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Top 100 Oilers: No. 56 – Mike Comrie

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Mike Comrie comes in at No. 56 on our updated 2025-2026 list. He was ranked No. 51 on Brownlee’s original list. Is there a more complicated legacy in Edmonton Oilers history than Mike Comrie? …

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5-Star General

When the season began, there were few expectations for Kai Daniels and Princeton. But as the season has worn on, both have become forces in the ECAC and national picture...

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This Week in College Hockey: Jan. 8, 2026

Now that the calendar has turned to 2026, it's worth starting to look closer at the NPI and how it's shaping up. Selection Sunday is only two months away...

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Billionaire Beggars

It's hard for me to look at the NHL and believe that they care about the game. Some people who work for the NHL likely have good intentions when it comes to making the game better and holding onto some of its traditions, but we know of one road that was paved with good intentions. I say that with all the cynicism I can muster because it seems like the NHL is going to allow Fanatics to dress its players in another league-wide jersey promotion that has all the hallmarks of a cash grab. As Jason ...

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Better Lait Than Never: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ 500th assist, Oilers trade rumours, and healthy scratches

It’s been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I’ve got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ 500th assist, more Andrew Mangiapane trade rumours, healthy scratches, Connor McDavid’s heater, and much more. I kicked…

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Oilers Thoughts: Knoblauch spot-on with Kapanen, McDavid’s double-digit shots, Hutson update, Ingram bounce back, and the new third line

The definition of frustration is the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially when you can’t change or achieve something — a feeling many fans in Oil Country know all too well with Kris Knoblauch’s constant line shuffling as of late. But Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators, that frustration turned to joy, as the…

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Oilers prospect Josh Samanski named to Germany’s Olympic roster

The Edmonton Oilers will have a third player make an Olympic roster.  Prospect Josh Samanski will be on the Team Germany roster for the upcoming Milan-Cortina games from Feb. 11-22, joining Leon Draisaitl for the Olympics. The Erding, Germany native signed a two-year, entry-level contract in April to play his first season of North American pro…

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Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins posts 500th assist of NHL career

One of the longest-standing members of the Edmonton Oilers has reached a significant milestone. On Tuesday night, in a game against the Nashville Predators, Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins registered the 500th assist of his NHL career, becoming just the sixth player to reach the mark as a member of the franchise. The helper came late…

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Today In NHL History - FSN Hides Video Replay

On January 7th in 2010, FSN Pittsburgh producer Lowell MacDonald Jr. withheld a definitive replay from the NHL during a late second period Simon Gagne goal review. Absent the authoritative angle officials deemed the video evidence inconclusive and ruled no goal. After play resumed, prohibiting a reversal of the incorrect call, the angle was aired making clear that the Philadelphia Flyers should

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Today In NHL History - Pettersson Apology & Goal

On January 7th in 2020, Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson accidentally struck Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta in the face with a goal mouth saucer pass intended for Brock Boeser. Pettersson immediately paused and apologized to his fallen opponent. With Rutta headed to the bench for repairs, Boeser intercepted a Steven Stamkos pass inside the blueline, finding a

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Today In NHL History - Eager Punches Armstrong

On January 7th in 2010, notorious cheapshot Ben Eager of the Atlanta Thrashers sucker-punched Toronto Maple Leafs forward Colby Armstrong late in the second period of play with his team trailing by a score of 5-1. After the game, Eager continued his assault on Armstrong accusing him of being "one of the biggest phonies in the league". Sporting a patch over his right eye, Armstrong offered a two

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Two months ahead of the NHL trade deadline, the Oilers’ plan remains unclear

This year’s NHL trade deadline will fall on March 6th, meaning we are just two months away from the final day for General Managers to make moves. Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has already gotten involved in the trade market this season, and he didn’t exactly dip his toes into the waters either. The…

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11 NHL teams riding statistical droughts that feel impossible but apparently aren’t

One of my favorite streaks in all of sports was in serious danger this weekend, but just barely survived: The Chicago Bears have still never had a 4,000-yard passer. (Yes, I know you think you clicked on an NHL article. Don't worry, you did. We’re just going to use the NFL as a jumping off point. Give me a few paragraphs and we’ll get to the hockey, I promise.) The thing about passing for 4,000 yards in an NFL season is that while it’s certainly not easy, it’s also not especially rare. Six pla...

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