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On YouTubeDavid Tomasek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 26
Oilers, David Tomasek Expected To Terminate Contract
Oilers forward David Tomasek is expected to sign with the Swedish Hockey League’s Färjestad BK after the holiday roster freeze lifts on Sunday, Jonas Griberg and Johan Ekberg of Värmlands Folkblad report.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 26
Five current Oilers who have won gold at the World Juniors
The U20 World Juniors is always an exciting tournament, featuring some of the best 20-and-under hockey players competing for their countries against other nations, all in the hopes of winning a gold medal during the holiday season.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25
Oilers forward rumored to be heading back to Europe and the SHL
David Tomasek is reportedly heading back to Europe, according to a report from Varmsland Folkblad.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25
Could Oilers’ Top Line Soon Form Team Canada’s Top Line?
The Edmonton Oilers are guaranteed to have one player representing Team Canada at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, as Connor McDavid will, of course, lead the charge seeking to add a gold medal to his already legendary resume.
Adam Larsson News / Oilersnation / December 25
Top 100 Oilers: No. 59 — Adam Larsson
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Adam Larsson comes in at No.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 25
Top 10 Oilers stories of 2025: #9 — Black aces arrive for playoff push
Welcome to Oilersnation’s top 10 stories of the year, where we count down the most-read stories you, the reader, clicked on in 2025. Who would’ve thought people would be so excited about the Black Aces arriving?
Dylan Holloway News / Oilersnation / December 25
Top 10 Oilers stories of 2025: #10 — Contract negotiations rubbed Dylan Holloway ‘the wrong way’
Welcome to Oilersnation’s top 10 stories of the year, where we count down the most-read stories you, the reader, clicked on in 2025. This story dates back to early September, over a year after Dylan Holloway signed his offer sheet to leave the Edmonton Oilers and join the St.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25
Connor McDavid or Nathan MacKinnon for the Hart Trophy? Fans Weigh In
Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon have long been the two best players in the NHL, yet somehow in 2025–26 it feels like they’ve taken their games to another level.
James Stefan News / The Oil Rig / December 25
Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: James Stefan’s Christmas gift comes early
As most leagues around the world enter into their holiday break, prospects within the Edmonton Oilers system have been getting some last-minute hockey in.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 25
Merry Christmas, Nation!
Christmas has officially arrived, the wrapping paper carnage is well underway at the Castle Milk, and the coffee is doing some heavy lifting after a long night of appetizers and cocktails.
Marc-Andre Fleury News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26
Marc-Andre Fleury and the 'right opportunity' with Oilers or Canadiens
Fleury may be 39 years old and technically retired, but the idea of a comeback isn’t being dismissed inside NHL circles — especially if the situation is right.
Asher Barnett News / The Hockey Writers / December 25
Oilers Prospect Asher Barnett Named to USA’s World Junior Roster
Only a few months ago, it appeared very unlikely that the Edmonton Oilers would not have any of their prospects playing in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25
Oilers Reading Between the Lines as a Big 3C Target Emerges
When Bob Stauffer speaks, it’s rarely accidental — and it’s almost never direct. That’s why a recent comment hinting at a “big third-line right-shot centre on a team that thinks they might still be in it, but doesn’t think they will be” immediately set off speculation around the league.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 25
Stocking Stuffers: Connor McDavid’s heater, a shooters mentality & an untouchable powerplay
As the Edmonton Oilers finished off a 5-1 stomping of their provincial rival Calgary Flames on Tuesday night, and Connor McDavid finished off a jaw-dropping five-point performance, Jack Michaels dropped a line that really grabbed my attention: “I’m not sure I’ve ever seen him better.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 24
Oilers head into Christmas break feeling good about their game
A hat-trick from Leon Draisaitl, a five-point night from Connor McDavid, a .947 save percentage from Connor Ingram and a 5-1 win over the Calgary Flames.
Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / December 24
Oilers Prospect Update: Isaac Howard nets first career hat-trick as Bakersfield wins two straight
Quinn Hutson was recalled on December 15th, two days before the Condors played the Ontario Reign. Hutson went on to score his first career NHL goal against the Boston Bruins, but it looked dim for the AHL squad without him.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 24
Leon Draisaitl’s hat trick, Connor McDavid on fire, and Connor Ingram gives Oilers second straight win
Is there anything better than a Battle of Alberta as the last Oilers game before the Christmas break? Not to me. There’s just something about a home-and-home to bookend the break that makes sense to me, and last night at Rogers Place, the boys took on the Flames for their first meeting since the season opener.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 24
Edmonton Oilers Quick Hits: McDavid, Draisaitl & Standings Jump
December has a funny way of sorting teams out. Some hang on. Some slide. And some, like the Edmonton Oilers right now, finally look like themselves again.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 24
4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 5-1 Win Over Flames
Leon Draisaitl had a hat trick as the red-hot Edmonton Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames by a score of 5-1 at Rogers Place on Tuesday (Dec. 23). Forwards Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman also scored for the Oilers, who won for the eighth time in their last 11 games.
Connor McDavid News / Breakaway on SI / December 24
Oilers' Connor McDavid Back on Top of Scoring and MVP Race
For 35 or so games of the NHL season, there was a slight chance that Edmonton Oilers captain and superstar Connor McDavid would be held out of the running for the top individual awards.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 24
Oilers’ Spencer Stastney Is an Upgrade on Brett Kulak
The Edmonton Oilers made a couple of moves recently to both improve their goaltending and free up some cap space. They traded Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak, with a draft pick, to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin.
Edmonton Oilers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24
Leon Draisaitl has perfect reaction to Connor McDavid’s unreal night
They say Connor McDavid is the greatest player of his generation. The Edmonton Oilers star made it hard to refute that with his performance on the ice Tuesday night against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21
Oilers’ Tristan Jarry Out Week-To-Week, Frederic Scratched
Ahead of tonight’s game, multiple key updates came on the Oilers; new goaltender Tristan Jarry will be out a “few weeks”, as shared by Ryan Rishaug of TSN.
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