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How Oilers' Jeff Skinner has finally earned opportunities and cashed in on them

How Oilers' Jeff Skinner has finally earned opportunities and cashed in on them

With Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl out for the Oilers, Jeff Skinner can be a difference-maker in Edmonton's lineup.

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Published: 4 months ago by The Athletic

2025 Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings: #1 Matthew Savoie

2025 Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings: #1 Matthew Savoie

Welcome back to The Oil Rig Edmonton Oilers 2025 Prospect Rankings. Well there’s not much surprise or suspense here as Matthew Savoie is the unanimous top prospect for the Edmonton Oilers. The Bakersfield Condors forward literally only got first plac...

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Published: 6 hours ago by The Oil Rig

Without Trade, Oilers May be Forced to Overpay on Ekholm Extension

Without Trade, Oilers May be Forced to Overpay on Ekholm Extension

The post Without Trade, Oilers May be Forced to Overpay on Ekholm Extension appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. With no clear successor on the left side, the Edmonton Oilers face a critical decision regarding veteran defenceman Mattias Ekholm. The post...

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Published: 6 hours ago by NHL Trade Talk

Young Hearts Run Free

Young Hearts Run Free

The Edmonton Oilers are going to be younger on the wings in 2025-26. Vasily Podkolzin will be joined by Matt Savoie…

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Published: 7 hours ago by Lowetide

NHL Rumors: A Connor McDavid Contract Update from Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman

NHL Rumors: A Connor McDavid Contract Update from Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman

Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman has given Connor McDavid his space but hopes to talk with him and his agent soon about a contract extension.

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Published: 7 hours ago by NHL Rumors

Edmonton Oilers All-Trade Team

Edmonton Oilers All-Trade Team

A team not known in recent times for making big trades, the Edmonton Oilers certainly have their history of making notable swaps with other teams. Since coming into the NHL…

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Published: 7 hours ago by The Hockey Writers

2024–25 Edmonton Oilers Player Grades: Stuart Skinner

2024–25 Edmonton Oilers Player Grades: Stuart Skinner

When polling the Edmonton Oilers fanbase on who is the most polarizing player on the team, the answer can vary. Often times, it’s Darnell Nurse and his overpriced contract. Sometimes, it can be Evan Bouchard, and his defence (or sometimes lack thereo...

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Published: 7 hours ago by The Oil Rig

Why the Edmonton Oilers should sign Mattias Ekholm to an extension

Why the Edmonton Oilers should sign Mattias Ekholm to an extension

Ekholm is the second most important name for the Oilers to re-sign after Connor McDavid.

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Published: 8 hours ago by The Athletic

Losing Zach Hyman hurt chances at Stanley Cup: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

Losing Zach Hyman hurt chances at Stanley Cup: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

Welcome to my annual player review series, where I dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player-by-player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season. You can read about the...

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Published: 9 hours ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Notebook: Nicklas Backstrom to resume playing career in Sweden

NHL Notebook: Nicklas Backstrom to resume playing career in Sweden

Nicklas Backstrom is getting his playing career started again, back where it all began. Swedish Hockey League club Brynas IF announced on Monday that they had agreed to a contract with the former star centre of the Washington Capitals. Välkommen hem....

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Published: 23 hours ago by Oilers Nation

Edmonton Oilers not interested in signing Carter Hart: report

Edmonton Oilers not interested in signing Carter Hart: report

The Edmonton Oilers don’t appear to be keen on bringing Carter Hart aboard to fix their goaltending woes. Speculation of the Oilers’ potential interest in Hart exploded after he was one of the five players acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assaul...

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Published: 1 day ago by Daily Hive

Which Statistic is the Best Predictor of Success in the NHL Playoffs?

Which Statistic is the Best Predictor of Success in the NHL Playoffs?

Is there a team statistic that is the best predictor of team success? Some feel PDO (the combination of save percentage and shooting percentage at 5×5) is this stat. What about shots for percentage (SF%)? Or goals for percentage (GF%)? What about exp...

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Published: 1 day ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Insider Explains Why McDavid Contract Term Won’t Matter

NHL Insider Explains Why McDavid Contract Term Won’t Matter

The post NHL Insider Explains Why McDavid Contract Term Won’t Matter appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. How much does Connor McDavid's leverage change if he signs a short-term versus a long-term extension with the Edmonton Oilers? The post NHL Insider...

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Published: 1 day ago by NHL Trade Talk

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