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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Why One Move Alone Won’t Save the Oilers’ Season

The Edmonton Oilers came out of the break talking like a team starting fresh. Players described the stretch run as a “mini season.” Reset the mindset. Clean up the details.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 2

Mangiapane, Regula clear NHL waivers, Oilers expected to recall Samanski, Howard

A pair of Edmonton Oilers players placed on waivers Sunday have gone unclaimed, according to Oilersnation’s Jason Gregor. Both Andrew Mangiapane and Alec Regula will now need to report to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors and appear in one game for them before being eligible to be recalled.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Analyst Pitches Realistic Third-Line Center Target for the Oilers

Elliotte Friedman reported Saturday night that the Edmonton Oilers are focused on adding to the right side of their blue line and/or a third-line center, preferably one who is defensively responsible.

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Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Blame Darnell Nurse’s Problems on the Oilers

Every time the Edmonton Oilers lose a close one, the same thing happens: people pile on Darnell Nurse. It’s automatic now. A bad pinch, a turnover, a blown read and the whole night becomes “Nurse is sinking the season.” In truth, he’s had some rough games.

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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

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 2

Oilers Thoughts: The Ingram or Jarry debate, McDavid not slowing down, rethinking the Nurse-Walman pairing, and more

It’s crunch time for the Edmonton Oilers with only 21 games remaining. After earning just two points out of a possible six on the recent California road trip, sitting only four points above the playoff cut line, and with the trade deadline coming on March 6, they’ve got to be feeling the pressure.

Stan Bowman News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Oilers Have Given Stan Bowman Little Reason to Add at Trade Deadline

Thursday night was a reminder as to how dangerous the Edmonton Oilers can be when at their best. In what was a very important game against a divisional foe in the LA Kings, the Oilers looked like a truly elite team, walking away with a lopsided 8-1 victory.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Oilers Linked to Maple Leafs Player Amid Goalie Trade Speculation

The Edmonton Oilers enter the final stretch before the March 6 trade deadline sitting third in the Pacific Division after going 1–2 following the Olympic break, and carry a 29-24-8 record into the week.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 2

Oilers Prospect Update: Lewandowski on a point streak, Nicholl showing more offence, and Fischer doing it all

This is the deepest prospect pool the Edmonton Oilers have had in some time now during the Connor McDavid era. From signings like Josh Samanski to draft selections like Tommy Lafrenière, and even through trades acquiring Paul Fischer, the Oilers have some prospects progressing positively in their respective leagues.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

3 Bright Spots on a Struggling Oilers Defence

It hasn’t been an ideal stretch of games for the Edmonton Oilers. They went into the Olympic break losing three in a row and have lost two of three since starting back up.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / March 2

Potential trades between the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs

The NHL’s return to action comes at a busy time. The trade deadline is just around the corner, the playoffs a bit more than 20 games away. The standings, meanwhile, remain in a tizzy, especially in the Pacific Division.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Oilers News & Rumours: Mangiapane, Regula, Janmark, Ekman-Larsson

As the Edmonton Oilers look to finally win their first Stanley Cup since 1990, they seem poised to be buyers at the upcoming trade deadline. They are in dire need of cap space, and will need to find a way to shed salary if they want to make a move before Friday (Mar.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Insider reveals key obstacle in Oilers trading for Ekman-Larsson

Insider reveals key obstacle in Oilers trading for Oliver Ekman-Larsson

The Edmonton Oilers’ interest in Ekman-Larsson is no secret.

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Maple Leafs must look beyond selling off pieces for answers

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews cites lack of pride as team hits crisis point

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Oilers’ latest waiver moves not what they seem: Here’s what’s really happening

The Edmonton Oilers made a couple of smart moves this weekend.

Tristan Jarry trade continues to age poorly for Oilers

Kings, Oilers tied their wagons to big-name GMs that NHL has passed by

Speculation grows around Oilers-Maple Leafs 4-for-2 trade package

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NHL News / Oilersnation / March 1

Oilers 2026 trade deadline target: Kiefer Sherwood

The San Jose Sharks have started to slip in the standings. Despite a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon, the Sharks are starting to slip in the standings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 1

Sunday Scramble: The Oilers must limit Darnell Nurse, Mangiapane on waivers, approaching the Trade Deadline with fear

Distance did not make the heart go stronger for Edmonton Oilers hockey. While noticeable improvements were made for players like Matt Savoie and Trent

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 1

Oilers Core Called Out as Team Continues to Sputter Defensively

No team in the NHL can score like the Edmonton Oilers — aside from the Colorado Avalanche — yet if they can’t figure out how to keep the puck out of their own net, they’re going to have an extremely difficult time getting anywhere close to a third straight Stanley Cup Final.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 1

Oilers Place Andrew Mangiapane, Alec Regula on Waivers: What Comes Next?

The Edmonton Oilers made a notable roster move on March 1, placing forward Andrew Mangiapane and defenceman Alec Regula on waivers. With the trade deadline looming, the timing of the decision is significant — and it raises several questions about what could be coming next.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 1

Oilers Place Andrew Mangiapane, Alec Regula On Waivers

This afternoon the Edmonton Oilers revealed that Andrew Mangiapane and Alec Regula have been placed on waivers. With the Trade Deadline just five days away, the moves give the team much needed cap space.

Trent Frederic News / Professor Press Box / March 1

Oilers' Trent Frederic’s Game Is Coming Around

The Edmonton Oilers have had a rough stretch lately. Four wins in the last ten games, a handful of losses, and the kind of inconsistency that makes fans shake their heads.

Vasily Podkolzin News / Professor Press Box / February 28

Podkolzin Trade Looking Pretty Smart for the Oilers

The Vasily Podkolzin deal the Edmonton Oilers pulled off last summer is turning out to be golden. They gave up a fourth-round pick to the Vancouver Canucks for the 24-year-old Russian winger, and it’s shaping up as one of those moves that ends up paying off more than anyone expected.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 28

Tristan Jarry trade continues to age poorly for Oilers

A few months into Jarry’s tenure in Edmonton, the Oilers and general manager Stan Bowman might already be regretting the deal.

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Mattias Janmark News / Daily Faceoff / February 26

Oilers’ Mattias Janmark out ‘long term’ with injury

Some unwelcome news for a team trying to stay near the top of the Pacific Division. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that forward Mattias Janmark is going to be out “long term.” “It’s a chronic injury that needs some rest,” Knoblauch said.