Why the Stars may not be done dealing after acquiring Tanev from Flames

Jeff Marek breaks down the details of the Flames trade which saw the Stars land Chris Tanev, why Dallas may not be done dealing, some contract discussions between Elias Pettersson and the Canucks, and who the Oilers have their eye on.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Leon Draisaitl’s defiant take on Oilers’ defensive prowess ahead of West Final

For the second straight year, the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars will do battle for a berth in the Stanley Cup Final. And although the Oilers have notoriously struggled defensively in the prime of Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid’s careers, that h...

Published: 3 days ago by ClutchPoints

How Oilers’ defence has stepped up without Mattias Ekholm

Before the playoffs began the Edmonton Oilers lost Mattias Ekholm, their rock on the back end, to injury. Adam Vingan explains how Edmonton has overcome that loss, with Ekholm’s return on the horizon.

Published: 3 days ago by SportsNet

Draisaitl Comments Show Why Oilers’ Stars Thrive and Maple Leafs’ Struggle

When the stakes are at their highest, some elevate their games to an even better level, while others falter under the heavy pressure. It was already quite obvious before the…

Published: 3 days ago by The Hockey Writers

Defensive comparison between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers

For the second straight year, the Edmonton Oilers will face the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final. A series on that paper, shapes up to be a heavyweight bout. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Mikko Rantanen, Jason Robertson. Both of these t...

Published: 3 days ago by The Oil Rig

Question from reporter prompts Oilers’ Stuart Skinner to seek advice on Stars’ snipers from John Klingberg

A little bit of gamesmanship in the lead-up to the Western Conference Final. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner was asked whether he received any insight about the Dallas Stars from his teammates who spen...

Published: 3 days ago by Oilers Nation

WCF GAME 1: Oilers at Dallas

These old eyes don’t see as well as they used to, but from what I’ve observed Edmonton Oilers fans should feel…

Published: 3 days ago by Lowetide

Oilers Must Avoid a Defensive Unraveling When Ekholm Returns

The post Oilers Must Avoid a Defensive Unraveling When Ekholm Returns appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. When Mattias Ekholm returns to the lineup for the Edmonton Oilers, they need to ensure he's not the reason their successful defense unravels. The....

Published: 3 days ago by NHL Trade Talk

What Oilers did (and didn't do) well against Stars in 2024 playoff series

If you're an Oilers fan expecting a repeat of last year's conference final, it would be wise to reset expectations

Published: 3 days ago by The Athletic

Edmonton Oilers versus Dallas Stars 2025 Western Conference Final preview

After quickly dispatching the Vegas Golden Knights in five games, the Edmonton Oilers found themselves in a fairly unfamiliar situation—they were the first team to advance to the 2025 Western Conference Final and would have to remain on standby until...

Published: 3 days ago by The Oil Rig

Oilers’ Stuart Skinner Has Chance to Silence Critics for Good

A trip all the way to the Stanley Cup Final a year ago wasn’t enough for Stuart Skinner to silence the many haters he faces. The Edmonton Oilers goaltender has…

Published: 3 days ago by The Hockey Writers