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On YouTubeEdmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3
Kris Knoblauch Pushes Back on Criticism of Evan Bouchard’s Defense
Evan Bouchard is almost always a major topic of discussion around the hockey world for one reason or another. His offensive abilities stack up with the best defensemen in the world, and while he’s capable of playing sound defense, every once in a while, there’s a major gaffe or mistake that fans love to harp on.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 3
Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: Eyes on Jesper Wallstedt and Artemi Panarin
As the league prepares for the long Olympic break, the trade market will freeze. A return to action will see a race towards the trade deadline, forcing teams to decide on the direction of their franchise.
Kris Knoblauch News / The Hockey Writers / February 3
Former Oilers Forward Calls Out Knoblauch Over Player Deployment
The Edmonton Oilers are a tough team to judge in 2025-26. While they have turned things around after what was a slow start to the season, they’ve still yet to look like the true Stanley Cup contender they had in both 2023-24 and 2024-25.
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?
Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / February 3
Generous Oilers focused on sagging defense for clash vs. Leafs
With two games remaining before the Winter Olympics break, the Edmonton Oilers hope to shift their defensive mindset when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.
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.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 3
Looking at the Oilers cap situation after Pickard cleared waivers
After being placed on waivers on Sunday, Calvin Pickard cleared on Monday. The Oilers were putting off a tough decision, given that, from all accounts, Pickard appears to be a well-liked member of the dressing room.
Calvin Pickard News / The Hockey Writers / February 3
Oilers’ New Goalie Tandem Has Newfound Pressure After Pickard Sent Down
With the news breaking that Calvin Pickard has hit the waiver wire (and eventually cleared a day later), it marks a new era in net for the Edmonton Oilers.
Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / February 2
McDavid Reveals Why Winning in Edmonton Means More
If you read Connor McDavid’s letter to Canada, one thing hits you fast: this guy could’ve taken the easy road, the bright lights, whatever he wanted. Instead, he stuck with Edmonton.
Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / February 2
McDavid reflects on upcoming Olympics, goal of winning Stanley Cup with Oilers: ‘It just wouldn’t be the same somewhere else’
If there was any doubt about whether Connor McDavid loves the city of Edmonton and wants to win a Stanley Cup with the Oilers, then read the man’s words
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 2
Artemi Panarin would waive to join Oilers as rental in Cup chase
The Edmonton Oilers may once again find themselves linked to one of the biggest names on the trade market.
Leon Draisaitl News / Breakaway on SI / February 2
Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl Key to Germany’s Olympic Hopes
The 2026 Winter Olympics are just around the bend, and with NHL players returning to the event, the hockey world has transfixed its gaze onto Milan for what should be a fascinating scene.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 2
Insider Hints at the Idea of a Patrik Laine-for-Andrew Mangiapane Swap
The two biggest priorities on GM Stan Bowman and the Edmonton Oilers’ checklist ahead of the March 6 trade deadline are to acquire an impactful top-nine forward and move out Andrew Mangiapane‘s $3.6 million contract in the process, whether that be all in one move or via separate deals.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 2
A Turtle Race in the Pacific Division, Oilers’ Defensive woes continue and more
Does anyone want to win the Pacific Division? Since the calendar turned to 2026, the race for first place in the Pacific Division has been uninspiring.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 2
Oilers sign defenceman Atro Leppänen to two-year contract extension
The Edmonton Oilers have extended a defenceman currently playing with the Bakersfield Condors. With the news that Calvin Pickard cleared waivers, the team also announced that they’ve signed left-shot defenceman Atro Leppänen to a one-year extension.
Calvin Pickard News / Oilersnation / February 2
Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard clears NHL waivers
Edmonton Oilers netminder Calvin Pickard has cleared NHL waivers, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Pickard, 33, was placed on waivers Sunday, weeks after sliding down the Oilers goaltending depth chart from the backup to the No.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 2
Tristan Jarry Right to Call Out Oilers’ Defensive Struggles
Perhaps Stuart Skinner wasn’t the main issue after all. Despite helping lead the Edmonton Oilers to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, there were many, both fans and media alike, who thought goaltending, and in particular Skinner, was the main reason Connor McDavid and company had yet to win it all.
Atro Leppanen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2
Oilers Sign Atro Leppanen To Two-Way Extension
The Oilers announced they’ve signed defenseman Atro Leppänen to a two-way extension. The deal carries an $850K NHL salary for 2026-27 with a $360K minors salary and a $400K guarantee, per PuckPedia.
Connor McDavid News / The Oil Rig / February 2
Connor McDavid gets candid on long-delayed dream come true for a generation denied Olympic ice
For Connor McDavid, the wait is finally over. After a 12-year absence of NHL players from the Olympic stage, hockey’s greatest talent will finally get his chance to represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan this February.
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.
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