Covering Blots: Digging into whether Darnell Nurse has been good enough for the Oilers this season

Defenceman Darnell Nurse has had a lot of highs and lows throughout his season (and career) with the Edmonton Oilers. Early in the campaign, he posted some of the team’s worst on-ice shot-share numbers and goal-differentials. But by early December we...

Published: 8 months ago by The Super Fan

Matt Savoie elevated to Oilers top line alongside McDavid, Draisaitl as Pickard starts against Canadiens

Matt Savoie is getting a look on the top line of the Edmonton Oilers. During a Thursday morning skate ahead of the Montreal Canadiens coming to town, the rookie was elevated to the top line alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The 21-year-old...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers’ McDavid watching Blue Jays’ ‘special’ World Series run from afar

Connor McDavid knows a thing or two about making the championship series.

Published: 1 month ago by SportsNet

Edmonton Oilers promoting Savoie after forward line changes

The Edmonton Oilers are promoting rookie Matt Savoie to the top line for Thursday night’s matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Head coach Kris Knoblauch continues to have the line blender out as the Oilers look to capture a second-straight victory...

Published: 1 month ago by Daily Hive

Former Oilers forward Lennart Petrell to have jersey retired in Finland

From the streets of Edmonton to the rafters in Helsinki, Lennart Petrell’s name will forever live on. While his tenure with the Edmonton Oilers lasted only 95 games across two seasons, the forward with a cult following is set to have his number retir...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers still targeting Nov. 1 return for Zach Hyman

Hyman has been out of action since getting hurt in last year’s playoffs.

Published: 1 month ago by Daily Faceoff

Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch: Zach Hyman could return in early November

Edmonton Oilers fans might not have to wait much longer to get their first look at Zach Hyman this season.

Published: 1 month ago by SportsNet

Edmonton Oilers might need to make a trade or two to clear up roster spots

The NHL season is not even a month old yet, and the Edmonton Oilers may need to start making some trade calls. With multiple players nearing a return from injury, including Zach Hyman, Mattias Janmark, and Alec Regula, the team will have to make a fe...

Published: 1 month ago by Daily Hive

Canadiens Game Preview: Montembeault Starts Versus Oilers

All the information you need ahead of Thursday's matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and the Edmonton Oilers.

Published: 1 month ago by Sportsnaut

Whoa! Edmonton's top prospect promoted to top line with McDavid and Draisaitl

This in from Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now, news that Edmonton’s top prospect, Matt Savoie, has been given a major promotion and will play on the top line tonight with Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. More to come…

Published: 1 month ago by Edmonton Journal

How the new players are integrating into the Edmonton Oilers

Off to another slow start, it is important to remember that there are several new Edmonton Oilers integrating into the lineup. The whirling dervish Coach Kris Knoblauch is no stranger to a lineup that ebbs and flows throughout each game. Naturally, t...

Published: 1 month ago by The Oil Rig

Taking a look at the best Edmonton Oiler goal celebrations

Jake Walman came back from injury to start his season off with a bang, scoring the overtime winner against the Ottawa Senators Tuesday night, on what was essentially a knucklepuck that would make Russ Tyler proud. But what really made the headlines w...

Published: 1 month ago by The Oil Rig