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: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

Nurse’s Resurgence with Oilers Lost in McDavid’s Milestone Night

The post Nurse’s Resurgence with Oilers Lost in McDavid’s Milestone Night appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Edmonton Oilers defenseman, Darnell Nurse, had an unforgettable performance against the Nashville Predators amid a comeback season. The post N...

Published: 4 weeks ago by NHL Trade Talk

Oil Spills: Connor McDavid reaches new milestone

Published: 4 weeks ago by Edmonton Journal

Draisaitl was part of nearly half of McDavid's 1,000 Oilers points

While Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid deserves all the praise in the world for reaching 1,000 career points, he wouldn’t have been able to do it without the help of Leon Draisaitl. The duo of McDavid and Draisaitl has instilled terror in teams...

Published: 4 weeks ago by Daily Hive

How about 2,000 for McDavid? Don't rule it out says Draisaitl

Published: 4 weeks ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers’ Stuart Skinner hates his stats but learning to love his game

For a goalie behind a slow-starting Edmonton Oilers team to have a slow-starting stats line should not surprise. But what might be a surprise is how Stuart Skinner feels about it. Mark Spector explains.

Published: 4 weeks ago by SportsNet

Edmonton Oilers picking up speed in time for showdown with Maple Leafs

Published: 4 weeks ago by Edmonton Journal

Pacific Division Update: Oilers gaining ground, Flames sticking around, and more

It looks to be anyone’s race in the Pacific Division. Well, minus the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks, of course. Things have changed quite a bit since the last look at the Pacific Division a couple of weeks ago. For example, the Oilers went from s...

Published: 4 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

Charting McDavid's path to 2,000 points

The first 1,000 points of Connor McDavid's prodigious career came pretty easily. It took only 659 games, a mark only bested by Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Mike Bossy. The Great One (424) and Super Mario (513) are on their own planet, but McDavi...

Published: 4 weeks ago by The Score

Berube: 'No setbacks' for Matthews despite extended absence

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said Auston Matthews' injury status remains status quo with the captain set to miss his sixth consecutive contest Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers."No setbacks," Berube said, according to The Athletic's...

Published: 4 weeks ago by The Score

Brandt Plays: Predators’ Saros makes ridiculous pad save

All the best plays from the past seven days in the NHL, including absolute larceny from Kevin Lankinen, Alexandar Georgiev and Juuse Saros, and Connor McDavid joining the 1,000 point milestone club in serious style.

Published: 4 weeks ago by SportsNet

Matthews Out vs. Oilers: Eventual Return Comes With Good News

The post Matthews Out vs. Oilers: Eventual Return Comes With Good News appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Auston Matthews won't play versus the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, but there is good news regarding his eventual return to the Maple Leafs. The p...

Published: 4 weeks ago by NHL Trade Talk