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The Edmonton Oilers suffered a significant blow early on in the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. Less than a minute into the game, Connor McDavid had a goal disallowed, and mere moments later, the Oilers star found himself headed to the locker room, potentially down a few teeth. McDavid was the victim […]

The good times stopped rolling for the Edmonton Oilers last Sunday after a five-game undefeated streak, but a chance to rebound comes to Connor McDavid and company later tonight when they face off with the defending Stanley Cup Champions, Tampa Bay Lightning. The Oilers are still desperate for points, as they are precariously perched on […]

The Edmonton Oilers defend home ice tonight against the consistent Minnesota Wild for the second matchup between these two clubs this season – the first meeting was in December where it ended 4-1 in favor of the Wild. But the Oilers have been red hot under their new head coach, as they look to get […]

The Edmonton Oilers head into Winnipeg for this matinee matchup as they look to improve on their five-game win streak under new head coach Jay Woodcroft, against the Jets. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with an Oilers-Jets prediction and pick. If the playoffs were to start right now, the Oilers would be […]

The Edmonton Oilers play host to their division rival, the Anaheim Ducks, as they look to extend on their three-game winning streak under new head coach Jay Woodcroft. The Ducks look to get back in the win column tonight after surrendering three-straight losses. Both teams have 55 points and are tied in the Pacific Division […]

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane’s exit from the San Jose Sharks wasn’t the smoothest in the history of players parting ways with teams, so people definitely expected some drama in the forward’s return to San Jose Monday for the first time since being cut by his former squad back in January. Kane was relentlessly […]

The Los Angeles Kings play host to their Pacific Division rival, the Edmonton Oilers in tonight’s late-game matchup. The Kings are currently in 3rd place in the Pacific Division and the Oilers are in 5th. However, they’re only two points away from each other, so a win for the Oilers here could shake up the […]

The Edmonton Oilers have made a big decision on Thursday as they fired third-year head coach Dave Tippett, who has been struggling to keep the team afloat lately. Via Darren Dreger of TSN: Hearing Dave Tippett is out in Edmonton. More to come… — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 10, 2022 This comes just hours after […]

After closing out January on a 4-0 unbeaten run, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have hit a rough patch again, having lost three of four games. That stretch includes back-to-back losses to the Vegas Golden Knights and the Chicago Blackhawks — both at home and on a combined score of 8-1. Speaking to the […]

Connor McDavid is one of the best young players in the NHL today. He has taken the league by storm ever since he entered the NHL in 2015. In his seven years in the league, he has already been named to the NHL All-Star Game five times, he has led the NHL in scoring three […]

The Edmonton Oilers host the Chicago Blackhawks in their back-to-back matchup coming out of the All-Star break. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blackhawks-Oilers prediction and pick. After being shutout 4-0 in yesterday’s loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, the Oilers look to shake it off and get back on track […]

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid has earned a reputation as one of the fastest skaters in the NHL. McDavid has reached top speeds of up to 25 MPH on the ice. With speed like that, it’s no surprise that the Oilers star has taken home the NHL’s fastest skater skills competition hardware home three times […]

There are a few things to keep in mind when thinking about the possibility of Carey Price getting moved. Among which is the fact that he has a No-Movement Clause. If the Canadiens would trade him, they are going to need Price to sign off on it. It’s got to be a team he’d want […]

Despite a spotty record off the ice, Evander Kane has somehow managed to land with a new team in the NHL after the former San Jose Sharks forward signed with the Edmonton Oilers for the rest of the 2021-22 campaign. Needless to say, the Oilers’ decision to ink Kane has not been widely accepted, even […]

Last month, the San Jose Sharks terminated the contract of borderline Hall of Fame forward Evander Kane. Kane had previously signed a seven-year $49 million contract with the Sharks. He was in the middle of year four before being released. He had served a 21-game suspension for submitting a fake vaccination card. Kane was then […]

Evander Kane is now unemployed after getting his contract terminated by the San Jose Sharks due to a reported violation of COVID-19 protocols. While many thought that he’d be a long shot to get signed right away by an NHL team because of his issues off the ice, it appears that there’s at least one […]

The Chicago Blackhawks made huge moves this summer in an attempt to improve their team, which included acquiring goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury from the Vegas Golden Knights. Fresh off winning the Vezina Trophy, Fleury was added to provide stability for the Blackhawks in net. But while he has done his part, Chicago remains well outside the […]

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl joined truly elite company Sunday night, after tallying another goal and two assists in the Oilers win at St. Louis, 5-4. Draisaitl now has 15 goals and 16 assists in his team’s first 14 games of the season. Leon Draisaitl is the 3rd player in the last 30 years to […]

The NHL regular season will be starting up soon and many teams will head into the season with a new look.  While some teams made progress towards contending or took steps in their rebuild, others seemed to make some puzzling roster decisions.  Below, we look at the five biggest losers of the 2021 NHL offseason.  […]

The Edmonton Oilers have signed star defenseman Darnell Nurse to an eight-year, $74 million extension. Nurse is currently heading into the final year of his two-year bridge deal he signed in December 2020, so this extension will kick in starting in the 2022-23 season. He’ll make $5.6 million in the 2021-22 season. With his new […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are continuing their rebuild by trading away defenseman Duncan Keith, who was an instrumental part of three Stanley Cups. Keith is going to the Edmonton Oilers for young defenseman Caleb Jones and a third-round pick. Pending trade call, sounds like #Hawks Duncan Keith will indeed be heading to #Oilers in exchange for […]

The Edmonton Oilers appear to be on the verge of securing the services of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for almost a decade more. According to a report by Ryan Rishaug of TSN, the Oilers and the forward are nearing the conclusion of a lengthy extension deal negotiation that would have Edmonton as Nugent-Hopkins’ NHL home for the […]

Wayne Gretzky announced Tuesday he’s stepping away as vice chairman of the Edmonton Oilers. Gretzky cited the COVID-19 pandemic and “other life changes” as the main reasons for his decision. Here’s his full statement: pic.twitter.com/rJ7MJOVsnN — Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) May 25, 2021 This move comes on the heels of the Oilers getting swept in the […]

At 7 p.m. EST in downtown Pittsburgh, the next chapter in the Sidney Crosby versus Connor McDavid debate will commence. The former may have the crown but the latter has the youth and the talent to take it. While these two quiet, generational talents may share comparisons for the next century, they will never speak […]

The 2016-17 NHL season was great for the Pittsburgh Penguins and their fans. Led by superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin as well as young star goalie Matt Murray, the Penguins were the first team to successfully defend their Stanley Cup title since the mighty Detroit Red Wings of the late ’90s. Even without their […]