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What should be on the Oilers’ wishlist for Santa?

Christmas Eve is here, which means it’s officially time to fire off a wish list to Santa and hope he’s feeling generous when it comes to our...

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Baggedmilk

It’s time for the Oilers to limit Adam Henrique’s role

The Edmonton Oilers acquired Adam Henrique ahead of the 2024 trade deadline to play in their top nine, mainly as the third-line centre. While he...

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Golden Hockey

Mr. Ingram taught a young Kris Knoblauch, now Knoblauch coaches his son Connor

While Kris Knoblauch acts as the teacher for this Edmonton Oilers team, it’s Connor Ingram’s dad who taught the coach a thing or two back in the...

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Michael Menzies

Pre-Scout: After recent run, Flames sniffing playoff picture ahead of Christmas BoA

Since Calgary Flames president Don Maloney declared to the world that rebuilds are for losers in late November (I’m paraphrasing here), the team on...

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Michael Menzies

Happy Festivus! Let’s share our Oilers feats of strength and air out our grievances

If you’re a Seinfeld fan or have been hanging around the site for a while, you already know that December 23rd is Festivus, which means it’s time...

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Baggedmilk

Monday Musings: Christmas comes early for Connor Ingram, McDavid’s Heater and More

Last night, Christmas came early for Connor Ingram. It was his first NHL start in 272 days, the 100th NHL start of his career and first as a member...

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Jason Gregor

Oilers Thoughts: McDavid in turbo mode, Ingram’s resilience rewarded, Draisaitl’s goalless stretch, Hyman for Team Canada and more

The Edmonton Oilers like to keep you on your toes — trades, goalie injuries, call-ups, and returns to the lineup, all during the busiest stretch...

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Sean Panganiban

The Day After 37.0: Connor McDavid is on pace to score 50 goals. Pass it on!

There’s a very real possibility we’re watching one of Connor McDavid’s best stretches unfold in front of our eyes. The shackles have seemingly...

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Zach Laing

Sunday Scramble: A year from hell for the Oilers? World Junior excitement, and a case for a new playoff format

There is part of me that wonders whether this is a “year from hell” season for the Edmonton Oilers.  I’ve lifted the term from longtime...

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Michael Menzies

How do the Oilers solve their David Tomášek problem?

David Tomášek has underwhelmed in the early going of his NHL career. Last year’s leading scorer in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), he signed with...

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Phil Johnson

Scenes From Morning Skate: The very real possibility of Connor Ingram starting tonight

The Edmonton Oilers play the Vegas Golden Knights tonight at Rogers Place. It’s the second night of a back-to-back after losing 5-2 to Minnesota on...

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Caprice St. Pierre

The Day After 36.0: Two steps forward, one step back as Oilers still can’t win three straight

The Edmonton Oilers may never win three games in a row again. All season long, its been two steps forward, one step back. Two wins, and a loss. The...

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Zach Laing

The Oilers’ bottom-six goal differential is at the worst it’s ever been. How can they fix it?

After an underwhelming start to the season (again), the Edmonton Oilers have generally been trending up as of late. In their past eleven games,...

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Nhl Sid

Pre-Scout: Vegas looks for bounceback in Pacific showdown, but without Jack Eichel and Shea Theodore

Wrapping up Hockey Night in Canada, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said the Vegas Golden Knights will be an “ornery” mood for the Edmonton Oilers...

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Michael Menzies

Ask Dubey: Breaking down the Skinner for Jarry trade, favourite career memories, and more

What a week it’s been for the Edmonton Oilers. They pulled the trigger on trading Stuart Skinner for Tristan Jarry, had big wins against Toronto,...

21.12.2025 2

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Devan Dubnyk

A look at every player who has helped Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl reach 1,000 points

Leon Draisaitl’s done it, scoring his 1,000th point on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins, becoming the fifth player in Edmonton Oilers...

19.12.2025 2

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Zach Laing

Jarry Injured? An Ingram Recall? Bouchard on Team Canada?

Tristan Jarry left last night’s game with an injury. It looked like it might be a muscle strain (maybe core or groin), but nothing is confirmed...

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Jason Gregor