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On YouTubeZach Hyman News / The Hockey Writers / December 28
Oilers’ Zach Hyman Deserves to Be on Canada’s Olympic Team
The countdown is on until the Wednesday (Dec. 31) deadline for teams to submit final the rosters for men’s hockey at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. Hockey Canada is announcing the 25 players that will comprise its Olympic men’s hockey team during the day on New Year’s Eve.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 28
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Disappointing 3-2 Loss to Flames
The Edmonton Oilers returned from the holiday break on Saturday night (Dec. 27), looking for their first three-game winning streak of the season. However, that didn’t transpire, as they lost 3-2 against the Calgary Flames in the third installment of the Battle of Alberta.
Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / December 28
Connor Ingram’s case to be Oilers backup grows stronger
Connor Ingram started his third game for the Edmonton Oilers Saturday night. The overall result wasn’t what the team was hoping for, losing 3-2 to the Calgary Flames on a night where the Turkey Legs slowed the Oilers, but one promising result was Ingram’s play.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Andrew Mangiapane News / The Hockey Writers / December 28
Oilers’ Andrew Mangiapane Facing Unwarranted Criticism From Fans
The Edmonton Oilers had been playing solid hockey leading into the Christmas break, but lost their first game after the break against the Calgary Flames.
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.
NHL News / Oilersnation / December 28
Turkey legs slow Oilers in post-Christmas break loss to Flames: Recap, Reaction and Highlights
Well, that was a let down. Not only did the Edmonton Oilers lose 3-2 to the Calgary Flames on Saturday evening, but it was a rather docile affair in terms of chipiness.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 27
Oilers' Connor McDavid is on best offensive run of career
The NHL returns from its holiday break on Saturday, and the Edmonton Oilers are coming out of that break as one of the league's hottest teams. The driving force behind this recent surge is superstar forward Connor McDavid.
Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / December 27
Oilers Coach Names Two Players for Recent Success After Slow Start
Kris Knoblauch credited Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl for driving the Edmonton Oilers’ recent success ahead of Saturday’s game against the Calgary Flames.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27
Kris Knoblauch Sets the Record Straight on Oilers’ Calvin Pickard
Calvin Pickard’s numbers don’t tell the full story this season — and Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch finally said out loud what many fans have been seeing for weeks.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / December 27
Oilers Share Final Goalie Decision for Flames Rematch
The Edmonton Oilers announced a key lineup decision ahead of Saturday’s game against the Calgary Flames. Goaltender Connor Ingram will start for the third straight game.
NHL News / Oilersnation / December 27
Scenes From Morning Skate: Will bad blood boil between Oilers and Flames?
If you’re a Battle of Alberta fan, tonight’s the night. The Edmonton Oilers visit the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome for game two, and if last game said anything, it’s that this one should be worth watching.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 27
Oilers forward getting contract terminated after failed experiment
The Edmonton Oilers were hoping that forward David Tomasek would help to improve the depth scoring after he ripped up the Swedish Hockey League over the last two seasons — but that hasn’t been the case.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27
3 Reasons the Oilers’ Scoring Is Actually Sustainable
There’s a reflex we all have when we see the Edmonton Oilers light up the scoreboard again. We tell ourselves it can’t possibly keep going like this. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on another tear?
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 27
Terminating Tomášek’s contract a win-win for player and Oilers
David Tomášek is set to join the legion of overseas free agents signed by the Edmonton Oilers who just didn’t work out. He’s not the first — following suit with the Gaetan Haas’, Joakim Nygard’s and Mikko Koskinen’s of the world — and he likely won’t be the last, and above all, he wasn’t a bad bet.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 27
Top 10 trade targets for the Edmonton Oilers at the 2026 NHL trade deadline
Next week on New Years Eve, we will have officially entered the second half of the season. Wow, has this season flown by. Despite a very sluggish start by the group and injuries piling on, the Oilers find themselves in a three-way tie for first in the division alongside the Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 27
Two Edmonton Oilers prospects featured at the 2026 World Junior Championship
The World Junior Championship is often the most highly anticipated tournament of the year. It’s timing over Christmas and New Year’s makes it a holiday tradition for us hockey fans to tune in.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27
Oilers pitched to go all-on on trade for Kraken star forward
Several names across different positions have recently been linked to the Oilers, with the latest among them now being this Kraken forward.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 27
Oilers GM Stan Bowman Has Done a Great Job Replenishing the Prospect Pool
The Edmonton Oilers are in their Stanley Cup window, which can pose a challenge. There’s a delicate balance between remaining competitive and getting younger at the same time.
David Tomasek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 26
Oilers to terminate veteran forward David Tomasek's contract
Edmonton Oilers forward David Tomasek is expected to sign with the Swedish Hockey League’s Färjestad BK after the holiday roster freeze lifts on Sunday.
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