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On YouTubeEdmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 7
Injury Forced Oilers Experiment — and Something Unexpected Emerged
Adam Henrique’s early exit may have forced the Edmonton Oilers into an unexpected experiment — one that could actually pay off. The Oilers picked up a much-needed 6–2 victory over the Nashville Predators, but it came at a cost.
Leon Draisaitl News / Breakaway on SI / January 7
Germany Leaning on Oilers' Leon Draisaitl for Olympic Push
Germany unveiled its roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, and the team will lean heavily on Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl to lead their medal push.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 7
Two months ahead of the NHL trade deadline, the Oilers’ plan remains unclear
This year’s NHL trade deadline will fall on March 6th, meaning we are just two months away from the final day for General Managers to make moves. Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has already gotten involved in the trade market this season, and he didn’t exactly dip his toes into the waters either.
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Adam Henrique News / Oilersnation / January 7
Oilers injury news: Adam Henrique out ‘a little while’ after leaving game against Predators
The revolving door of banged-up players continued for the Edmonton Oilers. While Kasperi Kapanen returned from injury to score a goal and an assist in the Oilers’ 6-2 win over the Nashville Predators, Adam Henrique left the game in the first period after reportedly blocking a shot.
Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / January 7
Red-hot Connor McDavid's hat trick sparks Oilers over Preds
The goals were McDavid's 26th, 27th and 28th and extended his point streak to 16 games.
Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / January 6
McDavid’s Hat Trick Leads Oilers to 6-2 Victory Over Predators
The Edmonton Oilers (21-16-6) hosted the Nashville Predators (19-19-4) on Tuesday night (Jan. 6) from Rogers Place, in their first meeting of the season.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 6
Oilers activate Kapanen to play Tuesday, Jarry placed on LTIR
The Edmonton Oilers made multiple moves to manoeuvre the salary cap ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators. Kasperi Kapanen has been
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6
Host Scoffs at Maple Leafs and Oilers Problem-for-Problem Trade
While it’s clear the Edmonton Oilers might have to take on a new problem to get rid of one of their own, don’t expect GM Stan Bowman to run and make a trade for Matias Maccelli from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 6
Top 10 Oilers stories of 2025: #6 — Oilers nearly swapped Pickard for Ingram in November
Welcome to Oilersnation’s top 10 stories of the year, where we count down the most-read stories you, the reader, clicked on in 2025. Goaltending has been a massive story for the Edmonton Oilers in recent years, and it all came to ahead this season.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 6
Oilers’ Press Box Is Getting Crowded With Healthy Scratches
The Edmonton Oilers’ press box is getting expensive. In the pressure cooker of the Oilers’ Stanley Cup window, a mid-season healthy scratch is not about one bad game, and forwards Trent Frederic and Andrew Mangiapane have found themselves in the press box more often recently.
Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6
Leon Draisaitl on 10 Years of Oilers’ Line Chaos — 'I’m Good With It'
When asked about his constantly being asked to play with different linemates this season, many of whom are not stars in their own right, Leon Draisaitl didn’t complain.
Tristan Jarry News / Athlon Sports / January 6
Oilers' Tristan Jarry Development Emerges Before Predators Game
The Edmonton Oilers received a clear update on Tristan Jarry ahead of their matchup with the Nashville Predators. NHL reporter Tom Gazzola shared a video of Jarry on the ice working with goalie coach Peter Aubry.
Adam Henrique News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6
Oilers Deadline Idea: Old Team Could Change Henrique’s Trade Stance
As the Edmonton Oilers continue searching for a trade to move Andrew Mangiapane off the roster, the organization will likely seek other ways to clear additional cap space.
Tommy Lafreniere News / The Hockey Writers / January 6
Oilers Prospect Lafreniere Emerging as Sleeper Pick of 2025 NHL Draft
Since they’ve been in ‘win-now’ mode over the last few years, the Edmonton Oilers have traded away many draft picks in exchange for active players. These deals have helped the Oilers assemble a veteran supporting cast around Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid that has advanced to the Stanley Cup Final each of the last two seasons.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6
Oilers Bench $7M in ‘Solutions’ As Brutal Offseason Bets Unravel
The Edmonton Oilers didn’t bring in Andrew Mangiapane and Trent Frederic to be lineup headaches. They were supposed to be solutions. Instead, both will be watching from the press box Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators — a blunt admission that things have gone horribly off the rails.
Andrew Mangiapane News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5
Multiple Teams Interested In Andrew Mangiapane
On Saturday, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman shared that the Edmonton Oilers were actively looking to trade forward Andrew Mangiapane. Despite the struggles that might come with attempting to trade a higher-priced winger with another year left on his contract, some potential suitors have reportedly emerged.
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