A look back at Edmonton Oilers most recent trades with Eastern Conference teams

Earlier this month, we took a look at the most recent trade the Edmonton Oilers have made with each Western Conference team. Now, let’s shift things out east and reflect back on more trades. These are always great to reflect back on. Assuming it is t...

Published: 9 months ago by The Oil Rig

‘You know how hard it was to get wins?’: Former Oilers goalie Devan Dubnyk remembers Sam Gagner’s eight-point night different than most

The Edmonton Oilers didn’t give their fans a lot to cheer for in the Decade of Darkness — but we all know that. So when Sam Gagner went out and had a career night on February 2nd, 2012, scoring eight points, fans were elated to root for one of their....

Published: 7 months ago by Oilers Nation

Why Oilers fans should feel confident in Stuart Skinner between the pipes: ‘He’s done this before”

There’s never a dull moment in between the pipes for the Edmonton Oilers. After a six-game absence due to poor play, Stuart Skinner was thrust back into the starter position for the Oilers in their second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights...

Published: 7 months ago by Oilers Nation

Edmonton Oilers dare to dream as key D-man nears his return ahead of the Western Conference Final

As the Edmonton Oilers await their opponent in the Western Conference Final, news that the club’s best two-way defenceman is nearing a return. Kris Knoblauch said Friday that Mattias Ekholm is now listed as day-to-day. The big defender will not draw....

Published: 7 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm ‘day-to-day,’ won’t return for Games 1 or 2 of Western Conference Final

The Edmonton Oilers’ confidence in Mattias Ekholm’s return to the lineup seems to be growing by the day. While word in the weeks prior to the post-season indicated that the defenceman likely wasn’t to return at all in the playoffs, a report just befo...

Published: 7 months ago by Oilers Nation

‘A different fire’: Did Oilers save themselves for playoff push?

As the Oilers trudged through the regular season, a theory emerged that they were saving themselves for when it counted most. Now, Edmonton’s playoff dominance has only added fuel to that fire.

Published: 7 months ago by SportsNet

Edmonton Oilers give update on McDavid after scary collision versus Vegas

The Edmonton Oilers don’t seem to have any concern over the status of Connor McDavid as they prepare for the Western Conference Final. Oilers fans were forced to hold their breath in Game 5 versus the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night after McD...

Published: 7 months ago by Daily Hive

Plays of the Week: Skinner denies Hertl with massive paddle stop

All the best plays from the past 7 days in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including Stuart Skinner’s big-time denial of Tomas Hertl’s wraparound attempt, Simon Benoit flattening Sam Reinhart, and Mikko Rantanen’s superb snipe vs. the Jets.

Published: 7 months ago by SportsNet

Edmonton Oilers coach gives encouraging timeline on Ekholm return

The Edmonton Oilers are expecting to have defenceman Mattias Ekholm back during the Western Conference Final. The 34-year-old last played on April 11, lasting less than two minutes before reinjuring an undisclosed issue, which had forced him to miss....

Published: 7 months ago by Daily Hive

Oilers’ Ekholm, Pickard won’t be available to start third-round playoff series

Pickard was hurt in the series against the Golden Knights, while Ekholm hasn’t played in the playoffs.

Published: 7 months ago by Daily Faceoff

Oilers optimistic that Ekholm will join them at some point in Round 3

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch gives the latest status update on defenceman Mattias Ekholm, says he can’t see him playing Games 1 or 2, and they won’t rush him, but is optimistic he’ll return at some point in the Western Conference Final.

Published: 7 months ago by SportsNet

Oilers Reveal Ekholm’s Likely Return Date During Upcoming Series

The post Oilers Reveal Ekholm’s Likely Return Date During Upcoming Series appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers say that Mattias Ekholm will miss the first games of the Western Conference Final, but to return during the series. The po...

Published: 7 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

Oilers Lethal Weapon Now a Worry Ahead of Western Conference Final

The Edmonton Oilers could and would often eliminate teams from the playoffs thanks to a lethal power play that no one could figure out how to stop. Unfortunately, in two…

Published: 7 months ago by The Hockey Writers