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The Oilers’ depth has stepped up recently

Fans have come to expect sleepy Octobers from the Edmonton Oilers, but this year felt different. The slump dragged on, the underlying numbers cratered, and the bottom six were getting demolished.

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'It’s Been a Killer For Them': What Hindered Oilers Early

“Schedule. It’s been a killer for them. No practice, no rest. It’s a thing. Ask any player,” wrote Kurt Leavins in his 9 Things post for the Edmonton Journal on Sunday.

Connor Clattenburg News / Oilersnation / December 7

Why the Oilers might have a hidden gem in Connor Clattenburg

With the Edmonton Oilers lacking a physical presence and Noah Philp landing on the Long-Term Injured Reserve, the team called up left winger Connor Clattenberg.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 7

Wild Stat: Oilers Secret Weapon Might Be Their Third Jersey

The Edmonton Oilers are outscoring opponents 21-9 this season when wearing their alternate uniforms. A new design that the Oilers have worn a few times this season, Edmonton has donned the new jerseys in the last two games and put up some pretty incredible numbers.

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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?

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Matthew Savoie News / Oilersnation / December 7

Matt Savoie scores again, depth goals, and Oilers’ third jerseys might be blessed by the Hockey Gods

The Oilers stomped the Kraken 9-4 on Thursday night for their first runaway offensive outing of the season, and I think we were all hopeful it was a sign the team was finally turning a corner.

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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 7

Rabbit-Hole Discovery Uncovers Oilers Want Specific Goalie Tandem

The Edmonton Oilers are open to upgrading their goaltending situation, but if the team is going to acquire Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins, they won’t be moving their starter, Stuart Skinner, to make the trade work.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 7

Have the Oilers put their early season woes behind them?

Have the Edmonton Oilers found their mojo? Is the early-season slump over? Have they, like in the last two years, finally started to find their game two months into the season?

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 / The Hockey Writers / December 7

Oilers Ride Strong First Period in 6-2 Win Over Jets

The Edmonton Oilers (13-11-5) hosted the Winnipeg Jets (14-13-1) on Saturday night (Dec. 6) in an all-Canadian matchup. This was their first meeting of the season, and the only one in Edmonton.

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 / Oilersnation / December 7

Another offensive explosion sees Oilers down Jets 6-2: Recap, Highlights, and Reaction

That’s two in a row. On Saturday evening, the Edmonton Oilers played their third game on the five-game homestand, defeating the Winnipeg Jets 6-2. This came just two days after they smashed the Seattle Kraken 9-4.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 6

Oilers Confirmed to Have Interest in Jarry, But Snag Holding Up Trade

Elliote Friedman reported during Saturday’s Headlines report that the Edmonton Oilers do have interest in Tristan Jarry of the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, he called the deal complicated, noting that the Penguins are not interested in retaining salary and the Oilers are not interested in trading Stuart Skinner to make the deal work.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 6

3 Goalies the Edmonton Oilers Should Pursue in the Offseason

The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending search has been a roller coaster ride that’s spanned several years, and while Stuart Skinner often pulls you right back in after a rough stretch of play, they can’t continue to be fooled by his rope a dope act.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 6

How some AHL successes could help the Edmonton Oilers sooner rather than later

It’s been an eventful season so far for the Edmonton Oilers. With the team seemingly getting closer to waking up from their traditional early season nap, it’s been a lot of the same old characters shouldering the load.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 6

Dear Santa: Edmonton Oilers Christmas Wish List

Connor McDavid scored three goals and added an assist as the Edmonton Oilers routed the visiting Seattle Kraken 9-4 on Thursday. Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Evan Bouchard each had three helpers for the Oilers, who went 4-for-5 on the power play.