Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 12

Oilers Got Fleeced in Tristan Jarry Trade

The Edmonton Oilers made a terrible trade on Friday morning (Dec. 12), acquiring goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Samuel Poulin from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Stuart Skinner, defenceman Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 12

Flashback Friday: The Stuart Skinner trade is reminiscent of the Devan Dubnyk trade

This isn’t the first time the Edmonton Oilers have given up on a 27-year-old goaltender. On Friday morning, the Oilers sent Stuart Skinner (along with Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick) to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry and Sam Poulin.

Connor McDavid News / Field Level Media / December 12

Connor McDavid, Oilers coming to town with Leafs in need of rebound

The host Toronto Maple Leafs must deal with a surging Connor McDavid and a new-look Edmonton Oilers team Saturday night. McDavid had four assists and Zach Hyman scored three goals Thursday when the Oilers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 to complete a 3-1-1 homestand.

Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

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.

Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / December 12

Oilers Not Finished After Jarry Trade as Deadline Picture Comes Into Focus

The Edmonton Oilers’ decision to shake up their crease by acquiring Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins was never meant to be a standalone move.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 12

Lineup continuity has Oilers rolling

There are three constants in life: death, taxes, and the Kris Knoblauch line blender. And boy, was it out in full force early on this season. As the early parts of the Edmonton Oilers’ season slogged on, amid a myriad of injuries, it seemed as though every game brought a new lineup.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

What are the Oilers getting in Tristan Jarry?

The Edmonton Oilers pulled off a blockbuster deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday that has reshaped their goaltending picture.

Trading for Tristan Jarry a reasonable risk for cornered Oilers

Penguins' goaltending depth has an opportunity to flourish following Tristan Jarry trade

Analyzing the Oilers' goalie trade and a scouting report on Spencer Stastney

NHL trade: Thoughts from the media on the Edmonton Oilers-Pittsburgh Penguins trade

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 12

Oilers GM Stan Bowman Just Got Schooled by Kyle Dubas

Say what you want about former Toronto Maple Leafs and current Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas, but in this case, he absolutely pulled one off.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

How do players on Stanley Cup contenders handle big trades?

With Friday’s trade news that saw the Edmonton Oilers acquire Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak and a draft pick, some are wondering if the deal will finally get the Oilers over the hill.

Trading for Tristan Jarry a reasonable risk for cornered Oilers

Penguins' goaltending depth has an opportunity to flourish following Tristan Jarry trade

Analyzing the Oilers' goalie trade and a scouting report on Spencer Stastney

NHL trade: Thoughts from the media on the Edmonton Oilers-Pittsburgh Penguins trade

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 12

Oilers Need to Improve Even Strength Play

Most games can be won or lost at even strength, and even though the Edmonton Oilers have some of the most talented players, they struggle the most at five-on-five.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

Grading the Skinner for Jarry trade: Oilers pay to make a lateral move in net

The Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins came together on Friday morning to consummate a deal everybody kind of saw coming, with goaltenders Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry swapping places in a five-piece trade.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 12

Analyzing the Oilers' goalie trade and a scouting report on Spencer Stastney

Stuart Skinner spent eight seasons in the Edmonton Oilers organization. He was thrust into the starting role in the 2022-23 season after only playing 14 games as a backup in 2021 and 2022.

Trading for Tristan Jarry a reasonable risk for cornered Oilers

Penguins' goaltending depth has an opportunity to flourish following Tristan Jarry trade

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 12

Bowman: Backup Calvin Pickard ‘will remain with the team’ after Skinner-Jarry trade

As the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins swapped goaltenders on Friday morning, questions loomed over the status of current Oilers backup Calvin Pickard.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 12

‘It was time for something different’: Career consistency drew Stan Bowman, Oilers to Tristan Jarry

Stan Bowman has swung the bat. Will it be a single? A double? Or did he just hit a grand slam? That all will depend on how Tristan Jarry plays for the Edmonton Oilers over the remaining three years on his contract.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 12

Trading for Tristan Jarry a reasonable risk for cornered Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are taking another swing at fixing the most important position in hockey. It's an indication of how the organization backed itself into a corner.

Oilers acquire G Tristan Jarry in blockbuster trade with Penguins

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

The Oilers have made their bed with Tristan Jarry

After months of speculation and mounting pressure, the Edmonton Oilers have finally made their move for a goaltender. On Friday, the Oilers acquired Tristan Jarry along with forward Sam Poulin from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 12

NHL trade: Thoughts from the media on the Edmonton Oilers-Pittsburgh Penguins trade

The Edmonton Oilers acquired goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Samuel Poulin, with the Pittsburgh Penguins receiving goaltender Stuar Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick.

Trading for Tristan Jarry a reasonable risk for cornered Oilers

Analyzing the Oilers' goalie trade and a scouting report on Spencer Stastney

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 12

Jeff Jackson’s Message to Oilers Fans Feels Like Lip Service 24 Hours Later

Trade speculation around the Edmonton Oilers had cooled slightly in recent weeks, and much of that can be traced back to recent comments from the President and CEO of Hockey Operations, Jeff Jackson.

Riley Stillman News / Oilersnation / December 12

Oilers recall Riley Stillman from AHL Condors

Amid the busy news day in Alberta’s provincial capital, the Edmonton Oilers announced that the team has recalled defenceman Riley Stillman from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 12

Zach Hyman hat trick powers Oilers win, Connor McDavid’s heater, and the rise of Mattias Ekholm

After laying an egg for 40 minutes against Buffalo and costing themselves the chance at a second point, the Edmonton Oilers were back in action for a rematch against the Detroit Red Wings.

Zach Hyman News / Field Level Media / December 11

Zach Hyman's hat trick lifts Oilers over red hot Red Wings

Zach Hyman netted a hat trick and Connor McDavid collected four assists to lead the host Edmonton Oilers to a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 11

Oilers Recall Max Jones, Place Clattenburg, Roslovic On IR, Walman To LTIR

Earlier today the Edmonton Oilers announced that Max Jones has been recalled from AHL Bakersfield, while fellow forwards Connor Clattenburg and Jack Roslovic have been placed on injured reserve.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 11

Oilers Injury Update: Frederic, Jones, Walman, Clattenburg

The Edmonton Oilers offered an injury update following Wednesday’s practice, where Trent Frederic left the practice after taking a puck to the face. On Thursday morning, coach Kris Knoblauch reported that Frederic was doing OK and would play versus the Detroit Red Wings.