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Oilers’ defenceman Darnell Nurse ‘not happy about’ his play ‘at all’

Darnell Nurse has been a target of criticism for his recent play and short answers following the Edmonton Oilers’ loss in San Jose on Saturday. On Tuesday, before the Oilers host the Ottawa Senators, Nurse took a different approach.

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Oilers Deadline Buzz: Bigger Trade Coming After Murphy?

When former NHL executive Brian Lawton went on record with the statement that “Murphy is the calm before the storm” for the Edmonton Oilers, it was clear right away what kind of “storm” people began to speculate about.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

Insider Hints at Oilers Doing Something Big Before the Deadline

While it wasn’t the blockbuster some were hoping for, the Edmonton Oilers addressed their biggest need on Monday by acquiring right-shot defenseman Connor Murphy.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Hockey Writers / March 3

Kris Knoblauch Should Be the Maple Leafs’ Next Head Coach

Some things in hockey are predictable: fans griping about the trade deadline, a team overhauling its lineup, or a coach’s fate being whispered about before it’s official.

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Connor Murphy News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

How does Connor Murphy acquisition help Oilers?

A little bit of defensive depth is something the Edmonton Oilers needed, and they addressed it on Monday. The Oilers acquired defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks.

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

Oilers Predicted to Trade Promising Young Player Before the Deadline

The Edmonton Oilers made their move for a right-shot defenseman on Monday by acquiring Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks. Now that the blue line is mostly set in stone, the focus will shift to adding up front — potentially a third-line center and, if they want to swing big, even a top-six winger.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 3

Oilers rumors: Pierre LeBrun reveals ‘No. 1 priority’ after Connor Murphy trade

The NHL trade deadline is March 6 at 3 pm ET, and teams are already making moves. The Edmonton Oilers have made their next move of the trade season as the Oilers have acquired Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks.

Vincent Trocheck News / The Oil Rig / March 3

Why Vincent Trocheck to the Edmonton Oilers would not happen, but would be a great fit

With the 2026 NHL trade deadline just a few days away (March 6), it is time to see who would be a great player available for the Edmonton Oilers to pickup and add to their lineup as they go for another deep playoff run.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 3

Oilers Game Notes: Senators arrive in Edmonton for battle of teams who can’t get a save

The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up their California road trip with one win and two losses. They’re back home now for a brief stop before hitting the road again following Friday’s trade deadline.

Stan Bowman News / Oilersnation / March 3

Which forwards could Stan Bowman target as his next move?

With deadline week officially upon us in the NHL, Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman wasted little time getting into the spirit of the week as he acquired veteran right-shot defenceman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 3

All-Canadian Edition of NHL Predictions with Ottawa Senators at Edmonton Oilers

In today’s edition of NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey, we bring you an all-Canadian version featuring the Edmonton Oilers hosting the Ottawa Senators.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

Why Oilers Added Connor Murphy, and Now Who’s on their Radar

The Edmonton Oilers made a significant move Monday, acquiring veteran defenceman Connor Murphy in an effort to fortify a blue line that has struggled for consistency this season.

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

Undervaluing What Bouchard Means to the Oilers

If you look at what’s actually happening on the ice lately, it’s pretty hard to ignore how important Evan Bouchard has been to the Edmonton Oilers. I was going through the team’s last 10 games at even strength, just focusing on Grade A chances for and against, and Bouchard jumped off the page.

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Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Insider Casts Doubt on Connor McDavid’s Future with the Oilers

All of the focus around Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers right now is on finding a way to fix their defensive issues in time for another deep playoff run.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 2

Oilers get big trade win with responsible addition in Connor Murphy

General manager Stan Bowman really sat in front of the media with a straight face for a 20-minute State of the Edmonton Oilers press conference, knowing

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / March 2

Edmonton Oilers Acquire Help on the Blueline

The news has just become official, after being reported earlier in the day. The Edmonton Oilers have acquired the services of Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks via trade.

Connor Murphy News / Oilersnation / March 2

‘This is awesome’: Oilers fans react with excitement to acquiring Connor Murphy

It wasn’t Oliver Ekman-Larsson or Justin Faulk, two defencemen the Edmonton Oilers were previously linked to before Monday, when they decided to pull the trigger on a trade for Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / March 2

Oilers’ Mattias Janmark to miss rest of 2025-26 season

An early end for one of the Edmonton Oilers‘ key depth pieces. According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, Oilers forward Mattias Janmark is set to undergo surgery on Wednesday, effectively ending his 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 2

Mangiapane, Regula clear NHL waivers, Oilers expected to recall Samanski, Howard

A pair of Edmonton Oilers players placed on waivers Sunday have gone unclaimed, according to Oilersnation’s Jason Gregor. Both Andrew Mangiapane and Alec Regula will now need to report to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors and appear in one game for them before being eligible to be recalled.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 2

Oilers Thoughts: The Ingram or Jarry debate, McDavid not slowing down, rethinking the Nurse-Walman pairing, and more

It’s crunch time for the Edmonton Oilers with only 21 games remaining. After earning just two points out of a possible six on the recent California road trip, sitting only four points above the playoff cut line, and with the trade deadline coming on March 6, they’ve got to be feeling the pressure.

Stan Bowman News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Oilers Have Given Stan Bowman Little Reason to Add at Trade Deadline

Thursday night was a reminder as to how dangerous the Edmonton Oilers can be when at their best. In what was a very important game against a divisional foe in the LA Kings, the Oilers looked like a truly elite team, walking away with a lopsided 8-1 victory.