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Oilers place Colton Dach on injured reserve, activate Jason Dickinson

The Edmonton Oilers have made a pair of coinciding roster moves on Wednesday ahead of their game against the Anaheim Ducks. The team activated centre Jason Dickinson from injured reserve, while placing Colton Dach on it.

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Bowman liked Hallander’s mix of skill and pace: ‘He’s going to fit in well’

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman said they were interested in Filip Hallander a couple years ago before they acquired the Pittsburgh Penguins forward on Wednesday morning.

Jason Dickinson News / Professor Press Box / October 7

Jason Dickinson Is Back, and the Oilers Need What He Brings

Jason Dickinson is back in the Edmonton Oilers' lineup tonight against the Anaheim Ducks, and that may matter more than it sounds. Dickinson missed the first three games of the season with a foot injury, but he's expected to return on the second line with Trent Frederic and Kasperi Kapanen.

Filip Hallander News / Oilersnation / October 7

Getting to know new Oilers forward Filip Hallander

The Edmonton Oilers have made their first trade of the 2026-27 season. On Wednesday morning, the team traded Spencer Stastney to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Filip Hallander.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

Grading Oilers & Penguins’ Stastney-for-Hallander Swap

The Edmonton Oilers had too many defensemen on their roster, while the Pittsburgh Penguins were dealing with an overabundance of forwards. On Wednesday (Oct.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 7

Pre-Scout: Oilers are California Dreamin’ of playoff payback against Ducks

Nothing builds team morale like a road trip, and this one for the Edmonton Oilers is perfect. Three games in sunny California with multiple days between each matchup?

Filip Hallander News / NHL Trade Talk / October 7

There’s Something Familiar About the Filip Hallander Trade for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have traded a defenceman for a forward listed as a center who has barely played the position in the NHL. In acquiring Filip Hallander

Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

Oilers’ Trade Interest in Kirby Dach Is Very Puzzling

While the Edmonton Oilers own a 2-0-1 record through their first three games of the season, it’s fair to say there have been a few points of concern with their overall play.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 7

Oilers acquire Filip Hallander from Penguins for Spencer Stastney

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forward Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenceman Spencer Stastney, the club announced Wednesday.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 7

Oilers Acquire Filip Hallander from Penguins for Spencer Stastney

The Edmonton Oilers are bringing in some forward depth and moving out one of their extra defenceman. The Oilers have been running with eight defensemen for a while, and have had injuries up front, so a move needed to be made.

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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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 7

Penguins acquire Spencer Stastney from Oilers for Filip Hallander

An early-season trade that saw two NHL caliber players swapped for one another went down Wednesday afternoon, as the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they have landed defenseman Spencer Stastney from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Filip Hallander.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

Oilers Trade Spencer Stastney to Penguins for Filip Hallander

The Edmonton Oilers addressed their forward depth on Wednesday, acquiring centre Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenceman Spencer Stastney.

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Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

Oilers’ Bouchard Snubbed in Early Norris Trophy Poll

It took just three games for Evan Bouchard to declare where he belongs in the Norris Trophy conversation. The Edmonton Oilers defenceman has opened the 2026-27 season with four goals and eight points, leading all NHL defencemen in scoring and ranked second among all NHL players behind only Connor McDavid.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Connor McDavid Reveals True Feelings on Alex Ovechkin After Retirement News

Connor McDavid grew up watching Alex Ovechkin become one of the NHL’s biggest stars, but the Edmonton Oilers captain admitted Tuesday that he was not rooting for the Washington Capitals winger at the time.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Oilers, Penguins Swap Spencer Stastney, Filip Hallander

The Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins have lined up for another trade. This time, the Oilers have traded defenseman Spencer Stastney to the Penguins for forward Filip Hallander.

Jake Walman News / The Oil Rig / October 7

Should the Edmonton Oilers have any concern with Jake Walman?

The Edmonton Oilers have gotten off to an interesting start to the season. Their offence has been elite, defence has been alright, and goaltending has been questionable, to say the least.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 7

Examining the Ducks’ start to the season ahead of Oilers visit to Anaheim

This week, the Edmonton Oilers begin their first extended road trip of the season, and there is no better place to begin this California trip than the Honda Center against the team that eliminated them last spring.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 7

Is it too early to tell who has the Edmonton Oilers’ starting goaltender spot?

Ah, the Edmonton Oilers and goaltending. The two go together like peanut butter and jelly. One of the biggest talking points, as it’s been with seemingly every Oilers season this century, is the quality of the goaltending Edmonton will get this season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 7

The Oilers aren’t an old team anymore

“The Edmonton Oilers are too old!” No, they’re not, and it’s not even close. Some people still take shots at the Oilers, saying they’re old and their window is closing.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 7

Assessing the Edmonton Oilers reported trade targets

There has been plenty of smoke in recent days (and weeks) about the Edmonton Oilers reportedly engaging in trade talks. There have been multiple reports about it with the main one coming during the first 'Saturday Headlines' segment of the 2026-27 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 7

Oilers Rumours: Oilers trade talk continues to heat up

Reading the tea leaves, it appears that the Edmonton Oilers are heavily pursuing a young forward with many reports pointing towards a right-handed centre.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 7

Oilers’ Connor McDavid shares hilarious take after Alex Ovechkin’s retirement announcement

Alex Ovechkin’s farewell tour is officially underway, and the tributes have started pouring in from around the NHL. Connor McDavid offered one of his own on Tuesday, though the Edmonton Oilers captain could not resist adding an honest confession about where his loyalties were as a kid.