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It’s no longer smoke that the Edmonton Oilers seemingly have a desire to move on from Darnell Nurse. As the 2024 playoffs wound down, his name began to appear on trade target boards as a potential option to be moved, and a year later, the Oilers asked Nurse to waive his no-trade clause — something…
In sports, winning teams are often the best at making the right decision while under pressure. On the ice, hockey players have to make hundreds of decisions, often in less than a few seconds, that can lead to winning or losing a game and ultimately the championship. Thriving under pressure, remaining calm and level-headed are…
You’ve been in a relationship with your girlfriend for almost three years. Since you’ve met, it’s been instant chemistry. Romance is in the air. You make each other laugh. She gets along with your friends, and you get along with her friends. It’s the best relationship you’ve both had. Those first two years are worthy…
Roby Järventie may be headed overseas. The Edmonton Oilers prospect signed a two-year contract with HC Ambri Piotta of the National League in Switzerland on Tuesday. “Hockey Club Ambrì Piotta is pleased to announce that it has extended the contract of forward Michael Joly until 2028 and has signed forwards Nate Schnarr and Roby Järventie…
Nathan MacKinnon owns a Hart Trophy. Cale Makar has two Norris Trophies. But the reason they're considered among the best in the world at their positions isn't their regular-season chops. Both players also shine brightest in the playoffs. Among active players, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl...
A pair of Edmonton Oilers defencemen will be heading to Switzerland to represent Canada at the World Hockey Championship. Darnell Nurse and Evan Bouchard are set to don the red and white at the annual tournament, set to take place between May 15 to 31, 2026, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. Evan Bouchard and Darnell…
Less than a week later, the Edmonton Oilers’ first-round defeat is still raw. After back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, expectations were high in the 2026 postseason. Instead, the Oilers picked up numerous injuries down the stretch and into the postseason, before bowing out after just six games. The 2025-26 Oilers’ 93 points were the fewest in…
Corey Perry is entering the summer as a pending unrestricted free agent. If the 40-year-old forward hits the free-agent market this summer instead of re-signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning or retiring, he should generate interest. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could look to sign Perry during the offseason. Edmonton Oilers The Oilers missed Perry this season, and it would not be particularly surprising if they tried to bring him back during the summer. If they signed ...
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been through it all for the Edmonton Oilers. He’s stuck with the team, whether they finished last place or fought tooth and nail in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. As the last holdover from the Decade of Darkness, he’s been a fixture in the top six for 15 years….
The lingering sentiment around the Edmonton Oilers exit interviews was the team must improve because the goal is to win the Stanley Cup next year. No one tried to pull the wool after a frustrating season, not Stan Bowman, not Connor McDavid, and certainly not Leon Draisaitl. But what changes will be made in terms…
The Edmonton Oilers extended a handful of players before the start of the 2025-26 season. Chief among them was Connor McDavid, who agreed to a two-year deal worth $12.5 million, the same annual average value as his previous contract. That set the deadline for the Oilers’ window of contention. With the extra money, the Blue…
It was a strange feeling this past weekend, going around town at the beginning of May and not seeing people wearing their finest Edmonton Oilers threads, or a single Oilers car flag on passing cars, at least from what I saw. The Oilers were ousted by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round, their earliest…
The offseason has come much earlier in Oil Country than it has over the past few seasons, and that means that big changes are likely on the way. Over the next few weeks, I will be looking at the five biggest questions that will define this summer for the Oilers and, in turn, could wind…
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 the Oilers’ exit pressers, Kris Knoblauch’s future, Leon Draisaitl’s concern about the team’s direction, and more….
The Intern Diaries are back for another week to fill you in on what the current vibes are at Nation HQ. Status update: Not great thanks to the Edmonton Oilers. Yesterday the vibes were way down at the office. Everyone is devastated after Thursday’s game, and I am still feeling it today at home. Monday…
Jack Roslovic is one of many Edmonton Oilers who are entering the summer as pending unrestricted free agents. If the Oilers do not re-sign and he hits the free-agent market, he should get a decent amount of interest from teams looking for more depth scoring. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to sign Roslovic during the summer. New Jersey Devils The Devils could be a team to watch if Roslovic ends up hitting the market. They need more secondary offensive productio...
This week’s Sunday Scramble will be a free-flowing exercise, perhaps lacking structure. I guess to mirror the Edmonton Oilers’ performance this year. (We make fun of our teams like you would a sibling, after all). Here at Oilersnation it’s been a busy weekend pouring through the many soundbites. The table is set for a consequential…
Edmonton Oilers connor Ingram playing Canadian market: ‘If you can play here… you’ll be fine anywhere else’ It’s been a long, difficult road for Connor Ingram. Cast aside by the Utah Mammoth last fall, just months after exiting the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to seek help with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder, the Edmonton Oilers stepped…
Connor McDavid played the most minutes amongst NHL forwards in the 2025-26 season by a healthy margin. The Edmonton Oilers phenom played 43 seconds more per game than the next closest in Nathan MacKinnon, averaging 22:59 for the year. That was the highest average ice-time of his career: nine seconds more than in 2018-19 which…
In the Edmonton Oilers’ final season before Connor McDavid turns 30 years old, they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Anaheim Ducks. In general, it was a mediocre season for the team all year long. As McDavid put it, they were an “average team with high expectations.” Plenty of blame…
It’s going to be a long off-season for the Edmonton Oilers. Not just because they were bounced in the first round, but because there’ll be a lot of noise surrounding Connor McDavid. The Oilers’ captain cemented the fact that he wants to win in Edmonton during the end-of-season press conference, but with two years left…
The Edmonton Oilers bowed out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a whimper this week, setting in motion the most important offseason in franchise history. After back-to-back defeats in the Stanley Cup Final, the team entered the 2025 offseason in a tough spot. McDavid’s contract was one year from expiring, and Edmonton’s roster was the…
The Edmonton Oilers need to retool on the fly. After both Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid met with the media over the weekend, it's become obvious that things need to change in a hurry for the Oilers. Both stars called out the organization for putting together an 'average' team, and while both stars took accountability for their 'average' play during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, it was obvious they feel the roster needs some tweaks. Turns out GM Stan Bowman felt the very same way, although he w...
The best teams in the NHL tend to win games in multiple ways. You can't choose who you match up against in the playoffs. Maybe you're going up against a fast team like the Edmonton Oilers. You might wind up grinding out a series with a physical (or dirty!) team like the Florida Panthers. Withstandin...
The Edmonton Oilers have many pending unrestricted free agents heading into the offseason. Among them is forward Jason Dickinson, and he has the potential to generate a good amount of interest if he ends up hitting the market. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to sign Dickinson this summer if he does not end up re-signing with the Oilers. Ottawa Senators The Senators could be a team to watch when it comes to Dickinson this offseason. They should be looking ...