McDavid responds to Edmonton Oilers doubters: 'We like it that way'

Connor McDavid is relishing the role of the underdog in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. All hope seemed to be lost in the third period of Sunday night’s Game 4 as the LA Kings held a 3-1 lead over the Edmonton Oilers. A loss would have pushed the Oile...

Published: 7 months ago by Daily Hive

Who Is the Oilers Consensus Breakout Player in 2024-25 Season?

The post Who Is the Oilers Consensus Breakout Player in 2024-25 Season? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Defenseman Ty Emberson is going to be in a position to be the breakout star this season for the Edmonton Oilers. The post Who Is the Oilers Cons...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

Ranking the NHL's 6 best defense pairings entering 2024-25

A rockin' top pair is a must for any Stanley Cup contender, but the six duos featured on this list are from another planet. These teams should consider themselves very, very lucky to have some absolute units patrolling their blue line.First,...

Published: 1 year ago by The Score

A tale of two preseasons for Edmonton Oilers as regulars return to centre stage

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Surprises That Might Come Out of Oilers Camp Before the Season

The post Surprises That Might Come Out of Oilers Camp Before the Season appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers will narrow down their roster over the last four pre-season games. Will there be any surprises coming out of camp? The post....

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

Oilersnation Radio: Let’s overreact to the Oilers’ pre-season

There’s nothing better than a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio to wrap up your week and guide you though the never ending pre-season with an hour of Oilers talk. We kicked off this week’s episode of ONR with a delicious debate about whether or not...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers Mount Rushmore: The Best Centres in Team History

Name a team with a better Mount Rushmore of centres. Simply put, you cannot. This is a four-part series looking at the four best players in team history from the four positions: Wingers, Centres, Defencemen, and Goaltenders. In this article, we’ll lo...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

McDavid Gets Unique Spot On SI’s Most Influential Figures List

The post McDavid Gets Unique Spot On SI’s Most Influential Figures List appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Sports Illustrated ranked Connor McDavid's historic year, naming him as an influential figure in sports, the only NHL player listed. The post Mc...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

NHL Notebook: Bryan Little retires with Jets as Drew Doughty undergoes surgery

The injury bug continues to plague the league. On Friday, it was reported that two players in Canadian organizations require surgery. Moreover, an important member of the Winnipeg Jets franchise signed a one-day deal to retire with the team. Let’s di...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Pros over prospects: Oilers must prioritize experience in pre-season

While other teams introduce fans to promising youngsters, in Edmonton, there is only one prospect that anyone is talking about: The prospect of a Stanley Cup parade next June. It’s time for the Oilers to think about today’s team, not tomorrow’s.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Edmonton Oilers need a bounce back year from Darnell Nurse

“He’s got it all. He skates, he’s tough, he can compete. For him, it’s (critics) just background noise. Just eliminate it. Just go and play"

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers Confirm Adding Risky Role for Evan Bouchard This Season

The post Oilers Confirm Adding Risky Role for Evan Bouchard This Season appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers have confirmed that Evan Bouchard will be tasked with taking on a new role, adding him to their penalty kill. The post Oiler...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk