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On YouTubeAndrew Mangiapane News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29
What Changed? Analyst Points to 3 Forwards in Mangiapane-Oilers Shift
When news broke on Monday that the Edmonton Oilers and forward Andrew Mangiapane were both open to the idea of a trade, “in the right situation”, the conversation quickly turned in some circles to what happened.
Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / December 29
NHL Rumours: Edmonton Oilers Off-Season Signing Might Be Available, per Insider
Welcome to another edition of NHL rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. This edition will focus on rumours surrounding the Edmonton Oilers and their upcoming plans.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 29
Fresh-Start Trade Scenario Taking Shape Between Oilers and Maple Leafs
As the Edmonton Oilers continue to get healthier and the Toronto Maple Leafs search for better lineup balance, a potential trade fit — one that might have legs after a report from Elliotte Friedman — might make sense.
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 29
GDB 40.0: Oilers look to bounce back against Jets (5:30 PM, Prime)
The Edmonton Oilers haven’t lost consecutive games in over a month. They are 10-5-1 since November 21st, but they will need to be sharper tonight in Winnipeg than they were in Calgary on Saturday if they want to avoid a second straight loss.
Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29
Connor McDavid Sends Clear Message on Winning Cup With Oilers
Connor McDavid has accomplished just about everything you could dream of through the start of an NHL career. Eight 100-point seasons, five Art Ross Trophies, three Hart Trophies, a Rocket Richard Trophy, and even a Conn Smythe—yet the one thing still eluding him is a Stanley Cup.
Noah Philp News / Oilersnation / December 29
Hurricanes claim Noah Philp off waivers
Noah Philp is gone from the Edmonton Oilers organization. The Carolina Hurricanes claimed Philp off of waivers on Monday afternoon, after working his way back from a reported concussion.
Noah Philp News / Daily Faceoff / December 29
Hurricanes claim Noah Philp off waivers from Oilers
The Carolina Hurricanes have claimed center Noah Philp off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers. Philp had played in 15 games with the Oilers in 2025-26, scoring two goals and an assist with an average ice time of 10:02.
Noah Philp News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29
Oilers Lose Promising Forward to Hurricanes In Waiver Claim
The Edmonton Oilers took a risk placing Noah Philp on waivers Sunday afternoon. It was a gamble that appears to have backfired. The Carolina Hurricanes have claimed Philp off waivers, meaning the Oilers can’t place the promising forward in the AHL and will not get an asset in return.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 29
GDB 40.0: The Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers haven’t lost consecutive games in over a month. They are 10-5-1 since November 21st, but they will need to be sharper tonight in Winnipeg than they were in Calgary on Saturday if they want to avoid a second straight loss.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Breakaway on SI / December 29
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Two Assists Away From Oilers Milestone
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is on the verge of making Edmonton Oilers history. The longtime forward needs just two more assists to reach 500 for his career, which would make him the sixth player in franchise history to hit that milestone.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 29
Scenes From Morning Skate: Knobluach shuffles the forward group
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch changed the lines ahead of Monday night’s game in Winnipeg. Matt Savoie is back with Leon Draisaitl and Vasily Podkolzin on the second line, while Jack Roslovic is centring the third line between Mattias Janmark and Trent Frederic.
Noah Philp News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29
Insider Says Oilers Waiver Decision on Philp Drawing Quiet Trade Interest
The Oilers have also made a couple of waiver moves this week, placing both Noah Philp and David Tomasek on waivers for different reasons. In Tomasek’s case, he’s going back to Europe.
Andrew Mangiapane News / Oilersnation / December 29
Are the Oilers looking to trade Andrew Mangiapane?
On the latest episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte Friedman spent a few minutes talking about Andrew Mangiapane and how his time with the Oilers might be winding down.
Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29
Andrew Mangiapane Open to Trade As Oilers Make Roster Changes
The Edmonton Oilers may be approaching a big decision as their roster finally starts to get healthy. With key forwards returning, young players pushing for opportunities, and roles shifting, not everyone will be sticking around.
NHL News / Oilersnation / December 29
The Flames grit embarrassed the Oilers depth
Saturday night was one where hard work defeated skill as the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames collided for the second time in a week. The Flames’ fourth line ran the Oilers’ show, as Edmonton’s bottom-six may as well have stayed at home to eat leftover Christmas dinner.
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29
Oilers looking to move out a forward
As the Edmonton Oilers return to a relatively healthy active roster, the team has begun looking to thin out a fairly saturated forward core. On today’s rendition of 32 Thoughts with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the insider shared that the Oilers are looking to move out a forward on the trade market.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 29
Pros and Cons of David Tomasek’s Exit From the Oilers
Shortly before the NHL returned to action following the holiday break, the Edmonton Oilers made the announcement that forward David Tomasek would be placed on waivers for the purpose of contract termination.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 28
Oilers place forwards Noah Philp, David Tomasek on waivers
On Sunday, the Edmonton Oilers announced they have activated forward Noah Philp off LTIR and placed him on waivers. Additionally, as previously reported, forward David Tomášek has now officially been placed on waivers for the purpose of contract termination.
Calvin Pickard News / The Oil Rig / December 28
Why Calvin Pickard’s days appear numbered in Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation has taken a turn over the past weeks, and if veteran NHL analyst Terry Jones is reading the tea leaves correctly, backup netminder Calvin Pickard may have already played his last meaningful game in an Oilers uniform.
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.
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.
David Tomasek News / Daily Faceoff / December 26
Oilers to terminate David Tomasek’s contract
A veteran player is going to become a free agent. On Friday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that, as soon as the NHL’s roster freeze ends on Sunday, the team will be placing forward David Tomasek on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract.
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