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As trade rumours swirl, Oilers should be all over Senators’ Jordan Spence

As trade rumours swirl, Oilers should be all over Senators’ Jordan Spence

If the Edmonton Oilers want to continue to build towards the future by acquiring young talent who could make an impact, they should look no further...

16.06.2026 5

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Replacing Darnell Nurse: 3 free-agent defencemen the Oilers could target

If the Edmonton Oilers are successful in their goal of trading Darnell Nurse ahead of next season, the team is going to have to figure out how to...

15.06.2026 5

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‘If anyone deserves to win the Stanley Cup, it’s him’: Taylor Hall’s high praise for Oilers’ McDavid

When the Edmonton Oilers drafted Connor McDavid first overall in 2015, he was able to join a team that already had a deep forward group. Leon...

15.06.2026 6

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Oilers Notebook: NHL pushes for quick Mike Babcock investigation as former players voice frustration

13.06.2026 10

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Pagnotta: Kings close to naming head coach, ‘keep eyes on’ Woodcroft, Laviolette

The Los Angeles Kings are close to naming their next head coach, and former Edmonton Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft is among the leading candidates. ...

08.06.2026 6

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Friedman: Oilers were interested in Laviolette before being hired by Kings

The Los Angeles Kings got their guy, naming Peter Laviolette the 32nd head coach in franchise history. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the...

08.06.2026 6

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Which Oilers free agents are worth their projected costs?

It’s that time of year when the final two teams battle it out for Lord Stanley’s Mug, and 30 others dive deep into the off-season. The first...

02.06.2026 9

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Oilers Letters: Are McDavid and Draisaitl ‘coach killers’?

It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. Want to join in the fun? Details about how to reach out are at the bottom of the article....

31.05.2026 10

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Oilers look weak with no rebuttal to McCrimmon leak claims

Make no mistake, the situation between the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights is nothing short of “he said, she said.” Word leaked early...

29.05.2026 9

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Vegas making Cup final is worst-case for Oilers coach search

There are 11 words that the Edmonton Oilers are hoping to hear: “Vegas has granted the Oilers permission to speak to Bruce Cassidy.” It’s the...

27.05.2026 10

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Leafs analyst calls Oilers’ pursuit of Berube ‘baffling’

Few have had a better seat in the Craig Berube era in Toronto than Arun Srinivasan. As the managing editor of our sister website The Leafs Nation ,...

18.05.2026 10

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Why Bruce Cassidy may struggle to fix Oilers’ Trent Frederic

If the Edmonton Oilers wind up successful in their attempts to court Bruce Cassidy for their now-vacant head coaching position, there might be one...

17.05.2026 10

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Kings interview Cassidy as Golden Knights continue to withhold permission from Oilers

One of the questions about the Vegas Golden Knights stalling the Edmonton Oilers’ ability to interview Bruce Cassidy was how the Los Angeles Kings...

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Five candidates not named Bruce Cassidy who could replace Knoblauch as Oilers head coach

The Edmonton Oilers are saying the quiet part out loud: they want to change their head coach. Things had been relatively quiet on that front in the...

12.05.2026 10

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Stan Bowman’s misses should cost him his job as Oilers general manager

The game of hockey is won and lost at the margins. It’s the ability to dig deep, bury that rebound, chip that puck out, win that faceoff, or any...

07.05.2026 20

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Oilers’ Ekholm joins Sweden, Samanski joins Germany for World Championship

Another pair of Edmonton Oilers will be packing their bags and heading to Switzerland for the World Championship. Defenceman Mattias Ekholm is set...

06.05.2026 10

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Oilers reportedly tried to trade Darnell Nurse to Maple Leafs for Nic Roy at deadline

It’s no longer smoke that the Edmonton Oilers seemingly have a desire to move on from Darnell Nurse. As the 2024 playoffs wound down, his name...

05.05.2026 10

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Team Canada adds Oilers’ Bouchard, Nurse to World Championship roster

A pair of Edmonton Oilers defencemen will be heading to Switzerland to represent Canada at the World Hockey Championship. Darnell Nurse and Evan...

05.05.2026 10

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Knoblauch: McDavid and Dickinson both played through lower body fractures

edmonton-oilers-injury-news-connor-mcdavid-jason-dickinson-played-lower-body-fractures As the Edmonton Oilers staff and players met with the media...

02.05.2026 10

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The Day After +6.0: A monotonous regular season bleeds into playoffs as ‘average’ Oilers end up disappointed

When Connor McDavid talked before the start of the 2026 NHL playoffs, sharing how the regular season has become monotonous, it didn’t come as a...

01.05.2026 10

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‘It wasn’t very definitive’: Was there enough proof puck crossed the line in Ducks OT winner over Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers put themselves in a position where a controversial call could put them on the ropes, and that’s exactly what happened Sunday...

27.04.2026 30

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Oilers buck trend of poor Game 1 performances with win over Ducks

Game 1’s haven’t always been kind to the Edmonton Oilers. In fact, things rarely go their way. But on Monday night, the Oilers bucked that trend...

21.04.2026 30

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NHL Playoffs Roundtable: First-round predictions, Stanley Cup favourites, and more

The NHL playoffs are off and running. Saturday brought a trio of solid games, with the Carolina Hurricanes shutting out the Ottawa Senators 2-0, the...

19.04.2026 20

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Who are the Oilers most likely to play in Round 1 of the playoffs?

The 16 teams are set for the NHL playoffs. The Edmonton Oilers clinched their spot last week, and on Monday, the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings...

14.04.2026 20

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Oilers game notes: Final regular season road trip ends with matinee against Kings

It’s hard to believe the playoffs are as close as they are. For as much as this regular season has flown by for the Edmonton Oilers, it’s been a...

11.04.2026 30

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NHL News: Another coaching change comes as Islanders swap Roy for DeBoer

A week after the Vegas Golden Knights swapped coaches, firing Bruce Cassidy in favour of John Tortorella, the New York Islanders made a change of...

06.04.2026 20

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The Day After 77.0: Draisaitl-less Oilers will have to adjust to life without Hyman

First Leon Draisaitl. Now Zach Hyman. For the second year in a row, the Edmonton Oilers will be playing short key bodies down the stretch. While...

05.04.2026 40

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Zach Hyman to miss all three games on Oilers upcoming road trip with injury

Already without superstar Leon Draisaitl, things are going to get tougher for the Edmonton Oilers on their upcoming three-game road trip. Zach...

05.04.2026 30

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The Day After 76.0: Henrique’s slump-busting goal, great goaltending put Oilers in position to win Pacific

The last time Adam Henrique scored a goal, people were getting their Halloween decorations set up, costumes laid out, and candy purchased. All the...

03.04.2026 20

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The Day After 67.0: Strong effort wasted as Oilers hope lost point doesn’t ‘come and haunt us later’

The Edmonton Oilers accomplished the bare minimum, securing a winning record on their four-game road trip this past week. They secured big wins over...

14.03.2026 40

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Top 100 Oilers: No. 45 — Tommy Salo

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Tommy Salo...

11.03.2026 20

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How the experts graded the Oilers 2026 NHL trade deadline

Pencils down, general managers. The teams you have now assembled will be the ones you’re married to for the rest of the season. For Edmonton...

07.03.2026 20

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A.J. Greer or bust? A summary of the latest Oilers trade rumours and chatter ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline

We’re less than a day away from the 2026 NHL trade deadline, and there’s no shortage of things going on, as the Edmonton Oilers have been one of...

05.03.2026 20

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Sticker shock aside, Oilers’ acquisition of Dickinson furthers commitment to improving team defence

The stories write themselves right now. The Edmonton Oilers can’t play defence. Well, they can, but they just don’t seem to be choosing to do...

04.03.2026 30

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Top 100 Oilers: No. 46 — Craig Muni

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Craig Muni...

12.02.2026 50

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‘As he should be’: German teammates react to Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl being named Olympic captain

Leon Draisaitl will don the ‘C’ for the Germans at the 2026 Olympics, something his teammates said was a no-brainer decision for the team. For...

12.02.2026 50

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Letters to the Editor: ‘Maybe, just maybe, it is the coaches’ who are the Oilers’ issue

Got your coffee? It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. Want to join in the fun? Details about how to reach out are at the...

09.02.2026 30

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Oilers drop season-series to Flames, Draisaitl calls out the coaches, and the pain stops (for now)

The Edmonton Oilers entered Wednesday night’s game against the Calgary Flames with one goal in mind: get a win before the Olympic break. The best...

06.02.2026 30

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Why the Oilers trading for Artemi Panarin isn’t as far-fetched as you think

When news broke that the New York Rangers wouldn’t be signing Artemi Panarin to a contract extension, instead looking to find him a new home, it was...

04.02.2026 40

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Roundtable: What are your favourite memories of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins?

In just a few short hours, the Edmonton Oilers will honour Ryan Nugent-Hopkins ahead of his 1,000th game. We’ve been celebrating Nuge Week the...

20.01.2026 30

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Oilers aid Canucks tanking efforts, depth scoring steps up without Draisaitl, and Tristan Jarry’s shutout

On Thursday night, the Edmonton Oilers couldn’t buy themselves a goal. They got shut out 1-0 by Ilya Sorokin and the New York Islanders as Connor...

20.01.2026 30

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Nuge Week: A look at Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ biggest milestones ahead of his 1,000th game

It didn’t take long for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to make some noise in the National Hockey League. Drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the...

19.01.2026 20

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Oilers trade targets: Injuries to Rangers, Flyers goalies could open door to trade with Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers have a problem. They’re pressed up tight to the salary cap, and while they’ve been able to manoeuvre by activating Jake...

17.01.2026 20

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Oilers injury news: Jake Walman, Tristan Jarry activated from long-term injured reserve, Henrique moved to LTIR

Here comes the cavalry. The Edmonton Oilers have activated defenceman Jake Walman and goaltender Tristian Jarry from the Long-Term Injured Reserve,...

15.01.2026 30

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The Day After 43.0: Kapanen shines in first game back in Oilers lineup

It hasn’t been an easy first half of the season for Kasperi Kapanen. He had played in just six games before injuring his knee on October 19th...

09.01.2026 30

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Top 10 Oilers stories of 2025: #6 — Oilers nearly swapped Pickard for Ingram in November

Welcome to Oilersnation’s top 10 stories of the year, where we count down the most-read stories you, the reader, clicked on in 2025.  ...

08.01.2026 30

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Oilers loan Quinn Hutson to AHL Condors

The Edmonton Oilers have loaned forward Quinn Hutson to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors, the club announced Monday. Hutson, 24, was recalled late...

07.01.2026 20

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The Day After 42.0: Oilers breakup kid line after loss to Flyers

There wasn’t much that went right for the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon. In their 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, the team moved to...

06.01.2026 30

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The Day After 41.0: Three New Year’s resolutions for the Oilers in 2026

So long, 2025. It was a long, difficult year, and that’s something the Edmonton Oilers can surely attest to after a second straight Stanley Cup...

02.01.2026 40

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The Day After 40.0: Win over Jets has Oilers atop Pacific Division standings

The Edmonton Oilers have sole possession of first place in the NHL’s Pacific Division. It’s the first time all season such has been the case for...

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