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Why this year’s annual mid-season crisis feels different for the Oilers

Let’s call this the annual Edmonton Oilers mid-season crisis. They aren’t defending well. They can’t get a save. The coach is out to lunch…. This is not a new story about this hockey team. The Oilers fans, Oilers media, and Oilers brass all say the right things at the beginning of the season.

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Draisaitl spoke the truth and the entire organization should listen

Leon Draisaitl didn’t call anyone out. He didn’t rip anyone. He simply told the harsh truth about the current state of the Edmonton Oilers. Draisaitl wasn’t yelling or angry in his post-game scrum after another disappointing loss, the third this season, to the Calgary Flames.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 6

Insiders Hint at Coveted Veteran Coach as Potential Fit for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have started to spiral heading into the Olympic break, and it all culminated with a loss in Calgary on Wednesday, which led Leon Draisaitl to voice his frustration on just about everything, including the team’s defense, special teams, goaltending, and coaching.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 6

Does the Edmonton Oilers defence need to step up for their goaltenders?

After the Edmonton Oilers lost 7–3 to the Minnesota Wild last Saturday night, Tristan Jarry, the losing goalie, had some things to say about the Oilers defensive performance.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 6

Oilers Thoughts: Draisaitl’s passionate interview highlights his leadership, Kapanen’s momentum, Mangiapane’s first-period fire, and Jarry’s accountability

The Edmonton Oilers are now on their Olympic break, and for some players, whether they’re travelling to a sunny destination or not, I’d imagine they’ll

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 6

Oil Check 7: Edmonton Oilers go from 'we are so back' to 'it’s so over'

Eight games ago, our last Oil Check was a positive one, and it appeared that the Edmonton Oilers were on their way to yet another midseason turnaround and heat up for the stretch run.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 6

A closer look at the Oilers’ penalty kill struggles

The Edmonton Oilers have a penalty kill crisis on their hands. After killing off just 54 percent of their penalties over the last eight games, they rank 27th in the NHL in PK efficiency.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Oilers’ Struggles Against Western Conference Contenders Are Very Concerning

The Edmonton Oilers are a difficult team to get a read on. From a standings perspective, they’ve been as expected, as they are in a battle with the Vegas Golden Knights for first place in the Pacific Division.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Oilers Need to Replace Kris Knoblauch With Misha Donskov

The Edmonton Oilers struggled heading into the Olympic break, and it seems as though they have some underlying issues they need to address. Some fans have

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 5

Oilers Prospect Update: Condors win three out of their last four

After losing to the San Jose Barracuda on the 24th, the Bakersfield Condors went into Henderson on the 28th, where they would lose by a score of 2-1 to extend their minor losing streak to three games long.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 5

Seth Jarvis — not Oilers’ Zach Hyman — named to Team Canada’s roster as a replacement for Brayden Point

Team Canada required another replacement for the 2026 Olympics. With Brayden Point being unable to play due to injury, Team Canada turned to Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis as his replacement.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / February 5

Oilers Slump Puts Kris Knoblauch on the Hot Seat as Pressure Mounts

The Edmonton Oilers are heading into the Olympic break on a sour note, and frustration inside the room is no longer being hidden. After another stretch of inconsistent hockey and a three-game losing skid, attention has shifted toward head coach Kris Knoblauch, who is suddenly facing real pressure behind the bench.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 5

Oilers Need Accountability & Chemistry to Make a Playoff Run

The Edmonton Oilers have a talented lineup. But it doesn’t matter if the team isn’t clicking. You can see it on the ice. There are missed plays, sloppy shifts, and inconsistency everywhere.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / February 5

How Deep Is the Tension on the Edmonton Oilers?

Leon Draisaitl just spoke up after Edmonton’s 4-3 loss to Calgary, and it’s the kind of honesty you don’t always hear from NHL stars. A week ago, Tristan Jarry called out the team for not backing him up in net, and now Draisaitl is making it clear: it’s a two-way street.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 5

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl Named Flag Bearer for the German Olympic Team

Feb. 4, 2026 was a day that Edmonton Oilers Superstar Leon Draisaitl will never forget. In the morning, he received a call from the German Olympic Committee informing him that they wanted him to carry the German flag and lead the German Winter Olympic team into the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Milano/Cortina Olympic Games.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 5

Was McDavid Incident Why Frederic a Healthy Scratch in Calgary?

The start to Trent Frederic’s time as an Edmonton Oiler has not gone well, to say the least. An underwhelming 2025 postseason has carried into the 2025–26 regular season, and fans are already questioning the decision to extend him long-term.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / February 5

Leon Draisaitl unloads on struggling Oilers: 'Just not good enough'

After the Edmonton Oilers' third-straight loss, one of their star players couldn't hold back his frustration any longer.

Underwhelming Artemi Panarin return a reminder of power of trade protection

Senators' Tim Stutzle once again sinks Flyers in overtime

Sharks owe it to Macklin Celebrini, future core to buy and make playoffs

George Parros' role in player safety remains stain on NHL

Report: Penn State's Gavin McKenna could face up to 20 years in prison

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 5

Oilers Coach Admits That Changes Are Likely Over Olympic Break

Don’t expect the Edmonton Oilers to return on March 3rd with the same roster or setup as the team had on Wednesday night. Following the team’s third-straight loss, head coach Kris Knoblauch not only faced criticism from one of his best players but also spoke with the media about using the break to reassess and hold a mini training camp.

Josh Samanski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5