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Connor McDavid Backtracks on Knoblauch Comments That Sparked Reaction

Connor McDavid shot straight from the hip during his postgame interview on Saturday night after a 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Not only did he praise Jon Cooper and the Lightning for their team play and structure, he also appeared to take a subtle shot at his own head coach, Kris Knoblauch, in the process.

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Frustration and pressure mount for Oilers as team sputters toward playoffs

Through 71 games, the Edmonton Oilers haven’t found much consistency. They’ve won three games in a row once, and they’ve yet to win four. Last season, they had nine winning streaks of three or more games, winning 3, 3, 5, 3, 4, 4, 3, 3 and 3.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 23

Does McDavid Have What It Takes to Become a Winner Like Crosby?

Connor McDavid has been far and away the best player in the world from almost the moment he stepped foot into the NHL. Before him, Sidney Crosby held the

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 23

Have the Oilers become a ‘one-pair team’ on defence?

For the fourth year in a row, the Edmonton Oilers’ top defensive pair, featuring Mattias Ekholm and Evan Bouchard, has been a dominant force. Since the Olympic break, the Oilers are plus-six in goals and plus-17 in shots when at least one of them is on the ice at five-on-five.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

The 2025-26 Edmonton Oilers Are Just an Average Team

There have been a lot of games this season where the Edmonton Oilers have looked lethargic. Saturday (March 21) night’s 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning at Rogers Place was not one of them.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 23

Oilers Thoughts: Savoie should stay on the first line, teammates are stepping up for each other, and the Nurse–Murphy pairing is steadily rising

It’s never a dull moment in Oil Country with the Edmonton Oilers. After Saturday night’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the spotlight was on Connor McDavid,

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 23

Is Knoblauch’s Nuclear Option Blowing Up His Own Job Security with Oilers?

With Kris Knoblauch’s seat already warm this season, the fact that two superstars from the Edmonton Oilers have recently drawn attention to his coaching decisions is not good news.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 23

Undrafted NCAA prospects the Edmonton Oilers could target

With March almost ending, so too are many NCAA seasons. The Edmonton Oilers were extremely active last season when it came to signing free agent prospects, so it would not be a shock to see them be engaged in the NCAA free agent market once again.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / March 22

Clarity Provided on What Leon Draisaitl Said About His Injury

Instant panic set through Oilers Nation when reports surfaced about what Leon Draisaitl said regarding his injury in German during an interview with Sky Sports on Saturday.

Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / March 22

Ask Dubey: Did the Oilers need to name Connor Ingram the starting goaltender?

Welcome back to another edition of Ask Dubey! It’s been another eventful week for the Edmonton Oilers, beating the Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks, and losing to the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 22

Oilers should take Connor McDavid's harsh comments seriously

The Edmonton Oilers are almost certainly going to the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season, but that is not where the expectation sits with this team.

Oilers’ McDavid calls Pacific Division race ‘a pillow fight’

Nikita Kucherov scores twice to carry Lightning past Oilers

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin joins Wayne Gretzky in another exclusive club in loss to Avalanche

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NHL News / Oilersnation / March 22

Sunday Scramble: Connor McDavid’s frustration, the ‘pillow fight’ Pacific Division, and the NHL’s playoff format delusion

Connor McDavid looked especially crestfallen post-game after the loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. The Tampa Bay Lightning are everything

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / March 22

What Would a McDavid Trade to Tampa Bay Look Like?

Fans and analysts are going to read far too much into the comments made by Connor McDavid on Saturday night — comments in which he praised the coaching of Jon Cooper and seemed to throw shade at the coaching in Edmonton.

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The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

NHL rumors: Draisaitl scare, Stolarz neck injury & Landeskog returns

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the scare Edmonton Oilers fans had after superstar Leon Draisaitl was spotted in Germany visiting a doctor regarding his lower-body injury.

Trent Frederic News / Oilersnation / March 22

Losing Trent Frederic for any period of time is a bigger problem for the Oilers than meets the eye

It seems like the Edmonton Oilers will be without Trent Frederic for an unknown amount of time. If you told me that earlier this season, I wouldn’t have been too bothered, given his lack of production and the team being shelled when he was on the ice.

Connor McDavid News / Trade Talk Sports / March 23

Did Connor McDavid hint at likely landing spot if he leaves Edmonton?

Connor McDavid is still all in on the Edmonton Oilers, but some are beginning to wonder for how long. After another disappointing loss on Saturday night, the Oilers captain was quite vocal about how well the Tampa Bay Lightning are coached.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 22

Hope For Stanley Cup: Oilers or Canadiens?

If the playoffs started today, the hope for a Canadian Stanley Cup is between the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens. For most, it seems, Connor McDavid and the Oilers are destined to win a Cup, but they have been thwarted in back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals losses.