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Oilers Prospect Update: Goaltenders Samuel Jonsson and Nathaniel Day off to dominant starts in ECHL

Back again with a weekly pipeline update. It was another busy weekend, and they won’t be slowing down anytime soon. Speaking of not slowing down, that’s exactly what Tommy Lafrenière is doing in the WHL right now, as he is up to 19 points in 17 games.

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Kris Knoblauch is mismanaging the Edmonton Oilers’ ice time

This has been an ongoing point of contention for years with the Edmonton Oilers, dating back to the emergence of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl as bona fide superstars in the NHL.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Oilers’ NCAA Prospects: Tracking Their Early-Season Performance

The 2025-26 NCAA Division 1 men’s hockey season is now five weeks old. Almost all teams have played at least half a dozen games, while some have already competed in 10 or more contests.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 7

First-place Edmonton Oil Kings scoring at torrent pace: ‘We’ve got skill’

The Edmonton Oil Kings knew they could have a good season, and so far, the offence is showing it can be one of the most dynamic in the CHL. Oil Kings opponents this year have been working hard — digging pucks out of their own net.

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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

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 6

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.

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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 6

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.

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.

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.

Edmonton Oilers 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.

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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

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.

Edmonton Oilers 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 / Oilersnation / November 5

Oilers can’t stop blowing leads, Leon Draisaitl’s ridiculous goal, and more on Jack Roslovic

After pissing away what looked like a sure thing against the St. Louis Blues on Monday, the Edmonton Oilers were back on the ice in Dallas to close out the second half of their back-to-back.

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 / 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.