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Oilers waive Calvin Pickard amid brutal season

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to make a run at a third straight Stanley Cup final appearance and are looking to win it this time. The Oilers have had their struggles this year, but are currently tied for first in the Pacific Division.

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Two NHL players placed on waivers on Feb. 1

A couple of players have hit the wire, including a notable name in Northern Alberta. On Sunday, the Edmonton Oilers placed goaltender Calvin Pickard on waivers, as did the Calgary Flames with forward Justin Kirkland, as the two players are available to the rest of the NHL.

Leon Draisaitl News / Professor Press Box / February 1

Oilers Leon Draisaitl: Pure Force on Ice

If you watch Leon Draisaitl play, you notice a few things almost immediately: the size, the speed, and the way he seems impossible to stop once he gets going.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 1

Oilers place goaltender Calvin Pickard on NHL waivers

The Edmonton Oilers have made a decision in the goaltending department, placing netminder Calvin Pickard on NHL waivers Sunday, the club announced. Pickard, 33, found himself as the Oilers’ third-goaltender in recent weeks when Tristan Jarry returned from injury.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 1

Oilers Place Goaltender Calvin Pickard on Waivers

The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Calvin Pickard on waivers. The veteran backup was stuck in a three-goalie situation and not playing. As a result, the Oilers are taking their chances that Pickard will clear and can be assigned to the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Calvin Pickard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1

Edmonton Oilers Place Calvin Pickard On Waivers

The Edmonton Oilers announced today that netminder Calvin Pickard has been placed on waivers, presumably for the purposes of reassignment to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Oilersnation / February 1

What has gone wrong with the Andrew Mangiapane experiment in Edmonton?

Multiple top-nine forwards left the Edmonton Oilers organization this past summer, with names such as Connor Brown, Corey Perry, Viktor Arvidsson, Jeff Skinner, and more.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 1

Tristan Jarry Calls on Oilers to Be Better in Front of Him

The roller-coaster ride that is the Tristan Jarry experience has been in full swing during his short time as an Edmonton Oiler. He opened with three solid games after being acquired, then missed nearly a month with a lower-body injury.

Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL Trade Talk / February 1

Insider Reveals Three Teams Showing Interest in Andrew Mangiapane

Andrew Mangiapane’s name is coming up again more frequently in trade speculation, but according to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, moving the struggling winger may be more complicated than expected.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 1

Wild outclass Oilers and sweep season series

It’s becoming increasingly clear that the class of the Western Conference resides in the Central Division. The Minnesota Wild took care of business in Edmonton on Saturday night, handling the Oilers in a 7-3 win and completing a regular-season sweep in the process.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 1

Leon Draisaitl ties Mark Messier on Oilers’ all-time scorers list, mistake-filled loss to Wild, and Tristan Jarry

Was anyone else not surprised that it took an all-world comeback for the Oilers to finally win their third game in a row? This team is ridiculous, and it only made sense for them to get the monkey off their back in the most impossible way imaginable.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 1

Oilers Would Be Making Mistake Signing Roslovic to Rumoured Extension

Despite a 22-goal season with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2024-25, Jack Roslovic struggled to get the contract he was in search of last summer. The 29-year-old had interest from a number of teams, but was holding out in hopes of landing a deal with more term than what he was being offered.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 1

Oilers’ Franchise Has Come A Long Way Financially

Edmonton Oilers fans, you have even more of a reason to brag about your team. Forbes.com just released its list of the most profitable sports teams in 2026, and the Oilers are tied for third with an operating income of $244 million and a value of $3.2 billion.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 1

Oilers’ Jarry, Knoblauch displeased with defensive effort against Wild: ‘We could get another save’

Squaring up with the Minnesota Wild has never been an easy task for the Edmonton Oilers. Such was the case on Saturday night, as they erased a 2-1 deficit to beat the Oilers 7-3, now improving to 10-4 at Rogers Place since it opened a decade ago.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / February 1

Oilers blow 2-1 lead, fall 7-3 to Wild in lousy showing: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

Death, taxes, and the Minnesota Wild beating the Edmonton Oilers. On Saturday evening, the Oilers played the seventh of eight consecutive games, hosting the Wild for the final team this season.

Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / January 31

Oilers’ Ingram ‘probably wasn’t going to make it’ without NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

Some think being a professional athlete is glamorous, especially in the big leagues. They think everyone is pampered and taken care of, getting paid to play a simple game.

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / January 31

‘I Wanted to Quit’: Connor McDavid Speaks Out on Serious Injury in New Post

Connor McDavid continues to lead the Edmonton Oilers through another strong season. However, he recently reflected on one of the most difficult moments of his career. In a recent Instagram video promoting BodyArmor, McDavid spoke openly about the knee injury that challenged him both physically and mentally.

Zach Hyman News / Professor Press Box / January 31

Oilers’ Zach Hyman Thrives With 97 Feeding Him Pucks

Zach Hyman’s been turning heads lately, and it’s not just because he has a nose for the net. There’s no denying that having Connor McDavid on your line makes life a lot easier—but Hyman’s recent stretch shows it’s about more than just riding shotgun with a generational talent.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 31

Oilers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Wild Behind Red-Hot Defense

The Edmonton Oilers finally can stop talking about something that haunted them all season. After coming close on numerous occasions throughout the campaign, the team secured its first three-game winning streak Thursday night with a dramatic comeback victory.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 31

Oilers in search of better starts, beginning with matchup vs. Wild

The Edmonton Oilers will look to get off to a better start Saturday night when they host the Minnesota Wild. Edmonton erased a 3-0 deficit and scored four unanswered goals to top the visiting San Jose Sharks 4-3 in overtime on Thursday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

Respect was earned from Macklin Celebrini's attempted penalty decline

Ekholm protested the errant call, but so did … Celebrini himself?

Sharks place Vincent Iorio on waivers

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

Oilers’ Best Trade Target at Each Forward Position

What is the Edmonton Oilers’ biggest need before the March 6 trade deadline? Is it an upgrade in goal? Is it a depth defenceman? Is it a top-nine forward like they have been rumoured to be looking for?

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / January 30

NHL Insiders Question Oilers’ Bottom Six in Latest Rankings

The Edmonton Oilers have had a strong 2025–26 season so far, posting a 28-19-8 record and leading the Pacific Division. Their offense remains one of the most dangerous in the NHL, with Connor McDavid driving scoring and playmaking.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / January 30

Zach Hyman 2.0? Elliotte Friedman calls Alberta’s Bobby McMann perfect fit for Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers’ search for scoring depth may lead them back to a familiar fishing pond, well, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and this time the target could be an Alberta native who checks all the boxes that made Zach Hyman such a successful acquisition.

Edmonton Oilers News / Total Pro Sports / January 29

Connor McDavid To Leave Oilers? Ryan Whitney Floats Theory Of Star Forward Leaving Edmonton For Eastern Conference Team

Connor McDavid has been the face of the Edmonton Oilers for nearly a decade, and his impact on the franchise is already legendary. Season after season, he has not only met expectations but exceeded them.