Oilers Should Have Kept Prospect Sam O’Reilly
The Edmonton Oilers drafted Sam O’Reilly in the first round (32nd overall) in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, after acquiring the pick from the Philadelphia Flyers. In his draft year,…
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Oilers Should Trade for the Predators’ Ryan O’Reilly
The Edmonton Oilers only have eight games remaining before the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline. There’s also a roster freeze going into effect from Feb. 4 until Feb. 22, during…
Oilers Prospect Josh Samanski Is Set to Make NHL Debut
The Edmonton Oilers called up forward Josh Samanski from the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League (AHL), loaning forward Isaac Howard to the Condors in a corresponding move. Samanski…
5 Takeaways From Oilers’ Thrilling 6-5 Overtime Victory Over Capitals
Wow, what a game. The Edmonton Oilers won an overtime thriller, defeating the Washington Capitals 6-5 on Saturday night (Jan. 24), improving their record to 26-19-8. This game had everything…
Oilers Are Squandering Their Opportunity to Climb the Standings
The Edmonton Oilers had a tough, road-heavy schedule to start the season. With 17 of their first 26 games away from Rogers Place, they needed to survive that stretch and…
Ranking the Oilers’ Biggest Trade Deadline Needs
The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and the Edmonton Oilers are looking to finally get over the hump after back-to-back heartbreaking Stanley Cup Final losses. The Oilers have…
Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Plays 1,000th NHL Game
Edmonton Oilers’ forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins played his 1,000th NHL game on Sunday, Jan. 18, at home against the St. Louis Blues. The 32-year-old was drafted first overall by the Oilers…
Previewing the Edmonton Oilers’ Upcoming 8-Game Homestand
The Edmonton Oilers embark on their most important stretch of the season as they begin a season-long eight-game homestand. The Oilers have yet to win three straight games, but they…
4 Takeaways From Oilers’ Commanding 6-0 Victory Over Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers scored six second-period goals en route to a commanding 6-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night (Jan 17). This was the first time since 2013…
Oilers Should Keep 3 Goalies Until the Olympic Break
The Edmonton Oilers have three goalies on the roster: Tristan Jarry, Connor Ingram, and Calvin Pickard. While that’s not ideal long-term, three goalies can be beneficial in the short term.…