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No One Cares. Season's Over.
I'm not here to point out the embarrassing act that the Barrie Colts pulled following their OHL semifinal win. It was all over sports highlight shows, and Colts head coach Dylan Smoskowitz apologized for the behaviour that he said he encouraged. What makes that look even worse in hindsight at this point, though, is that the Colts' season came to an end tonight as they were swept in the OHL Final by the Kitchener Rangers. Again, I'm not here to rip on the Colts for what they did, but karma seem...
Jason Dickinson earned the organization’s trust: Oilers 2025-26 player review
Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season. You can read about the analytics behind my analysis here. As the 2026…
Kings interview Cassidy as Golden Knights continue to withhold permission from Oilers
One of the questions about the Vegas Golden Knights stalling the Edmonton Oilers’ ability to interview Bruce Cassidy was how the Los Angeles Kings played into all of this. After all, in Frank Seravalli’s initial report, which detailed the drama, he indicated the Kings were after Cassidy for their own vacant head coaching spot, but…
Stan Bowman safe from GM change but hockey ops shuffle coming: Report
While Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch’s days appear to be numbered, front office changes are also on the cards, according to insiders. Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period was a guest on Oilersnation Everyday on Tuesday to discuss the report that the Oilers had asked the Vegas Golden Knights to speak to Bruce Cassidy,…
Bruce Boudreau warns Kris Knoblauch about Oilers’ coaching ‘fishing trip’
Few NHL head coaches know what Kris Knoblauch is going through more than Bruce Boudreau. Boudreau was unceremoniously fired by the Vancouver Canucks in 2023, and on Tuesday was on Daily Faceoff’s Morning Cuppa Hockey, where he was asked about what Knoblauch could be going through in the wake of the Edmonton Oilers trying to speak…
Why the Oilers must fire Kris Knoblauch after the Bruce Cassidy coaching report
The Edmonton Oilers got caught, and now, they have to fall on the sword. They’re hitched to head coach Kris Knoblauch with his three-year extension set to kick in next season, but speculation has grown over the last few days that his job is not safe. Turns out they’ve had a wandering eye, and now…
Five candidates not named Bruce Cassidy who could replace Knoblauch as Oilers head coach
The Edmonton Oilers are saying the quiet part out loud: they want to change their head coach. Things had been relatively quiet on that front in the days that followed Edmonton’s first-round exit, but late last week, smoke started to billow that a coaching change could be imminent. While some expected an announcement as early…
Oilers look unprofessional in handling of Kris Knoblauch
The Edmonton Oilers’ coaching discussion, search, or whatever you call it, it looks like a “clustereff.” This morning, Frank Seravalli reported that the Edmonton Oilers sought permission to interview Bruce Cassidy, but the Vegas Golden Knights have withheld permission, which is within their rights as they are paying Cassidy. Eventually, Vegas will grant permission, but…
Oilers History: Forty years ago today Sports Illustrated alleged five players on team have ‘substantial cocaine problems’
Imagine just days after one of the most gut-wrenching losses in your career, you and your teammates were embroiled in a public scandal after a scathing article accused you of being a team of drug addicts. That’s what happened to the Edmonton Oilers in 1985-86. Steve Smith infamously banked the puck off of Grant Fuhr’s…
Golden Knights stalling Oilers’ attempt to interview Bruce Cassidy
As the Edmonton Oilers contemplate a potential coaching change, the team’s attempts to speak with Bruce Cassidy have been stalled by the Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights haven’t outright denied permission for the Oilers to speak with their former head coach, who remains under contract, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported, but the team hasn’t…
Analyzing five stats that defined the Oilers first-round loss to the Ducks
The first step in any successful offseason is to properly identify where things went wrong. For the Edmonton Oilers, there’s a lot you can point to. Whether you’re discussing goaltending, defence, or special teams, none of it was up to snuff in their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks. Now that the dust has settled,…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | May 12, 2026
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NHL Notebook: Golden Knights and Ducks series tied, Shane Doan exits Maple Leafs
It’s been a back-and-forth battle between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of the 2026 NHL playoffs. The Ducks have taken the hockey world by surprise this playoffs, eliminating the Edmonton Oilers in a six-game series. Now, they are going toe-to-toe with the Pacific Division champions, and the series…
Oilers captain Connor McDavid ranked fourth among top 50 CHL players of all time
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been named as the fourth-best player in the last 50 years of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). McDavid was drafted first overall by the Erie Otters in the 2012 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft, becoming just the third player in CHL history to be granted exceptional player status, allowing…
Former Oilers goalie tandem Skinner, Pickard set to hit NHL free agency
One of the top free-agent goaltenders in this 2026 unrestricted class is former Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner. After he departed from the team in the Tristan Jarry trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 12, Skinner played through ups and downs, but did help the Pens earn a playoff berth. However, after losing three…
Ask Dubey: Why Sergei Bobrovsky would be a perfect fit for the Edmonton Oilers
Welcome back to another edition of Ask Dubey. The Edmonton Oilers playoff run has come and gone like that, and it’s right into off-season mode for the team. On this week’s edition of Ask Dubey, I fielded some questions about who my top goaltending target, and top free agent targets would be. Let’s dive into them….
Questions defining the Oilers off-season: Can they continue to get younger?
Stan Bowman has gotten a lot of heat during his time as the Edmonton Oilers general manager, and deservedly so. Some of the big swings that he’s made, like the Tristan Jarry trade and acquisition and extension of Trent Frederic, have really blown up in his face. While it’s totally fair to criticize him for…
Targeting the missing pieces to fix the Oilers defensive struggles
The Edmonton Oilers’ off-season goal is simple: Find players who can help keep the puck out of the net. In all situations in 2025-26, the Oilers scored the sixth-most goals thanks to middle-of-the-pack five-on-five scoring and the top-rated power play. However, they leaked goals all season, allowing the sixth-most five-on-five goals and having a penalty…
Three Oilers free agents unlikely to return for the 2026-27 season
With an earlier-than-usual playoff exit, changes are inevitable for the Edmonton Oilers. Among the many decisions to be made is which of their pending unrestricted free agents they bring back next season. I recently wrote that re-signing Kasperi Kapanen is a priority, and NHL_Sid wrote about the reasons why Connor Murphy should be extended as…
Another Roadside Attraction: The Fish
As stated back on April 20 , HBIC will be using the summer to visit various cities and towns in Manitoba to document all the interesting, weird, and fun statues found in these communities while seeking out some local hockey stories as well. With me needing to head south down Highway 75 towards the Canada-US border, I thought I'd make a little detour and begin this fun project with a quick stop in Dominion City, Manitoba where we'll discover our first roadside attraction! Dominion City site...
Monday Mailbag: What are the biggest Oilers problems that need fixing this summer?
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’ off-season needs, Edmonton’s Cup window, a long summer for the boys, and more. If…
All 12 Stanley Cup finals matchups left in play, ranked purely on narratives
You know what they say: When it comes to a hockey playoff series, all that matters is what happens on the ice. You wave away the distractions and noise and just focus on the games being played. That’s what they say, because they are fools. It’s the playoffs. It’s all about the narrative, baby. OK, I’ll acknowledge the slight possibility that my media background is shining through here, and not everyone cares about pre-built storylines quite as much as I’ve been trained to. But it’s my column, ...
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | May 11, 2026
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Bringing Home Hardware?
While the tournament hasn't likely been on anyone's radar outside of the teams, families, and organizations playing, I have been watching the 2026 Canadian National Para Hockey Championship all week. One of the things we pledged to do on The Hockey Show was to give sledge hockey in Manitoba and, by proxy, in Canada a bigger stage, and there is no bigger tournament in Canada than the National Championship! Team Manitoba packed their gear, hopped onto an airplane, and headed for Boucherville, Qu...
How the Oilers can fix their depth by defining forward roles for 2026-27
“And just like that, it’s like everything you fear the most rushing at you all at once.” It’s a quote I recall hearing in the wake of the Edmonton Oilers Game 7 loss in 2006, and one that I’ve carried with me into my own coaching career. That Oilers team was destined for greatness, and…
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