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Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Blame Darnell Nurse’s Problems on the Oilers

Every time the Edmonton Oilers lose a close one, the same thing happens: people pile on Darnell Nurse. It’s automatic now. A bad pinch, a turnover, a blown read and the whole night becomes “Nurse is sinking the season.” In truth, he’s had some rough games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 2

Oilers Thoughts: The Ingram or Jarry debate, McDavid not slowing down, rethinking the Nurse-Walman pairing, and more

It’s crunch time for the Edmonton Oilers with only 21 games remaining. After earning just two points out of a possible six on the recent California road trip, sitting only four points above the playoff cut line, and with the trade deadline coming on March 6, they’ve got to be feeling the pressure.

Stan Bowman News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Oilers Have Given Stan Bowman Little Reason to Add at Trade Deadline

Thursday night was a reminder as to how dangerous the Edmonton Oilers can be when at their best. In what was a very important game against a divisional foe in the LA Kings, the Oilers looked like a truly elite team, walking away with a lopsided 8-1 victory.

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Oilers Linked to Maple Leafs Player Amid Goalie Trade Speculation

The Edmonton Oilers enter the final stretch before the March 6 trade deadline sitting third in the Pacific Division after going 1–2 following the Olympic break, and carry a 29-24-8 record into the week.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 2

Oilers Prospect Update: Lewandowski on a point streak, Nicholl showing more offence, and Fischer doing it all

This is the deepest prospect pool the Edmonton Oilers have had in some time now during the Connor McDavid era. From signings like Josh Samanski to draft selections like Tommy Lafrenière, and even through trades acquiring Paul Fischer, the Oilers have some prospects progressing positively in their respective leagues.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

3 Bright Spots on a Struggling Oilers Defence

It hasn’t been an ideal stretch of games for the Edmonton Oilers. They went into the Olympic break losing three in a row and have lost two of three since starting back up.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / March 2

Potential trades between the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs

The NHL’s return to action comes at a busy time. The trade deadline is just around the corner, the playoffs a bit more than 20 games away. The standings, meanwhile, remain in a tizzy, especially in the Pacific Division.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Oilers News & Rumours: Mangiapane, Regula, Janmark, Ekman-Larsson

As the Edmonton Oilers look to finally win their first Stanley Cup since 1990, they seem poised to be buyers at the upcoming trade deadline. They are in dire need of cap space, and will need to find a way to shed salary if they want to make a move before Friday (Mar.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Insider reveals key obstacle in Oilers trading for Ekman-Larsson

Insider reveals key obstacle in Oilers trading for Oliver Ekman-Larsson

The Edmonton Oilers’ interest in Ekman-Larsson is no secret.

Kings, Oilers tied their wagons to big-name GMs that NHL has passed by

Maple Leafs must look beyond selling off pieces for answers

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews cites lack of pride as team hits crisis point

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Oilers’ latest waiver moves not what they seem: Here’s what’s really happening

The Edmonton Oilers made a couple of smart moves this weekend.

Tristan Jarry trade continues to age poorly for Oilers

Kings, Oilers tied their wagons to big-name GMs that NHL has passed by

Speculation grows around Oilers-Maple Leafs 4-for-2 trade package

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Kiefer Sherwood News / Oilersnation / March 1

Oilers 2026 trade deadline target: Kiefer Sherwood

The San Jose Sharks have started to slip in the standings. Despite a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon, the Sharks are starting to slip in the standings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 1

Sunday Scramble: The Oilers must limit Darnell Nurse, Mangiapane on waivers, approaching the Trade Deadline with fear

Distance did not make the heart go stronger for Edmonton Oilers hockey. While noticeable improvements were made for players like Matt Savoie and Trent

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 1

Oilers Core Called Out as Team Continues to Sputter Defensively

No team in the NHL can score like the Edmonton Oilers — aside from the Colorado Avalanche — yet if they can’t figure out how to keep the puck out of their own net, they’re going to have an extremely difficult time getting anywhere close to a third straight Stanley Cup Final.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 1

Oilers Place Andrew Mangiapane, Alec Regula on Waivers: What Comes Next?

The Edmonton Oilers made a notable roster move on March 1, placing forward Andrew Mangiapane and defenceman Alec Regula on waivers. With the trade deadline looming, the timing of the decision is significant — and it raises several questions about what could be coming next.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 1

Oilers Place Andrew Mangiapane & Alec Regula on Waivers

With under a week left until the trade deadline, fans have been waiting to see how the Edmonton Oilers were going to clear cap space, and on Sunday (Mar.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 1

Oilers place Andrew Mangiapane, Alec Regula on NHL waivers

The Edmonton Oilers’ attempts to trade Andrew Mangiapane have failed, thus far, to find him a new home. And with the Oilers going 1-2 out of the Olympic break with disappointing losses to the Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks, the team has taken the drastic measure of placing the disgruntled winger on waivers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 1

Oilers Place Andrew Mangiapane, Alec Regula On Waivers

This afternoon the Edmonton Oilers revealed that Andrew Mangiapane and Alec Regula have been placed on waivers. With the Trade Deadline just five days away, the moves give the team much needed cap space.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 1

Three Oilers who made an impact, for better or worse, on the recent three-game road trip

The Edmonton Oilers’ Jekyll-and-Hyde season continued on their past three-game road trip. They gave up yet another lead to lose to the Anaheim Ducks in

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 1

Oilers fail to build any momentum with loss to struggling Sharks

One step forward, one step back. After an 8-1 win over the Kings in Los Angeles that felt like the team’s most complete effort of the season, the Edmonton Oilers followed it up Saturday with a 5-4 loss to a San Jose Sharks team that came in riding a five-game losing streak.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 28

Tristan Jarry trade continues to age poorly for Oilers

A few months into Jarry’s tenure in Edmonton, the Oilers and general manager Stan Bowman might already be regretting the deal.

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Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / February 27

Oilers’ McDavid records ninth 100-point season, third all-time

One of the greatest players of all time is climbing closer to the top of a legendary leaderboard. On Thursday night, Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid potted a goal and an assist against the Los Angeles Kings in an 8-1 victory.

Mattias Janmark News / Daily Faceoff / February 26

Oilers’ Mattias Janmark out ‘long term’ with injury

Some unwelcome news for a team trying to stay near the top of the Pacific Division. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that forward Mattias Janmark is going to be out “long term.” “It’s a chronic injury that needs some rest,” Knoblauch said.