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The Edmonton Oilers roster crunch will live to see another day. While tough decisions have been expected to come for the team with a roster presumably getting healthier in the coming weeks — kicking off with Jake Walman returning to the lineup Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators — the Oilers have been dealt another injury…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers aren’t pastry chefs. They need to significantly reduce their turnovers. The Oilers have committed the fourth most turnovers/60 (17.92) through their first six games. Turnoveritis has spread throughout the lineup, and combined with too many errant and missed passes, it is easy to see why they’ve lost three consecutive games and have…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers are loading up the top line Tuesday night as they finish off a five-game road trip with a visit to the Ottawa Senators. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will skate on the top line with Vasily Podkolzin, the team revealed during their morning skate. It’s not the only notable piece of news,…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
A member of the Edmonton Oilers is set to reach a significant milestone on Tuesday night, while making a little history as well. When the Oilers face off against the Ottawa Senators, forward Adam Henrique will be playing in the 1,000th game of his NHL career. He’ll become the 409th player in league history to reach…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
It was once again a successful weekend for Oilers prospects playing in North America. Paul Fischer stays hot with five points in four games, and the same can be said for Tommy Lafreniere, who is on a four-game goal-scoring streak. The Michigan Wolverines, featuring Aidan Park and Asher Barnett, are off to a 6-0 start…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Edmonton Oilers are struggling, and the Ottawa Senators could be just what the doctor ordered to remedy the ailing offence, but they’ll have to be mindful of a still potent Sens attack. Entering the season, Ottawa was looking to prove they were an ascending team, a playoff staple after earning a wildcard berth with…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers are predicted by sportsbooks to beat the Ottawa Senators when they clash on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, with the visiting Oilers at -136 on the moneyline, and the Senators at +114. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Oilers vs. Senators Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Oilers (-136) Underdog: Senators (+114) Total: 6 Best Oilers vs. Senators Promo Codes How to Watch Oilers vs. Senators Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Dustin Penner comes in at No. 68 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 64 on Brownlee’s original list. After Ryan Smyth’s departure, the Oilers needed help — and Dustin Penner…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Last Devils Game On Saturday afternoon, the Devils won their 4th game in row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers by a score of 5-3. Yes, for the first time since 2023, the Devils won 4 games in row. Yes, I can’t believe it either. It was a fantastic game. Jesper Bratt had a goal and an […]
From All About The Jersey | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
On Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, the Edmonton Oilers will play the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. If you’re considering making a wager, we have best bets suggestions right here. Best Oilers vs. Senators Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Leon Draisaitl, Oilers +120 4 G in 6 GP Connor McDavid, Oilers +150 0 G in 6 GP Tim Stützle, Senators +190 2 G in 6 GP Drake Batherson, Senators +230 0 G in 3 GP ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Darnell Nurse has been a key contributor on the Edmonton Oilers’ blueline for nearly a decade, but inconsistency and playoff struggles in recent years have cranked up the pressure for him to perform. Through six games of the 2025-26 season, he is off to one of the roughest starts of his career, and it’s draining…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers (2-3-1) are the favorite when they visit the Ottawa Senators (2-4) on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The Oilers are -136 on the moneyline to win against the Senators (+115) in the game, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Oilers-Senators matchup will air on ESPN+, so tune in to catch the action. Oilers vs. Senators Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario Favorite...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Things have been a little rough for the Edmonton Oilers, and it’s leading to diminished respect from those around the game. In the weekly NHL Power Rankings posted by Daily Faceoff, the Oilers are listed 11th among the 32 franchises in the league, a massive drop from third where the team was the week before. DFO’s…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Here come the reinforcements. As the Edmonton Oilers continue to reel amid a three-game losing streak, the team delivered some good news Monday, announcing defenceman Jake Walman had been activated from the injured reserve. Walman, 29, has yet to appear this season for the Oilers dealing with an undisclosed injury he suffered in the pre-season….
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Six games into the 2025-26 National Hockey League season, it’s clear that the Edmonton Oilers are struggling early for a third consecutive season. After going 2-0-1 over their first three contests, the Oilers are now mired in a three-game losing skid, falling to the New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, and Detroit Red Wings. Edmonton…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
From bad to worse. Any hope the Edmonton Oilers had in salvaging their five-game eastern road trip blew up in their face Sunday afternoon, losing 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings. While the team secured an ugly 2-0 shutout victory over the New York Rangers to kick things off, they put up a stinker against…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As always, I’ve got a brand new mailbag ready to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their take. This week, we’re discussing Jake Walman’s ability to stay healthy, player discipline, a demanding Oilers schedule, and more. If you’ve got…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Here are your links for today: Devils Links The Devils have their first four-game winning streak in a years, as the team put in another impressive effort to beat the Oilers 5-3 on Saturday. Jack Hughes scored twice as Jesper Bratt, Connor Brown and Dawson Mercer also found the net. [Devils NHL] “The Devils’ top […]
From All About The Jersey | about 2 months ago | 1 read
After a pair of mistake-riddled losses to the Islanders and Devils, the Oilers made their way to Detroit to take on the red-hot Red Wings in search of simplicity. When the boys are getting caved in by errors, the best approach to climbing out of the hole is by playing simple hockey instead of trying…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Another game, another ugly outing for the Edmonton Oilers. On Sunday afternoon, the Oilers fell 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings, bringing their losing streak to three games to give them a 2-3-1 record. Let’s take a look at what happened in this one. Like Saturday, the first period was scoreless, with the opposition team…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Edmonton Oilers are going to have a roster crunch sometime soon. Currently, Zach Hyman, Jake Walman, and Mattias Janmark are all out of the lineup with injuries but expected back relatively soon (Hyman comes off LTIR on Nov. 1). Additionally, Alec Regula was just placed on IR on Sunday. But when all of those names are back, bodies will have to be moved out. Insider Frank Seravalli told Kevin Karius that four players are at risk of losing their places on the Oilers r...
From NHL Trade Rumors | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The clock is ticking on the Edmonton Oilers getting healthy. While the team placed defenceman Alec Regula on the injured reserve on Sunday ahead of their afternoon matinee with the Detroit Red Wings, the Oilers are also expecting some key players to get healthy in the coming week. Zach Hyman can return from the Long-Term…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The best thing about a back-to-back weekend is that you don’t have time to sit around and feel sorry for yourself. After another disappointing loss on Saturday afternoon in New Jersey, the Oilers get an immediate chance to redeem themselves in Detroit, and I’ll be looking for a much better effort. Yesterday’s 5–3 loss to…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
A real Canadian flavour to the Sunday Scramble this week (Go Blue Jays), and after giving my thoughts about our Edmonton Oilers in my column on Saturday, let’s capitalize on the neighbourly doom permeating provincial borders… This will be a big test for Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy. Will he make the panic move…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Through five games of the 2025-26 season, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are both averaging over 23 minutes of time on ice (TOI). Not only does that lead the league for forwards, but it’s a higher rate than any forward has averaged in a season over the past decade. While the two superstars absolutely should…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read