Breaking down Hockey Canada’s roster options on the blue line

Kevin Michie breaks down Team Canada’s options on the blue line and discusses whether rookie Matthew Schaefer has a real shot at making the team, why Jakob Chychrun is a name under the radar, and if Evan Bouchard has played himself off the roster.

Published: 5 days ago by SportsNet

NHL Rumors: Blues and Oilers Injuries, The Skinner Hug, Canucks and Flyers Trade

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the St. Louis Blues got an injury update on Jordan Kyrou, while the Edmonton Oilers learned that Jake Walman’s injury is taking longer to recover…

Published: 6 hours ago by The Hockey Writers

Scenes From Morning Skate: Oilers get second shot at Sabres

Here’s the thing about the Buffalo Sabres: they’re bad. Like, historically bad. They’ve missed the playoffs for 14 consecutive seasons, which is the longest drought in NHL history. They finished the 2024-25 season with a 36-39-7 record. They spent mo...

Published: 7 hours ago by Oilers Nation

Call-up Clattenburg making his case to stay with the Edmonton Oilers

"I think he's bringing some joy and bringing some passion and some fun. That's just my assumption from what he brought here. The players just love him, the coaches love him. He's a 20-year-old man who is trying to find his way"

Published: 7 hours ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers Starting to Look Like Winners of Savoie-McLeod Trade with Sabres

With a pair of impressive home victories, 9-4 over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday (Dec. 4) and 6-2 over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday (Dec. 6), the Edmonton Oilers have…

Published: 7 hours ago by The Hockey Writers

Pre-Scout: Sabres arrive in Edmonton seared after getting burnt by Flames

The Buffalo Sabres had two days off on their road trip after Friday’s loss to the Winnipeg Jets 4-1, allowing them to catch some of the cold western Canadian air before playing four road games this week. They were snakebit 5-on-5, creating a myriad o...

Published: 8 hours ago by Oilers Nation

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Steady, consistent development within the system

While the Edmonton Oilers organization and General Nanager Stan Bowman have some things to figure out, this isn’t the case for players within their system. Most junior-aged players have breaks within their season around the holidays, so it was a race...

Published: 8 hours ago by The Oil Rig

Penguins place Evgeni Malkin, Blake Lizotte on injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins‘ forward ranks just got a little thinner. Evgeni Malkin and Blake Lizotte have been placed on injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday. The Penguins recalled forwards Danton Heinen and Sam Poulin in their place. Malkin, 39,...

Published: 9 hours ago by SportsNet

From injury adversity, to carving an NHL nice and his best stretch yet, Oilers’ Curtis Lazar showing resilience

Resilience is defined as the ability to withstand, adapt to, and recover from difficulties or setbacks — something Curtis Lazar is no stranger to. Lazar was a junior star in Edmonton over ten years ago, playing for the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings. He pl...

Published: 9 hours ago by Oilers Nation

Player Poll Reveals Front-Runner for Connor McDavid’s Future Team

The post Player Poll Reveals Front-Runner for Connor McDavid’s Future Team appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Where do NHL players think Connor McDavid will be playing three years from now? The Oilers and Maple Leafs topped the list. The post Player P...

Published: 9 hours ago by NHL Trade Talk

Was letting go of Troy Stecher a mistake for the Edmonton Oilers?

As the Edmonton Oilers continue to hover in the muddy middle of the Western Conference, each passing day brings the gloom a shade darker. Every decision made will be under further scrutiny as the malaise grows longer. So long as the Oilers underachie...

Published: 9 hours ago by The Oil Rig