Skinner, Oilers continue to ooze confidence ahead of big test

On this night, Skinner’s even-keeled, professional game was a metaphor for an Oilers performance that oozed confidence and experience.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Is Adam Henrique an adequate third line centre for the Oilers?

With the likes of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, the Edmonton Oilers have possessed plenty of top-six centre talent for nearly a full decade now. However, Edmonton’s third-line centre spot has constantly changed over the yea...

Published: 11 months ago by Oilers Nation

Fish and Whistle

At Pike Place Market in Seattle, the fish fly early and often. Trained professionals throw every fish but one (rockfish) many…

Published: 11 months ago by Lowetide

Oilers Sunday Census: How the Edmonton Oilers should utilize Jeff Skinner

He was one of the Edmonton Oilers big free agent signings last offseason, but so far the match between team and player has been less than productive. Jeff Skinner, coming off of a disappointing final season with the Buffalo Sabres that led to him bei...

Published: 11 months ago by The Oil Rig

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins stays hot, Jeff Skinner scores a beautiful goal, and the Oilers are winning ugly

The Edmonton Oilers snuck out a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night at Rogers Place, but there wasn’t much time to enjoy it, as the boys were right back to work in the late slot on Hockey Night in Canada in their first matchup of the seaso...

Published: 11 months ago by Oilers Nation

Why, with so many Oilers having off-years, is Edmonton a Top-6 NHL team: 9 Things

Published: 11 months ago by Edmonton Journal

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-2 Victory Over Kraken

The Edmonton Oilers began a four-game road trip with a stop in Seattle to play the Kraken on Saturday night (Jan. 4). This game saw the Oilers come away with…

Published: 11 months ago by The Hockey Writers

The Day After 39.0: They’re letting the Oilers get hot again

Getting back into the office is never easy after the Christmas Holidays. You’re groggy, packed full of turkey and treats, and your belt is juuuust a little bit tighter. It was no different for the Edmonton Oilers, who barely showed up to the office f...

Published: 11 months ago by Oilers Nation

Podkolzin, Skinner Key as Oilers Earn 4-2 Win Over Kraken

The post Podkolzin, Skinner Key as Oilers Earn 4-2 Win Over Kraken appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. In a 4-2 win over Seattle, the Edmonton Oilers dominated early, but let the Kraken creep back into the game. The post Podkolzin, Skinner Key as Oiler...

Published: 11 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

Why the Edmonton Oilers' AHL team has been a curious procurement experiment

Each Edmonton general manager involved had a different strategy, and some seasons worked out better than others.

Published: 11 months ago by The Athletic

‘Keep this thing rolling’: Oilers find groove as Pacific tightens up

On the second night of a back-to-back, Edmonton was the better team by miles, outshooting Seattle 32-17 and limiting them to just 10 shots on new through the opening 40 minutes. Yup — the Oilers have found their groove.

Published: 11 months ago by SportsNet

Oilers Double Up Kraken 4-2

There was a curious occurrence early in Saturday’s game (Jan. 4) between the Edmonton Oilers and Seattle Kraken. Less than a minute into the contest, Climate Pledge Arena’s lights went…

Published: 11 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Instant Reaction: Oilers extend winning streak to three with win over Kraken

After two tough games following the Christmas break, the Edmonton Oilers are back. On Saturday evening, the Oilers started a four-game road trip, defeating the Seattle Kraken 4-2 to move their 24-12-3 to keep them equal in points with the Los Angeles...

Published: 11 months ago by Oilers Nation