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McDavid on Oilers’ Urgency and Need to Close Out Games

The message from Connor McDavid on Friday wasn’t panic — but it wasn’t complacency either. After another game where the Edmonton Oilers couldn’t hold a lead, the captain met with reporters following practice and delivered a calm but pointed assessment of where things stand.

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‘It’s time we get going’: McDavid calls for more urgency with Oilers off to sluggish start

The narrative of the Edmonton Oilers‘ struggles in the month of October has bled into November, and it’s clear that another bumpy start is getting on the nerves of the team’s on-ice leader.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 7

Perfect trade target could emerge for Oilers to get a star goalie

Perfect trade target could emerge for Edmonton Oilers to land a star goalie

As much as everyone wants to deny it, the clock is ticking on the Edmonton Oilers' window to win a Stanley Cup with Connor McDavid. Here's a move the Oilers should make.

Could Star Goalie Be Oilers’ Next Big Trade Target Amid Predators’ Struggles?

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Trent Frederic News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Oilers’ Extension to Trent Frederic Has Been Even Worse than Expected

The Edmonton Oilers have consistently preached about finding value contracts in order to keep their roster competitive. With Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Evan Bouchard all commanding over $10 million in salary, finding value contracts is imperative to give this team its best opportunity to win a Stanley Cup.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Oilers Fans Have no Need to Panic Over Slow Start to the Season

Fifteen games into the 2025–26 NHL season, fans across Oil Country are once again divided. Depending on the day and who you listen to, you could be led to believe that everything is falling apart in Edmonton.

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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 / Oilersnation / November 7

Kasperi Kapanen has a renewed confidence with the Oilers amid a career marked by struggles

Edmonton Oilers winger Kasperi Kapanen is coming at this season with a whole new perspective. In a recent interview with Finnish outlet Ilta-Sanomat, the 29-year-old opened up about the mental struggles he’s faced through his career and how he’s turned around his life over the last year with a new determination and focus.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Janmark Nears Return, But Trade Rumors Linger Around Oilers Forward

Mattias Janmark is inching closer to returning to the Edmonton Oilers lineup. The veteran forward participated in his first full team skate of the season on Friday morning, and head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed that Janmark is expected to make his season debut within the next two games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 7

Oilers West Edmonton Mall autograph session set for November 27th

Get those pieces of Edmonton Oilers merchandise and memorabilia ready to be autographed. The organization announced the return of its annual autograph session at West Edmonton Mall on Thursday, setting November 27th as the date.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 7

Ask Dubey: Favourite Oilers jersey, best road trip memories, and more

The Oilers, unfortunately, blew another couple of leads this week, but they still played some good hockey against some quality teams. The good news is that if they continue to put themselves in a position to lead, they’ll eventually start closing out those games more consistently.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Oilers’ new arrival surprisingly surfaces in trade rumors

The Edmonton Oilers’ roster is generating plenty of trade buzz this week, and one name in particular is raising eyebrows.

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Troy Stecher News / The Oil Rig / November 7

Edmonton Oilers weekly rumour update: Are Troy Stecher’s days in Edmonton numbered?

With so many different people talking about our Edmonton Oilers, it can be tricky to keep up. Each week, we here at The Oil Rig compile some of the biggest and best Edmonton Oilers rumours, news, updates, and discussions for you to keep up-to-date on all things Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 7

Oilers Prospect Update: Goaltenders Samuel Jonsson and Nathaniel Day off to dominant starts in ECHL

Back again with a weekly pipeline update. It was another busy weekend, and they won’t be slowing down anytime soon. Speaking of not slowing down, that’s exactly what Tommy Lafrenière is doing in the WHL right now, as he is up to 19 points in 17 games.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Oil Rig / November 7

Kris Knoblauch is mismanaging the Edmonton Oilers’ ice time

This has been an ongoing point of contention for years with the Edmonton Oilers, dating back to the emergence of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl as bona fide superstars in the NHL.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Oilers’ NCAA Prospects: Tracking Their Early-Season Performance

The 2025-26 NCAA Division 1 men’s hockey season is now five weeks old. Almost all teams have played at least half a dozen games, while some have already competed in 10 or more contests.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 7

First-place Edmonton Oil Kings scoring at torrent pace: ‘We’ve got skill’

The Edmonton Oil Kings knew they could have a good season, and so far, the offence is showing it can be one of the most dynamic in the CHL. Oil Kings opponents this year have been working hard — digging pucks out of their own net.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 6

Oilers Thoughts: Bouchard looking to build off last game, Henrique solid and Frederic needs to bring more

The Edmonton Oilers are just over a month into the 2025-26 season, and like any team with high expectations, there’s plenty to unpack, with some players quietly putting up strong starts, while others are still trying to round out their game.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 6

Oilers rumors: The 3 players Edmonton are considering trading

The Edmonton Oilers are about to have a very crowded house. With forward Zach Hyman and defenseman Alec Regula getting close to a return from the injured list, the Oilers are going to have to move players off of their roster in order to bring back two players who are important to head coach Kris Knoblauch.

Troy Stecher News / The Oil Rig / November 6

Report: Edmonton Oilers shopping defender Troy Stecher

It was an inevitable conclusion with the roster built as it is right now. Too many players with too few roster spots. They had been able to kick the can down the road, so to speak, for a few weeks to start the season.

Mattias Ekholm News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Mattias Ekholm’s Struggles a Major Concern for Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have once again come out of the gates slow to start the season. This is a common theme for this team, who always seem to play significantly better hockey over the second half of a regular season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

McDavid’s Patience Being Tested as Oilers Keep Giving Away Leads

The Edmonton Oilers’ early-season struggles are starting to feel all too familiar, as October has traditionally not been the team’s best month. Unfortunately, the concerns have carried over into November as the team has given away multiple two-goal leads.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Goaltending Isn’t the Oilers’ Biggest Problem

Goaltending is always a major talking point among the Edmonton Oilers’ fan base, and for good reason. Goaltender Stuart Skinner has a 2.54 goals-against average (GAA) and an .899 save percentage (SV%) through 10 starts this season.

Troy Stecher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Oilers are looking to move Troy Stetcher

In Tuesday’s episode of Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet referenced Troy Stecher, that a move could be happening soon.

Stuart Skinner News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

The Oilers shouldn’t trade Stuart Skinner just to trade him

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner remains a lightning rod of a topic in Alberta as he continues to perform at inconsistent levels. He was great in a 3-2 overtime win against Chicago on Saturday, but he’d allowed at least three goals in each of his prior three starts before that one.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Oilers’ Connor McDavid becomes fourth-fastest player to score 1,100 NHL points

One of the best of all time has hit another significant milestone. On Monday night, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid recorded the 1,100th point of his NHL career, becoming the fourth-fastest player to reach the mark.