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Oilers Place David Tomasek on Waivers for Contract Termination

The Edmonton Oilers announced Friday they will place forward David Tomasek on waivers for the purpose of contract termination. The move brings an end to the Czech forward's short tenure with the organization after struggling to make an impact at the NHL level.

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Oilers place David Tomasek on waivers for purpose of contract termination

Looking for a Boxing Day deal? May I interest you in a slightly used David Tomasek? According to the Edmonton Oilers’ social media accounts, the team announced Friday that it will be placing forward David Tomasek on waivers for the purpose of contract termination.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / December 26

Oilers’ Connor McDavid on condensed NHL schedule: ‘It suits me’

All it took for Connor McDavid was to get into a groove. And now that he’s found it, he seems nearly unstoppable, tying a career-high in points in the month of December, racking up a staggering 12 goals and 31 points.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26

Insider Doubles Down on Marc-André Fleury Return Rumors

Is Marc-André Fleury really considering an NHL comeback? That’s the question hockey fans have been asking in recent days as speculation surrounding a potential return from the—potential—future Hall of Famer has picked up steam.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Mattias Ekholm News / Oilersnation / December 26

Top 10 Oilers stories of 2025: #8 — An early playoff Mattias Ekholm injury update

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 26

Oilers, David Tomasek Expected To Terminate Contract

Oilers forward David Tomasek is expected to sign with the Swedish Hockey League’s Färjestad BK after the holiday roster freeze lifts on Sunday, Jonas Griberg and Johan Ekberg of Värmlands Folkblad report.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 26

Five current Oilers who have won gold at the World Juniors

The U20 World Juniors is always an exciting tournament, featuring some of the best 20-and-under hockey players competing for their countries against other nations, all in the hopes of winning a gold medal during the holiday season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25

Oilers forward rumored to be heading back to Europe and the SHL

David Tomasek is reportedly heading back to Europe, according to a report from Varmsland Folkblad.

Leon Draisaitl’s hat trick, Connor McDavid on fire, and Connor Ingram gives Oilers second straight win

Edmonton Oilers Quick Hits: McDavid, Draisaitl & Standings Jump

Hockey Canada Announces 2025 Spengler Cup Roster

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25

Could Oilers’ Top Line Soon Form Team Canada’s Top Line?

The Edmonton Oilers are guaranteed to have one player representing Team Canada at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, as Connor McDavid will, of course, lead the charge seeking to add a gold medal to his already legendary resume.

Adam Larsson News / Oilersnation / December 25

Top 100 Oilers: No. 59 — Adam Larsson

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

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 25

Top 10 Oilers stories of 2025: #9 — Black aces arrive for playoff push

Connor McDavid or Nathan MacKinnon for the Hart Trophy? Fans Weigh In

Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon have long been the two best players in the NHL, yet somehow in 2025–26 it feels like they’ve taken their games to another level.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

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James Stefan News / The Oil Rig / December 25

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: James Stefan’s Christmas gift comes early

As most leagues around the world enter into their holiday break, prospects within the Edmonton Oilers system have been getting some last-minute hockey in.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 25

Merry Christmas, Nation!

Christmas has officially arrived, the wrapping paper carnage is well underway at the Castle Milk, and the coffee is doing some heavy lifting after a long night of appetizers and cocktails.

Marc-Andre Fleury News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26

Marc-Andre Fleury and the 'right opportunity' with Oilers or Canadiens

Fleury may be 39 years old and technically retired, but the idea of a comeback isn’t being dismissed inside NHL circles — especially if the situation is right.

Maple Leafs need to make a decision on Easton Cowan

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving gives vote of confidence to coach Craig Berube

Team USA would be setting itself up for Olympic failure if Stars' Jason Robertson is left off roster

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

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

Asher Barnett News / The Hockey Writers / December 25

Oilers Prospect Asher Barnett Named to USA’s World Junior Roster

Only a few months ago, it appeared very unlikely that the Edmonton Oilers would not have any of their prospects playing in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25

Oilers Reading Between the Lines as a Big 3C Target Emerges

When Bob Stauffer speaks, it’s rarely accidental — and it’s almost never direct. That’s why a recent comment hinting at a “big third-line right-shot centre on a team that thinks they might still be in it, but doesn’t think they will be” immediately set off speculation around the league.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / December 25

Stocking Stuffers: Connor McDavid’s heater, a shooters mentality & an untouchable powerplay

As the Edmonton Oilers finished off a 5-1 stomping of their provincial rival Calgary Flames on Tuesday night, and Connor McDavid finished off a jaw-dropping five-point performance, Jack Michaels dropped a line that really grabbed my attention: “I’m not sure I’ve ever seen him better.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 24

Oilers head into Christmas break feeling good about their game

A hat-trick from Leon Draisaitl, a five-point night from Connor McDavid, a .947 save percentage from Connor Ingram and a 5-1 win over the Calgary Flames.

Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / December 24

Oilers Prospect Update: Isaac Howard nets first career hat-trick as Bakersfield wins two straight

Quinn Hutson was recalled on December 15th, two days before the Condors played the Ontario Reign. Hutson went on to score his first career NHL goal against the Boston Bruins, but it looked dim for the AHL squad without him.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 24

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 5-1 Win Over Flames

Leon Draisaitl had a hat trick as the red-hot Edmonton Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames by a score of 5-1 at Rogers Place on Tuesday (Dec. 23). Forwards Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman also scored for the Oilers, who won for the eighth time in their last 11 games.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 24

Oilers’ Spencer Stastney Is an Upgrade on Brett Kulak

The Edmonton Oilers made a couple of moves recently to both improve their goaltending and free up some cap space. They traded Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak, with a draft pick, to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin.