4 d. ago A star is born? Bargain forward defying massive odds, ripping it for Edmonton Oilers

A star is born? A star is born. The odds of a new veteran forward coming in and making his mark with the Edmonton Oilers have been low during the McDavid/Draisaitl era. Many, many, many have tried. Few have succeeded. Where Milan Lucic, Andreas Athanasiou, Dominik Kahun, Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvdisson all failed to […]

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1 week ago 'Sometimes you have to coach': Knoblauch prodded to cut ice time of Oilers superstars

This in from hockey commentator John Shannon of the 100% Hockey podcast, his take that Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch has to have a firmer hand with stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl and limit their ice time somewhat for the good of the team. In an interview on Oilers Now, host Bob Stauffer asked […]

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1 week ago Glen Gulutzan takes on Edmonton Oilers for first time as Dallas Stars' head coach

Familiarity often breeds contempt, but sometimes there’s content, too. So, when Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins see Glen Gulutzan Tuesday night in Dallas, now behind the Stars bench as head coach after seven years running the Edmonton Oilers’ forwards and the best power play in the league, there will undoubtedly be some hugs. […]

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2 w. ago Top unit power play specialist benched, checking centre in for Edmonton Oilers

This in from Sportsnet broadcaster Jack Michaels, Edmonton’s lines at the. morning skate for tonight’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks, with checking forward Noah Philp evidently in and top unit power play specialist David Tomasek out for the Oilers: RNH-McDavid-Mangiapane Podkolzin-Draisaitl-Roslovic Savoie-Henrique-Frederic Howard-Philp-Lazar Ekholm-Bouchard Nurse-Walman Kulak-Emberson Skinner My take 1. So far this year David […]

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2 w. ago Struggling vets hold on to top spots in Edmonton Oilers line

This in from Oilers TV reporter Tony Brar, the latest lines and defence pairings from the Edmonton Oilers practice, with Stuart Skinner back in the starting net and Darnell Nurse on the second-pairing. EDM lines & pairings — Wednesday’s practice: RNH – McDavid – Mangiapane Podkolzin – Draisaitl – Roslovic Savoie – Henrique – Frederic […]

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2 w. ago Is it time? Oilers keep struggling vets in top spots, but for how long?

This in from Oilers TV reporter Tony Brar, the latest lines and defence pairings from the Edmonton Oilers practice, with Stuart Skinner back in the starting net and Darnell Nurse on the second-pairing. EDM lines & pairings — Wednesday’s practice: RNH – McDavid – Mangiapane Podkolzin – Draisaitl – Roslovic Savoie – Henrique – Frederic […]

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2 w. ago Player grades: Draisaitl, Bouchard, McDavid come alive, Oilers stomp Mammoth 6

The big three on the Edmonton Oilers — Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard — came alive in the second period that saw the Oilers score five goals. Edmonton went on to beat the Utah Mammoth 6-3. The Grade A shots were 11 to nine for the Oilers, with the subset of 5-alarm shots […]

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3 w. ago 'Great engine': Savoie auditions on Oilers top line with McDavid and Draisaitl

We’re probably not into a game of rock, paper, scissors to see who wins and gets to play with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. That’s us poking fun at the situation. But with rookie winger Matt Savoie’s elevation to ride alongside 97 and 29 for the start of the Montreal Canadiens matchup Thursday, the only […]

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3 w. ago Whoa! Edmonton's top prospect promoted to top line with McDavid and Draisaitl

This in from Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now, news that Edmonton’s top prospect, Matt Savoie, has been given a major promotion and will play on the top line tonight with Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. Calvin Pickard will get the start in net against the Montreal Canadiens. Draisaitl-McDavid-Savoie Mangiapane-RNH-Roslovic Podkolzin-Philp-Frederic Howard-Henrique-Tomasek Lazar Ekholm-Bouchard Nurse-Walman Kulak-Emberson […]

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3 w. ago Bull's Eye! Edmonton's top prospect promoted to top line with McDavid and Draisaitl

This in from Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now, news that Edmonton’s top prospect, Matt Savoie, has been given a major promotion and will play on the top line tonight with Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. Calvin Pickard will get the start in net against the Montreal Canadiens. Draisaitl-McDavid-Savoie Mangiapane-RNH-Roslovic Podkolzin-Philp-Frederic Howard-Henrique-Tomasek Lazar Ekholm-Bouchard Nurse-Walman Kulak-Emberson […]

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3 w. ago Jack Hughes better than slumping Leon Draisaitl? Hold on a second

This in from Adam Herman, NHL writer for Bleacher Report, his take that Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils is quite possibly the third best player in the National Hockey League today. “Assuming full health, I think Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon are the only NHL players I am 100% sure are better than […]

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4 w. ago Red Wings extend Edmonton's misery as top Oilers continue to struggle

McDavid, Draisaitl and Bouchard, the guys responsible for carrying this Edmonton Oilers team offensively, simply haven’t been good enough

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