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Scenes From Morning Skate: What isn’t happening tonight?

Scenes From Morning Skate: What isn’t happening tonight?

There isn’t much debate about which game matters most on Tuesday night’s NHL schedule. The Edmonton Oilers visit the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, and what’s set to unfold has everything to do with the convergence of storylines that rarely align like this.

Elliotte Friedman News / Oilersnation / December 16
Oilers vs. Senators in Germany? Friedman believes it makes ‘too much sense’

Oilers vs. Senators in Germany? Friedman believes it makes ‘too much sense’

Could the Edmonton Oilers play a game overseas in the near future? Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman believes there’s a strong chance.  In his 32 Thoughts

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16
Oilers make head-scratching move after Quinn Hutson call up

Oilers make head-scratching move after Quinn Hutson call up

Fans are immediately wondering why the Oilers are even bothering if they’re not going to put Hutson in a position to succeed.

Floundering Penguins face ex-teammate Tristan Jarry, Oilers
The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks
The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz
Connor McDavid News / The Oil Rig / December 16
Evaluating if Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid has found his game this season

Evaluating if Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid has found his game this season

One storyline that has not been talked about too much this season is the Edmonton Oilers captain, Connor McDavid. What was noticeable at the start of the year was that McDavid was slow to find his game and get back to his offensive self.

Drew Doughty News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then? 

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz
Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16
Tristan Jarry Makes Surprising Admission When Talking About Trade to Oilers

Tristan Jarry Makes Surprising Admission When Talking About Trade to Oilers

Tristan Jarry hasn’t even been an Edmonton Oiler for a week, yet he’s already back in Pittsburgh to face the Penguins. The hockey world is still processing Friday morning’s blockbuster deal that sent Jarry and Sam Poulin to Edmonton in exchange for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 16
Oil Check 4: Revving up and down, will an oil change do the trick for Edmonton?

Oil Check 4: Revving up and down, will an oil change do the trick for Edmonton?

When we last did an Oil Check, the Edmonton Oilers were sitting one spot out of the second wild card position and just hovering around the 0.500 mark.

Brett Kulak News / The Hockey Writers / December 16
Oilers Will Miss Brett Kulak Much More Than Is Being Talked About

Oilers Will Miss Brett Kulak Much More Than Is Being Talked About

Discussion about the blockbuster trade made Friday (Dec. 12) between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins has centered almost exclusively on the two goalies changing teams: Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 16
NHL Predictions: Dec 16 Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Predictions: Dec 16 Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins take on the Oilers on Tuesday night. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

Tristan Jarry News / Oilersnation / December 16
Pagnotta talks Jarry trade, the Oilers’ backup goaltender, and a GM change in Buffalo

Pagnotta talks Jarry trade, the Oilers’ backup goaltender, and a GM change in Buffalo

NHL insider David Pagnotta believes the Edmonton Oilers got to the point where they were willing to “suck it up” and include Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak in the move to acquire Tristan Jarry, despite wanting to keep both of them.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15
Ex-Oiler Goalie Could Overhaul Crease If Edmonton Made Waiver Claim

Ex-Oiler Goalie Could Overhaul Crease If Edmonton Made Waiver Claim

Goaltender Laurent Brossoit was back in Chicago after his AHL conditioning stint this week. Then, on Monday afternoon, the team placed him on waivers. The former Edmonton Oilers’ netminder has been loosely linked to the team as rumors have surrounded their goaltending situation, and this waiver move opens up an opportunity to grab him for free.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 16
Ask Dubey: Should the NHL use a three-point system?

Ask Dubey: Should the NHL use a three-point system?

It was an interesting week for the Edmonton Oilers. They pulled the trigger on a couple of trades, bringing in Tristan Jarry and Spencer Stastney while shipping out Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak.

Samuel Poulin News / Oilersnation / December 15
What do the Oilers have in their newest prospect Samuel Poulin?

What do the Oilers have in their newest prospect Samuel Poulin?

Last Friday, the Edmonton Oilers sent out Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick in exchange for Tristan Jarry and former 2019 first-rounder Samuel Poulin.

Quinn Hutson News / Oilersnation / December 15
The Myth vs. Reality of Sunday’s loss and Quinn Hutson’s Recall

The Myth vs. Reality of Sunday’s loss and Quinn Hutson’s Recall

The Edmonton Oilers’ quest to win three games in a row continues. Edmonton, Nashville, St. Louis, and Seattle are the only teams in the NHL that’ve yet to win three games in a row.

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 The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz
The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz
The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz
 The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
 The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / December 15
Oilers’ Connor McDavid named NHL First Star of the Week

Oilers’ Connor McDavid named NHL First Star of the Week

One of the game’s greats continues to rack up the honours. On Monday, the NHL announced that Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been named the league’s First Star of the Week.

Quinn Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / December 15
Oilers Calling Up Quinn Hutson Was the Right Move

Oilers Calling Up Quinn Hutson Was the Right Move

After another bland and uninspired effort against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night (Dec. 14), the Edmonton Oilers needed a boost in the form of a call-up.

Quinn Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15
Right Call?: Red-Hot Prospect Gets Look for Oilers After Offensive Surge

Right Call?: Red-Hot Prospect Gets Look for Oilers After Offensive Surge

“Quinn Hutson has earned the recall,” said Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer after it was announced that the Edmonton Oilers would be calling up forward Quinn Hutson.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 15
Oilers Recall Quinn Hutson

Oilers Recall Quinn Hutson

The Oilers announced they’ve recalled winger Quinn Hutson from AHL Bakersfield. After making his NHL debut late last season, the 23-year-old is expected to make his 2025-26 debut tomorrow night against the Penguins.

Quinn Hutson News / Oilersnation / December 15
Oilers recall high-scoring AHL prospect Quinn Hutson

Oilers recall high-scoring AHL prospect Quinn Hutson

The Edmonton Oilers have recalled forward Quinn Hutson from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors after a red-hot start to his rookie season. Hutson, 23, who signed with the Oilers last spring, has appeared in 24 games this season, scoring 16 goals and 28 points, leading all AHL rookies in both marks.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / December 15
Habs Beat The Oilers 4-1 Thanks to A Complete Team Effort

Habs Beat The Oilers 4-1 Thanks to A Complete Team Effort

The Montreal Canadiens came into Sunday night’s game to shut down Edmonton Oilers superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and they did just that with a complete team effort with a 4-1 victory.

Calvin Pickard News / Athlon Sports / December 15
Calvin Pickard Reveals Truth About Oilers-Penguins Trade

Calvin Pickard Reveals Truth About Oilers-Penguins Trade

The Edmonton Oilers dropped a 4-1 decision to the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, ending their five-game point streak. Oilers netminder Calvin Pickard, who remained with the team following fellow goaltender Stuart Skinner's trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins, faced heavy pressure from the Canadiens and made multiple breakaway stops in Edmonton's loss.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 15
Oilers News & Rumours: Jarry Debut, Stastney, Another Goalie Trade, Hutson, & More

Oilers News & Rumours: Jarry Debut, Stastney, Another Goalie Trade, Hutson, & More

The Edmonton Oilers are hoping to make another deep playoff run this season, and after fans complained for months that the main reason they couldn’t defeat

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 12
Trading for Tristan Jarry a reasonable risk for cornered Oilers

Trading for Tristan Jarry a reasonable risk for cornered Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are taking another swing at fixing the most important position in hockey. It's an indication of how the organization backed itself into a corner.

Oilers acquire G Tristan Jarry in blockbuster trade with Penguins
The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup
The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz
Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / December 11
Connor McDavid's wife talks about Oilers star's ketchup fears

Connor McDavid's wife Lauren talks about Oilers superstar's ketchup fears

Connor McDavid fearlessly skates past defensemen, but his infamous bigger fear seems to be ketchup.

McDavid moves into second place in Oilers all-time even-strength scoring ranks
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The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments
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