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Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: Moving off of Darnell Nurse, Tristan Jarry butting heads

Although the trade deadline is passed, there are still plenty of issues deserving of speculation when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers. With sky high expectations, and the playoffs around the corner, the pressure is mounting as the Oilers continue to earn uneven results.

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Pre-Scout: McDavid vs. MacKinnon take centre stage in Oilers-Avalanche hotly anticipated rematch

The Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche will have the league’s two leading scorers go head-to-head on Tuesday night in a late US-audience doubleheader.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 10

The possibility of the 2025–26 Edmonton Oilers missing the playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers face a critical final stretch, with only 18 games left in the 2025–26 regular season. With inconsistent results lately, their playoff hopes now hang in the balance.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 10

Two elite offenses meet as Avalanche entertain Oilers

The NHL trade deadline has passed so now the focus for the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche turns to the stretch run of the regular season. A winner of three of its last five contests, Edmonton will try to keep the momentum going when it visits Colorado on Tuesday night in Denver.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / March 9

ECHL: Nofolk Admirals Trade Connor Fedorek To Tulsa Oilers

The Norfolk Admirals have traded defenseman Connor Fedorek to the Tulsa Oilers. The return to Norfolk has yet to be announced. Fedorek, 26, has three goals in 30 games with the Admirals this season.

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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

Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / March 9

Report: Tristan Jarry, Oilers teammates ‘getting into it’ at practice

There may be trouble brewing in Edmonton. On the latest episode of the 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman brought up an incident involving Edmonton Oilers’ goaltender Tristan Jarry and some of his teammates.

Colton Dach News / Oilersnation / March 9

Oilers Prospect Update: Why Colton Dach isn’t an unassuming acquisition

While the Edmonton Oilers swung two trades ahead of last Friday’s NHL trade deadline, with Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson being the “big-name additions,” Colton Dach has seemingly slid under the radar.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / March 9

Oilers’ Biggest Problems for the Remainder of the Season

So, the Edmonton Oilers made it through the trade deadline, Stan Bowman did his thing, and now we’re left to wonder what kind of team they really are. Depth was added—Connor Murphy, Jason Dickinson, Colton Dach—but let’s be honest: it was mostly short-term, seller’s-price stuff.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 9

Friedman: ‘Lots of talk’ of Oilers’ Jarry and teammates ‘getting into it’ at practice last week

There is growing talk about a spat between Tristan Jarry and his Edmonton Oilers teammates from practice last week. On Monday morning’s edition of his latest 32 Thoughts podcast, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman alluded to it when discussing the Oilers.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / March 9

Insider Reiterates: Clock is Ticking for Oilers to Win with Connor McDavid

The future of Connor McDavid with the Edmonton Oilers has been a major topic of discussion in recent years, and despite extending his contract for another two years just six months ago, chatter around it hasn’t gone away.

Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / March 9

Pagnotta: Oilers discussed ‘possibility’ of moving Darnell Nurse at trade deadline

The Edmonton Oilers made two trades the week of the trade deadline, but there was another big piece to their core that general manager Stan Bowman allegedly

Vasily Podkolzin News / Oilersnation / March 9

Vasily Podkolzin and the trade that keeps on giving

The Edmonton Oilers acquired Vasily Podkolzin on Aug. 18, 2024, from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2025 (114th overall).

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / March 9

Oilers Explored Darnell Nurse Trade Prior to the Deadline

The Edmonton Oilers were quite active ahead of last Friday’s NHL trade deadline, though the moves they ultimately made didn’t necessarily grab any headlines.

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Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / March 9

The Truth About Connor McDavid Leaving the Oilers

Everybody’s talking about it. Every trade, every injury, every lineup shuffle has some “expert” screaming that Connor McDavid might bolt from the Edmonton Oilers tomorrow.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 9

Oilers Thoughts: Murphy puts on defensive clinic, Dach deserves more minutes, Podkolzin’s scoring pretty goals, and more

Following a shaky 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Edmonton Oilers restored confidence for their faithful fans with a very mature 4-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights, kicking off their four-game road trip on a high note.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 9

Issues between Tristan Jarry and Oilers teammates a concern

Recent reports have highlighted issues involving Tristan Jarry and the Edmonton Oilers during practices, contributing to growing concerns about his performance and how well he’s meshing since being acquired in a trade.

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Robert Thomas was never asked by Blues to waive no-trade clause

Brandon Hagel fined as aggressor in altercation with Rasmus Dahlin

Panthers’ Brad Marchand to miss time with lingering injury

NHL insider drops update on Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving's future

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 9

Oilers rebound with gutsy road win over Golden Knights

The Oilers followed up one of their worst losses of the season with a much stronger effort on Sunday, grinding out a 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Vegas.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Edmonton Oilers: Craig Button Believes Connor McDavid Could Have a Short Postseason Against the Vegas Golden Knights

The NHL Stanley Cup playoffs are not far away. If the season ended today, the Edmonton Oilers would face the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round of the postseason.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 9

Oilers’ 'Offseason Must Be One of Change', It’s Time to Have the Talk

“No matter what happens in March, whether the Oilers make the playoffs or miss, this offseason must be one of change in Edmonton,” writes Allan Mitchell of The Athletic.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 9

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-2 Victory Over Golden Knights

The Edmonton Oilers gained a huge two points in the Pacific Division race, defeating the host Vegas Golden Knights by a score of 4-2 at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday (March 8).

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 9

Connor Ingram solid, Oilers’ depth scoring powers win, and Connor Murphy steady on the blue line

With the Oilers staying quiet on deadline day, we got our first look at what the mostly formed team will look like on Friday against the Hurricanes. Unfortunately, that game did not go our way.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 9

Connor McDavid rings up two assists as Oilers defeat struggling Golden Knights

Connor Ingram made 24 saves and Connor McDavid had a pair of assists to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-2 victory over the slumping Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night in Las Vegas.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8

Oilers Recall Josh Samanski Under Emergency Conditions

The Edmonton Oilers have recalled forward Josh Samanski under emergency conditions. This call-up will not count against Edmonton’s remaining regular season recalls.

Stan Bowman News / Breakaway on SI / March 8

Stan Bowman's Goaltending Decision Could Cost Oilers Playoff Hopes

The Edmonton Oilers dropped another game recently as they lost 6-3 to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Oilers have now dropped 5 of their last 7 games, but the big theme in those games that they dropped is that their goaltending has not been nearly good enough.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Edmonton Oilers’ Lineup Post-Trade Deadline

A trade deadline that saw the Edmonton Oilers make a couple moves early on and then pump the brakes seemed to be overall successful, whether fans believe it or not.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Oilers’ Mattias Janmark Out For Season

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters today that winger Mattias Janmark has undergone an undisclosed surgery and will be out for the remainder of the season, including the playoffs (via Tony Brar of Oilers TV).