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Are the Oilers better when McDavid and Draisaitl play together? With just 2 games remaining in their inaugural season, the Toronto Tempo have a lot to play for. We think it’s justified to throw your controller after that one. The NSL is coming to Winnipeg, and Digital Sportscentre caught up with club president Dayna Spiring.
Even from all the way over in Riga, Latvia, Eduards Tralmaks dreamt of playing in the National Hockey League as a kid. Now, at 29-years-old, he’ll get a chance to play for the Edmonton Oilers in the pre-season on Tuesday night against the Winnipeg Jets. Afterwards? Who knows. But for now, Tralmaks gets a look….
Mike addresses the media as the Oilers will fly to Winnipeg to take on the Jets in preseason action on Tuesday
The Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets, albeit with almost completely different rosters, will play each other for the second time in three days. Tonight’s rosters will be more competitive than the one in Edmonton, when the Oilers had their top line dressed while the Jets went with mainly a non-NHL roster. That’s the reality of…
The Edmonton Oilers’ organization has a long history of very notable and impactful players. Some of these players are in the Hall of Fame or on their way there, some…
As his Jets team gets set to take on the Oilers tonight to conclude the home portion of exhibition games during pre-season, we heard from Jets head coach Scott Arniel. He spoke about Adam Lowry, Brad Lambert, Danny Zhilkin, the upgrades to the players room and much more. Be sure to like this video and subscribe to the channel for the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news, interviews, and coverage.
Does anyone remember “The Answer”? The year was 2018, and two Edmonton Oilers were scoring at a record-breaking pace in the pre-season. No, it wasn’t Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. It was McDavid and Ty “The Answer” Rattie. Around this time of year, you see Ty Rattie’s name come up as an obscure answer to…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Rangers could be facing another major roster shakeup if their season gets off to a poor start. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks…
The Edmonton Oilers have announced their leadership group for the upcoming 2026-27 season, and it features two new members. Defenceman Evan Bouchard and forward Zach Hyman have both been named…
Fans have a right to their opinion, and those who back the Edmonton Oilers are a passionate group. Will some fans put a new player in the doghouse this year? In the last few years, several players have taken heavy criticism from the fanbase. Darnell Nurse, Stuart Skinner, Tristan Jarry, Trent Frederic, Evan Bouchard, and Jake…
Players like Connor McDavid do not get traded.
Bryan Hayes joins SC with Jay Onrait for another edition of Harvey’s Hot Takes, where he shares his opinion on whether Mike Babcock will be a good fit as the Oilers head coach, what his first impression of Gavin McKenna’s Leafs debut was, and who he likes to ultimately win the NFC North.
Doesn’t it feel good to watch Edmonton Oilers hockey again, even if it’s only pre-season? In Saturday’s 5-2 pre-season win over the Winnipeg Jets, Oilers’ off-season addition Ryan Shea made a big impact on the blue line, recording three points and earning the game’s first-star honours. I recently wrote a piece making a bold prediction…
The Oilers defence and goaltending will look different this season and they’ll be led by a new head coach but with all the changes in the offseason, what will this team actually look like this year? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron joins Domino’s That’s Hockey to discuss.
Colton Dach has one man in his corner — coach Mike Babcock. There were inklings in the summer that Dach could be tried at centre, and in the Edmonton Oilers‘ first pre-season game on Saturday night, that came to fruition. He lined up as the pivot between Alex Formenton and Mathieu Joseph during the 5-2…
The Edmonton Oilers surprised many observers around the NHL when they signed Alex Formenton earlier this month after four years out of the NHL. But as it turns out, they weren't the only contending team pursuing the former Ottawa Senator in his return to the NHL. According to insider Darren Dreger, Formenton chose the Oil over both of last year's Stanley Cup Finalists. Darren Dreger says the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights both had serious interest in signing Alex Formenton. But F...
The Mike Babcock era officially began in Edmonton. Hopefully it’s a sign of what to expect from the Oilers this season, as they beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2. Evan Bouchard led the way with four assists, while Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Shea each had multi-point nights. Tristan Jarry and Matt Tomkins split time…
Alex Formenton entered his first preseason game with the Edmonton Oilers facing a major question: after more than four years away from the NHL, would the speed that once made…
I’m a massive fan of the quick, four-game pre-season. It started this past Saturday and wraps up this coming Saturday. Realistically, there are usually one or two jobs open on most NHL teams. Some will argue the short preseason doesn’t allow players time to win a job, but I’d counter that too often people overrate…
Welcome to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. We have now reached the top of the pipeline, and, to no one’s surprise, Isaac Howard is currently the Edmonton Oilers’ top prospect. #1: Isaac Howard Age: 22 Position: W Shoots: Left Nationality: USA Date of Birth: March 30,…
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 Oilers training camp storylines, Tristan Jarry bouncing back, roster competition, and more. If you’ve got a…
The Edmonton Oilers are heading into a crucial 2026-27 season that could shape their future. Connor McDavid reaches NHL free agency in the summer of 2028. If he gets the feeling things aren’t going well, he could bolt. Winning the Stanley Cup would alleviate that pressure, and Tristan Jarry is fully aware of this. Jarry […] The post Oilers’ Tristan Jarry gets real on Stanley Cup ‘pressure’ before 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
From the quick burst of training camp to a home game days later, Edmonton Oilers fans got to see the familiar and new faces on Saturday night, while Mike Babcock stood on the pine to gather real, in-game information. As expected for a home preseason game, and only two games you can play league vets,…
Vincent Desharnais is the ‘Seaweed Man’, and no, it’s not because it’s a preferred topping on his poké bowl or a healthy, rich-in-minerals snack he religiously consumes before games. The towering 6-foot-7 defenseman earned the nickname during his time in the Edmonton Oilers organization because he made it hard for opposing players to get to prime real estate
Chaz Horton was a big deal in Edmonton in 1979. So big a deal that the sports reporter was cryogenically frozen until he was needed most. With the Oilers in “show me” mode with McDavid, that time is now. Hello, Edmonton, it’s true, I was top dog back in the day. I’m 30 per cent…