1 hour ago Big, new & nasty forward debuts today in Edmonton Oilers organization

This in big and nasty Ontario Hockey League power forward Connor Clattenburg, who signed a contract with the Edmonton Oilers just before Christmas, will make his debut for the organization in Bakersfield today. Ryan Holt of the Condors reports: “Hits keep coming for the Condors, who will be without Caggiula today. Grubbe and Clattenburg draw […]

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3 h. ago Oilers notebook: Did Trent Frederic come back from injury too soon?

“I couldn’t comment on where he is, or exactly how he’s feeling right now,” said Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch

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13 h. ago When and where the Edmonton Oilers will find Stanley Cup traction, consistency: 9 Things

And down the stretch we go. Just where the Edmonton Oilers will finish the regular season and who they may face in Round One of The Stanley Cup Playoffs is still unclear. Although yet another meeting with the L.A. Kings seems likely. The bigger questions are what lineup the banged-up Oilers are able to ice […]

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21 h. ago What we learned from a predictable Edmonton Oilers loss to the Kings

“A lot of credit to (the Kings). Even with everyone in our lineup it will still be tough to generate chances just because of the way they play"

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23 h. ago Player grades: Edmonton Oilers shut down and shut out by dominating Los Angeles Kings

The Edmonton Oilers were shut down and shut out by the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, losers of a defensive struggle. The Kings dominated the game, winning 3-0. In total, the Grade A shots were just eight for Edmonton, 12 for the Kings, with the subset of more dangerous 5-alarm shots eight for Los Angeles […]

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43 h. ago Insiders spell out tentative timeline for return of star Edmonton Oilers

Game Day 76: Oilers vs Kings This in from host Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now and his guest Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff, their tentative timeline for the return to play of injured Oilers such as Trent Frederic, Connor McDavid, Mattias Ekholm, Leon Draisaitl and Evander Kane. The Oilers have seven games left, with […]

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47 h. ago Draisaitl out 'short term' as Edmonton Oilers brace for L.A. Kings

No Leon Draisaitl. No Connor McDavid. No Mattias Ekholm. No Stuart Skinner. That’s not a great way to be heading into Los Angeles for the biggest game of the regular season so far, but that’s the cold, harsh reality of the Edmonton Oilers situation right now. The race for second place in the Pacific Division […]

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54 h. ago Is this a silver lining or a nightmare scenario for Edmonton Oilers?

“When you’re losing your best players, guys have to step up. It’s an excellent opportunity for them, they’ve done really well under the circumstances"

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63 h. ago Edmonton Oilers pick up 2 points in San Jose but lose Leon Draisaitl in the process: Cult of Hockey Player Grades

“Never in doubt”, as our dearly departed colleague would have said… The Edmonton Oilers kept their Pacific Division title hunt alive with a big two points in San Jose Thursday night. But Leading NHL MVP candidate Leon Draisaitl left the game with about six minutes left in the second and did not return. It appeared […]

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3 d. ago Jake Walman faces Sharks for first time since trade to Edmonton Oilers

'They had a chance over the last two years and I'm excited to be a part of it and happy that they came and got me and saw something in me'

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3 d. ago 'Bruce meant a whole lot': hockey world reacts to the death of Bruce McCurdy

Cult of Hockey writer Bruce McCurdy died in the early morning hours of April 2, 2025. I’ll have more to say in days to come, as I’m still in shock. But I think Bruce would be appreciative of what the hockey world is saying about him. I’ve gathered together some of those thoughts, starting with […]

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3 d. ago 'Heartbroken': hockey world reacts to the death of Bruce McCurdy

Cult of Hockey writer Bruce McCurdy died in the early morning hours of April 2, 2025. I’ll have more to say in days to come, as I’m still in shock. But I think Bruce would be appreciative of what the hockey world is saying about him. I’ve gathered together some of those thoughts, starting with […]

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3 d. ago Two skilled European centres signed by the Oilers took different paths to the NHL club

If you are the Edmonton Oilers and in serious win-now mode with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl and trading away draft picks for immediate help, one of the few avenues to travel to restock the pipeline is through European free-agency. So, we bring you Josh Samanski and David Tomasek. Two skilled centres who have gone […]

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4 d. ago ANALYSIS: Jets’ loss to Kings could be defining moment in sprint to season’s end

It might only be one loss on the schedule, but given the timing of the setback, it could also be a crucial misstep in holding off the Dallas Stars for a division title.

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4 d. ago No McDavid, no problem as Edmonton Oilers make a statement in Vegas

If there was any game that reassured an Oilers fan base that had every reason to worry about what this spring might hold for their team, Tuesday night in Vegas was it. Still without Connor McDavid, Mattias Ekholm and Stuart Skinner and moving up to the heavyweight division against a power team at the top […]

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4 d. ago Player grades: Draisaitl, Pickard drive victory again, as Edmonton Oilers beat Vegas Golden Knights 3

Leon Draisaitl gave away the lead in the first but got it back in the second, leading the Edmonton Oilers to an 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Calvin Pickard also came up huge, making a huge stop with 90 seconds left. The game was a tight-checking defensive struggle. Edmonton now has 91 points, […]

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5 d. ago Oilers mailbag: Who's in and out as injured Oilers return to the lineup

The playoffs are almost here again — let’s hear it for a fourth straight Edmonton-Los Angeles matchup in round one — which brings us to some Oilers fan questions. Here’s a few. Q: Which 3 Oilers forwards who played Saturday against Calgary, come out if 97, 91 and Frederic are all healthy? (Reid W.) A: […]

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5 d. ago Jeff Skinner stepping up for Edmonton Oilers in McDavid's absence

Having an otherwise snakebitten Skinner stand up and shoulder the load is as much a testament to him as a player as it is a welcome surprise.

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5 d. ago McDavid and brand new Oiler finally take the ice together but Skinner demoted

Game Day 74: Oilers vs VGK This in from Bob Stauffer of the Oilers, Edmonton’s line-up for tonight’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights, with the big news being that Connor McDavid and newcomer Trent Frederic were back on the ice. In other news, Jeff Skinner was bumped down from his spot on the second […]

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6 d. ago Edmonton Oilers go shopping in the "smart, competitive D" aisle, sign college free agent

Edmonton Oilers have made their first signing of 2025 from an important market, namely college free agents. As the NCAA season draws to a close — just four teams left now — a window opens for its players ready to step into professional hockey. Some sign with the NHL team that drafted them, while others […]

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