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Oilers injury update: Hyman ‘really close’ to returning but out vs. Kings

Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman isn’t quite ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Kings. “They told me he’s not playing tonight,” said head coach Mike Babcock after morning skate.

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These 3 Oilers are surpassing expectations early on

As the back half of October approaches, the Edmonton Oilers are the darlings of the league early in the 2026-27 season. They keep scoring and they keep winning, and it isn't all 9-7 horse races either.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Oilers’ McDavid Has Set an Amazing Pace with Gretzky & Mario

Connor McDavid keeps quietly stacking numbers that put him in the same conversation as the game’s absolute legends. Look at the list of career points through 800 games.

Devon Levi News / Professor Press Box / October 13

Oilers’ Devon Levi: Could He Be the Answer in Goal?

The Edmonton Oilers may have found something interesting in Devon Levi. The 24-year-old is getting another start Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Kings, and while his early numbers aren't exactly setting the world on fire, there's a reason to pay attention.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Oilers Get Injury Updates on Hyman and Walman

The Edmonton Oilers will be without two key players when they face the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night, as Zach Hyman and Jake Walman remain sidelined with injuries.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Vasily Podkolzin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

How Good Can the Oilers Vasily Podkolzin Become Anyway?

Vasily Podkolzin has become one of the Edmonton Oilers’ early-season stories. He’s scored five goals in five games, added two assists, and just potted the game-winner in a 3–1 win over San Jose.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 13

Oilers vs. Kings: Before the Puck Drops

The Edmonton Oilers are off to a pretty good start, and Tuesday night brings an interesting test. They'll visit the Los Angeles Kings looking to extend their season-opening points streak, while the Kings are still searching for their first win.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Ex-GM Was Angry at Oilers Trade Offer. Who Is the Modern Version?

Every GM has a trade idea that sounded better in his own head than it did to the other side. For former Edmonton Oilers GM Craig MacTavish, it was offering Nail Yakupov to the New Jersey Devils for defenceman Adam Larsson.

Caleb Jones News / Oilersnation / October 13

NHL Notebook: Oilers climb power rankings, Caleb Jones traded

The Edmonton Oilers are on the rise. That’s according to Daily Faceoff’s latest weekly NHL power rankings, which slotted the Oilers as the third-best team in the league, a rise from the seventh spot they held last week.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Can the Oilers Afford to Keep Their New-Look Top Line Together?

Mike Babcock’s first season behind the Edmonton Oilers bench has already answered a long-running question: who plays with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl?

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 13

Edmonton Oilers rumours roundup: Are the Oilers still on the hunt for early season adds?

Despite multiple key injuries up front, the Edmonton Oilers are off to a strong start to the season. The attrition at forward has seen Filip Hallander added, just as several young players and depth option have received extended auditions.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Colton Dach News / Oilersnation / October 13

Why the Edmonton Oilers have kept Colton Dach at centre

The hardest element of the game for young pros is how to play without the puck. Connor McDavid is nearing his 30s, and he still has to focus extra hard on his off-puck play because he had a puck on his stick from birth until his final season with the OHL’s Erie Otters.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Should Tristan Jarry or Devon Levi Be the Oilers’ No. 1 Goalie?

The Edmonton Oilers entered the 2026-27 NHL season with everyone wondering, who is their No. 1 netminder? Two weeks later, that question is no closer to being answered.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 12

Would You Trade Walman and Top Prospects for Konecny?

The Edmonton Oilers could add a proven scoring winger by targeting Travis Konecny, but the price would force them to weigh an offensive upgrade against their defensive depth and future.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12

Streaking Oilers represent significant challenge for winless Kings

The Edmonton Oilers will put their season-opening five-game points streak on the line Tuesday night in Los Angeles when they visit the Kings. Edmonton, which wraps up a three-game California road trip on Tuesday, remains the NHL's only team without a regulation loss after a 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 12

A look at five Oilers who rank first in several NHL categories through the first five games

The Edmonton Oilers are certainly talking the talk early this season. Before the 2026-27 campaign got underway, they made it clear that they wanted to come out strong out of the gates, and their 4-0-1 record suggests they’re doing just that.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 12

Oilers injury update: Hyman getting closer, Ekholm takes maintenance day, and Levi in starter’s net

Maybe Mattias Ekholm just had too much turkey. Whether or not the Swedish defenceman celebrates Canadian Thanksgiving while with the Edmonton Oilers on a road trip in the United States, he took a maintenance day from practice on Monday.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / October 12

Is Evan Bouchard really as bad defensively as his reputation suggests?

Evan Bouchard may be the most polarizing player in the NHL. Some consider the Edmonton Oilers blueliner one of the league’s best defencemen, while others couldn’t disagree more, arguing that his defensive shortcomings keep him from the game’s elite.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 12

The Oilers Have Found a Winning Formula, but There’s a Big Catch

The Edmonton Oilers are the last team in the league without a regulation loss at 4-0-1, and everybody has a theory. Babcock’s structure, better health, a fresh energy in the room.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 12

Three clear reasons the Oilers are off to a strong start

The Edmonton Oilers are the only team remaining in the NHL without a regulation loss, with a 4-0-1 record through the first 13 days of the season. Edmonton wanted and needed a good start, and they got one.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

How Jimmy Carson Helped the Oilers Win Their Fifth Stanley Cup

At the start of the summer of 1988, the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the world. They had just won their fourth Stanley Cup in five years, and with a roster that included five future Hall of Famers between the ages of 25 and 29, Edmonton appeared destined to dominate the NHL for years to come, even perhaps becoming the league’s greatest dynasty.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 11

Leon Draisaitl finds it 'pretty funny' how Evan Bouchard is viewed around the NHL

Leon Draisaitl has a message for anyone who still is not paying attention to Evan Bouchard: Keep sleeping on him. The Edmonton Oilers are happy to have him either way.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Hallander Trade, Bouchard’s Dominance, & More

The Edmonton Oilers are off to a great 4-0-1 start, and they’re the only team without a regulation loss. They struggled defensively, allowing 13 goals in their first two games, but have been outstanding since, allowing just four goals in their last three games.

Owen Michaels News / The Oil Rig / October 10

The Edmonton Oilers biggest surprise so far is Owen Michaels

The biggest surprise for the Edmonton Oilers in the early stages of the season is the outstanding play of Owen Michaels. There were signs that Michaels was a better player than his stat card suggested, as many teams tried to sign the college free agent last season.

Devon Levi News / Daily Faceoff / October 10

Devon Levi has stepped up for the Oilers so far

The start to the 2026-27 NHL season has been exceptionally mixed for Edmonton Oilers goaltender Devon Levi, but it’s trending in the right direction.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / October 8

Bouchard's historic start for Oilers has impressed Babcock

Evan Bouchard's historic start for Oilers has impressed Mike Babcock

Bouchard's hot start has been undeniable, as the elite 26-year-old offensive defenseman has six goals and five assists for a total of 11 points across four games.

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