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Connor McDavid Could Have a Golden Year in 2026

The 2025-26 season could be the greatest of Connor McDavid’s illustrious career. He’s off to represent Canada at the Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy, and he is currently the best player on what could be the best team in the world.

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Top 100 Oilers: No. 48 — Jason Arnott

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Jason Arnott comes in at No.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 7

The Oilers Lost Their Depth Backbone: It Shows

Every once in a while, a player says something that lands a little too close to the truth. That happened the other day when Leon Draisaitl talked about the Edmonton Oilers’ play slipping, and Elliotte Friedman added his own observation: the bottom six looks like it’s standing around waiting for the top six to make something happen.

Josh Samanski News / Professor Press Box / February 7

Oilers' Josh Samanski: A Young Player Having a Big Year

I have to admit that Josh Samanski is a player I didn’t know much about until recently. When he made the Oilers’ lineup, I took notice. Truth is, the youngster is having a big year.

Patrick Kane News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Glen Sather News / Professor Press Box / February 7

Glen Sather: What Does 'Slats' Mean to the Edmonton Oilers?

When you think of the Edmonton Oilers’ glory days, names like Gretzky, Messier, Coffey, and Fuhr immediately pop into your head. But there’s someone behind the scenes just as important: Glen “Slats” Sather .

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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

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 7

Who the Edmonton Oilers should make a 'big swing' at

The 2025–26 season has been pretty up and down for the Edmonton Oilers. The team has struggled to find consistency in their game, looking like a contender some nights and a basement dweller on others.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 7

Insider Pours Cold Water On Oilers Adding Former Coach This Season

Fans in Edmonton are wondering whether the team is considering a change during the Olympic break. Specifically, there’s been talk that the coaching staff might need a shakeup.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / February 7

The impact of Assistant Coach Mark Stuart on the Edmonton Oilers

Over the last few weeks, there have been talks about potentially bringing back old Assistant Coach Paul Coffey to the Edmonton Oilers. Coffey ran the defence during his time here, which has now been designated to Mark Stuart, who still has his penalty kill duties.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 7

Are the Edmonton Oilers Still Legit Stanley Cup Contenders?

The NHL has now reached its Olympic break. There are no games from Feb. 6 to 24, allowing for players to compete in men’s hockey at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.

Elliotte Friedman News / Oilersnation / February 7

Friedman: Oilers looking for players who can ‘accept bottom-six role’

It’s going to be a curious few weeks in Oil Country. With one month less a day until the NHL’s trade deadline, the Edmonton Oilers have lots to do in the way of upgrading their team.

Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL Trade Talk / February 7

What’s Really Going On With Andrew Mangiapane in Edmonton?

When Andrew Mangiapane signed with the Edmonton Oilers, I thought he was a sensible pickup. He never drove the bus in Calgary, but he worked, he chipped in, and he didn’t need perfect conditions to be useful.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 7

Oilers Fans Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

With the last slate of NHL games wrapping up the other night (Feb. 5), the league is officially on pause for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The Edmonton

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 6

Flashback Friday: Looking at the which Oilers represented their country at the 1998 and 2002 Olympics

In just a few days, men’s hockey at the 2026 Olympics will begin. This year, the Edmonton Oilers will send three players, with Connor McDavid representing Team Canada, and both Leon Draisaitl and Josh Samanski representing Team Germany.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Professor Press Box / February 6

Loyalty, Grit & 1,000 Games: Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Every once in a while, it’s worth slowing down and giving a little love to the players who never ask for it. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (RNH) is one of those guys.

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The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 6

Why this year’s annual mid-season crisis feels different for the Oilers

Let’s call this the annual Edmonton Oilers mid-season crisis. They aren’t defending well. They can’t get a save. The coach is out to lunch…. This is not a new story about this hockey team. The Oilers fans, Oilers media, and Oilers brass all say the right things at the beginning of the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 6

Analyst Surprised That Team Canada Continues to Pass on Zach Hyman

Team Canada has had to make two injury-replacement swaps to its Olympic roster in recent days, as Tampa Bay Lightning stars Brayden Point and Anthony Cirelli were both forced to drop out due to their respective ailments.

Leon Draisaitl News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Draisaitl’s Comments Reveal Deeper Oilers’ Troubles

There are losing streaks, and then there are stretches when a team starts to know something is off. The Edmonton Oilers sound as if they’re drifting into that second category right now.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / February 6

Draisaitl spoke the truth and the entire organization should listen

Leon Draisaitl didn’t call anyone out. He didn’t rip anyone. He simply told the harsh truth about the current state of the Edmonton Oilers. Draisaitl wasn’t yelling or angry in his post-game scrum after another disappointing loss, the third this season, to the Calgary Flames.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 6

Insiders Hint at Coveted Veteran Coach as Potential Fit for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have started to spiral heading into the Olympic break, and it all culminated with a loss in Calgary on Wednesday, which led Leon Draisaitl to voice his frustration on just about everything, including the team’s defense, special teams, goaltending, and coaching.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 6

Oil Check 7: Edmonton Oilers go from 'we are so back' to 'it’s so over'

Eight games ago, our last Oil Check was a positive one, and it appeared that the Edmonton Oilers were on their way to yet another midseason turnaround and heat up for the stretch run.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / February 5

Leon Draisaitl unloads on struggling Oilers: 'Just not good enough'

After the Edmonton Oilers' third-straight loss, one of their star players couldn't hold back his frustration any longer.

Underwhelming Artemi Panarin return a reminder of power of trade protection

Senators' Tim Stutzle once again sinks Flyers in overtime

Sharks owe it to Macklin Celebrini, future core to buy and make playoffs

George Parros' role in player safety remains stain on NHL

Report: Penn State's Gavin McKenna could face up to 20 years in prison

Josh Samanski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Oilers Reassign Josh Samanski

2/5/26: The Oilers announced that Samanski has been reassigned to the AHL Bakersfield. This is not a transaction with immediate on-ice implications for Samanski, as he won’t be spending the Olympic break in California playing in the AHL.

Leon Draisaitl News / Daily Faceoff / February 4

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl named Germany’s flagbearer for 2026 Winter Olympics

Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has been named as one of Germany’s flagbearers for the 2026 Winter Olympic opening ceremony, which is set to take place in Milan, Italy, on Friday.