Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

When Oilers will have Zach Hyman back in lineup, per Kris Knoblauch

The 6-5-4 Edmonton Oilers are waiting patiently for the return of star forward Zach Hyman. Although his original target date of November 1 has passed, head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that the plan is for the 33-year-old to play at some point in the next week.

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Scenes From Morning Skate: Maybe the Oilers just need to get embarrassed

The Edmonton Oilers are 6-5-3 and nothing has worked to fix what’s broken. Talking about it hasn’t worked. Line changes haven’t worked. Player-led meetings haven’t worked.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 8

Oilers load up top line with McDavid, Draisaitl, and Roslovic against Avalanche

The Edmonton Oilers are loading up their top line for Saturday night’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. Connor McDavid centred the top line with Leon Draisaitl and the red-hot Jack Roslovic on his wings, as the team looks to match them up with the potent top line of the Avalanche.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Stuart Skinner Deserves More Time — Even After Oilers’ Successful ‘Panic’ Move

The Edmonton Oilers’ in-game signing of Jack Roslovic last month sent a clear message: management wasn’t waiting around this season. For goaltender Stuart Skinner, that signing might have been seen as a warning sign.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 8

Do the Edmonton Oilers have a coaching and systems issue?

It hasn’t been a particularly pretty start to the 2025–26 season for the Edmonton Oilers. Sitting at 6–5–4, Oil Country has had an inconsistent rollercoaster in the first 15 games.

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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 / The Oil Rig / November 8

What’s killing the Edmonton Oilers: breaking down their penalty kill

Though their early season record is much better than fans have become accustomed to, the Edmonton Oilers have left something to be desired. With a high standard and truly only one hurdle left to climb, the Oilers have avoided their usual horrid starts.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 8

Pre-Scout: Avalanche enter Edmonton as top team in Western Conference

Buckle in. If there’s one opponent that seems to provide entertaining hockey against the Edmonton Oilers over the years, it’s the Colorado Avalanche.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 7

Top 100 Oilers: No. 65 — Dave Brown

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

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 7

Oilers face league-best Avalanche while in search of finishing kick

The Edmonton Oilers will focus on protecting leads as they return home to open a two-game homestand, starting with a visit from the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

McDavid on Oilers’ Urgency and Need to Close Out Games

The message from Connor McDavid on Friday wasn’t panic — but it wasn’t complacency either. After another game where the Edmonton Oilers couldn’t hold a lead, the captain met with reporters following practice and delivered a calm but pointed assessment of where things stand.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / November 7

‘It’s time we get going’: McDavid calls for more urgency with Oilers off to sluggish start

The narrative of the Edmonton Oilers‘ struggles in the month of October has bled into November, and it’s clear that another bumpy start is getting on the nerves of the team’s on-ice leader.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 7

Perfect trade target could emerge for Oilers to get a star goalie

Perfect trade target could emerge for Edmonton Oilers to land a star goalie

As much as everyone wants to deny it, the clock is ticking on the Edmonton Oilers' window to win a Stanley Cup with Connor McDavid. Here's a move the Oilers should make.

Could Star Goalie Be Oilers’ Next Big Trade Target Amid Predators’ Struggles?

Fire sale time in Nashville? Not quite yet

The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Trent Frederic News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Oilers’ Extension to Trent Frederic Has Been Even Worse than Expected

The Edmonton Oilers have consistently preached about finding value contracts in order to keep their roster competitive. With Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Evan Bouchard all commanding over $10 million in salary, finding value contracts is imperative to give this team its best opportunity to win a Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Oilers Fans Have no Need to Panic Over Slow Start to the Season

Fifteen games into the 2025–26 NHL season, fans across Oil Country are once again divided. Depending on the day and who you listen to, you could be led to believe that everything is falling apart in Edmonton.

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Kasperi Kapanen News / Oilersnation / November 7

Kasperi Kapanen has a renewed confidence with the Oilers amid a career marked by struggles

Edmonton Oilers winger Kasperi Kapanen is coming at this season with a whole new perspective. In a recent interview with Finnish outlet Ilta-Sanomat, the 29-year-old opened up about the mental struggles he’s faced through his career and how he’s turned around his life over the last year with a new determination and focus.

Mattias Janmark News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Janmark Nears Return, But Trade Rumors Linger Around Oilers Forward

Mattias Janmark is inching closer to returning to the Edmonton Oilers lineup. The veteran forward participated in his first full team skate of the season on Friday morning, and head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed that Janmark is expected to make his season debut within the next two games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 7

Oilers West Edmonton Mall autograph session set for November 27th

Get those pieces of Edmonton Oilers merchandise and memorabilia ready to be autographed. The organization announced the return of its annual autograph session at West Edmonton Mall on Thursday, setting November 27th as the date.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Oilers’ new arrival surprisingly surfaces in trade rumors

The Edmonton Oilers’ roster is generating plenty of trade buzz this week, and one name in particular is raising eyebrows.

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Troy Stecher News / The Oil Rig / November 7

Edmonton Oilers weekly rumour update: Are Troy Stecher’s days in Edmonton numbered?

With so many different people talking about our Edmonton Oilers, it can be tricky to keep up. Each week, we here at The Oil Rig compile some of the biggest and best Edmonton Oilers rumours, news, updates, and discussions for you to keep up-to-date on all things Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 7

Oilers Prospect Update: Goaltenders Samuel Jonsson and Nathaniel Day off to dominant starts in ECHL

Back again with a weekly pipeline update. It was another busy weekend, and they won’t be slowing down anytime soon. Speaking of not slowing down, that’s exactly what Tommy Lafrenière is doing in the WHL right now, as he is up to 19 points in 17 games.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Oilers’ NCAA Prospects: Tracking Their Early-Season Performance

The 2025-26 NCAA Division 1 men’s hockey season is now five weeks old. Almost all teams have played at least half a dozen games, while some have already competed in 10 or more contests.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 6

Oilers rumors: The 3 players Edmonton are considering trading

The Edmonton Oilers are about to have a very crowded house. With forward Zach Hyman and defenseman Alec Regula getting close to a return from the injured list, the Oilers are going to have to move players off of their roster in order to bring back two players who are important to head coach Kris Knoblauch.

Troy Stecher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Oilers are looking to move Troy Stetcher

In Tuesday’s episode of Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet referenced Troy Stecher, that a move could be happening soon.

Stuart Skinner News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

The Oilers shouldn’t trade Stuart Skinner just to trade him

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner remains a lightning rod of a topic in Alberta as he continues to perform at inconsistent levels. He was great in a 3-2 overtime win against Chicago on Saturday, but he’d allowed at least three goals in each of his prior three starts before that one.