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On YouTubeStuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / December 9
Oilers Goalie Hug Sparks Wild Trade Rumors — Stuart Skinner Sets the Record Straight
Stuart Skinner wasn’t expecting to wake up in the middle of a trade storm, but that’s precisely what happened after a simple postgame hug with goaltending partner Calvin Pickard sent social media into meltdown.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 9
Oilers-Sabres Trade Back in Spotlight as Savoie Surges and McLeod Stalls
It’s been almost a year and a half since the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres connected on a sizeable offseason trade that swapped forwards Ryan McLeod and Matt Savoie.
NHL News / Oilersnation / December 9
Scenes From Morning Skate: Oilers get second shot at Sabres
Here’s the thing about the Buffalo Sabres: they’re bad. Like, historically bad. They’ve missed the playoffs for 14 consecutive seasons, which is the longest drought in NHL history.
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?
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 9
Oilers Starting to Look Like Winners of Savoie-McLeod Trade with Sabres
With a pair of impressive home victories, 9-4 over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday (Dec. 4) and 6-2 over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday (Dec. 6), the Edmonton Oilers have currently matched their longest win streak of 2025-26.
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.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 9
Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Steady, consistent development within the system
While the Edmonton Oilers organization and General Nanager Stan Bowman have some things to figure out, this isn’t the case for players within their system.
Curtis Lazar News / Oilersnation / December 9
From injury adversity, to carving an NHL nice and his best stretch yet, Oilers’ Curtis Lazar showing resilience
Resilience is defined as the ability to withstand, adapt to, and recover from difficulties or setbacks — something Curtis Lazar is no stranger to. Lazar was a junior star in Edmonton over ten years ago, playing for the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings.
Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / December 9
Player Poll Reveals Front-Runner for Connor McDavid’s Future Team
Connor McDavid‘s uncertain future was the talk of the offseason in the hockey world. Now 10 years into his career and coming off back-to-back losses in the Stanley Cup Finals, will he stay in Edmonton or flee for somewhere he presumes to give him a better chance of winning that elusive championship?
Troy Stecher News / The Oil Rig / December 9
Was letting go of Troy Stecher a mistake for the Edmonton Oilers?
As the Edmonton Oilers continue to hover in the muddy middle of the Western Conference, each passing day brings the gloom a shade darker. Every decision made will be under further scrutiny as the malaise grows longer.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 9
Defensive numbers trending up and the Matt Savoie and Isaac Howard debate
It’s a good time to be an Edmonton Oilers fan again, with the team outscoring Seattle and Winnipeg by a combined score of 15-6 over the last two games.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 9
Oilers, with scoring touch revived, take on slumping Sabres
The Edmonton Oilers are feeling good of late, and they will look to keep rolling when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. The Oilers enter the contest having won two straight and four of their past six games (4-2-0) after losing four of their previous five (1-3-1).
Jake Walman News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8
Walman Setback: Oilers Finally Offering More Realistic Timeline on Team Injuries
The Edmonton Oilers are finally laying out clearer — and in some cases, more troubling — timelines on a handful of key injuries. Head coach Kris Knoblauch offered a full rundown after Monday’s practice, and while there’s some good news sprinkled in, the bulk of the updates point to extended absences.
David Lewandowski News / The Oil Rig / December 8
Edmonton Oilers prospect David Lewandowski named to Team Germany for the 2026 World Juniors Championship
Some good news for the Edmonton Oilers organization outside of the NHL, as prospect David Lewandowski has been named to the German national team for the 2026 World Junior Championships.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 7
Oilers News & Rumours: Jarry Speculation, Goalie Hug Sparks Conversation, Walman
The Edmonton Oilers have found a way to get back on track as they aim to make another deep playoff run this season, and despite some injury issues early in the season, their depth has stepped up in a big way.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 7
Oilers' potent offense strikes early, often to put away Jets
Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard each had a goal and an assist and Connor McDavid added two assists as the host Edmonton Oilers jumped out to a four-goal first-period lead and cruised to a 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 6
Dear Santa: Edmonton Oilers Christmas Wish List
We are a few weeks away from the Christmas break, and the Edmonton Oilers are currently outside the playoff picture, sitting in fifth place in the Pacific Division with a record of 12-11-5 through 28 games.
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