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

Edmonton Oilers legend Ryan Smyth inducted into IIHF Hall of Fame

A quick break from playoff action with an important update on an Edmonton Oilers legend and fan favourite for nearly two decades. Ryan Smyth was (finally) officially inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in a ceremony earlier today. He was officially n...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Charles Barkley jumps aboard Oilers bandwagon after receiving gift from Draisaitl

With Shaquille O’Neal fully committed to his “Shaq Hyman” bit, it was only a matter of time before he got his longtime colleague Charles Barkley to jump aboard the Edmonton Oilers bandwagon. During Sunday’s NBA on TNT broadcast, the basketball analys...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

32 Thoughts Podcast: Shesterkin goes into ‘God’ mode in Game 3

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman recap Game 3 between the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers that saw Igor Shesterkin stand on his head as the Rangers stole the win in overtime.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Oilers Keeping Bouchard Over Barrie Was Right Move

When the Edmonton Oilers first traded Tyson Barrie to the Nashville Predators as part of a massive trade package which brought back Mattias Ekholm, I was skeptical of the team…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Henrique expected to return to Oilers lineup for Game 3

Henrique has tallied one goal and one assist for two points in six Stanley Cup Playoff games with the Oilers.

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Faceoff

NHL Playoffs: Stars DJ apologizes for playing ‘La Bamba’ after win

The Edmonton Oilers have got a hot goalie in Stuart Skinner, home-ice advantage and a fan base riled up over La Bamba. Now if the players can score goals on Jake Oettinger, they might even grab a series lead against the Dallas Stars tonight.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Monday Mailbag – What’s making the Oilers’ penalty kill so good right now?

Happy Monday, friends! Welcome to a brand new Monday Mailbag. This week, we’re discussing what makes the penalty kill so good right now, Connor McDavid’s goal count, load management, and a whole lot more. If you’ve got a question you’d like to ask, e...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation