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Five questions heading into the Oilers’ five-game homestand

The Edmonton Oilers’ Jekyll-and-Hyde season continues, from a few days of letting the 8–3 beatdown at the hands of the Dallas Stars sulk and live rent-free in fans’ minds, to putting together one of their most complete games of the season in a 4–0 win against the Seattle Kraken last Saturday.

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Can Stuart Skinner bounce back for the Oilers again?

Stuart Skinner’s career with the Edmonton Oilers has been a roller coaster, from the soaring highs of a 16-game winning streak to the crushing lows of losing the net in the postseason.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1

Oilers Fear Klingberg Problem Could Resurface in Potential Goalie Trade

Sportsnet and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman previously linked Laurent Brossoit as a possible goaltending option for the Edmonton Oilers. Suggesting the price to acquire Brossoit wouldn’t be expensive, the Chicago Blackhawks netminder might not be an upgrade, but he could be a solid Plan B if Edmonton feels the need to make a goalie change.

Vasily Podkolzin News / The Oil Rig / December 1

Vasily Podkolzin is on pace to have a career-best season

One Edmonton Oilers player who has not really been talked about this year is their 24-year-old Russian winger, Vasily Podkolzin. Yes, we know that the

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / December 1

From the Audience: Memorable times at the Edmonton Oilers autograph session

Below is an article written by OilersNation reader Lance Kane… Everyone experiences being a fan in a different way. This is true for any fandom, whether it’s a sports team, a TV show, or someone’s favourite punk band.

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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 Trade Talk / December 1

Oilers Don’t Agree With The Media’s Skinner Trade Theory

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has flipped his position on an earlier trade theory that the Edmonton Oilers might consider moving goaltender Stuart Skinner to make a change.

Connor Clattenburg News / The Oil Rig / December 1

Connor Clattenburg deserves a spot in the Edmonton Oilers’ lineup

It is not often that you see a fifth-round draft pick rise up the prospect rankings of his respective organization as quickly as Connor Clattenburg has.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Edmonton Oilers’ 3 Stars for November

The Edmonton Oilers are still trying to break through after another mediocre month. They finished November with a 6-6-2 record for 14 points. They hold an 11-10-5 record overall, for 27 points, good for sixth in the Pacific Division, and on the outside of the playoff picture.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 30

Sunday Scramble: Don’t expect Oilers to make goalie trade, media scrum drama, Bettman quiet on expansion, and more

What did we learn about the Edmonton Oilers this week? Not much. The Oilers have long been fans of the zig-zag. Think they’re turning the corner? No, no.

Elliotte Friedman News / NHL Trade Talk / November 30

Insider Squashes Trade Request Rumor and Report of Oilers Lateral Move

In the latest 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman hinted that the Edmonton Oilers were reaching a breaking point. He said that in a podcast that the Oilers might have to ask, “Is it just best for everyone to move on?” On Saturday night, Friedman got the answer to his question and updated his theory.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 30

West notes: Oilers goaltending, Garland, Brossoit

The Edmonton Oilers have surrendered the most goals of any team in the NHL so far this season, and that’s something many believe to be the primary driver of Edmonton’s less-than-stellar start to 2025-26.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

Oilers Not Looking to Make 'Lateral Move' to Fix Goaltending Issue

The Edmonton Oilers have been under a ton of scrutiny over the last few weeks. A major point of contention is their goaltending and just how bad it has been this season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 30

Oilers snag win that means a little more

All wins don’t come equal. Some you have to fight a little bit harder for, and some just mean a little bit more. For the Edmonton Oilers, all of the above were relevant in their 4-0 drubbing of the Seattle Kraken, as they won in every which way.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-0 Win Over Kraken

The Edmonton Oilers had a quick one-game stop in Seattle, defeating the Kraken 4-0 in a Saturday matinée from Climate Pledge Arena. The Oilers improved their record to 11-10-5.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / November 30

Oilers' Defensive Struggles Lead to Failing Grade at Quarter Mark

The Edmonton Oilers have Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. They have back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances on their resume. They have the kind of star power most franchises would kill for.

Stuart Skinner News / Total Apex Sports / November 30

Stuart Skinner Silences Critics with Statement Shutout

In the world of professional hockey, a week can feel like a lifetime. Just ask Stuart Skinner. After a rough stretch that saw him pulled from a game and his name tossed around in trade rumors, the Edmonton Oilers’ netminder was under a microscope.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 29

Friedman: Stuart Skinner didn’t request trade, Oilers won’t make ‘lateral move’ in potential goaltender swap

Amid a week where smoke has billowed from the stove of Edmonton about a potential goaltending trade, some of that timber is being held back from further ignition.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 29

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ impactful return, Zach Hyman’s first goal, and Stuart Skinner gets the shutout

The Edmonton Oilers rolled into Seattle on Saturday afternoon looking for signs of life after getting dummied by the Stars on Thursday night in one of the worst losses of the season.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29

Oilers get much-needed reinforcements with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins activation

The Edmonton Oilers are getting some much-needed reinforcements. The Oilers announced they have activated forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins from their injured reserve.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 29

A brief history of the Edmonton Oilers goalies and other half measures

The Edmonton Oilers have once again found themselves in the middle of a slow start. The truth is that they aren’t even in that big of a pickle—the Oilers are only two points out of a playoff spot and there are still 118 points on the table.

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.

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