5 THINGS: Edmonton Oilers out of their element in series against Kings

After taking the past three consecutive opening series against L.A. in seven games, six games and five games, respectively, all the Oilers have done so far is proven they didn’t get any better over the year. But the Kings certainly have.

Published: 7 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers were reportedly among four teams Mikko Rantanen would accept trade and contract extension with

The Edmonton Oilers were reportedly one of four teams that Mikko Rantanen was willing to be traded and sign with, according to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta. Pagnotta was co-host alongside Nick Alberga during Wednesday’s edition of Leafs Morning...

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Ex-Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ceci on pace to achieve rare NHL feat

The 2024-25 NHL season has been a weird one for ex-Edmonton Oilers defenceman Cody Ceci, and it could end with him nearly tying an obscure record. Ceci was traded to the San Jose Sharks last summer in a deal that sent Ty Emberson to the Oilers. This....

Published: 9 months ago by Daily Hive

Defending off the rush continues to be a major issue for the Oilers

Death, taxes and the Oilers failing to defend off the rush. It’s continued to be an issue this season for the team whose downfall in the playoffs last year, in part, was due to their inability to limit opposing teams’ rush. The Oilers have been near....

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Edmonton Oilers employing two intriguing strategies with Walman

Jake Walman has been as advertised through his first two games with the Edmonton Oilers. The 29-year-old shined in his Oilers debut over the weekend, creating two goals with a few nifty breakout passes and showcasing his physicality by laying a devas...

Published: 9 months ago by Daily Hive

Last chance gas for big name Edmonton Oilers newcomer?

Published: 9 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Why the Oilers’ depth scoring has fallen off

The Edmonton Oilers haven’t gotten the depth scoring they need and have struggled to finish chances in 2025.

Published: 9 months ago by Daily Faceoff

‘Nowhere near the same level’: Knoblauch sounds off on Oilers’ top line

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch speaks frankly on the state of the team’s top line of Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Zach Hyman, saying that the trio are ‘nowhere near’ the level they were last season.

Published: 9 months ago by SportsNet

Edmonton Oilers in a 3-7 funk, but Draisaitl still churning out points

In the 3-2 loss against Buffalo, Leon Draisaitl assisted on both goals to extend his personal point streak to a career-high 15 games

Published: 9 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Jeff Skinner slides into Oilers’ top-six ahead of Thursday game against Devils

The Edmonton Oilers will be running with Jeff Skinner in the top-six against the Devils on Thursday night. Up and down the lineup and in and out of the press box all season, Skinner is set to skate alongside Leon Draisaitl and Viktor Arvidsson. The e...

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

What we know and think we know as Oilers barrel toward playoffs

There have been career years in both directions. Their playoff opponent is still up in the air. With 18 games left in the Edmonton’s season, Sportsnet’s Mark Spector breaks down what we know and what we (think we) know about the Oilers.

Published: 9 months ago by SportsNet

Oilers’ Janmark, Ekholm miss practice as Klingberg re-joins team

The Edmonton Oilers offered updates on a pair of Mattiases on Wednesday.

Published: 9 months ago by SportsNet

Did Oilers Get Bad News on Mattias Ekholm’s Health Status?

The post Did Oilers Get Bad News on Mattias Ekholm’s Health Status? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Mattias Ekholm will not be joining the Edmonton Oilers on their current road trip. What is going on with the defenseman? The post Did Oilers Get Bad...

Published: 9 months ago by NHL Trade Talk