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The Edmonton Oilers remain among the older teams in the NHL. In fact, in 2024-25, they were the oldest team in the league. Their aging roster can be attributed to a variety of different factors, such as the frequent trading of draft picks during cup contention years, debatable drafting decisions with the picks they did…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
On its surface, the idea of the Edmonton Oilers being a team that struggles to score is a laughable one. They have perennial 100-point man Connor McDavid. One of the best goal scorers in the league in Leon Drasiatil. A premier offensive defenceman in Evan Bouchard. A jack-of-all-trades Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who at his peak a…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The weird thing about matinee weekends like this one is that you never really know what you’re going to get. Will the change in routine throw the players off and open the door for more chaos? Will one team show up sharper than the other? Will we forget the game’s even on? Between the odd…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Few hockey teams are good enough to pass up shooting in key scoring areas like the slot. Few hockey teams can overcome poor puck management. Few hockey teams can actively avoid chipping pucks to create a strong forecheck, create turnovers in the offensive zone, and be successful in scoring. Few hockey teams can play with…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Sometimes when a game isn’t going your way, you just need your gamebreakers to break a game. The best of the best are capable of this, they can completely change their squad’s fortunes with a single shift, a single play, a single shot. Jack Hughes is one of these gamebreakers. Through 28 minutes of this […]
From All About The Jersey | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Well, that was ugly. On Saturday afternoon, the Edmonton Oilers faced off against the New Jersey Devils, falling 5-3 to move their record to 2-2-1. Let’s take a look at what went on in this game. The two teams remained scoreless after the first period, but it was the Devils who opened the scoring just…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Devan Dubnyk found himself at a crossroads when he was dealt from the Edmonton Oilers to the Nashville Predators. 27 years old at the time, he was faced with playing for a new organization after spending a decade in Edmonton’s system. And while things didn’t quite work out in the Music City, it didn’t take…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Edmonton Oilers are going with Calvin Pickard between the pipes for Saturday’s matinee against the New Jersey Devils. It wasn’t the only notable change in the Oilers’ lineup, as rookie forward Issac Howard will watch the game from the press box, allowing Curtis Lazar to make his team debut against his former club. Lazar,…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (3-1-0) versus the Edmonton Oilers (2-1-1). The Time: 3:30 PM ET The Broadcast: TV – MSGSN, Radio – Devils Hockey Network The Game Preview: Check out Jackson’s preview before the game today. The Song of the Day: I am not entirely sure why, but I always find myself listening […]
From All About The Jersey | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
We’ve got a Saturday matinee in New Jersey on deck as the Edmonton Oilers look to rebound after a sloppy 4–2 loss to the Islanders on Thursday night. What’s tricky about this first afternoon game of the season is that 1) we’re all traumatized from weird losses in daylight hours, even though the Oilers have…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Ever since Connor McDavid announced his two-year contract extension worth just $12.5 million per season, social media has been ablaze with discussion on how the Oilers will spend the extra cap space at their disposal this summer. Last week, amidst the Buffalo Sabres’ disastrous start, names like Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson started to pop…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Three things are certain in life: Death, taxes, and the Buffalo Sabres being awful. It may be a new season for the 32 teams in the National Hockey League, but it’s the same script for the Sabres. Through four games, the Sabres are 1-3-0, scoring just 10 goals, tied for the third-fewest in the league….
From In the Pressbox | 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. Vincent Damphousse comes in at No. 69 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 56 on Brownlee’s original list. Vincent Damphousse may be one of the most under-discussed top players of…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (3-1-0) vs. Edmonton Oilers (2-1-1) The Time: 3:30pm ET The Broadcast: MSGSN, Devils Hockey Radio Last Devils Game On Thursday, the Devils hosted the Florida Panthers in their home opener at The Rock, and two third period goals helped lift New Jersey to a 3-1 victory against the defending champs. Last Oilers Game […]
From All About The Jersey | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
It’s Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today’s podcast, the fellas discussed the Oilers’ season opener, Thursday’s matchup against the Islanders, line combos, and much more. We kicked off the Friday episode of ONR with a delicious…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Oilers’ first road swing gave us a bit of everything — a power play without bite, a rookie still finding his place, and a few questionable lineup calls. There’s plenty to like and plenty to fix, but one thing’s clear: this team misses Zach Hyman. Missing Hyman Without Zach Hyman, the Oilers’ power play…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
A solid secondary scorer has apparently caught the attention of the Edmonton Oilers. Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe has begun the final season of his contract, with many wondering what the future could be between the player and the team. On Thursday, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period hopped on Oilersnation Everyday to discuss the matter. He…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
It’s time for another weekly Edmonton Oilers European prospect update. Albin Sundin continues to show offensive flashes and now has his second goal of the campaign. Heading over to Russia, Nikita Yevseyev picked up a nifty power-play assist, and Maxim Beryozkin still can’t buy a goal. Still, the chances are coming, and I think he…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers kicked off their five-game road trip with a win over the Rangers on Tuesday night, and now the task is to keep the good times rolling against the winless New York Islanders. The Isles carried a minus-six goal differential into Thursday’s matchup with the Oilers — they’d nearly been outscored two-to-one through…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Columbus Blue Jackets hosted a busy night as scouts from all around the league flooded in to see them host the Colorado Avalanche. The interest was heavily directed towards the Blue Jackets, though, as Yegor Chinakhov made his season debut. It was a lackluster debut for the 2025-26 season by the trade candidate. He played just 9 minutes, was a -1, and blocked one shot. Chinakhov skated alongside Isac Lundestrom and Zach Aston-Reese on the fourth line. It wasn't what teams were looking to s...
From NHL Trade Rumors | about 2 months ago | 1 read
After the Edmonton Oilers eked out a Tuesday night win over the New York Rangers on the back of a tremendous performance from Stuart Skinner, the team knew there were some things to address. They were sloppy early, turned over far too many pucks, and could’ve let the game slip away if not for their…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Bo Horvat notched his second career hat trick, David Rittich made 30 saves in his debut, the Isles scored an elusive empty net goal while surviving a pulled goalie, and they avoided an 0-4 start to get their first win of the season, 4-2 over the Edmonton Oilers. The Islanders dominated the first period but […]
From Lighthouse Hockey | about 2 months ago | 1 read
For the first time this season, the Edmonton Oilers fell in regulation time. Facing the New York Islanders on the road, the Oilers lost by a score of 4-2, putting Edmonton at 2-1-1 on the early season. Let’s take a look at what went on in this one. Late in the first period, Evan Bouchard…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded, edited, and is ready to help you wrap up the week. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed the Oilers’ two-game win streak, trade rumours, most hated opponents, and much more. The guys kicked off the Thursday episode of Real Life with some Oilers talk…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Just as many expected. The Edmonton Oilers are winning early on this season on the strength of good defensive play and sound goaltending. Through the first week of the season, the Oilers lead the NHL with a 1.33 GAA (goals against average), while ranking 25th in goals per game at 2.67. The Oilers have three…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read