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: 3 months ago by The Super Fan

Oilers Sunday Census: Least favourable first round competition for Edmonton

In this week’s poll we asked our readers which team they would least like the Edmonton Oilers to face in the first round of the playoffs. Given the standings and the expectations of each team involved, a divisional opponent is most likely but not the...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Oilers streaking wrong way with third straight loss, and a chat about Stuart Skinner’s struggles

Friday’s loss to the Minnesota Wild marked the first time the Oilers had lost consecutive games since December. Last night, the Oilers were either going to snap the skid with a Battle of Alberta win or find themselves on their fourth three+ game slid...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Rumors: The Trade Deadline Is Less Than Two Weeks Away, Where Six Teams Stand

The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching. What are likes of Penguins, Oilers, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Stars, and the Canucks thinking?

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Rumors

Oilers Visual Recap 55: Edmonton’s losing streak extends to three with latest loss against Flames

The Edmonton Oilers are having a rough homestand. They lost their first two games to visiting US teams and wanted to get back on the right track against the provincial rivals. Unfortunately for Edmonton, the Calgary Flames took Round 3 of this year’s...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

The Day After 55.0: ‘A step behind,’ and ‘undisciplined’ Edmonton Oilers drop Saturday night stinker to Calgary Flames

Earth to the Edmonton Oilers, earth to the Edmonton Oilers: you’re wasting away in front of our eyes. After a great effort, no results game Friday night, the Oilers showed how ready they were to turn the tide against the Calgary Flames Saturday night...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

What this latest Edmonton Oilers skid has done to Ken Holland's deadline plans: 9 Things

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

The Day After 54.0: ‘A step behind,’ and ‘undisciplined’ Edmonton Oilers drop Saturday night stinker to Calgary Flames

Earth to the Edmonton Oilers, earth to the Edmonton Oilers: you’re wasting away in front of our eyes. After a great effort, no results game Friday night, the Oilers showed how ready they were to turn the tide against the Calgary Flames Saturday night...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

TAIT: Not all angels wear wings — some drive the Zamboni at Rogers Place

From the red carpet treatment files … I had just secured an interview I’ve been looking forward to for sometime and was about to hunker down in No. 25 stall in the Rogers Place press box to watch the Edmonton Oilers game. All it I needed was one more...

Published: 1 year ago by The Edmonton Sun

Player grades: Undisciplined Oilers get smoked by Flames

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

The Flames are shopping Chris Tanev. Do the Oilers have what it takes to get him?

Would Tanev help the Oilers in their quest for the playoffs? Would the Flames want to deal such a key defenceman to a rival?

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

‘We have to learn’: Oilers need to get back to basics after third straight loss

How many 30- to 40-minute efforts can a good team roll out, before a “dip” or “lull” turns into something much more than that?

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

After Hours: Paul Coffey discusses decision to return to bench with Oilers

Paul Coffey joins After Hours to discuss his playing days with the Oilers, the numerous Battle of Alberta’s he was part of, his decision to return to coaching, the evolution of today’s game in the NHL, and more.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

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