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Josh Samanski Can Be Impact Player for the Oilers Post-Olympic Break

Josh Samanski Can Be Impact Player for the Oilers Post-Olympic Break

An Olympic tournament that brought a lot of different emotions for each team should ultimately bring some hope for Edmonton Oilers fans. We know Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are going to get right back to work and be the stars they are, but another Oiler who was in Italy could also provide more than what was initially expected of him.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 25
Pre-Scout: Against mixed-up Oilers lineup, the Ducks look to stay hot

Pre-Scout: Against mixed-up Oilers lineup, the Ducks look to stay hot

Here’s a phrase we haven’t said for a while: it’s an Edmonton Oilers gameday.  After three weeks between contests, the Oilers begin a massive roadtrip

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 25
NHL Predictions February 25th, featuring Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks

NHL Predictions February 25th, featuring Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks

Welcome back to the first edition of NHL Predictions post Olympics. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in depth analysis.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 25
Maple Leafs rejected a one-for-one trade offer from the Oilers?

Maple Leafs rejected a one-for-one trade offer from the Oilers?

Earlier in the season, a change-of-scenery swap would have made a lot of sense.

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Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes
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The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / February 24
Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl doubles down on critical comments: ‘We all have to look in the mirror’

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl doubles down on critical comments: ‘We all have to look in the mirror’

Leon Draisaitl said what he said: from top to bottom, the Edmonton Oilers have to be better in this last stretch of the regular season.  The German Olympian

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

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

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 24
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes

Dubas has been on quite run for the Penguins in terms of roster moves over the past season-and-a-half.

Maple Leafs HC addresses Auston Matthews' availability for Lightning game
Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico
Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite
Jeremy Roenick has a wild story about watching Team USA beat Canada
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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 24
Which Oilers goaltender should get the bulk of the starts moving forward: Connor Ingram or Tristan Jarry?

Which Oilers goaltender should get the bulk of the starts moving forward: Connor Ingram or Tristan Jarry?

The Edmonton Oilers sit just four points out of a tie for first place in the Pacific Division, but they’re also only four points above the playoff cut line.

Viljami Marjala News / Breakaway on SI / February 24
Oilers Prospect Emerging as Hidden Gem in AHL

Oilers Prospect Emerging as Hidden Gem in AHL

The Buffalo Sabres had their chance with Viljami Marjala. They drafted the Finnish forward 159th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft but elected to let his rights expire.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 24
Oilers Prospect Update: Bakersfield get bodies back as they take three of four points on the week

Oilers Prospect Update: Bakersfield get bodies back as they take three of four points on the week

The Bakersfield Condors finished the week off playing only two games and winning one of them. The lineup didn’t see massive changes during the win on Wednesday versus the Coachella Valley Firebirds, but in the overtime loss to the Calgary Wranglers, the lineup saw a few changes.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Professor Press Box / February 24
Mangiapane: A Middle-Six Fix Forward Teams Actually Need

Mangiapane: A Middle-Six Fix Forward Teams Actually Need

The Edmonton Oilers are shopping Andrew Mangiapane, and chatter from David Pagnotta and Frank Seravalli suggests a deal could happen at any time. At $3.6 million for this season and next, he’s not a trivial contract, but Edmonton needs the space, and he hasn’t fit into their top-heavy lineup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / February 24
Edmonton Oilers: Head Coach Kris Knoblauch Reveals When Connor McDavid Will Return to Game Action Following Olympics

Edmonton Oilers: Head Coach Kris Knoblauch Reveals When Connor McDavid Will Return to Game Action Following Olympics

The Edmonton Oilers are set to resume game action on Wednesday night against the Anaheim Ducks. Edmonton will then play the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / February 24
Edmonton Oilers: NHL Analyst Calls Out Superstar Connor McDavid for Not Winning the Big Game Yet in His Career

Edmonton Oilers: NHL Analyst Calls Out Superstar Connor McDavid for Not Winning the Big Game Yet in His Career

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is one of the most talented players in the world. He had to become team captain for Team Canada in the Olympics over the final two games because Sidney Crosby was out with an injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 24
How the Edmonton Oilers can avoid a slow restart to the season

How the Edmonton Oilers can avoid a slow restart to the season

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are now over, and it is time to get right back into Edmonton Oilers’ regular season hockey. As all of Canada should now be aware, Team Canada unfortunately lost the Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Final to Team USA, 2–1, in overtime (not 5v5, but three-on-three).

Rasmus Ristolainen News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24
Oilers to Outbid Original Six Team in Ristolainen Trade?

Oilers to Outbid Original Six Team in Ristolainen Trade?

With the NHL trade deadline fast approaching and the Olympic break now in the rearview mirror, the Edmonton Oilers are expected to be active. It didn’t take long for their name to surface in the rumor mill, as Daily Faceoff’s Anthony Di Marco reported that the Oilers have checked in on Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / February 24
Why the Oilers should steer clear of Rasmus Ristolainen

Why the Oilers should steer clear of Rasmus Ristolainen

The Edmonton Oilers’ addition of Paul Coffey back onto their coaching staff is a clear signal that they do not trust their blueline. It really is as simple as that.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 24
Connor McDavid Gaining Rep for Choking in Big Moments

Connor McDavid Gaining Rep for Choking in Big Moments

Though it’s controversial, winning championships is what many will point to when separating very good athletes from the greatest of all time. Tom Brady, widely regarded as the best NFL quarterback of all time, won seven Super Bowls in his career.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / February 24
Oilers Expected to Move Veteran Forward By Trade Deadline

Oilers Expected to Move Veteran Forward By Trade Deadline

The National Hockey League is getting ready to start back up this week after a long Olympic break that saw Team USA win the Gold Medal over Canada in overtime.

Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL Trade Talk / February 23
Trade Coming?: Andrew Mangiapane Could Be on the Move

Trade Coming?: Andrew Mangiapane Could Be on the Move

The Edmonton Oilers signed Andrew Mangiapane to a two-year, $3.6 million AAV contract in the offseason, but his performance has seemingly forced the organization’s hand.

Samuel Jonsson News / Inside The Rink / February 24

ECHL: Samuel Jonsson Named Goaltender of the Week | 02/16-02/22/2026

The ECHL has named Fort Wayne Komets Goaltender Samuel Jonsson as the ECHL Goaltender of the Week for February 16th-22nd. In three games last week against the Norfolk Admirals, Jonsson went 2-0, stopping 42 of the 44 shots he faced on the weekend.

Connor Ungar News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24
Oilers Make Somewhat Puzzling Move with Goalie Connor Ungar

Oilers Make Somewhat Puzzling Move with Goalie Connor Ungar

The Edmonton Oilers announced on Monday that they have assigned goaltender Connor Ungar back to the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL. In an announcement,

Connor McDavid News / The Oil Rig / February 23
Double trouble for Edmonton as Connor McDavid seen with taped hand in Olympic handshake line

Double trouble for Edmonton as Connor McDavid seen with taped hand in Olympic handshake line

The sting of Canada’s overtime loss to the United States in the Olympic gold medal game will linger for Connor McDavid, but the physical toll from the tournament may prove even more consequential for the Edmonton Oilers’ playoff hopes.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 23
Oilers News & Rumours: Mangiapane Trade, McDavid, Savoie, Samanski

Oilers News & Rumours: Mangiapane Trade, McDavid, Savoie, Samanski

The Edmonton Oilers are back in action, after a long Olympic break, on Wednesday (Feb. 25) when they take on the Anaheim Ducks. As the trade deadline approaches, the Oilers are looking to close out a solid campaign and will be trying to win their first Stanley Cup since 1990.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22
Oilers Expected To Activate Adam Henrique, Kasperi Kapanen Injured Again

Oilers Expected To Activate Adam Henrique, Kasperi Kapanen Injured Again

The Oilers will get a veteran center back in the lineup when their schedule resumes on Wednesday.  Head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters today (video

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 22
Oilers Should Switch the Defence Pairings

Oilers Should Switch the Defence Pairings

The Edmonton Oilers decided to bring back Paul Coffey behind the bench. This decision was made because the defence group hasn’t been good enough, and hopefully Coffey can provide a boost.

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