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Oilers’ Brains Over Brawn 4th Line Proving to Be Effective

In the early stages of the season, the Edmonton Oilers faced numerous challenges, winning only two of their first 12 games, and many were looking where to point the blame.…

Published: 9 months ago by The Hockey Writers

The Revival of Darnell Nurse

The Oilers have rattled off eight wins in a row and don’t look now, but if you sort the Western Conference standings by points percentage, the Edmonton Oilers are sitting in a playoff spot. I’ll be honest, there were points in November when I wasn’t...

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Connor McDavid input in NHL All-Star Skills event draws mixed reactions

The 2024 NHL All-Star Skills competition in Toronto will have a new look compared to previous events, in part thanks to Connor McDavid. This season’s NHL All-Star Skills Competition is going to be significantly different to previous ones. Connor McDa...

Published: 9 months ago by Oil On Whyte

NHL Power Rankings: Here Come Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers were a known commodity. They arrived to the 2023-24 regular season having reached the playoffs four straight times and were on most…

Published: 9 months ago by Bleacher Report

How much have Edmonton Oilers improved under new coach Kris Knoblauch? Would you believe THREE goals per game?

Published: 9 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers’ Zach Hyman: We must ‘eradicate antisemitism’

As he celebrates an Edmonton Hanukkah with his young family, Zach Hyman reflects on the Jewish proverb that instructs, “Hope for a miracle, but don’t rely on it.” But as a Jewish man in North America today, Hyman won’t settle for simply ‘hoping’ anti...

Published: 9 months ago by SportsNet

Connor Brown isn’t working in the top six

In the build-up to July 1st, everyone had accepted that Connor Brown was signing with the Edmonton Oilers. The idea of having a potential 20-goalscorer for the league minimum, plus his playing bonus, felt like the team had hit the jackpot. It was the...

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Better Lait Than Never: The Oilers keep winning and my trouser budget keeps growing

It’s been a thousand years since the Oilers last played, and that meant I was very excited to talk about some actual hockey as opposed to whatever drivel is normally coursing through my brain. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for a fresh episode of Be...

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Ex-Edmonton Oilers Defenseman Ethan Bear Reportedly Signs with Capitals

In an exciting move for both the Washington Capitals and their fans, Ethan Bear has reportedly signed a two-year deal worth around $2 million per year with the team. The young defenseman, who previously played with the Edmonton Oilers, is expected to...

Published: 9 months ago by Oil On Whyte

NHL Notebook: St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong self-critical after Berube firing, and a first look at the Canadian World Junior squad

After the decision to fire his head coach Craig Berube, St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong was highly critical of himself during a press conference on Wednesday. Armstrong, who made the move Tuesday night following a 6-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings,...

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation