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Mangiapane Fiasco Has Oilers Management Looking Extremely Incompetent

The Edmonton Oilers are doing what they can to improve their roster ahead of what they hope will be a lengthy playoff run. They’ve made two acquisitions so far, both of which have come through trades with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 7

Oilers Thoughts: McDavid and Draisaitl haven’t been ‘nuclear’ at 5-on-5, first impressions of Dickinson, Walman’s struggles, and more

The Edmonton Oilers added key defensive pieces to their roster before the trade deadline to lower their goals against, but in the first game since retooling the lineup, they once again had a tough time keeping the puck out of their net in a 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Oilers’ Management & Goaltending Have Failed Connor McDavid

The Edmonton Oilers looked outclassed in their 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on March 6 at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Part of it was that they looked slower compared to their eastern counterparts, and the defence looked like the Keystone Cops at times.

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Tristan Jarry News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Oilers Pundit Hints at Rift Between Jarry and Core Group

The Edmonton Oilers management group may like a do-over on the Tristan Jarry trade. In what was somewhat of a panic decision, general manager (GM) Stan Bowman chose to send both Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak, along with a 2029 second-round pick, to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Jarry and Samuel Poulin.

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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 / Oilersnation / March 7

How Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson fit into the Oilers lineup

The Edmonton Oilers have been searching for answers to their leaky defence all season. Stan Bowman believes he may have found them, making a pair of deals with the Chicago Blackhawks this week that brought in Jason Dickinson, Connor Murphy, and Colton Dach.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 7

Oilers fail another test against a serious Stanley Cup contender

It had been a little while since the Oilers faced a true Stanley Cup contender. After returning from the Olympic break, Edmonton played the Ducks, Kings, Sharks, and Senators.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-3 loss to Hurricanes

The Edmonton Oilers played for the first time on a Friday night (March 6), losing 6-3 to the Carolina Hurricanes at Rogers Place. The Oilers have struggled, losing six of their last eight games, and nothing looks to be changing any time soon.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 7

Oilers Prospect Update: Howard back to scoring, Järventie’s call-up case, and a career high for Hamblin

It was an extremely busy week for the Bakersfield Condors as they played five games in seven days. Unfortunately, the Condors just couldn’t find a way to string together a couple of wins, coming out of the week with two wins, two losses in regulation, and a shootout loss.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Edmonton Oilers’ Lineup Post-Trade Deadline

A trade deadline that saw the Edmonton Oilers make a couple moves early on and then pump the brakes seemed to be overall successful, whether fans believe it or not.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 6

Oilers outplayed by Hurricanes in 6-3 loss as up-and-down stretch continues: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The trade deadline didn’t light a fire under the Edmonton Oilers. On Friday evening, the Oilers hosted the Carolina Hurricanes for a rematch of the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 6

Flashback Friday: Looking at the last time the Oilers went all-in at a trade deadline

For the fourth consecutive trade deadline day, the Edmonton Oilers didn’t make a trade. Of course, the Oilers made their moves earlier this week, acquiring Connor Murphy, Jason Dickinson, and Colton Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2028 second, a 2027 first, and Andrew Mangiapane in two separate trades.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 6

Oilers news: Janmark out for rest of season, Samanski loaned to Condors

Amid a less chaotic trade deadline day than many hoped for, there were a few news items around the Edmonton Oilers that slipped under the radar. News of the Oilers’ newest acquisitions, Jason Dickinson, Connor Murphy and Colton Dach suiting up when the puck drops against the Carolina Hurricanes, however, wasn’t one of them.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6

Oilers Insider Hints at Potential Offseason Trade for Goalie Prospect

Despite some talk about shoring up the crease via a big swing for Sergei Bobrovsky or Jordan Binnington, the Edmonton Oilers stood pat on trade deadline day and will roll with Tristan Jarry and Connor Ingram for the rest of the 2025–26 season.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 6

Deadline prices plummet at the buzzer, leaving some frustration to a reasonable Oilers deadline

Booooooring. The meat of the NHL trade deadline from a pure entertainment standpoint was an unmitigated yawn-fest. As a broadcaster, these are the days you live for.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6

Significant Deal Oilers Exploring Now Looks Unlikely

As per TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, “Things can change quickly in the final push but sounds like nothing close with the Oilers as of now for an additional move before the deadline.” That includes a potential significant swing that GM Stan Bowman said he would keep an eye on over the final 24 hours of the trade deadline.

Connor Murphy News / Breakaway on SI / March 6

Connor Murphy Set for Oilers Debut After Trade

Defenseman Connor Murphy is set to make his Edmonton Oilers debut tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes after arriving in Edmonton as part of a two-trade flurry with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Oilers’ Mattias Janmark Out For Season

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters today that winger Mattias Janmark has undergone an undisclosed surgery and will be out for the remainder of the season, including the playoffs (via Tony Brar of Oilers TV).

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 6

Back in history: Four retired Edmonton Oilers that would fit into today’s team

There has been a lot of talk around the Edmonton Oilers recently. Discussions focused on what they need to do to become a legitimate contender again. That leads to questions and solutions.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 6

Reviewing the past five Edmonton Oilers trade deadlines

For all of us armchair GMs, the trade deadline is one of the most exciting times of the year. It is when we all congregate online to offer our thoughts and feelings on a team’s direction, who they should be acquiring, and who is on their trade bait board.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / March 5

East-leading Canes out to dent Oilers' playoff aspirations

The Carolina Hurricanes will try to contain red-hot Leon Draisaitl when they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night. Edmonton, meanwhile, will have its hands full with Carolina's Nikolaj Ehlers, who has four goals in his past two games, including a hat trick.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Oilers GM Stan Bowman doesn’t expect team to make any more significant trades

One of the certified playoff contenders out west might be done making moves. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman stated that he seems willing to stand pat, trying to put together any more deals heading into the trade deadline.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5