Head coach Kris Knoblauch ‘very confident’ Oilers will be able to overcome injuries to star players

Just as the Edmonton Oilers seemed to be finding their stride down the stretch, the injury bug showed up. The team went into Thursday’s match with the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets without Leon Draisaitl and they lost Connor McDavid and go...

Published: 4 months ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl to return ‘inside a week’

Leon Draisaitl is ahead of Edmonton Oilers teammate Connor McDavid on the recovery timetable.

Published: 3 months ago by SportsNet

Oilers sign massive centre known as "greatest German talent at forward position"

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Chychrun Deal a Concern for Evan Bouchard Extension with Oilers

The post Chychrun Deal a Concern for Evan Bouchard Extension with Oilers appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. How does Jakob Chychrun's new deal with the Capitals affect contract talks between the Edmonton Oilers and Evan Bouchard? The post Chychrun Dea...

Published: 3 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

Report: Oilers signing German forward Josh Samanski out of DEL

The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly signing German free agent forward Josh Samanski to a contract, according to Oilersnation DE, citing local news sources. German daily newspaper BILD reported that Samanski, 23, will enact an NHL exit clause in a rece...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Rumors: Donato, Blackhawks, McDavid, Bouchard, Oilers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Scott Powers of The Athletic revealed that the Chicago Blackhawks put a contract offer on the table for Ryan Donato. It obviously wasn’t signed. Now…

Published: 3 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Leon Draisaitl back on ice, but what does it mean?

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

How Leon Draisaitl’s injury could harm his chances at the Hart Trophy

It was recently reported that Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid will be out “for a while” before returning to NHL action. Draisaitl was having the best goal-scoring season of his career, but this recent injury puts that in jeopardy. With Leon Draisai...

Published: 3 months ago by The Oil Rig

Oilers Game Notes 71.0: No McDavid or Draisaitl as Edmonton hosts Stars

The Edmonton Oilers’ odyssey without their two top players will continue on Wednesday when they host the Dallas Stars, who are in second place in the Western Conference standings with a 45-21-4 record. After beating the lowly Seattle Kraken minus Con...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

Edmonton Oilers prospect roundup: The best five playoff teams boasting Oilers prospects

Well it’s playoff time for most leagues outside of the NHL/AHL umbrella. There is plenty of things to watch for as Edmonton Oilers fans: for the North American fans the OHL playoffs, which kick off this week; or the European fans the KHL and Allsvens...

Published: 3 months ago by The Oil Rig

Stars at Oilers, G71 2024-25

Seldom in recent seasons have the Oilers faced a two-step without Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The front end is pure…

Published: 3 months ago by Lowetide

What Jakob Chychrun’s new contract means for Edmonton Oilers’ Evan Bouchard

Yesterday defenceman Jakob Chychrun of the Washington Capitals signed a beefy new contract, eight years, $72M ($9M AAV). I’m sure that most hockey fans felt a collective sense of surprise upon hearing this news, and Edmonton Oilers fans may have felt...

Published: 3 months ago by The Oil Rig

Surprising Oilers who have stepped up to fill gap left by McDavid, Draisaitl

There is never a good time for the Edmonton Oilers to be without Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Adam Vingan dives into who has stepped up this time around.

Published: 3 months ago by SportsNet