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Oilers NCAA free agent targets: The offensive upside of 6-foot-6 defenceman Isaiah Norlin fits Edmonton’s needs
The NCAA Frozen Four is set, with all but four programs eliminated from their 2025-26 seasons. As tradition goes, this has opened a wide pool of free-agent talent for NHL teams to pursue, assuming those players haven’t already signed. Despite the Edmonton Oilers arguably winning the 2025 NCAA sweepstakes – landing current Bakersfield Condors top…
TSN | Can the Winnipeg Jets beat out 5 teams for final West playoff spot?
Former NHL coach Bruce Boudreau discussed ahead of their game against the Hawks.
GDB 75.0: Oilers look to continue their dominance over Kraken (7 PM MT, SNW)
My first recollection of the Kraken came in the 1980s movie Clash of the Titans. The Kraken was a giant sea monster with a six-pack, no less. The movie was very popular due to its stop-motion visual effects. That doesn’t sound overly exciting in 2026, but in the early 1980s, it was a big deal….
Oilers Prospect Update: Tomáš Cibulka adds another layer of skill to the pipeline
Oilers Prospect Update: Tomáš Cibulka adds another layer of skill to the Edmonton Oilers pipeline Edmonton Oilers prospect update Tomáš Cibulka another layer skill system Tomáš Cibulka is officially the newest Edmonton Oilers prospect after he signed his two-year entry-level deal late last week. With a lack of draft picks, the Oilers have had to…
Oilers Game Notes: Edmonton searches for first four-game win streak of season
The Edmonton Oilers will look to stretch a three-game winning streak to a four-game winning streak Tuesday night when the Seattle Kraken rolls into town. It’s a team the Oilers can’t take lightly as they fight for their playoff lives. Seattle Kraken @ Edmonton Oilers Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Start Time: 7 p.m. MT…
Game 74: Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks pre-game report
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
Former Oilers winger Evander Kane plays in 1,000th NHL game
It was a milestone night for a former Edmonton Oilers forward. Evander Kane, 34, dressed in the 1,000th game of his NHL career, becoming the 420th player to do so. He’ll hit the mark playing for his hometown Vancouver Canucks as they pay a visit to the Vegas Golden Knights. 161 of Kane’s games came…
Pre-Scout: Oilers look to keep stacking performances against McMann-led Kraken
With chaos brewing in the Pacific Division, the Edmonton Oilers seem relatively drama-free in comparison after three solid wins in a row. The Vegas Golden Knights threw the hockey world for a loop with their unceremonious firing of coach Bruce Cassidy on Sunday afternoon. Enter John Tortorella, who made his coaching debut with his new…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Mar 31, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
CHN Special Report: Part 2 ... Follow the Money
In Part 1 of our Special Report, we looked at how the unlimited transfers and new money have changed the landscape; and how the pressure to keep up, and lack of guardrails, have led to tampering allegations and a wild west atmosphere.In Part 2, we'll see which teams are spending the money, and how. In most cases, this is still evolving, as schools figure out how much they'll have to spend, where the...
Three Head-Scratching Years
Far be it for me to question anyone's position in hockey from where I sit, but I always found it strange that the Toronto Maple Leafs hired Bred Treliving to be their general manager three years ago. That's not to say that Treliving wasn't able to do the job, but it's hard to ignore the immense pressure that comes with sitting in the big chair in a city that demands a winner. Being that 1967 is a lifetime ago and the Leafs moving away from a playoff spot has to come with consequences, and Toro...
Oilers injury update: Trent Frederic and Colton Dach are ‘very close’ to lineup return
The Edmonton Oilers are getting some positive injury news. Kris Knoblauch spoke to the media on Monday after practice and gave a rough timeline on the return of two injured forwards: Trent Frederic and Colton Dach. He said they are both “very close.” “Whether it’s Thursday, Saturday, or the following game. That’s the timeline for both…
Friedman: Cassidy’s ‘frayed relationship’ with Golden Knights players began in Oilers’ playoff series
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman says the fracture between Vegas Golden Knights players and former head coach Bruce Cassidy started during last year’s playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers. In a stunning move on Sunday afternoon, the Golden Knights fired Cassidy and replaced him with a former Cup winner in John Tortorella for the remainder of the season….
Winnipeg Jets Practice Report
Latest from practice on the NHL club of Winnipeg.
It's Time For Some Accountability
I have never met Bruce Cassidy, but people have said that he's a well-spoken, thoughtful man who would give insights to his decisions made while coaching. We can debate all day about his reluctance to name Logan Thompson the starter in Las Vegas, eventually leading to Thompson being traded to Washington where he's now 4-0 against his former team including stoning them in the shootout yesterday, prompting the reaction above. The knee-jerk reaction by Vegas to fire a coach who led the team to th...
Monday Musings: Oilers trending up, surprising playoff pushes and more
There are 18 days remaining in the NHL’s regular season. Two teams, Colorado and Dallas, have officially clinched playoff spots, while Carolina, Tampa Bay, Buffalo, Minnesota, Montreal and Anaheim are locks to get in. The Edmonton Oilers’ three-game winning streak, only their second of the season, has them in a very favourable position to get…
Winnipeg Jets’ Kyle Connor featured in entertaining KFC collab
Who knew the Michigan product had acting skills.
Oilers Thoughts: Matt Savoie is soaring, meeting Ty Emberson’s former coach on the Nation Vacation, Oilers’ struggling power play, and more
The Edmonton Oilers seem to be finding their mojo at just the right time down the stretch, and they need to keep that momentum going to secure a playoff spot and, despite the rollercoaster of a season, still have a chance to capture their first division title since the 1986-87 season. They’re riding a three-game…
Monday Mailbag: What are Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson bringing to the Oilers?
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 Leon Draisaitl’s injury, Tristan Jarry’s appearances, Matt Savoie’s scoring, and more. If you’ve got a question…
NHL weekend rankings: A stunning coaching change in Vegas shakes up the Pacific
Well, we didn’t see that one coming. Maybe we should have, given that the Vegas Golden Knights don’t exactly have a reputation as a patient franchise. They’ve spent every year of their existence as aspiring Cup contenders, and they’ve made it clear that failure isn’t an option. Given how much failing they’ve been doing this year, maybe we should have expected yesterday’s bombshell, with John Tortorella replacing Bruce Cassidy as head coach with just eight games left to play. What does it all m...
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Mar 30, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Sunday Scramble: Oilers building successful formula, how the NHL looks in a 3-2-1 standings format
“Look at us. Who would’ve thought? Not me,” said Paul Rudd, said Connor Ingram. The Edmonton Oilers netminder smiled ear to ear when he was interviewed by Tony Brar in-house after the 4-2 win over Anaheim on Saturday afternoon. Ingram held down the fort despite the Ducks’ furious attempt for their 26th comeback victory of the…
Friedman With A Curious Thought
I had a good chuckle when social media went off about Alexander Ovechkin taking his first defensive zone face-off ths season despite the Capitals having played 73 games this season. It's not like Ovechkin has ever been up for a Selke Award in his career, and I don't think anyone would put him on the ice in the dying seconds of a game while up a goal. His talents are scoring goals, not stopping them, but Elliotte Friedman's 32 Thoughts article published on Sportsnet's website yesterday got me t...
Oilers assistant GM Bill Scott interviews for vacant Predators GM job
Edmonton Oilers assistant general manager Bill Scott, known best for his lucky socks, has interviewed with the Nashville Predators for their vacant general manager’s job, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported. Scott joined the Oilers organization as the general manager of their AHL affiliate, the Oklahoma City Barons, for the 2010-11 season, spending four years there. He was…
The Day After 74.0: Oilers close gap in Pacific Division with regulation win over Ducks
For just the second time this season, the Oilers are on a three-game winning streak. This stretch has come at an ideal time for Edmonton. Their win in Vegas earlier this week kept them ahead of the Golden Knights in the Pacific Division standings, and Saturday’s win over the Ducks cut Anaheim’s lead for first…
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