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Why an Edmonton Oilers trade for Nikita Kucherov doesn’t make sense

The shockwaves from Nikita’s Kucherov’s stunning trade request have shaken the NHL. Last Friday, the mercurial Russian said he won’t be re-signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Has the Oilers’ Tristan Jarry Become Too Valuable to Trade?

Sometimes the most interesting thing about a hockey player isn’t how quickly he improves. It’s how quickly everyone else changes their opinion of him. That’s what seems to be happening with Tristan Jarry in Edmonton.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 5

Connor McDavid, Oilers aim to subdue Cutter Gauthier, Ducks

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will have a new title when he takes the ice against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Nugent-Hopkins became the team's all-time leader in games played following Edmonton's 4-3 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night in Newark, N.J.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 5

How Zach Hyman’s influence is showing up in the games of Oilers’ Colton Dach and Vasily Podkolzin

In Zach Hyman’s first season with the Edmonton Oilers in 2021, former Oilers netminder Mike Smith commented on Hyman’s work ethic, which always stood out to me.

Nikita Kucherov News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Caden Harvey News / The Oil Rig / November 5

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Caden Harvey is impressive on the Windsor Spitfires

The Edmonton Oilers are thriving, but what about their minor league affiliates? A mixed bag. The Bakersfield Condors are looking to turn their early season around as they sit near the bottom of the AHL, and the Fort Wayne Komets have finally found some momentum as the ECHL goes into full swing.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 5

Oilers’ Babcock drops a great soundbite about Connor McDavid

Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock is like anyone else when they watch Connor McDavid play hockey: he’s wowed at the things the dynamic superstar can do.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Oilers Emerging as Intriguing Landing Spot for Nikita Kucherov

The Edmonton Oilers have spent years searching for the right pieces to complement Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Now, with one of the NHL’s most dominant offensive players potentially available, general manager Stan Bowman has an opportunity worth exploring.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 5

Pre-Scout: Oilers begin homestand against quack-tastic Ducks power play

It was transit day: the Edmonton Oilers travelled back from New Jersey on Wednesday instead of late Tuesday night, taking five of a possible six points from the quick three-game trip. Considering how tilted the ice was in the second period, coming away with a point against the Devils in the eventual 4-3 shootout loss is a win in my books.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 4

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins gives emotional reaction to Oilers tribute amid major milestone

Only two players in the history of the Edmonton Oilers have played 1000 or more games for the franchise. Defenseman Kevin Lowe played 1037 games in an Oilers sweater during his career.

Evander Kane News / Oilersnation / November 4

Ex-Oilers winger Evander Kane close to signing contract in KHL

Just 17 months removed from playing in the Stanley Cup Final for the Edmonton Oilers, Evander Kane appears to be taking his talents to the KHL. This, according to his agent Dan Milstein, who said on Wednesday’s edition of DFO Insider that an announcement of which team he will sign with will come in the next few days.

Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Amazing How Quickly the Jarry Trade Narrative Has Flipped for Oilers

It’s amazing how quickly the Tristan Jarry trade narrative has flipped for the Edmonton Oilers. Not long ago, the goalie was seen as a contract the team would have to move but probably couldn’t give away.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / November 4

Oilers' Connor McDavid is the 'apple king' of the NHL

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has scored assists in 16 consecutive games and can be officially crowned the "apple king" in the NHL this season.

McDavid makes NHL history as Oilers beat Rangers

Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins sets franchise record for most games played

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Colton Dach News / Oilersnation / November 4

Could Colton Dach be another reclamation project home run for the Oilers?

Last season, the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks made two separate trades with each other. The first one was on March 2, when they sent a second-round pick to Chicago in exchange for defenseman Connor Murphy and then just two days later, they made another move with the Blackhawks for Jason Dickinson.

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The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 4

One glaring Oilers weakness: Analyzing Edmonton’s 5-on-5 second period struggles

The Edmonton Oilers are off to a great start at 11-2-3. Many facets of their game are strong, but there is one specific area that has been a concern. Their five-on-five play in the second period.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 4

Oilers Prospect Update: Condors early season struggles continue

It was another disappointing weekend for the depleted Bakersfield Condors. With losses against the Abbotsford Canucks and San Jose Barracuda this past weekend, the Condors now sit at the bottom of the Pacific Division with a 0.389% win percentage.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Mukhamadullin’s Maturation Suggests Oilers Made a Solid Bet in the Darnell Nurse Trade

Fifteen games into the 2026-27 season, the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to move Darnell Nurse looks better than it did a few weeks ago, largely thanks to the improved play of defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 4

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is the oiliest Oiler of all, Jake Walman in the lineup, and stealing a point in New Jersey

After sweeping their back-to-back weekend against the Islanders and Rangers, the Edmonton Oilers rolled into New Jersey in pursuit of a clean road trip and fourth consecutive win overall.

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Oilers Shouldn’t Panic Over Jake Walman’s Slow Start

It’s been a problem-free start to the season for the most part for the Edmonton Oilers. With a 11-2-3 record, almost everything has gone right; almost because there’s always something or someone to worry about.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Shootout Loss to the Devils

The Edmonton Oilers capped off their three-game road trip last night with a game against the New Jersey Devils, but were unable to keep their perfect road record alive.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Oilersnation / November 4

As Nugent-Hopkins sets Oilers games played record, team falls in shootout

On a night when Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set the Edmonton Oilers franchise record for games played, it’s only fitting that he was one of the best players on the ice.