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 month ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers Prospect Report: Hello Dalyn Wakely!

When the Jeff Jackson era began, it was quickly apparent that Jackson was not a fan of the prior regime’s drafting and development strategy. Tyler Wright was removed from his role as one of Jackson’s first moves, replacing him with Rick Pracey, who w...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers Game Notes 3.0: The first edition of the Battle of Alberta

The Oilers did it again. Despite dominating the majority of last night’s game, Edmonton only managed two goals against the Chicago Blackhawks, resulting in a 5-2 loss. Am I worried about the Oilers? No. Am I incredibly frustrated? Absolutely. They’ll...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

'Everyone not working together:' Edmonton Oilers' penalty killing not in sync

It’s about everyone getting on the same page."

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Lacklustre Performance Against Blackhawks

The Edmonton Oilers dropped their second straight game to open the season with a 5-2 decision at the hands of the Chicago Blackhawks on Hockey Night in Canada (Oct. 12). Chicago was…

Published: 3 months ago by The Hockey Writers

The NHL is deservedly already going after Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman

The Edmonton Oilers had one of the most miraculous runs in hockey last season. From starting near the bottom of the league, winning 16 games in a row, and an almost historic comeback in the Stanley Cup final, each storyline was better than the rest.....

Published: 3 months ago by The Oil Rig

Oilers goaltending lets them down again, fall 5-2 to Bedard led Blackhawks

I love watching the Oilers play hockey on a Saturday night, and last night’s matchup against the Blackhawks was no exception. And with Connor McDavid and Connor Bedard both looking for their first win of the season, this first of three meetings betwe...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

Flames at Oilers, G3 2024-25

The Edmonton Oilers are just finishing up training camp now, and should be NHL ready early next week. It’s not fabulous…

Published: 3 months ago by Lowetide

Shocking Penalty Kill Stat Explains the Oilers Early Struggles

The post Shocking Penalty Kill Stat Explains the Oilers Early Struggles appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers struggles on the penalty kill early this season are one of the biggest issues so far as they start 0-2. The post Shocking Pe...

Published: 3 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

Edmonton Oilers’ Top 5 Hometown Players of All-Time

Since the Edmonton Oilers joined the NHL in 1979, around 50 players from the Edmonton area have suited up for the team. There has almost always been at least one…

Published: 3 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Edmonton Oilers looking to recreate last season’s magic by being really bad at the start of the season again

Despite the much-publicized awful start to the 2023–24 season that had the Edmonton Oilers tied for the league’s basement spot with a 2–9–1 record, they still had the most successful season in nearly two decades for this franchise. So, if it worked o...

Published: 3 months ago by The Oil Rig

Some hair of the dog for the Edmonton Oilers' Stanley Cup Final hangover: 9 Things

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers Sunday Census: Predicting when Connor McDavid will hit 1000 career points

In NHL history, only 98 players have hit the 1000 career point milestone. Entering the 2024–25 season, there are just a few others who are within reach. One of those players is Connor McDavid. At the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, McDavid was sitt...

Published: 3 months ago by The Oil Rig