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He Lost More Than A Tooth

I don't think the man to the left needs an introduction as you probably recognize New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes thanks to his work done in Italy. You may remember him scoring the gold medal-winning goal against Canada in overtime to give the Americans their first finish atop the men's hockey podium since 1980 in Lake Placid. Obviously, that's a massive moment in international and US hockey history, and all of the important pieces from that game went to the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toront...

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Leon Draisaitl injury underlines season of bizarre injury luck for Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers medical staff is earning their paycheque this season. I wrote on December 21 that this Edmonton Oilers season feels like a “year from hell.” A team with championship aspirations going through the tedious 82-game season, waiting until they can play for the only thing left to achieve, has been tested six ways to…

Oilers injury update: Leon Draisaitl to miss remainder of regular season with lower-body injury

The Edmonton Oilers’ push for the playoffs will have to continue without one of the league’s best players. The club announced Tuesday afternoon that centre Leon Draisaitl would miss the remainder of the regular season with a lower-body injury sustained Sunday night against the Nashville Predators. Statement re: #Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl https://t.co/u6HoSaaYQO — Edmonton…

Oilers’ Draisaitl ruled out vs. Sharks, injury timeline expected soon

Leon Draisaitl has officially been ruled out for tonight’s game against the San Jose Sharks. The Edmonton Oilers’ second-leading scorer, and the NHL’s fourth overall point earner, exited Sunday’s game against the Nashville Predators with a lower-body injury. Coach Kris Knoblauch said there will be a clearer timeline soon on his further availability. “We’ll have…

Oilers Game Notes: Sharks visit Edmonton on cusp of playoff spot

The Oilers will continue their four-game homestand on Tuesday when they host the San Jose Sharks, a team sitting on the playoff bubble. Edmonton will be without one of its top forwards, as Leon Draisaitl suffered an injury during Sunday’s win over Nashville. San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Start…

Top NCAA FA T.J. Hughes could be the perfect addition for the Oilers

Contrary to most NHL teams, the Edmonton Oilers aren’t exactly in need of high-end offensive help. With the heavy firepower already in place at the top, their list of needs differs somewhat from that of other organizations. What they do need, however, is a reliable two-way contributor and someone capable of playing complementary minutes in…

A Schedule Change

With the U SPORTS National Men's and Women's Hockey Championship being played this weekend, I figured I would be spending a lot of my time in front of my laptop and TV watching games. Everything appeared to be heading towards that fate until I received an email today that changed my schedule and could add a lot of fun to the upcoming weekend. I'll still be watching games, but I'll also be attending a game and chatting with players thanks to receiving some media credentials today! I applied ...

Report: Oilers interested in Michigan free agent forward T.J. Hughes

According to The Sheet‘s Jeff Marek, the Edmonton Oilers are interested in signing University of Michigan forward T.J. Hughes. Marek touched on the subject in last Friday’s edition of  Sekeres & Price, sharing that the Oilers recently went and saw Hughes in person. “I know that Edmonton was in to see Michigan the other day…

Edmonton, Calgary selected among host cities for 2028 World Cup of Hockey

Alberta’s capital and its neighbours three hours south have been selected as two of three host cities for the National Hockey League’s 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Edmonton and Calgary were selected as the two North American cities, while Prague, Czechia, will also host games. Calgary and Prague will host six round-robin games and one…

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NHL weekend rankings: Which playoff bubble teams are facing the most pressure?

It’s mid-March, the Olympic break and trade deadline are in the rearview mirror, and the stretch run to the playoffs is well and truly on. Exactly on month from today, the NHL regular season will see its final night of action. Can you feel the pressure? Probably. But how much pressure you feel might vary based on which teams you care about, because in the NHL, not all pressure is created equal. Every team wants to succeed. But there’s a difference between wanting and needing, and there’s a dif...

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Monday Mailbag: Will Tristan Jarry be an Oiler in October?

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 first impressions of the Oilers‘ newest friends, Tristan Jarry’s future with the club, Jake Walman’s struggles,…