Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kapanen’s Return Comes as Oilers Coach Searches for a Specific Spark

Kasperi Kapanen is set to return to the Edmonton Oilers lineup on Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators. He’s excited to get back on the ice, but he’s quick to temper expectations.

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Sunday Scramble: Oilers’ cup future hard to envision, the glaring flaws, and the schedule positives

Heading into the season, I didn’t think the Edmonton Oilers were going to win the Stanley Cup. I was scared to give that opinion when I first joined Oilersnation

Kasperi Kapanen News / Oilersnation / January 4

Kasperi Kapanen eyeing return to Oilers lineup as early as Tuesday

Kasperi Kapanen is coming back. The Edmonton Oilers forward will return to the lineup this week, as soon as Tuesday, according to head coach Kris Knoblauch. Kapanen returned to practice on December 31st, and reports are optimistic that he’ll be game-ready soon. “He’s getting very close, and if it’s not Tuesday, probably Thursday.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 4

Oilers breakup kid line after loss to Flyers

There wasn’t much that went right for the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon. In their 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, the team moved to 5-10 in matinee games over the last two seasons.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / January 4

Oilers' Kris Knoblauch Sends Connor McDavid Message After Flyers Game

The Edmonton Oilers dropped a 5-2 decision to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, despite another strong night from Connor McDavid. McDavid scored at even strength and added a power-play assist while trying to spark a comeback.

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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.

Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL Trade Talk / January 4

Insiders Link 2 Teams — Not Ducks — to an Oilers Trade for Mangiapane

A recent report by Elliotte Friedman notes that the Anaheim Ducks might be poking around the Andrew Mangiapane trade situation in Edmonton. Friedman noted that the Oilers shouldn’t have too much trouble finding someone to take on the winger’s contract and said the Ducks have shown early interest.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 4

Leafs–Oilers Trade Pitch Gains Attention — But Doesn’t Add Up

If there’s one word that comes to mind when reading a recent HockeyBuzz trade proposal between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers, it’s disconnect.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 4

Four stats to keep an eye on as the Oilers enter the second half of 2025-26

After 42 games, the Edmonton Oilers possess a record of 20-16-6. While there have been some bright spots this season, it’s fair to say the Oilers’ performance in the 2025-26 NHL season thus far has been below expectations.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 4

NHL Rumours: Mangiapane Out, Zegras Deal Inevitable & Olympic Injuries

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with Andrew Mangiapane and the Edmonton Oilers, and how, after another healthy scratch, the club is still looking to move him.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Oilersnation / January 3

NHL trade rumours: Oilers ‘are going to be able to find a trade partner’ for Mangiapane, Ducks among teams to check in

For the second time in three games, Edmonton Oilers forward Andrew Mangiapane sat out as a healthy scratch on Saturday, as rumours continue to circulate that the team may be looking to trade the 29-year-old.

Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL Trade Talk / January 4

Insider Says Oilers Have an Interested Taker in a Mangiapane Trade

Elliotte Friedman noted on Saturday Headlines that the Edmonton Oilers are likely to find a taker in a trade that would see forward Andrew Mangiapane moved this season.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 3

Oilers had horrible start against the Flyers, four bad games since the break, and the kid line conundrum

The Edmonton Oilers didn’t have anything close to their best when they fell to the Bruins on Thursday night, which made Saturday’s matinee against the Philadelphia Flyers all the more important.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 3

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Brutal 5-2 Loss to Flyers

The Edmonton Oilers’ struggles continued since returning from the Christmas break, as they lost 5-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon (Jan.

Matthew Savoie News / Athlon Sports / January 3

Oilers’ Decision Involving Matt Savoie Gets Rejected by TSN Analyst

The Edmonton Oilers are testing a bold lineup idea ahead of Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. At practice, head coach Kris Knoblauch unveiled a third line made up entirely of rookies.