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NHL trade rumours: Five top-nine forwards the Oilers could target

The 2026 trade deadline is under six weeks away. On Friday, Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin released an updated version of the trade board with some interesting names on it.

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Knoblauch Not Surprised: Draisaitl Does This Every Time

Sometimes you think a player might need a minute to catch up or maybe ease back in. Then they just show up and do everything anyway? That’s Leon Draisaitl in a nutshell, and Kris Knoblauch can’t help but shake his head.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 24

Oilers Look to Rebound Against Capitals Following Blowout Loss

The Oilers are hoping for a much better start when they host the Washington Capitals on Jan. 24 in Rogers Place. Edmonton surrendered three goals in the opening 37 seconds during a 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, putting head coach Kris Knoblauch and his team in immediate damage control mode.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 24

Scenes From Morning Skate: It’s time for the Oilers to reset against the Capitals

The Edmonton Oilers need a reset. Not a rebuild, not a complete overhaul — just a hard reset. A game where they remember how to play their brand of hockey, where the intensity returns, where the sloppiness disappears.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Connor Ungar News / NHL Trade Talk / January 24

The Oilers Didn’t Plan for Connor Ungar — Now They Have To

For years, the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending strategy has been reactive. Don’t spend big bucks, patch the problem. When possible, add insurance. The game plan over the past couple of seasons was to ride two solid, but inconsistent goaltenders into the playoffs, hoping that the elite offense and depth on defense would be enough.

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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.

Leon Draisaitl News / Professor Press Box / January 24

Oilers Fans Should Expect Draisaitl to Buzz Tonight Against the Capitals

If you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan, you’re probably already wondering what Leon Draisaitl’s going to bring tonight against the Washington Capitals. After missing three games for personal reasons, he was back on Thursday against Pittsburgh, logging just under 20 minutes and firing four shots on goal.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 24

Pre-Scout: Capitals face the Oilers after snapping losing skid, battling inconsistency

Typically, when the team you play next is on a back-to-back, you want to see them win the first game before they face you. The adage being they’re more likely to come out flat, perhaps too satisfied, with the first victory and don’t have the same juice against you. The Edmonton Oilers have been busting that cliché this week.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 24

Can Oilers Deliver Deadline Shock After Missing Out on Rantanen?

For years, the Edmonton Oilers have hovered near the summit of the NHL standings, powered by one of the most explosive top lines in the league. Yet despite regular-season success and deep playoff runs, one glaring criticism has remained: a lack of depth scoring beyond the elite trio of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Zach Hyman.

Connor McDavid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 24

Connor McDavid takes responsibility for Oilers’ struggles

The Edmonton Oilers have been one of the best teams in the NHL over the last few years. This season though, Edmonton is struggling. The Oilers have allowed 166 goals already this season, and lost back-to-back games.

Connor Ungar News / Oilersnation / January 24

Oilers prospect Connor Ungar has had nothing but success playing for four teams in two leagues this season

Connor Ungar has had quite the season. He wasn’t able to participate in training camp due to an injury, and he didn’t get an opportunity to compete. That put him seventh on the Edmonton Oilers’ depth chart at the time behind Stuart Skinner, Calvin Pickard, Matt Tomkins, Connor Ingram (who was added after camp), Samuel Jonsson and Nathaniel Day.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

Are the Edmonton Oilers in Danger of Missing the 2026 NHL Playoffs?

The last seven days saw the Edmonton Oilers shut out the Vancouver Canucks 6-0 on Saturday (Jan. 17), blank the St. Louis Blues 5-0 on Sunday (Jan. 18), lose 2-1 to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday (Jan.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 24

The Oilers are playing like they hate the regular season

With how the Edmonton Oilers are playing, they believe the regular season is too long. It’s tedious. Annoying. Although silent, I’m sure there’s some contempt. “We have to play 82 of these damn games?” someone might have said in the dressing room. Yes, fellas – 82 of them.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 23

From Draisaitl to McDavid and fighting: catching up with Vasily Podkolzin’s skills coach Ned Lukacevic

The Edmonton Oilers’ play have been up and down during their recent stretch of games, but one constant has been the impactful play of forward Vasily Podkolzin.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 23

Top 100 Oilers: No. 54 — Jeff Beukeboom

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

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

Oilers Are Making a Risky Bet Relying on Jarry/Ingram Goaltending Tandem

The Edmonton Oilers have finally found a goaltending duo. That’s how it appears, at least, as Tristan Jarry and Connor Ingram have taken over the top two spots, while Calvin Pickard has been converted into a third-string role and could be traded or placed on waivers any day.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.