Oilers Goaltending Not Good Enough to Win Stanley Cup
The Edmonton Oilers needed one big save in double overtime of Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final and they never got it. Instead, Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand…
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2025-26 Oilers Can Take Lessons From Islanders’ Dynasty Teams
Moments after the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers for the Stanley Cup this past June, Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk told ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, “It’s unbelievable, back-to-back two-time Stanley Cup…
Upper Deck Releases New 2024-25 PWHL Set
As the popularity of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) continues to grow, so does the demand for Upper Deck PWHL hockey cards featuring stars such as Marie-Philip Poulin, Taylor…
Oilers’ Andrew Mangiapane Could Have a Big 2025-26 Season
It feels like it’s been a somewhat quiet offseason for the Edmonton Oilers. There’s been no offer sheet drama, only a steady stream of player signings and trades highlighted by…
Oilers’ Draisaitl Set to Join Elite 1,000-Point Club in 2025-26
Leon Draisaitl was back in the news this past week, not for hockey, but for what looked like an incredible wedding in France. Draisaitl married fiancée Celeste Desjardins with current…
Remembering the Edmonton Oilers’ First-Ever Playoff Win
I’ve been really fortunate throughout the years to be able to watch some of the greatest players in the history of hockey live in Edmonton. The list of players ranges…
Top 5 Coaches in Edmonton Oilers History
On July 14, 2025, the Edmonton Oilers made an announcement about major changes to their coaching staff. Gone from the 2024-25 Oilers coaching staff were goalie coach Dustin Schwartz, Glen…
Gretzky & McDavid Featured in New Superman Inspired Upper Deck Trading Cards
Superheroes on the ice. Superheroes off it. Both Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid are being featured in Upper Deck’s DC NHL Crossover: NHL Icons Edition. This set of cards features…
Connor McDavid Will Be a Top-10 Player of All-Time Even Without a Cup
Some people believe that you need to win a championship to be considered an all-time great in a sport. I think this is especially true in hockey, where if you…
Upper Deck Releasing DC Comics Superhero Cards for NHL Draft Prospects
Young fans often see their favourite hockey players as superheroes. Well, now Upper Deck is making it a reality. Upper Deck and DC Comics have teamed up for the 2025…