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We’re lucky to have Connor McDavid, Stuart Skinner shutout, and countdown to Oilers vs. Kings Round 4

We’re lucky to have Connor McDavid, Stuart Skinner shutout, and countdown to Oilers vs. Kings Round 4

The Edmonton Oilers were in San Jose on Wednesday night to square off against the Sharks in their final game of the regular season. After countless ups and downs throughout the year, the 2024-25 campaign ended on a high note with the Oilers defeating...

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Published: 7 months ago by Oilers Nation

Mattias Ekholm wants to re-sign with the Oilers, and I want him here too, but let’s talk term

Mattias Ekholm wants to re-sign with the Oilers, and I want him here too, but let’s talk term

Let me just come out and say it: I don’t like the idea of a post-Ekholm Oilers blue line. I don’t. Since he got here from Nashville at the 2023 trade deadline, Mattias Ekholm has been nothing short of a rock defensively, a calming presence, a smooth....

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Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

Can Edmonton Oilers navigate challenge of an aging roster?

Can Edmonton Oilers navigate challenge of an aging roster?

The thoughts expressed by Connor McDavid about the Oilers' future should be shared by the team's management.

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Published: 3 months ago by The Athletic

As the Edmonton Oilers continue to chase The Stanley Cup do not underestimate the importance of this guy: 9 Things

As the Edmonton Oilers continue to chase The Stanley Cup do not underestimate the importance of this guy: 9 Things

With all the focus on Connor McDavid at one end of the roster and the young guns at the other, perhaps not enough attention is being spent on what is in the the middle. In particular, the one guy who is at the defensive heart of this club. That and m...

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Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Four defencemen the Oilers could invite to training camp on a PTO

Four defencemen the Oilers could invite to training camp on a PTO

You can never have too much depth on defence. The Edmonton Oilers’ defence core is all but set, featuring Evan Bouchard, Jake Walman, Mattias Ekholm, Brett Kulak, Darnell Nurse, Troy Stecher, and Ty Emberson. Still, the Oilers could look to add on a....

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Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

Getting to know the Edmonton Oilers prospects playing in Europe this season

Getting to know the Edmonton Oilers prospects playing in Europe this season

The Edmonton Oilers haven’t been dipping into the European prospect pool very often lately. Since the 2020 NHL Draft, they have made 31 picks and 12 have been European. Of those 12, three were playing in North America at the time they were drafted. T...

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Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

'He did us sooo dirty': Oilers fans outraged as prospect expert hammers top Edmonton newcomers

'He did us sooo dirty': Oilers fans outraged as prospect expert hammers top Edmonton newcomers

Oilers fans are outraged about the low ranking that prospects expert Corey Pronman of The Athletic gave to Edmonton’s two top prospects, forwards Matt Savoie and Ike Howard. Is the outraged justified? On his list of the best NHL player and prospects....

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Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Stuart Skinner & Peter Aubry: The Goaltending Test That Will Define the Oilers

Stuart Skinner & Peter Aubry: The Goaltending Test That Will Define the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are standing at a crossroads as the 2025–26 NHL season kicks off. Everyone knows the team’s big offensive stars will show up. But what about the goalie?…

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Published: 3 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm drops truth bomb ahead of final year of contract

Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm drops truth bomb ahead of final year of contract

The Edmonton Oilers have a lot of talent they are trying to hold on to in the years ahead, including Connor McDavid. One of their other players who might be staying is defenseman Mattias Ekholm. He is entering the last year of his contract, and makin...

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Published: 3 months ago by ClutchPoints

Mattias Ekholm recognizes dual ambition of Stanley Cup and Olympics presents a tremendous grind

Mattias Ekholm recognizes dual ambition of Stanley Cup and Olympics presents a tremendous grind

Does Mattias Ekholm know the lyrics to The Proclaimers’ hit I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), aka the Da-Da-Dum song from those Scottish lads of yesteryear? But I would walk five hundred miles And I would walk five hundred more Just to be the man who walked....

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Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

'Do I want to stay in Edmonton? Absolutely': Healthy Mattias Ekholm eyeing new contract with Oilers

'Do I want to stay in Edmonton? Absolutely': Healthy Mattias Ekholm eyeing new contract with Oilers

“It’s a contract year but I’m also getting up there (age). Do I want to stay in Edmonton? Absolutely"

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Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Offer Sheets Revisited: Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg Needed to Be a Priority

Offer Sheets Revisited: Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg Needed to Be a Priority

It is easy to play revisionist history, but the Edmonton Oilers needed to find a way to keep Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg.

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Published: 3 months ago by NHL Rumors

Ken Dryden

Ken Dryden

Ken Dryden passed away yesterday. He was a giant in several areas of the game, and I find myself a little…

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Published: 3 months ago by Lowetide

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