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Connor McDavid’s three-assist game launches Canada over Czechia in Olympics opener: Recap, Reaction, and Highlights

Connor McDavid has been waiting his entire life for this moment. Representing Canada on the international Olympic stage, a chance to be “pulling on that sweater, being in a room with the different generations of great players,” as he said in his Players’ Tribune piece last week, is something that’s taken far too long to happen.

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Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Viljami Marjala is a playmaking marksman in the AHL

As the Olympic break begins and all NHL hockey stops, now is the perfect time to catch a Bakersfield Condors game or a CHL game. Edmonton Oilers prospects across their system have been performing well, with the likes of Tommy Lafreniere sitting 16th in WHL scoring, and Viljami Marjala and Quinn Hutson making statements in the AHL.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 12

Oilers Prospect Update: Akey, Hutson and Poulin continue to shine for Condors

It was a tough weekend for the Edmonton Oilers’ AHL affiliate Bakersfield Condors as they dropped both games in the home-and-home to the Ontario Reign in regulation.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Oilers Linked Again to 20-Plus Goal Man in Latest Insider Predictions

Just as everyone around the hockey world was beginning to feel that Bobby McMann to the Edmonton Oilers was a foregone conclusion, conflicting reports surfaced suggesting GM Stan Bowman had actually been in discussions with the Toronto Maple Leafs about Nicolas Roy and Oliver Ekman-Larsson—not the Wainwright, Alberta native.

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Leon Draisaitl News / The Oil Rig / February 12

Leon Draisaitl will give Team Germany a chance at the 2026 Winter Olympics

While most of Oil Country will be cheering for Connor McDavid and Team Canada at the Olympics, undoubtedly a large portion will be cheering for an underdog as well.

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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

Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Canucks O’Connor for Mangiapane Makes No Sense, Unless

There’s been some chatter—mostly sparked by The Athletic—about a possible Vancouver Canucks–Edmonton Oilers trade built around Andrew Mangiapane. Sounds spicy on paper, sure, but when you take a breath and actually look at what each team thinks of their own player, it feels a bit off.

Calvin Pickard News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Pickard’s Agent Raises Eyebrows with Take on Oilers’ Goalie Tandem

Ritch Winter didn’t outright criticize the Edmonton Oilers’ handling of his client Calvin Pickard — but he didn’t exactly endorse it either. Speaking in an interview with Sports 1440’s Jason Gregor, Winter suggested the duo of Connor Ingram and Tristan Jarry hasn’t shown enough to suggest Pickard’s run with the Oilers is over.

Andrew Mangiapane News / The Hockey Writers / February 12

Agent Says Flames Missed Key Stat Before Overpaying Mangiapane

After starting strong, Andrew Mangiapane has struggled with the Edmonton Oilers this season. Frankly, he didn’t have a great run with the Washington Capitals either.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 12

How should the Oilers approach a trade deadline that appears to be a sellers market?

Parity is a big conversation in the NHL this season. In the Eastern Conference, with just eight points separating 14th place and a playoff spot, there really only appears to be one team that is committed to being a seller, and that’s the New York Rangers.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 12

Oilers need to give Ungar a shot after Olympic break

In season 11 for Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers may finally have their solution between the pipes. It’s been a long and gruelling process for this organization to find a true number-one goaltender they could rely on.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Early Long-Term Bet on Blueliner Has Insider Doubting Oilers Ahead of Deadline

With the trade deadline looming, where the Edmonton Oilers will focus their attention needs to be addressed over the Olympic break. With limited salary cap space and some tricky contract obligations, one insider believes Edmonton may have jumped the gun on a couple of players.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 11

Team Canada GM Armstrong on McDavid: ‘Gold means everything to Connor right now’

There’s just one more sleep until Team Canada’s best hockey players participate in the Olympics for the first time in a dozen years. The intensity and anticipation are ramping up for this team, laden with Stanley Cups and winners at the highest level.

Boone Jenner News / Oilersnation / February 11

Oilers 2026 trade deadline target: Boone Jenner

One of the Edmonton Oilers’ biggest needs is a third-line centre. Boone Jenner is one of the best options available for that role ahead of March 6th’s trade deadline.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Insider: Predators’ Center Checks All the Boxes as an Oilers Trade Target

While the Edmonton Oilers would love to acquire a top-nine forward—and potentially an impact defenseman—ahead of the March 6 NHL trade deadline, that’s far easier said than done given their current circumstances.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 11

Leon Draisaitl gets real on Olympic motivation with Germany

Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl is making his Winter Olympics debut with Team Germany in Milan, and although his main goal is helping the country capture a medal, he also wants to grow the game on home soil.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Rumors / February 11

Leon Draisaitl Said Nothing Wrong About the Edmonton Oilers Play

As NHL Players prepare to play in the Olympics for their respective countries, there is still a lot of talk in Edmonton about Leon Draisaitl’s comments on his team’s performance heading into the break.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 11

Eight current and former Oilers, including Gretzky, Hall, Draisaitl and McDavid, named to CHL top 50 players of all-time

Eight current and former members of the Edmonton Oilers have been named to the Canadian Hockey League’s top 50 players of all-time list. It isn’t a finalized list, however, as the league has opened a fan vote running through March 10th, which will allow fans to select their own top 10 CHL players of all-time.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 11

Oilers’ Upcoming Offseason Is More Important Than the Trade Deadline

The NHL is on their Olympic break, but once they return to action, the trade deadline is shortly after. The Edmonton Oilers have just four games remaining before the March 6 deadline, and they have a few areas that must be addressed.

Leon Draisaitl News / The Oil Rig / February 11

Leon Draisaitl can prove he can do it on his own at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Throughout his NHL career, Leon Draisaitl has been in the shadow of Connor McDavid. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as they make the best dynamic duo in the NHL.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Insider Says Oilers 'Will Look Different' After Olympic Break

As the NHL pauses for the Winter Olympics, don’t assume the Edmonton Oilers are standing still. Speaking on Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman made it clear that change is coming in Edmonton — even if it doesn’t happen the moment the Olympic roster freeze lifts.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 11

Between the Pipes: Grant Fuhr—The Definition of a Dynasty Backbone

Throughout the history of the NHL, few goalies have blended athletic instinct, competitive fire, and genuine trailblazing presence the way Grant Fuhr did.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / February 11

Looking back at Connor McDavid’s history with Team Canada

At the last Winter Olympics in 2022, close to 2 billion people tuned in to watch the events, and if this Winter Olympics gets anywhere near that number, those who don’t know the name Connor McDavid will soon learn it — when they see a hockey player clearly on another level, blowing past defenders on Olympic ice.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / February 10

David Oliver: The Hardworking Forward Who Left His Mark in Edmonton

Not every NHL player is a superstar. Some players aren’t lighting up highlight reels every night, but they leave a mark in other ways—through grit, reliability, determination, and timely goals.