3 d. ago Oilers Notebook: Coach Kris Knoblauch anxious to see injured Trent Frederic in Edmonton Oilers jersey

When the Edmonton Oilers traded for Trent Frederic three weeks ago, they knew he wasn’t going to be a quick fix as a needed tough winger/centre because the former Boston Bruins forward hurt his right ankle Feb. 25. But his troublesome high ankle sprain is dragging on. Frederic, who has a locker stall, not with […]

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4 d. ago Has Jeff Skinner cemented a spot in Edmonton Oilers' lineup?

Has Jeff Skinner’s recent play cemented himself in the Edmonton Oilers’ roster now and built enough of a foundation that his coach Kris Knoblauch finally has enough faith in him to write J. Skinner on the lineup card every night? You would think so, but… Here’s the thing. It’s still a numbers game with the […]

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7 d. ago Edmonton Oilers left with questions after injury to Connor McDavid

Head coach Kris Knoblauch had no update on McDavid or Skinner post-game.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. ago Oilers mailbag: If team exits playoffs early, what management's plan this summer?

OK, the trade deadline is in the rearview mirror for the Edmonton Oilers, who added toughness with Trent Frederic and Max Jones and defenceman Jake Walman, but the team continues to cough and sputter, looking more like a team that has to hold off Los Angeles for No. 2 spot in the Pacific than reeling […]

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2 w. ago Edmonton Oilers got younger and heavier at the deadline, but did they do enough?

Game Day 63: Dallas at Edmonton The two powerhouse clubs that met in the Western Conference Finals last year, will meet up again tonight in a game that marks the beginning of the stretch drive. For each, it will be Game #63, kicking off the final quarter of the season. More significantly, each will play […]

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2 w. ago 'Huge fail': Hockey world reacts to Edmonton Oilers standing pat on deadline day

This in, the hockey world reacting to the Edmonton Oilers moves on deadline day, with Edmonton Oilers fans generally upset about the team not picking up any more players today, but some praise for the team acquirng rugged forwards Trent Frederic and Max Jones this week along with San Jose’s top d-man Jake Walman, a […]

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3 w. ago Trent Frederic and Max Jones pumped to be Edmonton Oilers' trade adds

Here’s what we know about the engaging Trent Frederic. He likes to hit, likes to fight (ask Corey Perry), likes being in the same Edmonton Oilers’ locker room as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and he knows his history. “Guess you’re not getting your No. 11 (from Boston Bruins)?” he was asked. “No, there’s this […]

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3 w. ago 'I love this deal!': Hockey world reacts to Edmonton Oilers trading for rugged forward

The Edmonton Oilers made a significant deal, bringing in rugged forward Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins for picks and prospect Shane LaChance. Here is Cult of Hockey writer Bruce McCurdy’s full report. And here’s how the hockey world reacted to the deal: The Daily Faceoff’s  Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalli Trade details: To Oilers: C Trent […]

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3 w. ago Edmonton Oilers acquire banger Trent Frederic for grab bag of picks, prospects

Edmonton Oilers have addressed an identified need up front, even as their fans may have to wait a bit to actually see him play. As per the above, the Oilers acquired physical forward Trent Frederic from Boston Bruins in a three-way deal involving New Jersey Devils that also saw veteran forward Max Jones and prospect Petr Hauser. […]

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4 w. ago Darnell Nurse out as Edmonton Oilers shuffle deck against Panthers

The Edmonton Oilers will be without the services of Darnell Nurse when they face the defending-champion Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday (5 p.m., Sportsnet One). The 30-year-old defenceman is out day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, according to Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch. Nurse crashed into the end boards Tuesday in a 4-1 […]

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