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Could Bruce Cassidy Become an Option for the Edmonton Oilers?

Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta, when asked about coach Bruce Cassidy and if he could be an option for the Edmonton Oilers this season. Johnny Lazerus: “Vic is very convinced that Bruce Cassidy will be coaching another team before this year ends.

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Top 100 Oilers: No. 39 — Todd Marchant

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Todd Marchant comes in at No.

Leon Draisaitl News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Oilers Coach Gives Update on Leon Draisaitl's Return Timeline

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has offered a timely update on Leon Draisaitl as the team prepares for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The German forward remains sidelined with a lower-body injury, but optimism is building around his return window.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 3

Oilers sign Western Michigan captain to 1-year contract

On Thursday, the Edmonton Oilers signed Western Michigan University captain Owen Michaels to a one-year, entry-level contract. The deal is for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 3

Henrique’s slump-busting goal, great goaltending put Oilers in position to win Pacific

The last time Adam Henrique scored a goal, people were getting their Halloween decorations set up, costumes laid out, and candy purchased. All the way back on Oct.

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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 / April 3

The strengths and weaknesses of the Oilers’ potential first-round opponents

With just two weeks remaining in the NHL’s regular season, the Edmonton Oilers have all but locked up their place in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a sixth-straight season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 3

Top 2026 Draft Prospect Reveals He’s an Edmonton Oilers Fan

The Edmonton Oilers don’t have a first-round pick in either of the next two drafts (2026, 2027), but that doesn’t mean they won’t bring some intrigue for the team and its fanbase.

Connor Murphy News / NHL Trade Talk / April 3

Oilers Defenseman Was on Canadiens Trade Radar at Deadline

Connor Murphy has been a big addition for the Edmonton Oilers this season. He’s fit in seamlessly and stabilized their blue line since his arrival. One could argue that the Oilers made a wise choice when they targeted Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks, as he was the exact kind of defenseman they needed.

Max Jones News / Oilersnation / April 3

Oilers’ Max Jones is making a strong case to lock down a fourth-line spot in the playoffs

Oil Country is starting to feel a bit less tense these days. The Edmonton Oilers are riding a five-game winning streak, playing a more complete game, and starting to get bodies back in the lineup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 3

Top 100 Oilers: No. 40 — Mike Krushelnyski

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Mike Krushelnyski comes in at No.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 3

Insider Hints at San Jose as Landing Spot if Connor McDavid Leaves Edmonton

Macklin Celebrini has the attention of the hockey world. In his age-19 season, the superstar center has already surpassed the 100-point mark, was one of Team Canada’s best players at the Winter Olympics, has his San Jose Sharks in a playoff spot, and is in the running for the Hart Trophy.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 3

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-1 Victory Over Blackhawks

The Edmonton Oilers extended their season-long win streak to five games with a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at Rogers Place on Thursday (April 2).

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 3

Adam Henrique on the board, Tristan Jarry solid, and the Oilers are tied for first in the Pacific Division

You know what’s cooler than the Oilers winning three straight games? Four games. Know what’s cooler than the Oilers winning for straight games? You guessed it.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 3

Getting to know the Oilers newest signing, Owen Michaels

With just four more teams remaining in the NCAA National Tournament, the Edmonton Oilers have signed their first player from an eliminated team. On Thursday morning, the team announced that they’ve signed Owen Michaels to a one-year entry level contract which will begin next season.

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The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / April 3

4 Potential Offseason Trade Destinations for Oilers Defenceman Darnell Nurse

In recent years, Edmonton Oilers fans have done their best to accept the fact that they’ll have to live with Darnell Nurse’s contract. The 31-year-old is in year four of an eight-year contract that carries a ghastly $9.25 million cap hit.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 3

Oilers run winning streak to five with defeat of Blackhawks

The streaking Edmonton Oilers pulled into a tie in points for the top spot in the Pacific Division after earning a 3-1 home victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 3

Oilers beat Blackhawks 3-1, tie Ducks for Pacific Division lead: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

Just like that, the Edmonton Oilers are starting to look like the team that made two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals. On Thursday evening, the Oilers were hunting their first five-game win streak of the season, doing just that thanks to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2