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Oilers Thoughts: Bouchard looking to build off last game, Henrique solid and Frederic needs to bring more

The Edmonton Oilers are just over a month into the 2025-26 season, and like any team with high expectations, there’s plenty to unpack, with some players quietly putting up strong starts, while others are still trying to round out their game.

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Oilers rumors: The 3 players Edmonton are considering trading

The Edmonton Oilers are about to have a very crowded house. With forward Zach Hyman and defenseman Alec Regula getting close to a return from the injured list, the Oilers are going to have to move players off of their roster in order to bring back two players who are important to head coach Kris Knoblauch.

Troy Stecher News / The Oil Rig / November 6

Report: Edmonton Oilers shopping defender Troy Stecher

It was an inevitable conclusion with the roster built as it is right now. Too many players with too few roster spots. They had been able to kick the can down the road, so to speak, for a few weeks to start the season.

Mattias Ekholm News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Mattias Ekholm’s Struggles a Major Concern for Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have once again come out of the gates slow to start the season. This is a common theme for this team, who always seem to play significantly better hockey over the second half of a regular season.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

McDavid’s Patience Being Tested as Oilers Keep Giving Away Leads

The Edmonton Oilers’ early-season struggles are starting to feel all too familiar, as October has traditionally not been the team’s best month. Unfortunately, the concerns have carried over into November as the team has given away multiple two-goal leads.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Goaltending Isn’t the Oilers’ Biggest Problem

Goaltending is always a major talking point among the Edmonton Oilers’ fan base, and for good reason. Goaltender Stuart Skinner has a 2.54 goals-against average (GAA) and an .899 save percentage (SV%) through 10 starts this season.

Trent Frederic News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Trent Frederic Needs to Embrace Role That Will Define Future with Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers invested heavily in Trent Frederic, signing the forward to an eight-year extension that includes a no-movement clause for the first four years.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / November 6

The Oilers and Connor McDavid will be fine

Remember six weeks ago when Connor McDavid said he believes in this year’s version of the Edmonton Oilers and their chances of winning the Stanley Cup?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 6

Three teams who could trade for an Oilers defenceman

The word is out that the Edmonton Oilers are looking to trade a defenceman. Troy Stecher’s name is at the forefront, as the Oilers reportedly look to find him a soft landing, while there have been rumblings of Ty Emberson being an option to be moved.

Jack Roslovic News / Oilersnation / November 6

A closer look at Jack Roslovic’s recent hot streak with the Oilers

Between the Edmonton Oilers’ inconsistent play as of late and the Blue Jays’ Game 7 heartbreak, it’s been a tough stretch if you’re a fan of both teams.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 5

Which current NHL players are destined for the Hockey Hall of Fame?

Is it ever too early in a player’s career to start thinking about how they’ll be immortalized in the hockey history books? With the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 set to be inducted on Monday night in Toronto, it brings up inevitable questions of which active players may eventually have their own ceremony.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 5

Only one Oiler projected to play for Team Canada at 2026 Olympics

Last week marked 100 days until the 2026 Winter Olympics. It’s an extra special one for hockey fans, as the Milano Cortina Games mark the return of NHL players to the marquee tournament for the first time since 2014 in Sochi.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 5

Columnist Calls Out Surprising Oilers Forward For ‘Sucky’ Contract

Shayna Goldman of The Athletic says she’s over the Edmonton Oilers. Suggesting she’s bored with the team and their never-ending storyline that they’re bad at first, then good later, Goldman took aim at a few new additions to the roster.

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The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

Beau Akey News / Oilersnation / November 5

Oilers top defensive prospect Beau Akey assigned to ECHL’s Fort Wayne Komets

After landing on the Bakersfield Condors’ opening day roster, it hasn’t been a smooth start to the 2025-26 season for Edmonton Oilers’ top defensive prospect Beau Akey.

Troy Stecher News / NHL Trade Talk / November 5

Oilers Eye Moving Bigger Money Over Stecher Trade

The Edmonton Oilers may be exploring the idea of a Troy Stecher trade, but they aren’t keen on the idea of moving the veteran defenseman unless they absolutely have to.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 5

‘Connor McDavid isn’t going to wait’: Pressure on Stan Bowman to improve underwhelming Oilers

The rough starts for the Edmonton Oilers are nothing new. For the past couple of years, the team from Alberta’s capital has struggled out of the gate, but managed to turn it into deep playoff runs, including advancing to each of the past two Stanley Cup Finals.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 5

Oilers Playing Dangerous Game, Leaning Too Hard on a Bad Habit

The Edmonton Oilers have long built their identity on big runs, playoff pushes, and never being out of a season because they have the two best players in the world.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 5

Edmonton Oilers Prospect update: mixed results in the minor leagues

The Edmonton Oilers sure have a unique development strategy for many of their prospects, but so far this season it has worked. Minor league prospects around the organization have thrived in the early portion of the 2025–26 season, while most junior players continue to build momentum.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Shootout Loss to Stars

On Tuesday (Nov. 4), the Edmonton Oilers were defeated 4-3 by the host Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. The game required a shootout after the teams were deadlocked 3-3 at the conclusion of sudden-death overtime.

Troy Stecher News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Oilers Should Not Trade Troy Stecher

It’s only November, but that doesn’t mean the word “trade” is completely foreign. It was rumoured the other night that a current Edmonton Oiler could be on the move in Troy Stecher.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 5

Oilers need to show they’re ‘learning from this’ after another bad loss

The Edmonton Oilers may just be living proof that a two-goal lead is the worst lead in hockey. For the fourth time this season — and a night after doing so against the St.

Troy Stecher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Oilers are looking to move Troy Stetcher

In Tuesday’s episode of Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet referenced Troy Stecher, that a move could be happening soon.

Stuart Skinner News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

The Oilers shouldn’t trade Stuart Skinner just to trade him

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner remains a lightning rod of a topic in Alberta as he continues to perform at inconsistent levels. He was great in a 3-2 overtime win against Chicago on Saturday, but he’d allowed at least three goals in each of his prior three starts before that one.

Connor McDavid News / Breakaway on SI / November 4

Oilers' Connor McDavid Hits Shocking Milestone

Currently ranked No. 4 in the Pacific Division, the Edmonton Oilers are riding 6-5 in the NHL so far. Unsurprisingly, captain Connor McDavid is living up to all expectations as the team captain, leading the franchise in points (19).

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Oilers’ Connor McDavid becomes fourth-fastest player to score 1,100 NHL points

One of the best of all time has hit another significant milestone. On Monday night, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid recorded the 1,100th point of his NHL career, becoming the fourth-fastest player to reach the mark.