We’re now over two months into the season, and just like with the standings, there isn’t much wiggle room when it comes to the scoring leaders around the NHL.
Every Olympic cycle, Team Canada faces the same problem with too many elite players and not enough roster spots. On defence in particular, the debate often tilts toward reputation or perceived safety and perhaps highlight-reel consistency.
Stan Bowman hasn’t been afraid to pull the trigger since becoming the Edmonton Oilers’ general manager. He was thrown directly into the fire with the Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg offer sheets, but still managed to come out ahead by acquiring Ty Emberson and Vasily Podkolzin.
When asked if either their lingering hugs suggested he or Stuart Skinner knew that a trade was coming, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard said absolutely not.
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.
The Edmonton Oilers are hoping to make another deep playoff run this season, and after fans complained for months that the main reason they couldn’t defeat
After an impressive 6-3 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Tristan Jarry’s debut on Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers put forward a listless effort on Sunday, losing 4-1 to the Montréal Canadiens.
The Edmonton Oilers kicked off their five-game road trip with a decisive win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday, and they were looking to keep the good times rolling in their rematch with the Montreal Canadiens.
The Edmonton Oilers’ search for a three-game win streak continues. On Sunday evening, the Oilers played their second of five games on the road, falling 4-1 to the Montréal Canadiens to move their record to 15-12-6.
Tristan Jarry’s first game in an Edmonton Oilers jersey was a solid yet unspectacular. He made some great stops, perhaps none better than his breakaway save on Maple Leafs forward John Tavares, but a garbage-time goal by Toronto pushed his save percentage below .900 on the night.
What a Friday it was for the NHL. You had the surprise Tristan Jarry trade early in the morning, only for it to be outdone later that night by Quinn Hughes getting dealt to the Minnesota Wild.
We were all set up for a classic on Saturday night; Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in Toronto to face the Maple Leafs on Hockey Night in Canada.
On Friday morning, the Edmonton Oilers finally made their major goaltending move. It was a deal that sent their starting goalie in Stuart Skinner, alongside defenceman Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick, to the Pittsburgh Penguins for goaltender Tristan Jarry.
Tristan Jarry’s first game with the Edmonton Oilers offered a new view of elite talent. After the 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, the goalie spoke about sharing the ice with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Edmonton's Connor McDavid will look to continue his latest hot streak when the Oilers visit the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night. McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Oilers' 6-3 win at the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.
Connor McDavid continued his scoring surge with two goals and an assist Saturday night and the visiting Edmonton Oilers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3.
It’s always good to see a young NHL player take that next step in their career. They’ve spent their time in junior, played their way through the AHL, but just haven’t been able to find a solid spot in the lineup with the big club.
The Holiday Season has arrived, and with Christmas around the corner, it’s time to determine Santa’s Naughty or Nice List. For the Edmonton Oilers, there have certainly been players who’ve impressed, but there have also been a few major disappointments.
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 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.
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.