Daughter of Oilers coach Knoblauch surprises dad after big win

It was a good night on and off the ice for Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch. After watching his team annihilate the Anaheim Ducks 8-2 on Sunday night, the 45-year-old rookie head coach headed to the Rogers Place media room to field questions fro...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Game 8 2023-24: Flames at Oilers outdoor game

The Edmonton Oilers play game 8 of the season tonight, outside at Commonwealth. The opponent is the Calgary Flames, a team…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Oilers Sunday Census: The most exciting thing about the Heritage Classic

The Oilers have had a poor start to their season and now find themselves ready to take on the Calgary Flames in the Heritage Classic. Played outdoors at Commonwealth Stadium, the environs will provide a larger than life backdrop for the regular seaso...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Three Things To Watch From The Oilers In The Heritage Classic

The Edmonton Oilers host the Calgary Flames tonight down at Commonwealth Stadium for NHL’s Heritage Classic. The last time there was an outdoor NHL game in Edmonton it was the very first Heritage Classic 20 years ago. As much as this game is going to...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

Former NHL player killed after "freak accident" while playing in England

A former NHL player was killed on Saturday after being involved in a “freak accident” during a game in England. Adam Johnson was playing for the Nottingham Panthers of the EIHL against the Sheffield Steelers when his neck was slashed by an opponent’...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Oilers News & Rumors: McDavid, Lavoie, Gagner, Brown, Foegele

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Connor McDavid appears ready to play in the Heritage Classic. Meanwhile, a couple of players are off to hot starts in the…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Off the Top of My Head: Cup or Bust, the Heritage Classic, and turning the Oilers’ ship around

“It’s Cup or bust, right, for this group? Just where everyone is at in their career. That’s the expectation.” It was Edmonton Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid who talked that talk after the Oilers were beaten in six games in the second round of playoff...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Condors make it two-for-two in Tucson with 5-1 win

The Condors are off to their best start since joining the AHL, beating the Roadrunners 5-1 on the road and improving their record to 4-1-0. The Bakersfield Condors entered the 2023-24 AHL season with high hopes, thanks to a strong roster. So far, the...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

Connor McDavid Optimistic, Signals Return in Heritage Classic

The post Connor McDavid Optimistic, Signals Return in Heritage Classic appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. McDavid hints at Heritage Classic return, expressing positive progress and eagerness to rejoin Oilers lineup The post Connor McDavid Optimistic,...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

Heritage Classic Notebook: McDavid all but confirms he’ll play

They played a game of “say Connor McDavid is playing Sunday, without saying Connor McDavid is playing Sunday,” as McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers practised Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Oilers’ Connor McDavid practices, ‘looked pretty good’ ahead of Heritage Classic

EDMONTON — There was no confirmation from the player or his coach, but it appears as though Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is likely to play in Sunday’s Heritage Classic. “We’ll see, but he looked pretty good to me,” coach Jay Woodcroft said....

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

‘You can’t replace that’: Oilers’ Draisaitl on McDavid potentially returning Sunday

Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl spoke about how important Connor McDavid is to the team and how huge it would be to get him back for the Heritage Classic on Sunday, saying that his production and skill level are irreplaceable.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet