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: 2 months ago by The Super Fan

Betway Bets of the Day — Connor McDavid says he isn’t going to score any more goals

Welcome back to another edition of the Betway Bets of the Day! The Bets of the Day are brought to you by NHL odds site Betway! Our first bet of the day will be taking Connor McDavid to score a goal. These odds sit at +115. Connor McDavid poked had so...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers need a composed and disciplined Leon Draisaitl down the playoff stretch

The Edmonton Oilers are currently on a three-game losing skid, and they need to end it sooner rather than later before it spirals out of control as it did at the beginning of the season. Yet, for those on the brink of pushing the panic button, consid...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

‘Just trying to get the PIMs up, that’s all’: Flames’ Huberdeau on getting under Ekholm’s skin

Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau jokes with the Calgary media about engaging with Mattias Ekholm during Saturday’s Battle of Alberta, saying he was just trying to get his PIMs up.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Oilers’ McDavid offers unique solution to slump: ‘I’m not gonna to shoot the puck anymore’

With 21 points in his last nine games, Connor McDavid is in a slump. A goal scoring slump.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Potential Trade Destination for Anthony Mantha Could be the Oilers

The post Potential Trade Destination for Anthony Mantha Could be the Oilers appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers are looking at a number of forward options ahead of the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. Is Anthony Mantha among them? The post....

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

GDB 56.0: Oilers need to win with defence (7:30pm MT, SNW)

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Many have incorrectly attributed this quote to Albert Einstein. The real wordsmith was Civil Rights campaigner, Rita Mae Brown. In her book Sudden Death, which wa...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

What not to like about Oilers grinder earning promotion for standing up for Connor McDavid?

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Scoring goals not the end goal for Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Warren Foegele’s latest demotion in Edmonton Oilers lineup is unjust

Warren Foegele’s yo-yo season up and down the Edmonton Oilers lineup is continuing Monday against the LA Kings, with an unjust demotion back down the lineup. It comes off the heels of a three-game losing skid the Oilers on, dropping games to the Bost...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

McDavid Has Masterful Response to Questions About Goal Drought

The post McDavid Has Masterful Response to Questions About Goal Drought appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Connor McDavid was asked about the fact he hasn't scored a goal in some time and his response to the media was perfect. The post McDavid Has Mas...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

NHL Rumour Roundup: Could winger Anthony Mantha be a trade target for Oilers?

While goaltending is an area that some believe the Edmonton Oilers will like to address, could GM Ken Holland look to bring in Anthony Mantha at the trade deadline?

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

"I'm not going to shoot": McDavid jokes about goal drought with Oilers

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is going to take a unique new approach to how he plays the game. The NHL’s reigning Hart Trophy winner has been pouring on the points, netting 18 points in his last six games. Despite that, McDavid has zero goal...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

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