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Going into the season, it was pretty obvious who the most likely breakout candidate was. Vasily Podkolzin had shown flashes of brilliance with the Edmonton Oilers and was expected to make a big jump this year. Podkolzin really showed what he was made of in the playoffs last year. The 25-year-old forward was arguably the …
(Preface: CFB Wainwright, you are in our thoughts and well-wishes. It is incredibly tough to think about anything else currently, but my hope has always been to offer some light comfort in my writing. Even if only momentarily, I hope this can accomplish that. -LM) It has long been a fact that the Edmonton Oilers …
The Edmonton Oilers are now 5–1–1 on the season. The Bakersfield Condors have not found as much success as they remain just at .500. Every Oilers prospect, except for the ones in the ECHL have officially started their regular seasons now. OHL prospect, and Windsor Spitfires defender, Andrew Robinson, is off to hot start. Let’s …
The Edmonton Oilers lost their first regulation game of the season on Thursday night, falling 4–2 to the Utah Mammoth at Rogers Place. Clayton Keller scored twice and the Mammoth went 2/3 on the power play to hand Edmonton its first defeat in five games. The goaltending was not the problem. Devon Levi stopped 20 …
When the puck dropped on the Edmonton Oilers’ 2026–27 season, there was concern that it could be a rough start. Injuries to key players Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Matt Savoie, and Jason Dickinson, along with presumptive starting goalie Frederik Andersen, were looking to be major blows to the team. The Oilers managed to persevere, however, going 5–1–1 …
It’s been a positive start to the season for the Edmonton Oilers. 5–1–1 and second in the Pacific Division is an encouraging introduction to the Mike Babcock era. It’s been especially impressive due to one major constraint: player health. The Oilers have been hit hard by the injury bug to begin the year, with offseason …
Despite multiple key injuries up front, the Edmonton Oilers are off to a strong start to the season. The attrition at forward has seen Filip Hallander added, just as several young players and depth option have received extended auditions. Still, even with some injury returns on the horizon, most of the rumours are based around …
The talk of the National Hockey League is almost always found on the Edmonton Oilers roster. Sometimes it’s Connor McDavid in the limelight; sometimes it’s Leon Draisaitl. Occasionally, it may even be Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman, or Vasily Podkolzin. In less desirable moments, there will be discourse about the team’s defence and goaltending, or lack …
Leon Draisaitl has a message for anyone who still is not paying attention to Evan Bouchard: Keep sleeping on him. The Edmonton Oilers are happy to have him either way. Bouchard has been the story of Edmonton’s early season. Through four games he leads the NHL in goals as a defenceman, sitting at six, and …
The biggest surprise for the Edmonton Oilers in the early stages of the season is the outstanding play of Owen Michaels. There were signs that Michaels was a better player than his stat card suggested, as many teams tried to sign the college free agent last season. Still, the early results have been shocking. Even, …
The Edmonton Oilers have officially made their first trade of the season. Yesterday, Edmonton sent defenceman Spencer Stastney to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Filip Hallander. It’s not exactly a league altering move, but it is one that makes sense for both teams: Edmonton gets another depth forward to address some early season …
It may not be Halloween yet, but the Edmonton Oilers’ fanbase had some scary close calls in their first three games of the season against the Vancouver Canucks. Less scary is the fact that almost every Oilers prospect, outside of some NCAA affiliated ones, have started their 2026–27 season. The Bakersfield Condors have also started …
The Edmonton Oilers have gotten off to an interesting start to the season. Their offence has been elite, defence has been alright, and goaltending has been questionable, to say the least. Plenty of different Oilers have been in the spotlight early on. Owen Michaels has made a solid impact, Devon Levi is getting some NHL …
Ah, the Edmonton Oilers and goaltending. The two go together like peanut butter and jelly. One of the biggest talking points, as it’s been with seemingly every Oilers season this century, is the quality of the goaltending Edmonton will get this season. The talent on the roster is undeniable, with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Evan …
The Edmonton Oilers are still in the early stages of their season. This means that a lot of younger players are still being evaluated against the team’s needs. With that said, the rumour mill never stops. Let’s take a closer look at the rumblings in this week’s rumour roundup. Still seeking a depth forward There …
Just a couple of weeks ago, former Edmonton Oilers part-owner and chairman Cal Nichols passed away. Nichols is not the only former NHL principal owner the hockey world has lost recently, nor the most wealthy. But a strong case exists that he is the most influential of any of them. On behalf of his family, …
Mike Babcock had plenty of good things to say after the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 3–1 on Saturday at Rogers Place. He also had one thing he is not going to let slide. The Oilers won their third game of the young season behind a strong goaltending performance from Devon Levi and a …
Though the Oilers NHL season holds plenty of drama, the organization has more layers to it. For healthy organizations, the AHL is an extremely helpful tool, not only for the future, but also in offering immediate help. With that in mind let’s take a closer look at what to expect from the Oilers AHL affiliate, …
Music is a unifying thing, where many people from different backgrounds come together over similar interests. Some might be fans of the classics; others bond over modern pop, and still others might commiserate over alternative rock. Very seldom does a person not like music at all, and as such, music becomes a big discussion generator. …
With the 2026–27 NHL regular season officially underway, all eyes are back on the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers regular roster is banged up, with six individuals already on the IR or LTIR. These injuries means more room for Oilers rookies, as Josh Samanski, Owen Michaels, and Isaac Howard have all made the team out of …
Evan Bouchard wasted little time making his presence felt. Three goals and two assists in the Edmonton Oilers’ season opener against Vancouver. A point on every Edmonton goal, and a place in NHL history as the first defenceman to record five points in a season opener. Apparently, one historic night was not enough. Bouchard followed …
Patrik Laine was once one of the NHL’s most feared young goal scorers. Now, as the 2026–27 regular season is getting underway, Laine is still without a contract. The 28-year-old Finnish forward just finished a four-year deal worth $8.7M AAV, $34.8M total. As of early October, Laine’s phone reportedly hasn’t exactly been ringing off the hook. …
Before fans start to panic, the Edmonton Oilers deserve a ten game window before being harshly judged and demanding change.
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