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Oilers Share Tristan Jarry's Return Timeline After 10 Missed Games

The Edmonton Oilers are nearing a full month without having recently-acquired goalie Tristan Jarry available, but that might be close to changing after his extended absence.

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The Quiz of the Day

Letters to the Editor: Maybe the Oilers shouldn’t be big buyers at the trade deadline

Got your coffee? It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. The hand-wringing about the bottom-six is getting tiresome, especially when the finger is pointed at the players.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Inside The Rink / January 11

Andrew Mangiapane Trade Scenarios for Oilers and Red Wings

David Pagnotta broke the news yesterday that the Red Wings have called the Oilers regarding forward Andrew Mangiapane. The exact package discussed is unclear, but I’ll do my best to outline some mock trades built around Mangiapane.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 11

Kings Knock Off Division Rival Oilers 4-3 in Shootout

Old rivals renewed acquaintances at Rogers Place on Saturday (Jan. 10) night, as the Edmonton Oilers hosted the Los Angeles Kings in the first meeting of 2025-26 between two teams who have met each of the last four postseasons.

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

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

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

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 11

Oilers’ quest for third straight win falls short in controversial loss to Kings: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The Edmonton Oilers’ first three-game win streak of the season has to wait. On Saturday evening, the Oilers fell 4-3 in a shootout to the Los Angeles Kings, moving their season record to 22-16-7.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / January 11

Oilers’ Connor McDavid extends point streak to a career-best 18 games

On the night that Leon Draisaitl celebrated his 1,000th National Hockey League point, Connor McDavid surpassed a career best. Coming into Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings, McDavid had a 17-game point streak, the third time he’s reached that milestone.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10

Edmonton Oilers Reassign Riley Stillman

The Edmonton Oilers have shedded one of their depth defenseman off the active roster. According to a team announcement, the Oilers have reassigned Riley Stillman to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.

Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / January 10

Tristan Jarry’s Injury Update Brings Encouraging News for Oilers

On Saturday morning, Edmonton Oilers netminder Tristan Jarry took in his first full team skate since his injury. Had been skating on his own and during optional/limited team skates, but he looks good to return, which head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed after the pre-game skate.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Can the Oilers Finally Secure Their First Division Title Since 1987?

The Connor McDavid era of the Edmonton Oilers seems to be chasing the ghosts of the past Oilers dynasty. They’ve come close to finishing first in the NHL’s Pacific Division the past few seasons, and have made the Stanley Cup Final in 2024 and 2025, but will 2026 finally be their breakthrough?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 10

Oilers loan Stillman to AHL Condors as Walman, Jarry near return from LTIR

The Edmonton Oilers have loaned defenceman Riley Stillman to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors, the club announced Saturday. Stillman, 27, was recalled by the team on December 12th, drawing in for four games, most recently Thursday’s against the Winnipeg Jets.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 10

Oilers Hosting Kings for First Time Since Playoff Elimination

The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings will renew their rivalry at Rogers Place for the first time since the Oilers ended the Kings' season in May. Edmonton eliminated Los Angeles in the first round of the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year, closing out the series with a 6-4 victory in Game 6 on May 1.

Jack Roslovic News / NHL Trade Talk / January 10

Rumored Raise Pausing Plans by Oilers to Re-Sign Roslovic

The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly interested in keeping Jack Roslovic around, but how much that’s going to cost — and whether it’s worth it — has been the subject of conversation over the past couple of days inside media circles.

Darnell Nurse News / The Oil Rig / January 10

Darnell Nurse’s struggles are immensely worse this season for the Edmonton Oilers

The topic of the state of the defence has been a main topic this season for the Edmonton Oilers. While Mattias Ekholm and Evan Bouchard continue their

Josh Samanski News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Oilers Prospect Josh Samanski Named to Germany’s Olympic Roster

Of the 134 NHL players that will be competing at the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, only two are members of the Edmonton Oilers: centres Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid.