Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Oilers Face Goaltending Concern if Stuart Skinner Trade Buzz is True

Rumors linking Stuart Skinner to a potential trade should prompt questions about Edmonton’s plans if Skinner goes. While it’s fair to argue that his up-and-down play has created concerns about the need for an upgrade, Skinner believes he’s finding his game and feeling good about his play.

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The Edmonton Oilers have to play better on the road to have a successful month of November

Edmonton Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels came out with a good stat yesterday. With a 4–0–2 record through six home games, it’s the longest home points streak to open a season for the Oilers since 2000–01.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / November 3

Knoblauch’s Not-So-Bold Lineup Fix Is Working Wonders for Oilers

After weeks of juggling his lineup, Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch seems to have found a mix that’s clicking. Through the first nine games of the season, Knoblauch became known for mixing up his lines so often that even he admitted there was no good way to get an analytical read on his combinations.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 3

The week ahead for the Edmonton Oilers: hoping to break the slow start

The Edmonton Oilers finished a three-game homestead and had a strong week in the process. Starting week #4, the Oilers found themselves at home in Rogers Place, playing against one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now, the Utah Mammoth.

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Why Is Oilers’ McDavid Not Scoring Like He Used To?

Edmonton Oilers superstar captain Connor McDavid is pretty much beyond reproach in Oil Country, and understandably so. Since being drafted first overall in the 2015 NHL Draft, McDavid has won the Art Ross Trophy five times, the Hart Memorial Trophy three times and the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, as the league’s goal leader, once.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Insiders Suggest Oilers Open to Trading Stuart Skinner

Coming into the 2025-26 season, Oilers fans were split down the middle in regards to goaltender Stuart Skinner. Some of the fans wanted him to be traded, sent down, or bought out, while some fans wanted him to stick around and try to figure out his consistency issues under a new goalie coach.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

This Week in the NHL: More history for Connor McDavid?

With 32 teams, games every night and countless narratives emerging, the NHL season can make one’s head spin, and it’s easy to miss out on the weekly storylines.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Oilers Defenseman Drawing Trade Interest Amid Slow Start: Report

The Edmonton Oilers started the 2025-26 NHL season with a record of 6-4-3, currently positioning themselves in second place in the Pacific Division with 15 points after 13 games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 2

Oilers prepare for Blues believing some of their issues are 'solved'

After winning the Western Conference for the second straight year, the Edmonton Oilers revamped their supporting cast while preparing for another run at the Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

Oilers Trying to Find 'Soft Landing' Trade For Popular Defenseman

The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly looking to move veteran defenseman Troy Stecher, with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman noting the team is seeking a “soft landing” for the popular blueliner.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 2

Oilers Rumours: Troy Stecher and Stuart Skinner both options to be traded

Baseball season is over, trees are bare of leaves, and that means hockey season is in full swing. It’s been a mediocre start to the season for the Edmonton Oilers, whose win over the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday night moved them to 6-4-3 on the season through their first 13 games.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / November 2

‘We know what that feels like’: Connor McDavid gutted as Blue Jays drop Game 7 of World Series during Oilers game

Another sport rarely takes precedence over hockey on a Saturday night in Canada, but that was the case on November 1 as the Blue Jays faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 2

How skills coach Ned Lukacevic helped Oilers’ Vasily Podkolzin work on his game this summer

Before the 2025-26 campaign began, I wrote about what a successful season could look like for Vasily Podkolzin. I mentioned that success for him would include being a leader in hits on the Edmonton Oilers — which he currently is with 46 hits — and also surpassing the 30-point plateau.