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NHL News: Barry Trotz stepping down as GM of Predators
The Nashville Predators are set to undergo significant changes in their front office. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Barry Trotz will be stepping down as the team’s general manager. The Predators confirmed the news during a press conference on Monday afternoon, announcing that Trotz is retiring from his role and that the 63-year-old is in…
Monday Musings: A Turtle Race in the Pacific Division, Oilers’ Defensive woes continue and more
Does anyone want to win the Pacific Division? Since the calendar turned to 2026, the race for first place in the Pacific Division has been uninspiring. Seattle has the best record in the New Year, while Edmonton and Anaheim are the only other teams to win more than half their games, and both of them…
Oilers sign defenceman Atro Leppänen to one-year contract extension
The Edmonton Oilers have extended a defenceman currently playing with the Bakersfield Condors. With the news that Calvin Pickard cleared waivers, the team also announced that they’ve signed left-shot defenceman Atro Leppänen to a one-year extension. If he’s playing in the National Hockey League, the contract carries a cap hit of $850,000. The #Oilers have…
Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard clears NHL waivers
Edmonton Oilers netminder Calvin Pickard has cleared NHL waivers, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Pickard, 33, was placed on waivers Sunday, weeks after sliding down the Oilers goaltending depth chart from the backup to the No. 3. It came, in part, due to the emergence of Connor Ingram and his solid play when he was recalled…
Five questions heading into the Oilers’ final two games before the Olympic break
The Edmonton Oilers have two games left before the Olympic break, following a rough 7-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild last Saturday. With Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Josh Samanski the only three Oilers headed to the upcoming Olympics (so far), the team should aim to finish strong this week against their Canadian rivals, the…
Game 55: Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars pre-game report
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
Monday Mailbag: Did the Oilers win enough of their home games in January?
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’ goaltending rotation, NHL stars getting younger, Andrew Mangiapane trade returns, and more. If you’ve…
NHL weekend rankings: It’s not too early to imagine a dream first playoff round
We’re just hitting the two-thirds mark of the regular season. The Olympic break is days away, the trade deadline is still over a month away, and a million things can change between now and April. Is it too early to start thinking about the playoffs? Probably. But like a little kid noticing the Christmas decorations starting to go up in November, it’s OK to start looking ahead just a bit. And that feels especially true right now, when a peek at the standings hints at a first round that could be...
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Feb 2, 2026
A daily roundup of Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
The Rundown - Week 14
There was a delay on this article thanks to Mother Nature interfering with the schedule set out by Canada West. Regina and Saskatchewan were forced to play the second game in their two-game set on Sunday as a winter storm swept into the rectangular province, and full credit to the two teams for not putting anyone at risk by travelling when it wasn't ideal. As such, this article was on pause when it came to being published until those teams got that final contest of the weekend in, but let's se...
Letters to the Editor: The Oilers don’t need to trade for a third-line centre because Knoblauch won’t play them
It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. Want to join in the fun? Details about how to reach out are at the bottom of the article. Why trade for a 3C? Seeing lots of chatter of how this team needs to get a legit third-line centre and that’ll really bring it…
Sunday Scramble: The zig-zag Oilers get blown-out and Jarry vs. Skinner debate
As soon as some of my colleagues and fellow fans uttered the phrase, “Is this the best Edmonton Oilers goaltending since…” Tristan Jarry has looked suspicious. Sorry Bordzy. We remember the Edmonton Oilers back-to-back shutouts from Jarry and Connor Ingram on January 17 and 18. In the six games since, the Oilers’ have surrendered 27…
Moose stay hot, sweep weekend set as Domenic DiVincentiis backstops them to 2–1 win over IceHogs
Recap of the game.
Oilers place goaltender Calvin Pickard on NHL waivers
The Edmonton Oilers have made a decision in the goaltending department, placing netminder Calvin Pickard on NHL waivers Sunday, the club announced. Pickard, 33, found himself as the Oilers’ third-goaltender in recent weeks when Tristan Jarry returned from injury. He appeared in 16 games this season, posting a 5-6-2 record, a .871 save percentage and…
What has gone wrong with the Andrew Mangiapane experiment in Edmonton?
Multiple top-nine forwards left the Edmonton Oilers organization this past summer, with names such as Connor Brown, Corey Perry, Viktor Arvidsson, Jeff Skinner, and more. It seemed that management decided to primarily bank on internal growth to offset those departures, particularly from prospects Matthew Savoie and Isaac Howard. The Oilers added only one notable, established…
The Day After 56.0: Wild outclass Oilers and sweep season series
It’s becoming increasingly clear that the class of the Western Conference resides in the Central Division. The Minnesota Wild took care of business in Edmonton on Saturday night, handling the Oilers in a 7-3 win and completing a regular-season sweep in the process. After a tight opening frame that saw the two teams trade goals,…
Leon Draisaitl ties Mark Messier on Oilers’ all-time scorers list, mistake-filled loss to Wild, and Tristan Jarry
Was anyone else not surprised that it took an all-world comeback for the Oilers to finally win their third game in a row? This team is ridiculous, and it only made sense for them to get the monkey off their back in the most impossible way imaginable. Down three goals to winning in overtime. If…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Feb 1, 2026
A daily roundup of Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Roundup: Michigan State Spoils Penn State's Party
It was already a big enough weekend, with two of the top teams nationally squaring off in just another Big Ten weekend. But Penn State helped make it extra special, scheduling an outdoor game in famed Beaver Stadium in front of 75,000 people...
Roundup: Dartmouth, Cornell, Quinnipiac Continue Battle at Top of ECAC
The top of the ECAC standings have consolidated around four teams. Princeton was in the mix for a while, but some recent setbacks, including losing Saturday to previously-last-place St. Lawrence, has dropped the Tigers off the pace...
Roundup: Providence Surge Continues With OT Win at Maine
The play of Providence freshman goalie Jack Parsons has been one of the better stories this year, and he won six straight entering the weekend since assuming the top job after the injury to senior Philip Svedeback...
Roundup: Denver Wins in OT to Sweep UMD; Miami Surges to 19 in NPI
The key matchup of the weekend took place in Denver, where Minnesota Duluth came to town...
Roundup: Tech Halts St. Thomas' 11-Game Win Streak
St. Thomas had its 11-game winning streak snapped Saturday, at home against Michigan Tech...
Oilers’ Jarry, Knoblauch displeased with defensive effort against Wild: ‘We could get another save’
Squaring up with the Minnesota Wild has never been an easy task for the Edmonton Oilers. Such was the case on Saturday night, as they erased a 2-1 deficit to beat the Oilers 7-3, now improving to 10-4 at Rogers Place since it opened a decade ago. Despite Edmonton’s solid start to the game, building…
Oilers blow 2-1 lead, fall 7-3 to Wild in lousy showing: Recap, Reaction and Highlights
Death, taxes, and the Minnesota Wild beating the Edmonton Oilers. On Saturday evening, the Oilers played the seventh of eight consecutive games, hosting the Wild for the final team this season. Like the previous two times, the Wild pulled out the win, defeating the Oilers 7-3. Things actually started off well for the Oilers, as…
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