There are three constants in life: death, taxes, and the Kris Knoblauch line blender. And boy, was it out in full force early on this season. As the early parts of the Edmonton Oilers’ season slogged on, amid a myriad of injuries, it seemed as though every game brought a new lineup.
The Edmonton Oilers pulled off a blockbuster deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday that has reshaped their goaltending picture.
Say what you want about former Toronto Maple Leafs and current Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas, but in this case, he absolutely pulled one off.
With Friday’s trade news that saw the Edmonton Oilers acquire Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak and a draft pick, some are wondering if the deal will finally get the Oilers over the hill.
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?
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.
Most games can be won or lost at even strength, and even though the Edmonton Oilers have some of the most talented players, they struggle the most at five-on-five.
The Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins came together on Friday morning to consummate a deal everybody kind of saw coming, with goaltenders Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry swapping places in a five-piece trade.
Stuart Skinner spent eight seasons in the Edmonton Oilers organization. He was thrust into the starting role in the 2022-23 season after only playing 14 games as a backup in 2021 and 2022.
As the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins swapped goaltenders on Friday morning, questions loomed over the status of current Oilers backup Calvin Pickard.
Stan Bowman has swung the bat. Will it be a single? A double? Or did he just hit a grand slam? That all will depend on how Tristan Jarry plays for the Edmonton Oilers over the remaining three years on his contract.
The Edmonton Oilers are taking another swing at fixing the most important position in hockey. It's an indication of how the organization backed itself into a corner.
After months of speculation and mounting pressure, the Edmonton Oilers have finally made their move for a goaltender. On Friday, the Oilers acquired Tristan Jarry along with forward Sam Poulin from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick.
The Edmonton Oilers acquired goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Samuel Poulin, with the Pittsburgh Penguins receiving goaltender Stuar Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick.
Trade speculation around the Edmonton Oilers had cooled slightly in recent weeks, and much of that can be traced back to recent comments from the President and CEO of Hockey Operations, Jeff Jackson.
Amid the busy news day in Alberta’s provincial capital, the Edmonton Oilers announced that the team has recalled defenceman Riley Stillman from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.
The Edmonton Oilers are making a goalie change and are acquiring Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins. As part of the deal, the Oilers are also getting Samuel Poulin in exchange for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick.
After acquiring netminder Tristan Jarry and defenseman Spencer Stastney earlier today while moving out Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak, it was likely the Edmonton Oilers were going to have to make an additional roster move for depth purposes.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been quietly building their goaltending depth over the past few years. And as Tristan Jarry’s play started to slip in recent years, they needed to address that as quickly as possible.
The Stuart Skinner era in Edmonton is over. The Edmonton Oilers traded the goaltender to the Pittsburgh Penguins alongside Brett Kulak and a second-round pick in the 2029 draft in exchange for goaltender Tristan Jarry, and forward Samuel Poulin.
After laying an egg for 40 minutes against Buffalo and costing themselves the chance at a second point, the Edmonton Oilers were back in action for a rematch against the Detroit Red Wings.
Zach Hyman netted a hat trick and Connor McDavid collected four assists to lead the host Edmonton Oilers to a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday.
Earlier today the Edmonton Oilers announced that Max Jones has been recalled from AHL Bakersfield, while fellow forwards Connor Clattenburg and Jack Roslovic have been placed on injured reserve.
The Edmonton Oilers offered an injury update following Wednesday’s practice, where Trent Frederic left the practice after taking a puck to the face. On Thursday morning, coach Kris Knoblauch reported that Frederic was doing OK and would play versus the Detroit Red Wings.
Connor McDavid fearlessly skates past defensemen, but his infamous bigger fear seems to be ketchup.
Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic suffered a scary injury in practice on Dec. 10 that required several stitches. Fortunately, according to Sportsnet‘s Mark Spector, the 27-year-old will be back in the lineup vs.
The Edmonton Oilers have been dealing with a tight salary cap situation all season long, primarily using LTIR in order to keep cap-compliant.
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