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On YouTubeTrent Frederic News / Oilersnation / December 11
Oilers’ Frederic to play Thursday against Red Wings after getting stitches
It’s been a rough month to be Trent Frederic’s face. First, he got the rough end of Mathieu Oliver’s fists during a Nov. 10th fight when Frederic took on pound-for-pound toughest player in the league, getting a black eye in the process.
Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / December 11
Opinions of Connor McDavid Being on the Decline Are Ridiculous
Before the 2025-26 season began, the NHL yet again named Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid as the best player in the league. That didn’t come as a surprise to many, as he’s been widely considered so for nearly a decade.
Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / December 11
Ex-NHL Coach Pushes for Evan Bouchard on Team Canada… Despite Blunders
Evan Bouchard is one of the most polarizing players in the NHL. His elite offensive skill set and ability to produce points rank among the best defensemen in the world.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
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?
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 11
Kris Knoblauch opines on Evan Bouchard’s ugly defensive error leading to Tage Thompson goal
Evan Bouchard’s season has been defined by elite offensive output paired with some moments of defensive volatility, and Tuesday’s loss added another example of that contrast.
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 / December 11
‘We’re going to sit tight’: Oilers CEO Jeff Jackson talks trades, goaltending and a sense of urgency
The trade winds have calmed down recently around the Edmonton Oilers. After the team picked up a few wins to start the month of December, fans haven’t been as adamant about management making a move to steer the ship in the right direction.
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 10
Oilers likely to move defenseman Jake Walman to LTIR
The Edmonton Oilers have been dealing with a tight salary cap situation all season long, primarily using LTIR in order to keep cap-compliant.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 10
Oilers trade rumours: Insider believes Edmonton could target physical, 'Ekholm Jr.' type defenceman, middle-six forward
A physical defenceman to shore up the blue line and a middle-six forward might be at the top of the Edmonton Oilers’ shopping list. With the team tight to the salary cap, making a potential trade for a goaltender difficult, The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reported Tuesday the team could look to make other in-season moves.
Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / December 10
Analyst Asks Whether Father Time is Closing in on Connor McDavid
Connor McDavid has been the best player in the world pretty much from the moment he stepped foot into the NHL. He’s not just been the best; there has rarely even been a debate about whether anyone is in the same ballpark as the Oilers captain.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 10
Analyst Identifies Star Winger as Ideal Fit for Oilers’ Top Six
All of the trade talk around the Edmonton Oilers this season has rightfully revolved around the goaltending, and specifically upgrading over the current tandem of Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard.
Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / December 10
Beyond blunder, Bouchard’s play back to elite level for Oilers
When Evan Bouchard coughed up a puck behind the Edmonton Oilers halfway through the second period of their 4-3 OT loss to the Buffalo Sabres, the reaction was swift.
Kris Knoblauch News / Breakaway on SI / December 10
Oilers Coach Calls Sabres Loss Hiccup, Not Trend
The Edmonton Oilers put themselves in a hole they couldn't quite climb out of against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night, getting shut out through the first two periods before mounting a furious third-period comeback that fell just short in a 4-3 overtime loss.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 10
Analyst Can’t Believe the Oilers Let this Defenseman Go
The Edmonton Oilers never wanted to get rid of Troy Stecher, but the circumstances they were faced with forced their hand, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are now reaping the rewards of it.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 10
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Overtime Loss to Sabres
The Edmonton Oilers were defeated 4-3 by the Buffalo Sabres when Alex Tuch scored the winning goal 33 seconds into overtime at Rogers Place on Tuesday (Dec.
Connor Clattenburg News / The Oil Rig / December 10
Connor Clattenburg accomplished something no other Edmonton Oiler has in over 20 years
When Connor Clattenburg made his NHL debut earlier this month, he accomplished something that no one in the Edmonton Oilers organization had done in over 20 years: he made his NHL debut in either his draft-plus-one or draft-plus-two season after being a fifth-round or later draft pick.
Kris Knoblauch News / Athlon Sports / December 10
Oilers Coach Kris Knoblauch Reveals Mistakes in Sabres Loss
The Edmonton Oilers entered Tuesday’s matchup against the struggling Buffalo Sabres looking to extend their winning streak to three games ahead of their final home appearance before entering a five-game road trip on Saturday.
Evan Bouchard News / Athlon Sports / December 10
Oilers Coach Addresses Evan Bouchard's Costly Mistake in Loss to Sabres
The Edmonton Oilers dropped a 4-3 overtime decision to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, and one play in the second period became the center of the postgame talk.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 9
Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Steady, consistent development within the system
While the Edmonton Oilers organization and General Nanager Stan Bowman have some things to figure out, this isn’t the case for players within their system.
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