9 h. ago Former Edmonton Oilers prospect Michael Kesselring thriving on Utah's blueline

He’s got some skill and some speed that’s pretty elusive for a big guy. And his defensive game is growing too. He’s piecing those things together. And big, yeah, that’s always nice"

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10 h. ago Defensive key Mattias Ekholm returns to bolster Edmonton Oilers lineup

As well as his teammates did in attempting to fill the void, there is no real replacement for their most defensive-minded player.

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12 h. ago 'I know for a fact they're gonna do that': Edmonton Oilers to tackle goalie issue, insider says

This in from Edmonton Oilers insider Bob Stauffer and his Oilers Now guest Frank Seravalli of the Daily Face-off, an intriguing discussion on the ongoing goalie issues of the Edmonton Oilers, with Stauffer promising the Oilers will deal with the problem, but not until next season. “I know for a fact they’re gonna do that,” […]

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13 h. ago Edmonton Oilers bring back a reliable old warrior to address a persistent issue

Game Day 68: Utah at Edmonton Edmonton Oilers welcomed back a familiar face on Tuesday morning with the official announcement that they have recalled veteran forward Derek Ryan for the stretch drive. A quarter of the season has passed since Ryan was waived by the Oilers, cleared, and reassigned to Bakersfield Condors. The idea at the […]

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32 h. ago Knoblauch crushing it at his biggest job — except with one big name vet

Scotty Bowman — who has the most wins and most Stanley Cup victories of any NHL coach — was once asked by star goalie Ken Dryden about what he considered to be the most important job of the coach. “Getting the right players on the ice,” Bowman said. How is Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris […]

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33 h. ago Oilers notebook: When Ekholm returns, will he be paired with Bouchard? Or someone else?

So when Edmonton Oilers’ defenceman Mattias Ekholm returns from his illness and maybe an undisclosed injury, likely Thursday when the National Hockey League’s best team, the Winnipeg Jets, are here, does Ekholm automatically go back with Evan Bouchard? Or does the pairing of Jake Walman and Bouchard stay together? Maybe Ekholm plays his off-side with […]

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39 h. ago Pizza 73 becomes Pizza 74, unveils 'Skinner Dinner' in honour of Oilers goalie

Edmonton’s own Pizza 73 is honouring Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner with a short-term rebrand and a new limited-time special, The Skinner Deal. Not to be outdone by McDonald’s Big MacDavid, Pizza 73 has temporarily changed its name to Pizza 74 in honour of Skinner’s jersey number and is launching a new meal deal Monday, […]

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47 h. ago Player grades: Edmonton Oilers hang tough in MSG, pull out win over Rangers

Oilers 3, Rangers 1 A few things went right for the Edmonton Oilers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. At one end, Stuart Skinner delivered a strong game between the pipes, outduelling New York Rangers star Igor Shesterkin in the process. At the other, they got a couple of crucial goals from down the line-up when […]

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47 h. ago Player grades: Edmonton Oilers hang tough in MSG, pull out 3

Oilers 3, Rangers 1 A few things went right for the Edmonton Oilers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. At one end, Stuart Skinner delivered a strong game between the pipes, outduelling New York Rangers star Igor Shesterkin in the process. At the other, they got a couple of crucial goals from down the line-up when […]

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51 h. ago Edmonton Oilers use trusted strategy to choke out New York Rangers

Outscoring their mistakes isn’t an option for the offensively-challenged Edmonton Oilers right now. The day will come again when they’ll be able to bury an opponent with a few well-place shots, but in the meantime they’ll settle for smothering them with a pillow until they stop kicking. Like they did Friday night against the New […]

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57 h. ago Leon Draisaitl's consistency a model for struggling Edmonton Oilers

'It seems like he's got an extra step. He's been great. I think his consistency's been there, he's been great every night'

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66 h. ago Letters, March 16: Will the real Connor McDavid please stand up?

Are you concerned by measles outbreaks? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! SWITCHED IDENTITIES In terms of performance on the Edmonton Oilers, is Leon Draisaitl looking more like Connor McDavid than Connor McDavid? Asking for a friend … CHRIS ROBERTSON (Oilers fans are lucky they have a true superstar duo.) FALSE SAVINGS Edmonton city council […]

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3 d. ago All of these things are adding up to an MVP season for the Oilers' Leon Draisaitl: 9 Things

The regular season is not over yet. But if it were, Leon Draisaitl should lead the NHL’s MVP voting. There are many reasons why I believe that. But number one is that he leads the league in the very hardest thing there is to do in hockey. And he does not lead by just a […]

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4 d. ago Honestly, where would the Edmonton Oilers be without Leon Draisaitl?

In golf, they don’t ask how, just how many. It’s kind of the same for slumping teams that finally end a losing streak. They don’t ask, ‘Who did you beat?’ So, it matters not that the Edmonton Oilers edged an opponent that had just four wins in its previous 11 games. Not when the Oilers […]

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4 d. ago Player grades: Leon Draisaitl shows his MVP stuff as Edmonton Oilers beat New York Islanders

Leon Draisaitl showed off his MVP from, scoring both Edmonton Oilers goals in a gritty 2-1 win over the New York Islanders. Draisaitl’s OT goal came on a great pass from goalie Calvin Pickard. A fired up Leon Draisaitl with high praise for goalie Calvin Pickard’s pass that kicked off the OT goal rush in […]

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5 d. ago Edmonton Oilers better hope they've already hit rock bottom on season

Captain Connor McDavid had just two goals and a minus-8 rating in the nine games that followed him scoring the overtime winner in the 4 Nations final.

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5 d. ago Oilers aim to bounce back from Buffalo loss in game against injury

In their last 10 games, the Oilers have a record of 3-7-0.

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5 d. ago Why Edmonton Oilers goalie is falling (literally) on his face

The flop is not just by accident, it’s party by design This in from NHL goalie expert Kevin Woodley, who covers the Canucks for NHL.com, his explanation of why goalie Stuart Skinner of the Edmonton Oilers is literally falling on his face in the Edmonton nets now and then. Talking with Dmitri Filipovic on an […]

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5 d. ago Potential Ice District event park deal raises questions in concert industry

"We’re looking to invest in Downtown Edmonton and bring people into Downtown Edmonton," says OEG VP Tim Shipton

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6 d. ago 'There might not be a more scrutinized player in the league': Edmonton Oilers veteran under the gun

This in from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, talking to Bob Stauffer on Oilers Now about Stuart Skinner, and how no other NHL player may be more under the gun right now than the Edmonton Oilers goalie. Skinner let in one soft goal on a rebound against Buffalo on Monday, a night when the […]

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