Oilers Facing December Schedule Full of Important Games

Every team could say that every game is important, but the Edmonton Oilers have some key games in the final month of 2024. December is a big month in the…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Forecasting the final month of the 2023–24 season for the Edmonton Oilers

We’re in the final stretch of the Edmonton Oilers season, and what a wild ride it has been. From 2–9–1 to firing Jay Woodcroft to the historical 16-game winning streak, it’s been such a trip to witness. With only eighteen games left this season, I li...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Predicting Oilers’ Extensions for Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick

The Edmonton Oilers made a splash at the 2024 Trade Deadline and proved they were going all-in with the acquisitions of Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks.…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

What Went Wrong With Jesse Puljujarvi and the Edmonton Oilers?

Jesse Puljujarvi was one of the most sought-after prospects coming into the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. After a strong season in Finland with Kärpät in the Liiga, he was expected…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Matthews' math on 70 goals, Kings blue-liners, and 4 other NHL items

Poor Felix Sandstrom.The Philadelphia Flyers goalie thought he had Thursday off but was called into action against the Maple Leafs after Samuel Ersson allowed three goals on 12 shots in the first period. Sandstrom survived the second, plus the openin...

Published: 1 year ago by The Score

Can Vincent Desharnais be an effective defensive partner for Darnell Nurse in the Oilers’ top-four?

For most of the 2023-24 season, the Edmonton Oilers have deployed the same three defensive pairings. Edmonton is the only team in the NHL with three different pairs each playing 500 minutes together at 5-on-5. Under Jay Woodcroft and Kris Knoblauch,....

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Western powers Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche finally kick off season series in highly-anticipated showdown

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Can Oilers’ Hyman Hit an Epic Feat on Homestand or vs. Maple Leafs?

The post Can Oilers’ Hyman Hit an Epic Feat on Homestand or vs. Maple Leafs? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Zach Hyman is having a career year. Can he reach 50 Goals on the current Oilers homestand, or better yet against the Maple Leafs? The post....

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

McDavid motivated for marquee clash with MacKinnon

Saturday's clash between Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers and Nathan MacKinnon's Colorado Avalanche is one the reigning MVP is looking forward to."I'm always motivated to go up against the league's best, and he would certainly fall under that categor...

Published: 1 year ago by The Score

Oilersnation Radio: Connor Brown gets his goal, and first impressions of the new guys

There’s nothing better than a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio to cap off your week, am I right? Of course, I am. This week, we’re talking about Connor Brown’s first goal of the season, tomorrow’s matchup versus the Colorado Avalanche, and a whole...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers Notes: Is there a better free agent signing than Zach Hyman?

"I think a lot of people thought he was a complimentary player. But goal-scoring is the most difficult thing to do in the NHL,” said Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Connor McDavid-Nathan MacKinnon matchup a ‘big test’ for Oilers, Avalanche before playoffs

The two superstars and their teams are set to face off for the first time this season on Saturday.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Oilers believe they can beat the big boys, now let’s see them do it

Eventually, a team has to stop talking about it and prove it belongs among the big boys, the way Tampa and Colorado did after several years of disappointment. For the Oilers, that starts with a Saturday night matchup with the Avalanche.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet