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Nugent-Hopkins’ return should mean more scoring up and down the lineup

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is finally suiting up for a National Hockey League game. The longest serving Edmonton Oilers player has been missed, and even though the team has been winning, his return will add depth and scoring to the roster.

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Jason Dickinson’s Injury Is Another Test of the Oilers’ Depth

There’s a difference between losing a star player and losing someone who helps make the rest of the lineup work. For the Edmonton Oilers, Jason Dickinson’s placement on injured reserve reminds us that the less celebrated parts of a hockey team can matter more than people realize.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22

Viral Connor McDavid Video Leaves Leafs Fans Convinced He’s Coming Home

It doesn’t take much for social media to lose its mind and start convincing itself that Connor McDavid is headed to Toronto. It’s been a discussion point for years, largely because McDavid grew up a Maple Leafs fan.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / October 22

Gretzky, McDavid & Matthews: Are We Comparing the Wrong Numbers?

Here’s a hockey argument that never seems to go away. Who was better, Wayne Gretzky or Connor McDavid? And where does Auston Matthews fit when we’re talking about the greatest goal scorers in NHL history?

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Oilers Activate Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

The Edmonton Oilers announced today that forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been activated off of injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the club placed center Jason Dickinson on IR.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 22

Mike Babcock’s advice to Isaac Howard: ‘Don’t let any coach decide where you’re going’

This may not have been the start that Isaac Howard envisioned when beginning the 2026-27 season with the Edmonton Oilers. While the team’s overall success is visible with a 7-1-1 record, the Oilers’ top prospect is still finding his place in the National Hockey League, averaging 9:33 of ice time a night on Edmonton’s fourth line.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22

Babcock Says He Had 'Good Talk' with Oilers Forward After Losing Ice Time

Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock admitted that young forward Isaac Howard got shafted in the team’s last game, but he’s not worried about the winger, whom Babcock says he talked to about his minutes, and believes he’s got a solid future ahead of him in the NHL.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 22

9 stats that stand out in the first 9 games of the Oilers season

We’re officially nine games into the Mike Babcock era, and the Edmonton Oilers have come roaring out of the gates with a 7-1-1 record. For a group that’s suffered through some excruciating starts over the past handful of years, it’s a breath of fresh air.

Devon Levi News / Professor Press Box / October 22

Oilers Devon Levi's Numbers Tell an Interesting Story

Something interesting is happening with Devon Levi in Edmonton, and I don't think we should get too hung up on one number just yet. The 24-year-old Oilers goalie has won five of his first six games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 22

Looking at how the Oilers have fared against Stanley Cup champions in the 2020s

On Thursday, the Edmonton Oilers take on the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. Earlier this season, Daily Faceoff’s Paul Pidutti released an article looking at the true contenders looking at historical examples.

Nathaniel Day News / The Oil Rig / October 22

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Dayln Wakely is off to a scorching hot start

The Edmonton Oilers have proved that they are legit contenders once again this year with a 7–1–1 record. In the system both the Oilers AHL and ECHL affiliates have officially started their seasons, and these teams are polar opposites of each other.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 22

Pre-Scout: Dump and chase Oilers host reigning champ Hurricanes

In the world of hockey clichés, the phrase “getting off to a good start” is as much a part of the game as the puck. Last season, the Edmonton Oilers repeated this ad nauseam during camp after lacklustre Octobers, but it’s not Beetlejuice where repeating it three times would lead to a win.

Dylan Larkin News / Oil on Whyte / October 22

Dylan Larkin may be throwing shade at the Edmonton Oilers

There has been a concerning trend happening across the NHL in recent years. Players have been using their leverage to force themselves out of their markets, putting their current club in pretty tight spots.

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Devon Levi News / Oil on Whyte / October 21

Oilers' netminder Devon Levi continues to impress

Last night's overtime win was Edmonton Oilers netminder Devon Levi's fifth of the young 2026-27 season. He managed a 0.900 save percentage, stopping 27 of 30 shots taken by the Minnesota Wild.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 21

Oilers tactical analysis: Why F1 tracking matters more than centre position

A few years back, when I was coaching junior hockey in Manitoba, I had a sweet, simple player we’ll call Shorty. He was six-foot-two, 200 lbs., and skilled with a rocket for a shot, but just not a lot going on behind the eyes.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22

Maple Leafs host blasts Oilers attendance: Hints fans missing McDavid window

Are fans of the Edmonton Oilers taking for granted what might be a limited window to keep watching Connor McDavid live? One host seemed to hint as much on Wednesday when Co-Host, of Leafs Morning Take, Jay Rosehill said it was surprising to see fans now showing up to watch their team.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Oilers’ Hot Start Hides Questions About Their True Potential

The Edmonton Oilers have opened the 2026-27 season with a 7-1-1 record, collecting 15 of a possible 18 points through their first nine games. Under new head coach Mike Babcock and associate coach D.J.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Could Oilers’ Connor McDavid really crack the 200-point mark?

There have been only four instances of an NHLer registering 200 points in a season. Unsurprisingly, Wayne Gretzky can lay claim to all of them, dating back to his pure dominance with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22

Mike Babcock has changed one key habit for the Oilers, and it’s fueling their hot start

The Mike Babcock era is in full swing in Edmonton, and many of the changes he’s implementing are already noticeable. The Oilers are playing a much cleaner game and showing more defensive structure than they have in years.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Connor McDavid Is on Pace for a 200-Point Season

Can he do it? Can Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid reach the sacred 200-point plateau this season? He’s currently on pace for 242 points after an unbelievable start to the 2026-27 NHL season, where he has notched 26 points in his first nine games.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to make season debut against Hurricanes

The Edmonton Oilers are one of the hottest teams in the NHL, and they’re set to get a crucial player back into their lineup ahead of one of their biggest tests of the young season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 21