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Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Adam Larsson comes in at No. 59 on our updated 2025 list. He was not ranked on Brownlee’s original list. The infamous Taylor Hall-Adam Larsson trade was one of the first Remember-where-you-were…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
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. Who would’ve thought people would be so excited about the Black Aces arriving? Not me, that’s for sure, but you, the readers, were excited to hear about the group that arrived for…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
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. This story dates back to early September, over a year after Dylan Holloway signed his offer sheet to leave the Edmonton Oilers and join the St. Louis Blues. With what had been…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
As the Edmonton Oilers finished off a 5-1 stomping of their provincial rival Calgary Flames on Tuesday night, and Connor McDavid finished off a jaw-dropping five-point performance, Jack Michaels dropped a line that really grabbed my attention: “I’m not sure I’ve ever seen him better. I’ve seen every one of the games he’s played. I’m…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 6 reads
A hat-trick from Leon Draisaitl, a five-point night from Connor McDavid, a .947 save percentage from Connor Ingram and a 5-1 win over the Calgary Flames. Given all of that in the Edmonton Oilers’ final game before the Christmas Break on Tuesday night, it’s easy to see why the team would be feeling good. Couple…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Quinn Hutson was recalled on December 15th, two days before the Condors played the Ontario Reign. Hutson went on to score his first career NHL goal against the Boston Bruins, but it looked dim for the AHL squad without him. In their first game without Hutson, the Condors lost 4-0 and looked completely lost offensively….
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Who’s the best player in the NHL right now? What about the top five? Connor McDavid is the most talented player in the world. You could argue that Nathan MacKinnon is best player this season , which is a slightly different category. Leon Draisaitl is right behind those two. Kirill Kaprizov has the biggest contract, and he’s mostly lived up to it so far. On the blueline, the eternal Cale Makar vs. Quinn Hughes debate rages on. And in goal, Connor Hellebuyck is the reigning Vezina winner, not to...
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 6 reads
Christmas Eve is here, which means it’s officially time to fire off a wish list to Santa and hope he’s feeling generous when it comes to our beloved Edmonton Oilers. With the team rolling into the holiday break looking as good as they have all season, I’m choosing to believe they’ve earned a spot firmly…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers have already made one goalie trade this season, and from the sounds of it, they're not done adding in their crease. Multiple reports have surfaced stating the Oilers have contacted Marc-Andre Fleury about coming out of retirement. Surprisingly, Fleury is open to joining a contender, this coming after he signed a one-week contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and retired as a Penguins during the preseason. The Oilers see Fleury as the perfect addition to Tristan Jarry, as t...
From NHL Trade Rumors | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
70/30. That’s the percentage that NHL insider puts on future Hall of Fame goaltender Marc-André Fleury lacing the skates up once again, and if he were to, the Edmonton Oilers could be one of the front runners. Seravalli made the comments about Fleury’s future on Monday morning radio hit with Sports 1440’s Kevin Karius. “There’s been…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Battle of Alberta is so back. On Tuesday evening, the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames were not in a festive mood on Festivus, as the Oilers beat their division rivals 5-1. Let’s take a look at what went on in this one! Seven minutes into the first period, the Oilers opened the scoring….
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Remember when the Edmonton Oilers sucked, and we all criticized them? Yeah, well, that was justified. But the schedule didn’t do them any favours. That was one of the worst schedules we’ve seen in a long time. Multiple four-game road trips. A seven-game eastern swing through exclusively Eastern Conference opponents. Six time-zone changes in roughly…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers have flipped a switch on their season and have stormed to two points back of the division lead. Late November and into early December is generally where the Oilers start to play well and climb the standings, but this season, they have already made a couple of trades prior to doing so. The Oilers acquired Tristan Jarry and he is undefeated, but injured, and also brought in Spencer Stastney, who looks great on defense. David Pagnotta said, "(Jarry) is signed next season. This...
From NHL Trade Rumors | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Connor McDavid has been on a heater in recent weeks. Every time he touches the puck, he’s managed to create something for the Edmonton Oilers and in his last 10 games, he has scored 12 goals and 26 points. It feels like he has returned to his human-highlight reel form that fans were so used…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers acquired Adam Henrique ahead of the 2024 trade deadline to play in their top nine, mainly as the third-line centre. While he had some short-lived success on a line with Mattias Janmark and Connor Brown that spring, Henrique has become an offensive blackhole. The Oilers are only scoring 1.13 goals per hour…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
If you’re a Seinfeld fan or have been hanging around the site for a while, you already know that December 23rd is Festivus, which means it’s time to air out our grievances and celebrate feats of strength. And with the calendar only being a few short days away from flipping over to 2026, there are…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers (18-13-6) have -187 moneyline odds to win when they host the Calgary Flames (15-17-4), who have +156 odds, on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can watch the Oilers look to knock off the the Flames on ESPN+. Oilers vs. Flames Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta Favorite: Oilers (-187) Underdog: Flames (+156) Over/under: 6 Oilers vs. Flam...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers like to keep you on your toes — trades, goalie injuries, call-ups, and returns to the lineup, all during the busiest stretch leading up to Christmas. It’s pure hockey cinema. To make things even spicier, add in the fact that Connor McDavid is playing lights out right now, and with the way…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights both came into Sunday’s game in the second half of a back-to-back weekend, and with each club missing key pieces, it was tough to predict what to expect in their first matchup of the season. Unsurprisingly, the game featured plenty of ebbs and flows, as both sides took…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Christmas-week 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 Tristan Jarry’s injury, an Oilers wishlist for Santa, Trent Frederic, and more. If you’ve got…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers ' depth has really shined through this season. There have been a lot of injuries, but there continues to be players called up and injected into the lineup showing that they should stick around. While there hasn't been enough space for everyone this season, it is great showings and trial runs for next season and beyond. The Oilers could use a little more cap space in-season, and wouldn't be hurt by moving off of a bottom-6 veteran because of the talent that is ready to step ...
From NHL Trade Rumors | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Habs went 2-1-1 during the third week of December, and now sit second in the Atlantic Division with a record of 19-12-5. Montreal’s week got off to a rocky start after Sunday’s commanding win over the Edmonton Oilers, faltering against the Philadelphia Flyers. After Alexandre Texier opened the scoring just a minute into the game, the Habs went on to allow four straight and lose 4-1, with Jacob Fowler ending up placing the dagger himself after a turnover behind the net. Montreal p...
From Eyes On The Prize | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
With the Edmonton Oilers getting back to town from Minnesota late Saturday night, the team held an optional morning skate on Sunday ahead of their game against the Vegas Golden Knights. It didn’t glean any information about what the Oilers lineup would look like, but when Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch met with the media…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
For the first time this season, the Edmonton Oilers have won the second game of a back-to-back. On Sunday evening, the Oilers hosted the Vegas Golden Knights, defeating their Pacific Division rivals 4-3. They nearly blew a four-goal lead, but were able to hold on to secure Connor Ingram his first Oilers win. Let’s take…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights are squaring off for the first time this season, and with the Pacific Division standings being as tight as they are, it’s never too early to label tonight’s game as a crucial game with four-point potential. And with Connor Ingram getting his first start as an Oiler, all…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 0 reads