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Before the Edmonton Oilers got their guy on the blue line Monday, acquiring Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks, one defenceman the team was linked to was Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The Toronto Maple Leafs blueliner has a skill set that the Oilers are looking for, but talks stalled between the two sides over a significant asking…
The Edmonton Oilers could be exploring a goalie trade. Sportsnet’s Mark Spector said during a TV segment on Wednesday morning that the Oilers are “sniffing” around the goalie market. “You could say that Stan Bowman has completed his tasks here,” said Spector. “He needed a third-line centre, they brought in Jason Dickinson. They needed a…
Move means both players will be eligible for the Calder Playoffs.
Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman said Thursday that he didn’t expect to make many other moves ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline, but that hasn’t stopped the name of one of his goaltenders from appearing in trade talks. According to Kevin Weekes, Oilers netminder Connor Ingram is among the names of goaltenders who “have…
Happy deadline day, everybody! As I do every year for the NHL’s annual swap ‘n shop, I’m back with the 2026 edition of the Trade Deadline Live Blog to keep you current on all things Edmonton Oilers and the NHL at large. Instead of doing anything remotely productive today, I’m planting myself in front of…
As I write this, Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has said the team is unlikely to make any more moves. But the team could still change by the time you read this. So chuck it out, take this with a grain of salt. As the Oilers have added Connor Murphy, Jason Dickinson, and Colton…
Today is a slow news day in the hockey world, so let’s do a mailbag. All I ask from you with these questions is three things: Ask about trade deadline stuff, keep it fun, and don’t get all weird on me. Can you guys handle that for an entire mailbag? Let’s find out. >> Read the full post at The Athletic (Want to read this post on The Athletic for free? Sign up for a free trial .)
Welcome to Trade Deadline Day. After 1:00 PM MT on Friday, teams loading up for a playoff run will no longer be able to trade for players from other clubs. In other words, whatever your roster looks like by the end of today is the one you’re taking into the stretch drive. The Edmonton Oilers…
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For a second consecutive season, the top eight teams have qualified for the NCHC postseason (leaving one team out), and the top four seeds will once again host best-of-three series, beginning this weekend.However, the final two rounds will have a new look, as both the semifinals and championship game will be played at campus sites.The semifinals and championship will remain one-game playoffs, as they...
Pair of D men dealt ahead of NHL Trade Deadline.
Recap of the game.
Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s ready to help you wrap up the week. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed their beefs of the week, life hacks, the NHL Trade deadline, Oilers moves, the Nation HQ snack controversy, and more. The guys kicked off the Thursday…
We’re less than a day away from the 2026 NHL trade deadline, and there’s no shortage of things going on, as the Edmonton Oilers have been one of the busier teams in recent days. They swung a pair of trades with the Chicago Blackhawks, picking up defenceman Connor Murphy on Monday in exchange for a…
Pair of moves before the game against the Lightning.
Head coach Kris Knoblauch sees the addition of Jason Dickinson giving the Edmonton Oilers an option to match lines, while also alleviating pressure on Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl for key faceoffs. Before general manager Stan Bowman took the podium, Knoblauch was asked by reporters for his thoughts on Wednesday’s trade, which saw Dickinson and…
The Edmonton Oilers are looking to have a quiet trade deadline day on Friday. General manager Stan Bowman said during a media conference Thursday afternoon that the Oilers will most likely not make any more trades. “We’re going to spend the next 24 hours talking through [it]. I would imagine that we’re done, but I…
Getting you set up for tonight’s Jets game.
Unsurprisingly, the Calgary Flames are bad once again. Last season, they nearly squeaked into a playoff spot, finishing tied with the St. Louis Blues on points (96), but ultimately finishing outside a postseason berth due to the tiebreaker of regulation wins. Whatever magic they had in 2024-25 is now gone, as the team has bottomed…
Latest on the veteran defenceman.
Connor Murphy cracked a joke seconds after we met. I’d heard from reporters in Chicago that Murphy is one of the most genuine players you will cover. After our first interaction, he reminded me of Zach Hyman — polite, humble, laughs often and well spoken. How the Oilers media availability works is the group requests…
The Edmonton Oilers made another splash on the trade market on Wednesday night, acquiring forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Andrew Mangiapane and their 2027 first-round pick. The trade marks the second time in a week that Stan Bowman has made a trade with his former club and…
The emotions are flowing in Oil Country. After a comeback victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, which still left an uncertain taste in fans’ mouths, Stan Bowman continued to be active on the trade front. Last night, he added Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks. It was his second trade of…
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
Things are heating up with the NHL Trade Deadline approaching on March 6. On Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers made their second trade of the week with the Chicago Blackhawks, acquiring Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach in exchange for Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional first-round pick. Elsewhere around the Pacific Division, two rivals continued leaning into…