the team. It was clear early on they wer...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

Amazon doc is legit, no easy fix to LTIR loophole, and 5 other NHL items

"That's not good enough! It's the finals! Dig in!! RIGHT NOW!!!"The trailer for "FACEOFF: Inside The NHL," the upcoming Amazon Prime Video docuseries about the NHL and some of its top players, runs for one minute and 54 seconds. But six seconds in pa...

Published: 3 months ago by The Score

Edmonton Oilers Pacific Division rivals for the 2024–25 season: Seattle Kraken

Entering their fourth season in the NHL, the Seattle Kraken are looking to master the tides that have taken them in and out of playoff relevance. After the Vegas Golden Knights stunning expansion success, the Kraken have had a bit tougher of a time p...

Published: 3 months ago by The Oil Rig

Beneath, Between, Behind

This is the ‘certain Oilers’ list from September of 2015. Leon Draisaitl and Darnell Nurse were both sent down to the…

Published: 3 months ago by Lowetide

Oilers’ 1st Round Pick Sam O’Reilly Erasing Doubts With Preseason Play

Going into the 2024 NHL Draft, it looked like the Edmonton Oilers would not be coming away with a high-end prospect this year. Having previously traded away their first-round selection…

Published: 3 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Predicting Jeff Skinner’s 2024-25 Production for Edmonton Oilers

The post Predicting Jeff Skinner’s 2024-25 Production for Edmonton Oilers appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. How will Jeff Skinner impact the Edmonton Oilers this season? He seems like the ideal fit. Can he score 25-30 goals? The post Predicting Jeff....

Published: 3 months ago by NHL Trade Talk