Edmonton Oilers player grades at the quarter mark of the season

The Edmonton Oilers’ season is now 22 games down with 60 to go. Once again, the team is off to a disappointingly slow start and sit out of a playoff spot with an 11–9–2 record. Not ideal over American Thanksgiving to be out of a playoff spot. After a...

Published: 1 month ago by The Oil Rig

A Balancing Act

If Edmonton Oilers’ coach Kris Knoblauch had it his way, he probably wouldn’t break up the trio of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman, who’ve been easily his best line when he’s had them together. The thing is, with the Oilers wrappin...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

3 Oilers who have got worse since Kris Knoblauch took over in Edmonton

We look at three players who have played worse since Kris Knoblauch took over as Oilers coach, including one that may surprise some people. The last two games elicited an unfamiliar feeling for the Oilers and their fans of late, as they actually lost...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

NHL News & Rumors: Avalanche, Senators, Bruins, Oilers

In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Colorado Avalanche might be quietly working on a trade that would see them acquire Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames. Meanwhile, the…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

2023-24 Game 29: Oilers at Islanders

The Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders will forever be remembered for the brilliant teams each club constructed in the 1980’s.…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Can Zach Hyman score 50 goals this season?

One of the standout players for the Edmonton Oilers this season has been forward Zach Hyman, who currently leads the team with 18 goals in 27 games. That’s the fourth-highest goal total in the league, tied with Sidney Crosby and only behind Brock Boe...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers Enter Tough Stretch of 6 Straight Road Games to End Year

The Edmonton Oilers close out the calendar year with six straight games on the road, beginning tonight (Dec. 19) against the New York Islanders. Their itinerary includes a pair of…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Brainstorm: Edmonton Oilers should go with Plan C from outer space when it comes to goalies?

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Jack Campbell Hard to Trade After Remarks by Oilers AHL Coach

Jack Campbell‘s recent performances with the Bakersfield Condors raises serious concerns about his readiness to rejoin the Edmonton Oilers’ main roster. Allowing three goals in the first 28 minutes of…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

It's a game to some, a religion to others. To me, hockey is part of my love story with Canada

Erlinda Tan had just moved to Canada from the Philippines when Sidney Crosby scored his golden goal at the 2010 Olympics. Since then, the joy of hockey has helped her feel like she belongs.

Published: 1 year ago by CBC Sports

3 key reasons for the recent losing skid for the Oilers

We analyse the pivotal factors behind the Edmonton Oilers’ recent losing streak, including strategic missteps and player dynamics. The Edmonton Oilers entered a euphoric phase with an impressive eight-game winning streak that had fans and analysts al...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

Evan Bouchard is unlocking his potential on the Edmonton Oilers blue line

An offseason of hard work has helped the talented defenceman take the next step with the Oilers: 'What he has, you can't teach.'

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

One Big Question: Which gift would you give to an NHL team or player?

David Amber and the Monday Night Hockey panel discuss gifts they’d give to NHL teams or players this season including a Stanley Cup for Connor McDavid, better linemates for rookie Connor Bedard, and more.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet