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The Edmonton Oilers made multiple moves to manoeuvre the salary cap ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators. Kasperi Kapanen has been activated from Long Term Injured Reserve and will suit up tonight for the first time since October 19. To activate Kapanen, the Oilers placed goaltender Tristan Jarry on LTIR. Leon Draisaitl spoke Tuesday…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Welcome to Oilersnation’s top 10 stories of the year, where we count down the most-read stories you, the reader, clicked on in 2025. Goaltending has been a massive story for the Edmonton Oilers in recent years, and it all came to ahead this season. Weeks before general manager Stan Bowman pulled the trigger on a…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers are healthy-scratching Andrew Mangiapane and Trent Frederic for tonight’s game against the Nashville Predators. If you’ve been paying attention to the fanbase lately, this is exactly what they’ve been asking for. And honestly? Can you blame them? These aren’t depth pieces getting squeezed out by a hot streak from younger players. These…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Tonight’s game will have more juice for Spencer Stastney. As the Edmonton Oilers host the Nashville Predators, Stastney is expected to suit up against his former team for the first time since the Oilers acquired him on December 12. “This will be a special one,” said Stastney on Monday after practice. “Definitely seeing a lot…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers host the Nashville Predators on Jan. 6 at 9 p.m. ET, and have been made -170 favorites, with the road team at +143. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Oilers vs. Predators Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Oilers (-170) Underdog: Predators (+143) Total: 6.5 Best Oilers vs. Predators Promo Codes How to Watch Oilers vs. Predators Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Edmonton, Alberta Venue: Rogers Place Li...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Nashville Predators are lurking. If you don’t look at the NHL standings too often, walking into this Edmonton Oilers and Predators matchup, you’d think – finally, a soft spot in the schedule. In October, that would’ve been true. Ugly losses. Ugly stats. Ugly quotes. But despite alarming trends and calls for a fire sale,…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Two months out from the March 6th trade deadline, the Edmonton Oilers are already hot on the market looking for a destination for Andrew Mangiapane. The 29-year-old forward signed with the Oilers last summer, but has been scratched multiple times recently and is reportedly interested in being moved. On Saturday night, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
It’s Tuesday afternoon, and there’s a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio set, which means the boys were back in the studio to recap the week that was. On today’s episode, the guys discussed the Oilers’ struggling bottom six, Kasperi Kapanen’s return, Trent Frederic and Andrew Mangiapane being healthy scratched, and much more. We kicked off…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
It looks as if the Edmonton Oilers could get some reinforcements back in the coming days. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch spoke to the media on Monday, with the first questions regarding two injured Oilers: Jake Walman and Kasperi Kapanen. When asked about the timeline of the return of both players, Knoblauch had this to…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers started the second half of the season like they started the first half — with a home loss. With 40 games remaining, the Oilers, like most of their opponents, are still looking for some consistency. They’ve yet to win three games in a row, and if St. Louis wins in Chicago on…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers (20-16-6) are favored at home against the Nashville Predators (19-18-4) on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The Oilers are -172 on the moneyline to win over the Predators (+144) in the game, which starts at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Watch along on ESPN+ as the Oilers attempt to knock off the Predators. Oilers vs. Predators Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
It was a great week for the Bakersfield Condors as they have now found themselves winners of three straight games and start the new year off undefeated. It was also a test for the depth in Bakersfield as their two top guns, Quinn Hutson and Isaac Howard, got recalled on January 2nd, but before that,…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Coming into the season, one of the Edmonton Oilers’ biggest perceived strengths was their defensive core. Edmonton’s depth on the back end was a huge reason why they got to a second consecutive Stanley Cup Final last spring. The ability to play Jake Walman in softer matchups gave their bottom six a puck-moving edge that…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing Isaac Howard and Quinn Hutson’s rDonecalls, Andrew Mangiapane rumours, waivers, and more. If you’ve got a…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Welcome to the Game Day Thread for the games in the week of 1/5. Well that was some week, eh? Congratulations to Steven Stamkos on number 600! The Predators won the week winning 3 out of 4 games. Another four game week ahead – but hey no late ones! Games this week are: Tuesday 1/6 at Edmonton Oilers 8pm Central on FanDuel and ESPN Thursday 1/8 vs New York Islanders 7pm Central on ESPN+/Hulu Saturday 1/10 vs Chicago Blackhawks 7pm Central on FanDuel and ESPN ...
From On the Forecheck | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
*The Flyers played their first game of 2026 over the weekend, and they came up with a big win over the Oilers to rebound from a tough showing last time out against the Flames. [ BSH ] *When you finish going through our takeaways over here, you can check out Charlie’s over at PHLY. Because you simply can never have too many takeaways, right? [ PHLY ] *Particularly from a game like that, when there really was so much to like from the Flyers. Towards the top of the list is the fact that...
From Broad Street Hockey | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Heading into the season, I didn’t think the Edmonton Oilers were going to win the Stanley Cup. I was scared to give that opinion when I first joined Oilersnation in October. Florida Panthers be damned, three consecutive final appearances is uncommon, never mind winning your first Stanley Cup in three tries, which has rarely ever…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Kasperi Kapanen is coming back. The Edmonton Oilers forward will return to the lineup this week, as soon as Tuesday, according to head coach Kris Knoblauch. Kapanen returned to practice on December 31st, and reports are optimistic that he’ll be game-ready soon. “He’s getting very close, and if it’s not Tuesday, probably Thursday. But definitely…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
There wasn’t much that went right for the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon. In their 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, the team moved to 5-10 in matinee games over the last two seasons. They came out flat, once again, and while the Oilers had their moments that included a nice play that sparked a…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
It does seem that Andrew Mangiapane's days as an Edmonton Oiler are numbered. We heard last week that they're looking for the right opportunity for the 29-year-old veteran. And while one team is being held up by a number of multiple insiders as an ideal fit , we've got word now of a new playoff contender that has some interest. Elliotte Friedman revealed on Hockey Night in Canada that the Anaheim Ducks are now looking at the Oilers forward who is in Year 1 of a two-year, $3.6 million dea...
From NHL Trade Rumors | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Flyers kicked off their slate of games in this new calendar year yesterday afternoon in Edmonton, and after a pretty abysmal showing in their final game of 2025, they were looking to rebound in a big way. It wasn’t going to be easy, facing off against the top team in the Pacific division and the best player in the game, but the Flyers were able to deliver quite a balanced effort and a largely responsible way, on the way to a commanding 5-2 win over the Oilers. It was a game in which, ...
From Broad Street Hockey | about 1 month ago | 1 read
After 42 games, the Edmonton Oilers possess a record of 20-16-6. While there have been some bright spots this season, it’s fair to say the Oilers’ performance in the 2025-26 NHL season thus far has been below expectations. As the Oilers enter the second half of the campaign, here are four key stats that I…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers are almost back to full health, and with that, a lot of moves have been made with more to come. Kasperi Kapanen, the last injured forward, is about to return to action, so one more forward will have to be sent down or moved out. Isaac Howard and Quinn Hutson were just recalled after continuously dominating the AHL, so there's no reason why they shouldn't stick around. The depth veterans on the Oilers are more of the problem, but players like Adam Henrique and Trent Frederic...
From NHL Trade Rumors | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
For the second time in three games, Edmonton Oilers forward Andrew Mangiapane sat out as a healthy scratch on Saturday, as rumours continue to circulate that the team may be looking to trade the 29-year-old. Now, there’s an update on what his future may hold. In the weekly Saturday Headlines segment, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman talked…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers didn’t have anything close to their best when they fell to the Bruins on Thursday night, which made Saturday’s matinee against the Philadelphia Flyers all the more important. Put another way, the Oilers haven’t played their best since coming back from the Christmas break, and it was going to take a lot…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 3 reads