6 d. ago So the Edmonton Oilers top line can do it all, but should it have to?

If things go well for this trio, Zach Hyman might not end up returning to a guaranteed spot on the top line once he returns from his wrist injury in a month. And that would be a good problem to have for the Oilers.

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1 week ago Oilers to start season with nuclear option, Knoblauch stacks top line with McDavid, Draisaitl

There’s a lot to unpack when Edmonton Oilers’ coach Kris Knoblauch says he plans on having Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl play together, not as his 1C and 2C to start the season and, forgive us if we hesitate to hold the boss at his word with all the machinations with 97 and 29 over […]

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2 w. ago Why the Edmonton Oilers' Stanley Cup window remains open beyond this year: 9 Things

What, me worry? Yes, I am invoking the words of the immortal Alfred E. Neuman to help sooth the jangled nerves of Oilers fans worried about Connor McDavid and the team’s future. That and more in this edition of 9 Things 9. Oilers goaltending prospect Daniel Salonen registered a 6-0 shutout for Rauman Lukko this […]

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2 w. ago Oilers future stars must prove they can play in the bottom six, first

On paper it looks so exciting, bringing in the best college player in the United States, Hobey Baker winner Ike Howard, and having him skate alongside either Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl. And what about Matt Savoie, a ninth-overall pick, almost a point-per game player in his first year in the AHL, also coming to […]

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2 w. ago Is this finally the year the Oilers have a third line to compete with the Panthers?

Bottom-six forwards aren’t the first thing that come to mind when it comes to the success of the Edmonton Oilers. That’s reserved for the likes of superstar centres Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and the host of talented wingers they are surrounded by on the two top lines. Unfortunately, despite all that offensive might, the […]

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3 w. ago Oilers prospect begins pro journey by taking on McDavid and Draisaitl

Samuel Jonsson’s showdowns with the two Edmonton Oilers superstars and their teammates were the highlight of his summer

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4 w. ago 'He did us sooo dirty': Oilers fans outraged as prospect expert hammers top Edmonton newcomers

Oilers fans are outraged about the low ranking that prospects expert Corey Pronman of The Athletic gave to Edmonton’s two top prospects, forwards Matt Savoie and Ike Howard. Is the outraged justified? On his list of the best NHL player and prospects under the age of 23, Pronman ranked Savoie 148th and Howard 163rd. Pronman […]

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4 w. ago 'He did us sooo dirty': Oilers fans outraged as prospect expert critiques top Edmonton newcomers

Oilers fans are outraged about the low ranking that prospects expert Corey Pronman of The Athletic gave to Edmonton’s two top prospects, forwards Matt Savoie and Ike Howard. Is the outraged justified? On his list of the best NHL player and prospects under the age of 23, Pronman ranked Savoie 148th and Howard 163rd. Pronman […]

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4 w. ago The impact this big German Center may have on the Edmonton Oilers in 2025

2025 Edmonton Oilers Top Prospect Rankings #5 – Josh Samanski (Voters: David Staples, Kurt Leavins, Jim Matheson, Ira Cooper). NHL prospects come in all shapes and sizes. But in the case of Joshua Samanski that size is large! The German-born forward (with Canadian citizenship) is pushing 6’5 and weighs in at 201 LB. The left shot […]

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last month Edmonton Oilers gamble that top prospect can be part of NHL's next great brothers act

Cult of Hockey prospect series 2025: #5, Quinn Hutson 23 years old, 5’11″, 170 lbs., signed as free agent There have been many famous brother acts in professional hockey, legendary ones even, more of them I reckon than in any other major sport. One day the Hutson boys may be one such famous group of […]

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