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: 8 months ago by Oilers Nation

In defence of the Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard's season

Despite some puzzling struggles this year, Bouchard's resume over the last three seasons is exceptional.

Published: 10 months ago by The Athletic

Real Life Podcast: Checking in from the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal

The boys are in Montreal for the 4 Nations Face-Off, which meant an opportunity to talk about what it’s like to be in the city for the tournament and to recap the Canada vs. Sweden game. Jay, Tyler, and Baggedmilk are in Montreal for the 4 Nations Fa...

Published: 10 months ago by Oilers Nation

Throwback Thursday: The history of the World Cup of Hockey

International Hockey is back for the first time since 2016. On Wednesday, Team Canada defeated Team Sweden in the first game of the 4 Nations Face-Off in a tight affair, with an overtime goal from Mitch Marner. This is the first time since 2016 that....

Published: 10 months ago by Oilers Nation

4 Nations is international ‘coming out party’ for McDavid, finally playing for Canada

Connor McDavid is in his 10th NHL season, has played in more than 750 games, led the league in scoring five times and won the Hart Trophy as MVP three times.

Published: 10 months ago by SportsNet

Evander Kane’s potential return and what it means for the Oilers’ trade deadline plans

Stuart Skinner didn’t help himself last Friday night against the Colorado Avalanche when he allowed three goals in the opening period, which led to head coach Kris Knoblauch opting to yank the tender after 20 minutes. Now, the conversation surroundin...

Published: 10 months ago by Oilers Nation

Ouch! Bad news about Edmonton Oilers prospect pool

Published: 10 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers Q-and-A: Oilers likely to ride with Skinner, no guaranteed better options out there

Published: 10 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers’ Player Grades Through First 55 Games of 2024-25 Season

It’s been a solid 55 games for the Edmonton Oilers, who entered the 4 Nations Face-Off break with a 34-17-4 record, good enough for first in the Pacific Division and…

Published: 10 months ago by The Hockey Writers

4 Nations shows NHL was wrong to ditch international hockey for a decade

There are many good reasons to be skeptical of the 4 Nations Face-Off.There's no history of these particular four nations facing off for hockey supremacy, no matter how much the organizers want the tournament considered in the class of great showdown...

Published: 10 months ago by The Score

NHL announces 2028 World Cup of Hockey and plans for more international play

There’s going to be a lot of international hockey in the coming years. Ahead of the opening of the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal on Wednesday, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the league’s plans to have a best-on-best international tournament...

Published: 10 months ago by Oilers Nation

Ten Thursday Thoughts: 4 Nations, Overtime, a Trade Target for the Oilers, and More

The opening game of the 4 Nations Face-off was as expected — fast, intense and full of high-skilled plays. I’m still dumbfounded by those who questioned how intense these games would be. The players — the star players — have pleaded for the opportuni...

Published: 10 months ago by Oilers Nation

Evaluating Evan Bouchard’s highly criticized play for this season

Sure as the leaves turn, a fanbase will find ways to frame blame. Oftentimes the ire of the collective becomes focused on one or two figures, if not a handful, who most shoulder the blame. Though things look rosy from the outside, with the Edmonton O...

Published: 10 months ago by The Oil Rig

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