Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Oilers HC announces several injury updates

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch shared several updates, as reported by Jason Gregor of Sports 1440; most notably, Jack Roslovic is set to miss multiple weeks.

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to return to lineup on Saturday vs. Kraken

For the first time this season, the Edmonton Oilers will have all of their top-four forwards in the lineup, as center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken.

Jack Roslovic News / Oilersnation / November 28

Oilers winger Jack Roslovic expected to miss several weeks after blocking shot vs. Stars

The injuries just won’t stop for the Edmonton Oilers. As the team prepares to get Ryan Nugent-Hopkins back in the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Seattle Kraken, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said Friday that Jack Roslovic is expected to miss multiple weeks.

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Kris Knoblauch News / Oilersnation / November 28

The Oilers are taking on the personality of their head coach

Let me start this by saying I’m not calling for Kris Knoblauch’s head. I have a gripe with the head coach that’s been gnawing at me for a while. It isn’t the biggest issue with the Oilers right now.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / November 28

NHL Rumours: Edmonton Oilers Checking Goalie Market

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. American Thanksgiving has come and gone, and that means the holiday season is upon us. Shoppers are looking for items to add to their wish lists, and the same goes for NHL teams.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Oilers

The Oilers are grappling with the same issues that have plagued them since McDavid joined the NHL in the fall of 2015.

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Calvin Pickard News / The Oil Rig / November 28

Calvin Pickard has Edmonton Oilers locker room to thank this Thanksgiving, but struggles undercut the sentimentality

The Edmonton Oilers’ season has slowly turned into a referendum on goaltending. The tension has now spilled beyond on-ice performance and into the front office and the locker room.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Oilers Have History of Making a Post-Thanksgiving Drive to the Playoffs

The fourth Thursday of every November has become regarded as the make-it-or-break-it point of an NHL season. That’s because the overwhelming majority of teams that occupy a postseason spot in the standings on American Thanksgiving go on to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 28

Skinner Draws Praise After Handling Tense Exchange With Reporter

Say what you will about Stuart Skinner and the way he’s playing for the Edmonton Oilers this season. He’s not had his A-Game, and there is a chance he’s moved before the end of the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 28

Binnington or Jarry: Which goalie makes the most sense for the Edmonton Oilers?

How long will GM Stan Bowman wait to address his goaltending? That is the multi-million dollar question in Edmonton right now. The Oilers are struggling, and goaltending is once again at the centre of the conversation.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 28

Where the Edmonton Oilers are at the American Thanksgiving mark

American Thanksgiving is traditionally used as a landmark for the NHL season. Math would seem to back up the idea, as well, creating a vantage point into the rest of the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 28

Oilers Thoughts: Clattenburg emerging as fan favourite, inside Kulak’s struggles, and time for a shake-up in net

Being an Edmonton Oilers fan is anything but dull. It’s full of ups and downs, wins and losses, and sprinkled with a sense of humour from the hockey gods, who seem to enjoy tossing in an Oilers autograph signing at West Edmonton Mall after a big loss, to make things more fun and interesting.

Brett Kulak News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Oilers Should Trade Defenceman Brett Kulak

The Edmonton Oilers are struggling, and changes should be on the horizon. One significant move they can make is trading defenceman Brett Kulak. The Oilers acquired Kulak from the Montreal Canadiens ahead of the 2022 Trade Deadline, and he has been a serviceable third-pairing defenceman upon his arrival.

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Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / November 28

Oilers Prospect Update: Isaac Howard’s impressive start in Bakersfield

With the Edmonton Oilers getting healthier, the organization found themselves in a dilemma. Somebody had to be sent down, and most people saw the news coming.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 27

Three-Time All-Star Seen as Oilers Dream Target in Goal

There’s been so much talk and speculation about the state of the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending, and at long last, it actually feels as if an attempt at a resolution is truly on the horizon.

Kasperi Kapanen News / NHL Trade Talk / November 27

Injury Setback: Oiler Snaps at Practice Ahead of Imminent Return

Kasperi Kapanen was not a happy camper at practice for the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Working his way back from an injury, he left the ice as the Oilers were stretching, slamming his stick on the bench and hitting several other sticks that went everywhere.