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Oilers News & Rumours: Sorokin, Nugent-Hopkins, Hyman

The Edmonton Oilers are known for having slow starts to their campaigns, and their average October proves that to be true. They have done slightly better than in recent seasons, staying around average, but they still have some issues they need to work out before they can start to make a push for a playoff spot.

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Who Won the Savoie Trade? Former Oiler Finding Stride with Sabres

When the Edmonton Oilers shipped Ryan McLeod and prospect Tyler Tullio to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Matt Savoie, the trade was seen as a gamble by both sides.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 27

This hasn’t been the start the Edmonton Oilers wanted

From day one of Captain Skates in early September, the Oilers talked about their goal of getting off to a good start. It hasn’t happened. The team went 4-4-2 and sits tied for 10th in the Western Conference.

Jack Roslovic News / Oilersnation / October 27

Has Jack Roslovic done enough to stick with the Oilers?

Things haven’t been the best for the Edmonton Oilers in the early stages of this season. The offence has been sputtering, the defence has been shaky, and the team is playing just well enough to stick around in games.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

Insider Reveals Stance NHLPA Took on the McDavid Deal with Oilers

Connor McDavid’s recent contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers has drawn headlines for its team-friendly structure, but sources indicate the NHL Players’ Association isn’t raising any red flags.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Kris Knoblauch News / Oilersnation / October 27

Knoblauch finds, sticks with line combinations as Oilers lose to Canucks

For maybe the first time all season, the Edmonton Oilers stuck with their line combinations for a whole game. It’s been a point of contention for the fanbase

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

Veteran Oilers Defenceman Showing Uncharacteristic Early-Season Woes

Whether you call it a demotion or part of head coach Kris Knoblauch’s continued blurring of the lines for the Edmonton Oilers, something appears off with Mattias Ekholm.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 27

Drawing positives from an inconsistent start to the season by the Oilers

When the Edmonton Oilers aren’t winning, it can feel like the sky is falling. Their 4-4-2 record isn’t ideal after ten games, but it’s far from disastrous.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 27

Oilers rally in third period before falling to Canucks in overtime: Recap, Highlights, and Reaction

At least they got a point? On Sunday evening, the Edmonton Oilers played the second game of their Pacific Coast weekend back-to-back, falling 4-3 to the Vancouver Canucks and moving to 4-4-2 for the season.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

McDavid’s Wild Stat Should Be a Concern for the Canucks

Connor McDavid’s start to the 2025–26 season has been unusually quiet, raising eyebrows about why he’s choosing to pass up shooting opportunities repeatedly.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

Oilers Fans Divided Over Behind-The-Bench Change Amid Team’s 4-4-1 Start

The Edmonton Oilers’ sluggish 4-4-1 start to the 2025–26 season has sparked debate among fans about what—or who—is to blame. One popular theory circulating on social media is that assistant coach Paul Coffey’s absence from the bench has left the team disorganized.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Is on Fire to Start the Season

There are a few feel-good stories to begin the 2025–26 NHL season for the Edmonton Oilers, but none are bigger than the resurgence of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

3 Oilers Contracts That Must Be Addressed Before Season’s End

It has been a busy fall for the Edmonton Oilers so far. Between kicking off their season and signing players to new deals, a lot is happening for them.

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The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Oilers Coach Makes Frustrated Admission Amid Connor McDavid’s Slow Start

The Edmonton Oilers are struggling with consistency, evident in their 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. Seattle had a 3-1 lead after the first half of the third period, and they successfully defended their lead to win the game.

Andrew Mangiapane News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Andrew Mangiapane Finding His Place in Oilers’ Lineup

It’s funny how hockey careers twist and turn. One minute you’re scoring goals in Calgary, the next you’re back in Alberta—but wearing a blue sweater. When Andrew Mangiapane joined the Edmonton Oilers this fall, I’ll admit I wasn’t sure what to expect.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

How concerning is the slow start to the Oilers offense?

It has been a rather bumpy start for the two-time defending Western Conference champions. One of the reasons for the Edmonton Oilers‘ slow beginning to the 2025-26 season has been their offense, or lack thereof.