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

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 8

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

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....

04.04.2026 4

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Getting to know the Oilers newest signing, Owen Michaels

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 5

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

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...

03.04.2026 20

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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...

27.03.2026 7

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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...

27.03.2026 4

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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. ...

24.03.2026 10

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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...

22.03.2026 20

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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...

18.03.2026 10

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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...

14.03.2026 10

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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...

14.03.2026 30

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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 10

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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...

09.03.2026 30

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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 8

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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...

06.03.2026 10

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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...

05.03.2026 10

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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...

03.03.2026 10

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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...

03.03.2026 10

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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...

03.03.2026 20

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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...

10.02.2026 20

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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...

09.02.2026 10

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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...

08.02.2026 20

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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 10

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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 20

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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...

01.02.2026 20

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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...

01.02.2026 10

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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...

01.02.2026 20

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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...

30.01.2026 20

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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...

30.01.2026 10

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Looking at which Condor could earn the next call up to the Oilers

On Monday morning, the Edmonton Oilers called up Josh Samanski. Signed in April 2025, the German centre, who will represent his country in the...

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Another hat trick from a defenceman as Ekholm’s trio of tallies lift Oilers over Ducks: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

It wasn’t pretty, but the Edmonton Oilers won back-to-back games. On Monday evening, the Oilers hosted the Anaheim Ducks for the fifth game of...

28.01.2026 20

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NHL trade rumours: Five top-nine forwards the Oilers could target

The 2026 trade deadline is under six weeks away. On Friday, Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin released an updated version of the trade board...

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Flashback Friday: The Oilers’ seven trades with the Capitals

On Saturday evening, the Edmonton Oilers play the Washington Capitals for the second time in 2025-26. The two teams don’t have a lot of...

25.01.2026 20

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One trade target for each of the Oilers’ three needs

The big question entering March 6th’s NHL trade deadline is what will the Edmonton Oilers do? After making consecutive Stanley Cup Finals, the...

24.01.2026 10

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The case for the Oilers to retire Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ number

On Sunday, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins played his 1,000th game with the Edmonton Oilers. As you know, the Oilers have a long and storied history, but the...

23.01.2026 10

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Top 100 Oilers: No. 55 — Fernando Pisani

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

22.01.2026 20

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Flashback Friday: Looking at the Oilers’ two most recent trades with Canucks

On Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers head on a brief road trip to take on the Vancouver Canucks. The two Western Conference Canadian teams have a...

18.01.2026 9

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Sending Connor Ingram to the AHL would be the wrong decision for the Oilers

For a team that has needed consistent goaltending, it sure would be a poor decision for the Edmonton Oilers to send Connor Ingram down. With...

18.01.2026 10

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The Oilers have to stop tinkering with their bottom-six

The Edmonton Oilers may have figured out their ideal lines ahead of the 2026 trade deadline. After Adam Henrique went down with an injury on...

17.01.2026 10

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NHL trade rumours: Hurricanes’ Jesperi Kotkaniemi a good option for the Oilers, but cap issues could get in the way

There is a potential third-line centre on the market for the Edmonton Oilers. On Friday morning, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported...

13.01.2026 30

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Flashback Friday: Looking at trades with the Kings in the 21st century

On Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers play the Los Angeles Kings for the first time this season. No doubt, the Kings are upset about their fourth...

11.01.2026 9

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Assessing the Oilers’ 2025 off-season midway through the season

Last summer was an interesting one for the Edmonton Oilers. Everyone remembers the beginning of the 2024 off-season, when the Oilers were able to...

10.01.2026 40

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The Howard, Roslovic, and Savoie line deserves an opportunity to be the Oilers’ full-time third line

The Edmonton Oilers may have figured out their third line. On Tuesday evening, Adam Henrique went down with an injury, playing just two shifts....

09.01.2026 10

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Flashback Friday: Oilers trade Jari Kurri to Flyers

The Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers have made plenty of trades over the years. Most recently, the Oilers sent Ben Gleason to the Flyers...

04.01.2026 20

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