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Targeting the missing pieces to fix the Oilers defensive struggles

Targeting the missing pieces to fix the Oilers defensive struggles

The Edmonton Oilers’ off-season goal is simple: Find players who can help keep the puck out of the net. In all situations in 2025-26, the Oilers...

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Teams in the Pacific Division are getting better, but the Oilers remain in a good spot to contend

Teams in the Pacific Division are getting better, but the Oilers remain in a good spot to contend

Less than a week later, the Edmonton Oilers’ first-round defeat is still raw. After back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, expectations were high in...

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The Oilers may have jumped the gun with Jake Walman’s extension, but there’s still hope

The Oilers may have jumped the gun with Jake Walman’s extension, but there’s still hope

The Edmonton Oilers extended a handful of players before the start of the 2025-26 season. Chief among them was Connor McDavid, who agreed to a...

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What specific roster adjustments is McDavid likely to request this summer?

What specific roster adjustments is McDavid likely to request this summer?

It’s going to be a long off-season for the Edmonton Oilers. Not just because they were bounced in the first round, but because there’ll be a...

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Draisaitl’s two goals help Oilers force Game 6 with 4-1 win over Ducks: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The Edmonton Oilers‘ season isn’t done just yet. With their backs up against the wall, the Oilers hosted the Anaheim Ducks for Game 5 of their...

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Losing in the first round may not be the worst outcome for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of elimination. After back-to-back Stanley Cup appearances, and three Western Conference Finals in four...

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Should the Oilers start Jarry over Ingram in Game 4 against Ducks?

Something needs to change for the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers are down 2-1 in their series against the Anaheim Ducks. Aside from a dominant first...

26.04.2026 10

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Oilers fall 7-4 to Ducks in Game 3: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The Edmonton Oilers are down, but not out. On Friday evening, the Oilers fell 7-4 to the Anaheim Ducks, giving the Ducks a 2-1 series lead with...

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Oilers special teams concerns mimic those from 2025 series against Kings

The Edmonton Oilers have split the first two games with the Anaheim Ducks to begin the 2026 playoffs. It’s safe to say that they haven’t been...

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The Jason Dickinson trade was exactly what the Oilers needed ahead of the trade deadline

The Edmonton Oilers made two trades before the 2026 trade deadline. It’s already starting to pay off. Both of those trades were with the Chicago...

22.04.2026 10

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Two-goal nights from Dickinson, Kapanen, lift Oilers to 4-3 Game 1 win over Ducks: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

Playoff hockey is back. On Monday evening, the Edmonton Oilers started their postseason, the final team to do so, taking down the Anaheim Ducks in the...

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Consistent, league-average goaltending is what the Oilers need from Connor Ingram in the playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers needed a netminder to step up this season, and they got just that with Connor Ingram. Goaltending has not been an area of...

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Flashback Friday: Looking at the Oilers’ 2006, 2017 playoffs series against the Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers postseason begins on Monday. Heading into the final day of the season on Thursday, the Oilers first round opponent was...

17.04.2026 10

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Oilers can’t punch own ticket to playoffs, lose 1-0 to Kings: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The Edmonton Oilers no longer control their fate to finish first in the Pacific Division. On Saturday afternoon, the Oilers played their final road...

11.04.2026 10

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Flashback Friday: Looking back at the Oilers-Kings 2025 first round series

It’s only a matter of time before the Edmonton Oilers punch their ticket to the 2026 playoffs. With just three games left in the season, all the...

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Oilers are ‘betting favourite’ to sign German free agent Veit Oswald

It appears that the Edmonton Oilers aren’t done looking for young players overseas. On Monday afternoon, hockey insider Frank Seravalli reported...

06.04.2026 10

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Oilers history: Looking at the two playoff series the Oilers have played against the Golden Knights

The 2025-26 season is rapidly coming to an end. It’s all but certain that the Edmonton Oilers will make their seventh consecutive postseason....

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Getting to know the Oilers newest signing, Owen Michaels

With just four more teams remaining in the NCAA National Tournament, the Edmonton Oilers have signed their first player from an eliminated team. ...

03.04.2026 10

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Oilers beat Blackhawks 3-1, tie Ducks for Pacific Division lead: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

Just like that, the Edmonton Oilers are starting to look like the team that made two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals. On Thursday evening, the Oilers...

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Getting to know Edmonton Oilers newest signing Tomáš Cibulka

With a lack of draft capital, the Edmonton Oilers are looking overseas once again. This time, they signed Czech defenceman Tomáš Cibulka to a...

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Flashback Friday: Looking at when the Oilers last won their division in 1986-87

The Edmonton Oilers’ chances at finishing first in the Pacific Division hinge on Saturday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks. As it stands, the...

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An early look at which unrestricted free agents the Oilers should re-sign

The National Hockey League’s regular season ends in less than a month, and who knows how long the Edmonton Oilers will be playing extra hockey. ...

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Losing Trent Frederic for any period of time is a bigger problem for the Oilers than meets the eye

It seems like the Edmonton Oilers will be without Trent Frederic for an unknown amount of time. If you told me that earlier this season, I...

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Flashback Friday: Looking at when the Oilers acquired Roman Hamrlík from the Lightning

Since the Tampa Bay Lightning broke into the league in 1992-93, the Edmonton Oilers have made nine trades. Only two of those traded have come in...

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How are the players the Oilers traded away this season doing on their new teams?

The 2026 trade deadline has come and gone. In total, the Edmonton Oilers traded three roster players in two separate trades. They acquired Colton...

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Top 100 Oilers: No. 43 — Kelly Buchberger

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

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Top 100 Oilers: No. 44 — Kevin McClelland

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

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Flashback Friday: How the Oilers trading Nail Yakupov to the Blues turned into Tristan Jarry

Nail Yakupov is widely considered one of the biggest busts in National Hockey League history. That title is deserved as well. Drafted first...

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Looking at where the Tristan Jarry trade ranks among the worst Oilers deals

It hasn’t even been three months yet, but the Tristan Jarry trade is already starting to look like it could end up being one of the worst in...

13.03.2026 30

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Oilers gut out massive 4-2 win over Golden Knights to kick off road trip: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The Edmonton Oilers have picked up their second win in their last three games. On Sunday evening, they flew to Sin City to kick-start a four-game...

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Looking at the trade deadline moves across the Pacific Division

The 2026 trade deadline has come and gone. Overall, it was a pretty quiet trade deadline for the Pacific Division, with no team drastically...

06.03.2026 10

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Flashback Friday: Looking at the last time the Oilers went all-in at a trade deadline

For the fourth consecutive trade deadline day, the Edmonton Oilers didn’t make a trade. Of course, the Oilers made their moves earlier this...

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Meet the Sellers: It’s a firesale for the Calgary Flames

Unsurprisingly, the Calgary Flames are bad once again. Last season, they nearly squeaked into a playoff spot, finishing tied with the St. Louis...

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Getting to know Colton Dach and Jason Dickinson, the two players the Oilers acquired from the Blackhawks

The Edmonton Oilers have made their second move leading into Friday’s trade deadline. On Wednesday evening, insider Frank Seravalli reported...

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Meet the Sellers: From cup champs to potentially missing playoffs, Florida Panthers could be open for business

It doesn’t look like the Florida Panthers are going to make the playoffs. After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups and making the finals in three...

04.03.2026 10

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Meet the Sellers: The Jets have gone from Presidents’ Trophy winners to sellers in less than a year

It’s not often that you see the reigning Presidents’ Trophy winners sell at the following deadline. However, that is the case of the Winnipeg...

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Flashback Friday: Looking at the Ryan Smyth trade 19 years ago that never should’ve happened

There have been two Edmonton Oilers to hit games played milestones this season. For the first time in franchise history, a player played their...

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Oilers 2026 trade deadline target: Oliver Ekman-Larsson

One defenceman that the Edmonton Oilers have been linked to is Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Ekman-Larsson is one of the last remaining players in the...

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Oilers 2026 trade deadline target: Boone Jenner

One of the Edmonton Oilers’ biggest needs is a third-line centre. Boone Jenner is one of the best options available for that role ahead of...

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Top 100 Oilers: No. 48 — Oscar Klefbom

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

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Oilers 2026 trade deadline target: Bobby McMann

The Edmonton Oilers have been linked to Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann in recent weeks. About two weeks ago on Oilers Now , Bob...

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Meet the Sellers: The St. Louis Blues have plenty of players to move

The trade deadline is officially less than a month away. It’s that time of year when we look at the sellers around the league. With the Olympic...

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Flashback Friday: Looking at the which Oilers represented their country at the 1998 and 2002 Olympics

In just a few days, men’s hockey at the 2026 Olympics will begin. This year, the Edmonton Oilers will send three players, with Connor McDavid...

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Refs lift Maple Leafs over Oilers in spirited game: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

Coming off an embarrassing 7-3 loss, the Edmonton Oilers were once again beaten by a team on the second half of a back-to-back. On Tuesday evening,...

05.02.2026 20

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Looking at the Oilers cap situation after Pickard cleared waivers

After being placed on waivers on Sunday, Calvin Pickard cleared on Monday. The Oilers were putting off a tough decision, given that, from all...

04.02.2026 30

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Top 100 Oilers: No. 50 — Stuart Skinner

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

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Flashback Friday: Looking at Ben Scrivens’ 59-save shutout over the Sharks in 2014

The Edmonton Oilers were not good during the Decade of Darkness. Aside from being in the playoff conversation in 2007-08 and 2012-13 (mainly...

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Top 100 Oilers: No. 51 — Ethan Moreau

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

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Depth scoring has become a strength recently for the Oilers

It’s well known that the Edmonton Oilers have lacked depth scoring this season. Connor McDavid has been the best player in the league, as per...

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Should the Oilers reclaim Noah Philp off waivers?

A former Edmonton Oiler was placed on waivers Wednesday. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Carolina Hurricanes have placed...

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