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Figuring out the second line for the Edmonton Oilers

There is little doubt that the Edmonton Oilers forward group has elite talent. With MVP talents in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading the way, and with both Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman hitting new offensive totals in recent seasons, the...

Published: 8 months ago by The Oil Rig

G70 Game Notes: Darnell Nurse needs to play better for the Oilers to succeed

The Oilers need more from Darnell Nurse. He’s capable of giving it, but since the calendar turned to 2024, Nurse hasn’t played up to his capabilities often enough. — Since February 1st, Nurse has been on the ice for too many goals against, especially...

Published: 8 months ago by Oilers Nation

2023-24 Game 70: Oilers at Jets

I wrote this on the blog a few years ago (January 2017). It’s interesting for two reasons. First, there are a…

Published: 8 months ago by Lowetide

Breaking down how the Edmonton Oilers trade deadline acquisitions have fared so far

The Edmonton Oilers didn’t have the flashiest trade deadline. They didn’t get Tomas Hertl or Noah Hanifin, but instead chose to bolster their third line with centre Adam Henrique, and add solid depth in forward Sam Carrick and defenceman Troy Stecher...

Published: 8 months ago by The Oil Rig

NHL Betting Preview (March 26): Oilers vs. Jets Odds

Edmonton will look to end a disappointing three-game road trip on a high note in Winnipeg on Tuesday. This article breaks down the odds and trends that make this Western Conference game intriguing from a betting perspective. Oilers vs. Jets Odds Edmo...

Published: 8 months ago by Oilers Nation

Analyzing the other playoff teams in the Western Conference and what makes them effective

The Western Conference is a gauntlet. Let me ask you a question, is there any team in the Western Conference playoff race who you think the Edmonton Oilers can easily dismantle? Sure, if the St. Louis Blues or the Minnesota Wild make it, those would....

Published: 8 months ago by Oilers Nation

The Maple Leafs ‘fighting to get the nickels down,’ better offer from Edmonton Oilers, pushed Zach Hyman to leave hometown team

While it has been just under three years since Zach Hyman joined the Oilers, it has been a match made in heaven for both parties. He hit the 50-goal mark for the first time in his career over the weekend, is on track for another 80+ point campaign, a...

Published: 8 months ago by Oilers Nation