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Vasily Podkolzin working on ‘Hyman-esque drills’ in offseason training: ‘He’s an animal out there’

Vasily Podkolzin working on ‘Hyman-esque drills’ in offseason training: ‘He’s an animal out there’

Nobody can question Vasily Podkolzin’s work ethic. Over his two-season tenure with the Edmonton Oilers, we’ve seen Podkolzin be one of the first...

21.08.2026 20

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set to break Oilers franchise record this season

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set to break Oilers franchise record this season

If you’re my age, I’m sure many of you have spoken with someone who experienced the Edmonton Oilers’ Stanley Cup glory days firsthand. Maybe you...

19.08.2026 8

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Who is Mathieu Joseph? 5 little-known facts about the Oilers forward

One of the things I’m most looking forward to when the Edmonton Oilers training camp starts is the battle for the bottom six, with several Oilers...

16.08.2026 20

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Three’s Company: The six seasons the Edmonton Oilers used five or more goalies

The Edmonton Oilers will aim to carry three goaltenders into the 2026-27 season. As Jason Gregor noted, most netminders don’t like it, more teams...

13.08.2026 10

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Who is Ryan Shea? 5 little-known facts about the Oilers’ defenceman

The Edmonton Oilers strengthened the left side of their blue line on the first day of free agency, signing defenceman Ryan Shea to a five-year, $20...

08.08.2026 20

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A look back at six current Oilers who once played in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup

The 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup is currently taking place in Edmonton from Aug. 3–8, with some of the best U18-level players in the world representing...

05.08.2026 30

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A look back at Vasily Podkolzin’s dominant performance at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

The 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup is underway at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alta., with the Aug. 3-8 tournament showcasing many of the world’s best...

04.08.2026 20

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Who is Frederik Andersen? 5 little-known facts about the Oilers’ goaltender

In one of the Edmonton Oilers’ final signings on July 1, it was announced that Stanley Cup–winning netminder Frederik Andersen was coming to Oil...

01.08.2026 10

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Who is Jason Dickinson? 5 little-known facts about the Oilers’ centre

The Edmonton Oilers solidified their depth at centre when they re-signed Jason Dickinson to a five-year deal in June worth $4 million per season....

30.07.2026 20

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Inside Perry Pearn’s coaching mind: Mike Babcock and the Oilers

From coaching success at NAIT to the NHL and on the international stage, Perry Pearn has built one of the most impressive coaching résumés in...

28.07.2026 20

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Who is Connor Murphy? 5 interesting facts about Oilers re-signed veteran

The Edmonton Oilers locked in some defensive stability on their blueline when they re-signed Connor Murphy to a five-year deal in June worth $4...

23.07.2026 10

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Who Is Devon Levi? 5 interesting facts about new Oilers goalie

The Edmonton Oilers made several big moves on the first day of free agency, including a trade that saw them acquire netminder Devon Levi and a...

21.07.2026 30

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Which Oilers forwards will play on the penalty kill in 2026-27?

With the Edmonton Oilers’ roster for next season largely set, questions remain about how certain roles will be filled. Adam Henrique won’t be...

17.07.2026 10

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What Kasperi Kapanen’s history under Mike Babcock means for the Oilers

Many Edmonton Oilers fans likely breathed a sigh of relief when it was announced on July 1 that forward Kasperi Kapanen had re-signed with the team on...

13.07.2026 20

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Who should replace Darnell Nurse as the Oilers’ next alternate captain?

With Darnell Nurse now with the San Jose Sharks, the Edmonton Oilers have at least a couple of things left to figure out for next season. For one,...

08.07.2026 30

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A look at what the Oilers are hoping to get out of Mathieu Joseph next season

Just when you thought the Edmonton Oilers may have fallen asleep at the wheel on the first day of free agency, after a quiet start to the day, a...

07.07.2026 30

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How Mike Babcock once helped get Frederik Andersen back on track

The first day of free agency was eventful for the Edmonton Oilers. Once Darnell Nurse was traded to the San Jose Sharks, the free-agent signings...

04.07.2026 30

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What the Edmonton Oilers should expect from Ryan Shea

Once Darnell Nurse was traded to the San Jose Sharks, the floodgates opened, and with his $9.25 million cap hit cleared, the Edmonton Oilers made...

03.07.2026 20

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Can Leon Draisaitl become Mike Babcock’s next Pavel Datsyuk?

As more details emerge about the Edmonton Oilers’ hiring of Mike Babcock, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the team’s leaders are fully...

29.06.2026 20

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Oilers at No. 52: A look at the five best players ever drafted at that spot

The NHL Draft begins tonight, and as things stand, the Edmonton Oilers won’t make their first selection until No. 52 overall. Picking at No. 52...

26.06.2026 30

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Oilers free agent targets: Patrik Laine is a low-risk, high-reward option

NHL free agency is just over a week away, and the Edmonton Oilers are expected to explore all available options. Recently, hockey insider Pierre...

20.06.2026 30

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Oilers free agent targets: Ilya Mikheyev could add speed and scoring

The 2025-26 NHL campaign is officially a wrap, and the offseason is about to ramp up as teams look to improve their rosters in an attempt to unseat...

17.06.2026 20

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Why the Oilers should bring back Brett Kulak after a Darnell Nurse trade

14.06.2026 30

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A look back at Zach Hyman’s history playing under Mike Babcock

When reports first surfaced that the Edmonton Oilers were expected to hire Mike Babcock as the next head coach, my initial thoughts shifted between...

10.06.2026 60

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Connor McDavid’s five best games that led to a fifth Ted Lindsay Award

I’ve said it many times before, and I’ll likely say it many times again, but we’re truly lucky to be in an era where we can watch Connor...

08.06.2026 20

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Why it’s the right time for the Oilers to trade Darnell Nurse

The idea of the Edmonton Oilers trading Darnell Nurse is no longer just speculation; it’s now a question of when, not if. According to ...

05.06.2026 40

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Why Flyers winger Owen Tippett is on the Oilers’ radar

There are more than a few roster upgrades the Edmonton Oilers need to make to their lineup, but one of them is adding another top-six scoring winger,...

02.06.2026 30

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5 Oilers post-game quotes that caused a stir in 2025-26

The Edmonton Oilers had plenty of heated moments on the ice in the 2025-26 season and kept things spicy on the mic after games as well. From calls...

01.06.2026 20

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Should the Oilers re-sign Corey Perry in free agency?

With a longer off-season than we’ve been used to over the last couple of years for the Edmonton Oilers, it gives us more time to explore lineup fits...

30.05.2026 40

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Which Oilers are “untouchable” if they pursue a big trade this offseason?

After their first-round playoff exit nearly a month ago, the Edmonton Oilers need to improve their roster for the 2026–27 season. There are no ifs,...

26.05.2026 20

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Should the Oilers sign free agent Boone Jenner?

It’s never a dull moment in Oil Country, even in the off-season, with the biggest news as of late being which veteran former head coaches are in the...

21.05.2026 40

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Inside Vasily Podkolzin’s career year and off-season plans with skills coach

The Edmonton Oilers’ first-round exit to the Anaheim Ducks was certainly disappointing, but I recently wrote that there were some silver linings to...

16.05.2026 20

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Three Oilers free agents unlikely to return for the 2026-27 season

With an earlier-than-usual playoff exit, changes are inevitable for the Edmonton Oilers. Among the many decisions to be made is which of their...

11.05.2026 30

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Oilers silver linings as 5 players thrived in an unfulfilling 2025-26 season

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2025–26 season was definitely unfulfilled, as there will once again be no Cup-raising banner night to open next season. But...

09.05.2026 30

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Five problems that contributed to the Oilers’ unfulfilling 2025-26 season

The term “Cup or bust” gets thrown around a lot for the Connor McDavid-led Edmonton Oilers team, meaning every season they don’t win the Stanley...

08.05.2026 60

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The Oilers need to prioritize re-signing Kasperi Kapanen

There’s a long list of things that need to get done this offseason for the Edmonton Oilers, and some decisions will require weighing the options,...

06.05.2026 30

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Five key players the Oilers needed more from in the playoffs against the Ducks

It was a strange feeling this past weekend, going around town at the beginning of May and not seeing people wearing their finest Edmonton Oilers...

04.05.2026 60

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Oilers Thoughts: Connor McDavid’s tough series against the Ducks, fatigue and potential injury as factors, and more

It’s not too often we can say that Connor McDavid just “didn’t have it.” We’ll hear soon about the injuries he was fighting through...

02.05.2026 40

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Fresh off praise from Paul Coffey, Oilers’ Evan Bouchard turns on clutch mode in Game 5

Before the Edmonton Oilers faced the Anaheim Ducks in Game 5, with the Oilers on the brink of elimination, Sportsnet aired a segment featuring former...

29.04.2026 50

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Four Oilers riding momentum into Game 4, and four who need to step up

The highs and lows of Edmonton Oilers playoff hockey are an experience like no other, and Game 3 was a great example of it. The Oilers were...

25.04.2026 30

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Oilers Game 2: The good, the bad, and the ugly in the 6-4 loss to the Ducks

With a 6-4 Game 2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in a game that looked like it had all the makings of another come-from-behind win, we’re back on the...

23.04.2026 40

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Game 1 notes: Kapanen’s clutch scoring, Walman finding his swagger, observations from behind Oilers’ net, and more

There’s nothing quite like the Edmonton Oilers playoff experience. The city is buzzing with excitement, with everyone dressed up in their finest...

21.04.2026 40

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Is Josh Samanski in the Oilers’ opening-night playoff lineup?

With the start of the Edmonton Oilers’ postseason just around the corner, one of the biggest questions surrounding the team is what the lineup will...

18.04.2026 40

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Oilers hometown kids Dach and Savoie heat up at the perfect time before the playoffs

It’s no secret that the odds of playing hockey as a youth and making the NHL are extremely difficult, with a study showing that the chances of...

17.04.2026 30

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Four Oilers who could become Edmonton’s next playoff hero

After an up-and-down season, the Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for another run to try and win the Stanley Cup. When healthy, they have some of the...

15.04.2026 40

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Why the Oilers decisions on their fourth line may be tougher than you think

With the way things are trending, it’s looking like the Edmonton Oilers are heading back to the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season, but...

10.04.2026 50

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Oilers Thoughts: McDavid’s masterful stretch, Samanski improving each game, Dach’s impact, key stats, facts, and more

For golf fans, it’s The Masters tournament this weekend, which is a yearly event named in honour of the ‘masters of golf‘ who competed in it. ...

09.04.2026 40

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What should the Oilers’ line combinations look like with Draisaitl and Hyman injured?

The Edmonton Oilers have experienced what life without Leon Draisaitl has been like over the past three weeks, and now they’ll get a taste of life...

06.04.2026 60

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Oilers’ Max Jones is making a strong case to lock down a fourth-line spot in the playoffs

Oil Country is starting to feel a bit less tense these days. The Edmonton Oilers are riding a five-game winning streak, playing a more complete game,...

03.04.2026 70

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Looking at the impact Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson have had on the Oilers since being acquired

The Edmonton Oilers host the Chicago Blackhawks on April 2 at Rogers Place, and it’ll be the first time Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson suit up...

01.04.2026 50

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