Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Sunday Scramble: Don’t expect Oilers to make goalie trade, media scrum drama, Bettman quiet on expansion, and more

What did we learn about the Edmonton Oilers this week? Not much. The Oilers have long been fans of the zig-zag. Think they’re turning the corner? No, no.

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Insider Squashes Trade Request Rumor and Report of Oilers Lateral Move

In the latest 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman hinted that the Edmonton Oilers were reaching a breaking point. He said that in a podcast that the Oilers might have to ask, “Is it just best for everyone to move on?” On Saturday night, Friedman got the answer to his question and updated his theory.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 30

West notes: Oilers goaltending, Garland, Brossoit

The Edmonton Oilers have surrendered the most goals of any team in the NHL so far this season, and that’s something many believe to be the primary driver of Edmonton’s less-than-stellar start to 2025-26.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

Oilers Not Looking to Make 'Lateral Move' to Fix Goaltending Issue

The Edmonton Oilers have been under a ton of scrutiny over the last few weeks. A major point of contention is their goaltending and just how bad it has been this season.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 30

Oilers snag win that means a little more

All wins don’t come equal. Some you have to fight a little bit harder for, and some just mean a little bit more. For the Edmonton Oilers, all of the above were relevant in their 4-0 drubbing of the Seattle Kraken, as they won in every which way.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-0 Win Over Kraken

The Edmonton Oilers had a quick one-game stop in Seattle, defeating the Kraken 4-0 in a Saturday matinée from Climate Pledge Arena. The Oilers improved their record to 11-10-5.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / November 30

Oilers' Defensive Struggles Lead to Failing Grade at Quarter Mark

The Edmonton Oilers have Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. They have back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances on their resume. They have the kind of star power most franchises would kill for.

Stuart Skinner News / Total Apex Sports / November 30

Stuart Skinner Silences Critics with Statement Shutout

In the world of professional hockey, a week can feel like a lifetime. Just ask Stuart Skinner. After a rough stretch that saw him pulled from a game and his name tossed around in trade rumors, the Edmonton Oilers’ netminder was under a microscope.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 29

Friedman: Stuart Skinner didn’t request trade, Oilers won’t make ‘lateral move’ in potential goaltender swap

Amid a week where smoke has billowed from the stove of Edmonton about a potential goaltending trade, some of that timber is being held back from further ignition.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 29

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ impactful return, Zach Hyman’s first goal, and Stuart Skinner gets the shutout

The Edmonton Oilers rolled into Seattle on Saturday afternoon looking for signs of life after getting dummied by the Stars on Thursday night in one of the worst losses of the season.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / November 29

Skinner Leads Oilers to 4-0 Shutout Win Over Kraken

On Saturday, Nov. 29, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Edmonton Oilers for their second matchup of the season. In their first game on Oct. 25, the Kraken won 3-2.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 29

Oilers sink Seattle in fiesty afternoon affair: Recap, Highlights, and Results

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the win column. On Saturday afternoon, the Oilers hit the road for a game, this time against the Seattle Kraken. It was one of their best performances of the season, as the Oilers shut out the Kraken 4-0 in what was a rather feisty affair.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29

Oilers get much-needed reinforcements with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins activation

The Edmonton Oilers are getting some much-needed reinforcements. The Oilers announced they have activated forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins from their injured reserve.

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 29

A brief history of the Edmonton Oilers goalies and other half measures

The Edmonton Oilers have once again found themselves in the middle of a slow start. The truth is that they aren’t even in that big of a pickle—the Oilers are only two points out of a playoff spot and there are still 118 points on the table.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 29

Oilers Nearing a Goalie Change? Talk of Lateral Move Heats Up

The conversation around the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending has taken another sharp turn, and insiders are starting to wonder if a lateral goalie move — even without a true upgrade — might now be on the table simply to shake things up.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 29

Oilers Lose Roslovic, Kapanen to Injuries: Timeline Update

The Edmonton Oilers will be without forwards Jack Roslovic and Kasperi Kapanen for the foreseeable future, head coach Kris Knoblauch said Friday, adding yet another set of injuries to list of injuries the team has been battling through.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Oilers HC announces several injury updates

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch shared several updates, as reported by Jason Gregor of Sports 1440; most notably, Jack Roslovic is set to miss multiple weeks.

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to return to lineup on Saturday vs. Kraken

For the first time this season, the Edmonton Oilers will have all of their top-four forwards in the lineup, as center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / November 28

NHL Rumours: Edmonton Oilers Checking Goalie Market

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. American Thanksgiving has come and gone, and that means the holiday season is upon us. Shoppers are looking for items to add to their wish lists, and the same goes for NHL teams.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28