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Which Forwards are Oilers Targeting on Teams Not Ready to Sell?

Reports on Thursday revealed the Edmonton Oilers’ plans for the next five weeks leading up to the March 6 trade deadline: add a top-nine forward (center or winger) to bolster the group up front.

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Oilers Are Squandering Their Opportunity to Climb the Standings

The Edmonton Oilers had a tough, road-heavy schedule to start the season. With 17 of their first 26 games away from Rogers Place, they needed to survive that stretch and land in a playoff spot, knowing there would be plenty of home games remaining.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / January 23

Oilers' Trade Target List Receives Update Before 2026 Olympics Break

After back-to-back trips to the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers are in the playoff mix again and remain one of the NHL’s top-tier teams, although their offensive depth has become a growing concern.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 23

Oilers’ Connor McDavid drops Sidney Crosby Olympic truth bomb after Penguins loss

The Pittsburgh Penguins hung six goals on their old goalie on Thursday night, beating Tristan Jarry and the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 at Rogers Place in Alberta.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / January 23

Flashback Friday: The Oilers’ seven trades with the Capitals

On Saturday evening, the Edmonton Oilers play the Washington Capitals for the second time in 2025-26. The two teams don’t have a lot of overlapping history.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Calvin Pickard News / NHL Trade Talk / January 23

Oilers’ Calvin Pickard Decision Could Sit Poorly in the Room

The Edmonton Oilers don’t have many clean options when it comes to Calvin Pickard, and none of them are particularly comfortable. Unfortunately, uncomfortable decisions are part of running a competitive organization, where the salary cap is tight, and the goal is to win a Stanley Cup.

Tristan Jarry News / Oilersnation / January 23

Penguins light up Oilers and former teammate Tristan Jarry with six goals

After all the talk about not being able to win three in a row, the Edmonton Oilers are suddenly staring down the barrel of a three-game losing skid. This eight-game homestand opened with a 5-0 win over the St.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-2 Loss to Penguins

The Edmonton Oilers suffered their second straight defeat at home, falling 6-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins at Rogers Place on Thursday (Jan. 22) night. Anthony Mantha scored twice for the Penguins, who also got goals from Egor Chinakhov, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Rickard Rakell.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / January 23

An all-time bad start for the Oilers, the rest wasn’t any better, but at least Leon Draisaitl came back

The Oilers were starting back at zero in their quest for three straight wins, and the first step to trying to make that happen would be to beat the Penguins as they roll into Edmonton on the second half of a back-to-back set.

Tristan Jarry News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 23

Penguins batter Oilers’ Tristan Jarry with 3 goals on 4 shots

A Thursday night clash between the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins and the host Edmonton Oilers looked to be a solid matchup on paper. Both teams are in second place in their respective divisions.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 23

Oilers set franchise record for fastest three goals against in embarrassing 6-2 loss to Penguins: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

Well, that was ugly. On Thursday evening, the Edmonton Oilers hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins on the third game of their eight-game home stand. With Tristan Jarry starting against his former team, it didn’t go well, as the Penguins put six past their old netminder in a 6-2 victory.

Leon Draisaitl News / Field Level Media / January 22

Oilers expect star F Leon Draisaitl to return Saturday

The Edmonton Oilers expect star forward Leon Draisaitl to return to the team on Saturday when they host the Washington Capitals, coach Kris Knoblauch said Thursday.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

Nugent-Hopkins Is Central to the Oilers’ Top-9 Forward Trade Plan

The Edmonton Oilers are actively exploring the trade market for a top-nine forward, but as Pierre LeBrun reported on TSN, the path forward is being shaped by an internal debate that could define their deadline strategy.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 22

NHL DFS Picks for January 22, 2026: Top Stacks, Best Value Plays & Goalie Targets

Another sweet 8-game slate. Let’s get to it. Edmonton Oilers Power Play 1 (Hyman, RNH, Walman, McDavid, Bouchard)* With Leon Draisaitl, Kasperi Kapanen, and Adam Henrique all out tonight—and the Penguins likely turning to Arturs Šilovs over a #RevengeGame Stuart Skinner—it’s hard not to love Edmonton at home.

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 22

Former Oilers Return to Edmonton as Penguins Visit Rogers Place

The Edmonton Oilers will welcome back two familiar faces Thursday night. Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak return to Rogers Place for the first time since being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, bringing an emotional layer to a matchup that already features Connor McDavid faces Sidney Crosby one final time before they become Olympic teammates.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 22

NHL Trade Rumours: Oilers have ‘very concrete plan’ to add top-9 forward, says insider

The Edmonton Oilers have a “very concrete plan” to target a top-nine forward ahead of the NHL Trade deadline, but no deal is imminent, according to TSN

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Ranking the Oilers’ Biggest Trade Deadline Needs

The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and the Edmonton Oilers are looking to finally get over the hump after back-to-back heartbreaking Stanley Cup Final losses.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 22

Oilers looking for forward upgrade, but there’s a catch

The Edmonton Oilers are having a solid season, by no surprise, and they’re looking to turn things up as the season continues. With the trade deadline coming in March, they still have enough time to make moves, and it looks like they have their eyes on a certain position.

Connor Clattenburg News / Breakaway on SI / January 22

Oilers Prospect Undergoes Hand Surgery After AHL Fight Injury

The Edmonton Oilers organization faces another injury setback as prospect Connor Clattenburg underwent surgery on his left hand following an unfortunate incident in the AHL.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 22

Goaltender reunion on ice likely not in cards as Oilers host Penguins

Pittsburgh probably won't get a chance to face former teammate Tristan Jarry when the Penguins visit the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. Jarry was traded from Pittsburgh to Edmonton on Dec.

Calvin Pickard News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

'It does suck': Calvin Pickard talks ugly truth in Edmonton

Calvin Pickard didn’t hide his frustration when asked about his role with the Edmonton Oilers this season. A goaltender who was an ideal backup last season, won more than 20 games, and played in critical moments in the playoffs has become an afterthought this season.

William Nicholl News / The Oil Rig / January 21

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: William Nicholl has a big opportunity in front of him

As 2026 is now firmly underway, this is the time when organizations begin to look at the players who have their rights about to expire. These players whose rights expire in 2026 include names such as Maxim Beryozkin, Dalyn Wakely, Albin Sundin, and William Nicholl.

Kasperi Kapanen News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Oilers’ Kasperi Kapanen expected to be out for 'about a week'

The Edmonton Oilers will be down a forward the next few games. Head coach Kris Knobluach revealed Tuesday that winger Kasperi Kapanen will miss about a week with injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

Oilers News & Rumours: Kapanen, Ingram, Draisaitl & More

As the Olympic break approaches, the Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a strong position and seem confident as they continue to push toward the postseason.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

The real Connor McDavid is back. Can the Oilers take advantage?

Last season, most explanations of Connor McDavid’s greatness would have centered around the Edmonton Oilers superstar’s unmatched CV. The overflowing trophy case of individual honors, including three Hart and five Art Ross Trophies, both tied for fourth-most all time, he gathered before turning 27.