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Why has NHL attendance dropped so dramatically?

Attendance is down across the NHL. Some markets remain strong, but many teams are struggling. If you watch most NHL games, you’ll see tons of empty seats.

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Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Frederic Scratched, Michaels Struggles, Injury Updates, & More

The Edmonton Oilers continue piling up the points. They are 12-3-3 overall, even after dropping two games last week. They stole one point on the road after a 4-3 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils.

Connor McDavid News / The Oil Rig / November 8

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid won’t stop pushing for net safety rules

Connor McDavid has experienced firsthand how dangerous high-speed collisions can be in the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers captain suffered a broken collarbone after crashing into the end boards in 2015 and sustained a devastating knee injury after colliding with a goalpost in 2019.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Oilers Should Call the Penguins About Evgeni Malkin

The Edmonton Oilers have spent most of the season with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the same line. If they want to keep it that way through the playoffs, they should call the Pittsburgh Penguins about Evgeni Malkin.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 8

Devon Levi shines, Oilers get Zach Hyman back too, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins takes puck to the face

The Edmonton Oilers came into Saturday’s (very late) game against the Vancouver Canucks riding a two-game losing streak, and on paper, there was no better matchup to get back on track than the last-place team.

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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.

Jason Dickinson News / Oilersnation / November 8

Instant reaction: Jason Dickinson’s revenge game goal fuels Oilers in 4-2 win over Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the win column. After a pair of games that saw 27 goals between the Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, the Oilers were much better defensively on Saturday evening, defeating their Pacific Division rivals 4-2.

Connor McDavid News / Field Level Media / November 8

Connor McDavid's assist streak to 18 games as Oilers handle Canucks

Leon Draisaitl scored twice in a three-point performance and Connor McDavid added a trio of helpers to lead the host Edmonton Oilers to a 4-2 victory over the league cellar-dwelling Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

Jordan Binnington News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Binnington Back on the Trade Block, and Oilers Are Being Mentioned

There’s noise around Jordan Binnington again. Elliotte Friedman said as much on Saturday’s Headlines report, and while he didn’t connect the Edmonton Oilers to the goaltender—that was guest panelist Erik Johnson—the Oilers were linked.

Atro Leppanen News / Oil on Whyte / November 7

Atro Leppanen has been waived, likely to head back to the Bakersfield Condors

The Edmonton Oilers may be punting on one of their prospects. On Saturday, the Oilers announced they had put the defenseman, Atro Leppanen, on waivers after he had started the 2026-27 calendar with the team's preseason roster.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Oilers activate Zach Hyman, Devon Levi off IR

The Edmonton Oilers announced forward Zach Hyman and goaltender Devon Levi were activated off injured reserve and will be available to play Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks.

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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 / Oilersnation / November 7

Why the Oilers should split up Connor Murphy and Ryan Shea

Last season, the Edmonton Oilers acquired Connor Murphy to help shore up their leaky defensive play. The stay-at-home defenceman proved to be useful down the stretch, particularly when paired with Darnell Nurse.

Zach Hyman News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Hyman and 2 More Return as Oilers Host Canucks: Can Edmonton Stay Healthy?

The Edmonton Oilers will get an important trio back as they get set to take on the Vancouver Canucks in a late-night matchup on Saturday. Zach Hyman headlines the names returning, as goaltenders Devon Levi and Tristan Jarry will also return.

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NHL News / Oil on Whyte / November 7

Oilers get healthier to face the Canucks

Once again it appears the Edmonton Oilers have weathered the injury storm. With their third match up of the season against the Vancouver Canucks pending tonight, we've received the positive news that early season standout goaltender Devon Levi will return from his stint on injured reserve.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Oilers Activate Devon Levi And Zach Hyman Off IR

The Oilers will welcome back a pair of key players tonight against Vancouver. The team announced that goaltender Devon Levi and winger Zach Hyman will be back in the lineup, meaning they have been activated off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, goalie Matt Tomkins has been sent to AHL Bakersfield, per the NHL’s media site.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 7

Oilers place Atro Leppänen on NHL waivers

The Edmonton Oilers have placed defenceman Atro Leppänen on waivers, the club announced Saturday. The 27-year-old defenceman was injured during the pre-season while playing for the Oilers and has yet to make his season debut.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Oilers Place Atro Leppanen On Waivers

After missing the first six weeks of the season, Oilers defenseman Atro Leppanen appears to be ready to return. The team announced today that they’ve placed the blueliner on waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Bakersfield.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 7

Oilers injury update: Devon Levi will start, Zach Hyman returns to lineup vs. Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers are getting fresh bodies back into the lineup tonight against the Vancouver Canucks. Coach Mike Babcock confirmed that Devon Levi will start for the first time since Oct.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 7

Unfrozen Part 6: Chaz gets a taste of the Big Apple on the Oilers’ road trip

Chaz Horton was a big deal in Edmonton in 1979. So big a deal that the sports reporter was cryogenically frozen until he was needed most. With the Edmonton Oilers in “show me” mode with Connor McDavid, that time is now. 8:00 a.m.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Dangerous McDavid Hit Reveals Underlying Question That’s Tough to Answer

Connor McDavid complained that Drew Helleson’s hit was dangerous. Most agree that it was. However, many don’t agree that Helleson did anything egregious.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 7

Oilers news: Wayne Gretzky utters 3-word reaction to Connor McDavid chasing his records

Wayne Gretzky has another reason to keep an eye on the NHL record book. Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is off to a historic start this season.

Owen Michaels News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Oilers Need to Make Tough Decision With Owen Michaels

There hasn’t been a ton for Edmonton Oilers fans to complain about early into the 2026-27 season. While the amount of injuries they have gone and are continuing to go through are less than ideal, it hasn’t had the negative impact one would assume.

Mike Babcock News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Oilers Fans Still Have Reason to Be Skeptical of Mike Babcock

The start to the season for the Edmonton Oilers has gotten off to about as great of a start as possible. There were serious concerns that a slow start, something this group has been notorious for, would result in so much scrutiny that they may not be able to dig themselves out of it.

Vasily Podkolzin News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Oilers’ Podkolzin given only fighting major in scrap against Ducks

Remember when you were a kid, and you’d get into a fight with a sibling, but you were the one who got the harsher punishment? Well, something like that happened in an NHL game.

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

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