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Oilers Could Lose Key Executive — Is Chris Pronger the Perfect Replacement?

The Edmonton Oilers may soon be facing a significant change in their front office, as assistant general manager Bill Scott continues to draw interest around the league for general manager vacancies — including reported interviews with the Nashville Predators.

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ECHL: Jacob Perreault Suspended One Game

The ECHL Department of Player Safety has suspended Maine Mariners forward Jacob Perreault one game for his actions in yesterday’s game vs Trois-Rivières Lions.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / April 6

Oilers injury update: Draisaitl to skate this week, playoff start status uncertain

The return of the Edmonton Oilers‘ second-best player isn’t etched into stone. Head coach Kris Knoblauch softened on Leon Draisaitl being ready for the first game of the postseason when talking to reporters on Monday.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / April 6

Oilers Give Update on Draisaitl: Might Miss Playoff Games

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch spoke with the media on Monday before the team went out on the road later today. He was asked about the status of both Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl.

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Leon Draisaitl News / Field Level Media / April 6

Oilers' Leon Draisaitl might not be ready for playoff opener

Out with a lower-body injury since March 15, Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl might miss the beginning of the Stanley Cup playoffs, coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters on Monday.

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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

Leon Draisaitl News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl a ‘maybe’ for Game 1 of playoffs

Some inauspicious news regarding one of the best players in the game. When speaking to the media on Monday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch listed forward Leon Draisaitl as a “maybe” for the team’s potential opening game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 6

The Oilers depth players are making meaningful progress

The Edmonton Oilers can rely on Connor McDavid to dominate for 22 minutes per night, but that alone isn’t enough to win a Stanley Cup. It’s whether they can limit the damage in the non-McDavid minutes that ultimately determines their ceiling.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 6

'Obvious Change' Has Led to Oilers Recent Success

“I think the most obvious change is that they’re committing to defense and taking care of their own end,” says one of the contributors at Oilers Nation.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 6

What should the Oilers’ line combinations look like with Draisaitl and Hyman injured?

The Edmonton Oilers have experienced what life without Leon Draisaitl has been like over the past three weeks, and now they’ll get a taste of life without Zach Hyman as well, as it’s reported he’ll miss the team’s next three road games.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 6

Oilers Prospects Barnett and Park Set to Compete in 2026 Frozen Four

Edmonton Oilers fans will have at least a couple reasons to tune into the upcoming Frozen Four, and their names are Asher Barnett and Aidan Park. Not only

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 6

The Edmonton Oilers are breaking patterns and creating opportunity

If you are an Edmonton Oilers fan, you should most likely get your blood pressure checked. As the 2025–26 season nears its end and we inch ever closer to the playoffs, the Oilers have exhibited several varying patterns in their play.

Zach Hyman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 6

Oilers’ Zach Hyman could miss 2 weeks with undisclosed injury

The Edmonton Oilers may be without forward Zach Hyman for up to two weeks as the team approaches the final stretch of the regular season, head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed Saturday before a 5-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Zach Hyman News / Professor Press Box / April 5

Losing Zach Hyman Changes the Oilers' Game

Losing Zach Hyman — even for a little while — stings for the Edmonton Oilers. He’s one of those players whose contributions don’t always show up as highlight-reel theatrics, but you notice them in the scoreboard, in the dirty areas, and when opponents suddenly have one less headache to worry about.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 6

Draisaitl-less Oilers will have to adjust to life without Hyman

First Leon Draisaitl. Now Zach Hyman. For the second year in a row, the Edmonton Oilers will be playing short key bodies down the stretch. While they dropped Saturday night’s affair 5-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights, allowing them to tighten the Pacific Division, it’s what came after the game that was of more concern.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 5

Oilers European free agent targets: Could KHL’s Vitaly Pinchuk be the Oilers middle-six scoring answer?

Would a 6-foot-3, 203-pound skilled centre catch your attention? The Edmonton Oilers have already dipped into the European market this season, signing Czech defenceman Tomáš Cibulka.

Edmonton Oilers News / Total Pro Sports / April 5

Wild Scene at Oilers Game as Baby Is Born Inside Rogers Place

The Edmonton Oilers didn’t stand a chance against the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. The Canadian team fell to its opponents, who improved to 3-0 after firing coach Bruce Cassidy and replacing him with John Tortorella.

Zach Hyman News / NHL Trade Talk / April 5

Oilers Must Respond Without Zach Hyman During Crucial Stretch

The Edmonton Oilers will be without Zach Hyman for their next three games, and while the timeline suggests he could return before the regular season wraps up, his absence comes at a critical point in the standings race.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 4

Oilers’ Zach Hyman Out With Lingering Injury

The Edmonton Oilers are opting for the careful approach as another successful season nears its end. Top winger Zach Hyman will be held out of Saturday’s matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights, head coach Kris Knoblauch told Robert Tychkowski of Edmonton Sun.