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Viktor Arvidsson struggles to find his game: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

yesterday 10

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Jeff Skinner gets the short end of the stick: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

previous day 4

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Corey Perry found the fountain of youth: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

thursday 8

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Connor Brown arrives as he was supposed to: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

09.07.2025 10

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Evander Kane disappoints in playoffs: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

08.07.2025 10

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Post-Free Agency Oilers: Updated Line Combinations and Depth Chart

05.07.2025 10

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How Evan Bouchard’s new four-year deal could become a bargain for the Oilers

03.07.2025 10

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Why the Oilers decision to stand pat on July 1st was the right call

02.07.2025 10

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Why an eight-year contract for Oilers’ Trent Frederic isn’t as risky as you may think

28.06.2025 4

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Six teams who make sense as landing spots for Oilers’ Evander Kane

24.06.2025 10

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Why there should be no panic about Connor McDavid reaching free agency

20.06.2025 10

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The Day After +22.0: How the Oilers lost their second straight Stanley Cup Final

There’s no shame in being one of the best teams in the National Hockey League. But no matter which way you cut the cake, it’s nearly impossible to...

19.06.2025 10

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‘We still haven’t seen our best’: Oilers know it’s time to Lay It On The Line in Game 6 against Panthers

18.06.2025 10

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Lifeless Oilers put forward embarrassing effort at home in Game 5

15.06.2025 10

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With Kris Knoblauch ‘hating’ early penalties, could Oilers consider sitting Evander Kane?

14.06.2025 10

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The Day After +20.0: Down Bad Oilers Shake It Off in Game 4 win over Panthers

13.06.2025 10

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Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl finishes second in Hart Trophy voting

13.06.2025 30

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NHL Notebook: All signs point to Rangers exodus to California continuing with Chris Kreider trade looming

12.06.2025 10

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The Day After +19.0: Oilers lose their composure in Game 3 loss to Panthers

10.06.2025 10

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The new pairing of Darnell Nurse and Evan Bouchard could be just what the Oilers need

10.06.2025 10

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Stanley Cup Final Roundtable: Early Conn Smythe Trophy favourites, new defensive pairings for the Oilers, and more

09.06.2025 20

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‘It lived up to the hype’: Oilers defenceman Jake Walman living in the moment in first Stanley Cup Final appearance

06.06.2025 20

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Bowman’s additions to the Oilers roster paying off in a big way

06.06.2025 10

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Five storylines to follow as the Oilers and Panthers prep for Stanley Cup rematch

03.06.2025 10

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The Day After +16.0: Zach Hyman was right — The Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Final

30.05.2025 10

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‘Devastated for him’: Oilers captain Connor McDavid talks Hyman injury, Perry’s age and more ahead of Game 5

30.05.2025 10

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‘We’re going to need other guys to step up’: Oilers will look to embrace next man up mentality without Zach Hyman

29.05.2025 7

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When Mattias Ekholm returns, the Oilers lineup decision is simple: run 11 forwards and seven defencemen

28.05.2025 10

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‘He’s a wrecking ball:’ How Zach Hyman has embraced his physical edge in the playoffs at a record-setting pace

26.05.2025 30

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The Day After +14.0: Big dogs bark for Oilers in Game 3 win

26.05.2025 20

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‘A confusing scenario’: Oilers need Stuart Skinner to find his middle ground in the playoffs

25.05.2025 10

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Oilers ready to respond after blowing Game 1 against Stars: ‘We’re a confident group’

24.05.2025 10

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Should the Oilers be worried about Mitch Marner signing in the Pacific Division?

23.05.2025 20

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The Day After +12.0: Oilers penalty kill fails them in Game 1 loss to the Stars

22.05.2025 10

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Oilers GM Stan Bowman impressed with the play of acquisitions Walman, Klingberg

22.05.2025 10

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Mattias Ekholm watch: Oilers defenceman a full participant at Monday practice

20.05.2025 20

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Depth scoring and special teams will define Oilers and Stars Western Conference Final

19.05.2025 10

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Do the Oilers need to worry about offer sheets this summer?

18.05.2025 20

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It’s time for Todd Nelson to get another crack as an NHL head coach

18.05.2025 10

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‘We owe Vegas a good series’ comes true as Oilers change game to beat Golden Knights in five

16.05.2025 20

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Kris Knoblauch deserves his flowers for the Oilers’ Game 4 win

14.05.2025 10

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The Day After +10.0: Oilers’ statement game comes at the right time

13.05.2025 10

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Oilers believe their best is yet to come as second-round series shifts to Edmonton

10.05.2025 10

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The Day After +8.0: Comeback kids do it again as Oilers find a way in Game 2 against Golden Knights

09.05.2025 10

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Have the Oilers finally found their optimal lineup?

09.05.2025 10

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The Day After +7.0: The Oilers meet a Game 1 they liked

07.05.2025 20

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Calvin Pickard gets the start for Oilers in Game 1 against Golden Knights, but starter to be determined ‘game-to-game’

07.05.2025 10

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Three Canadian teams make second round of NHL playoffs for first time in salary cap era

06.05.2025 10

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The Kings’ arrogance cost them against the Oilers

03.05.2025 20

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The Day After +5.0: Relentless pressure and depth scoring push Oilers over Kings in Game 5

30.04.2025 10

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