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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Wasn’t Sure He’d Always Be an Edmonton Oiler

Sunday night marked a special moment in Edmonton Oilers history, as Ryan Nugent-Hopkins skated in the 1,000th game of his NHL career—all of them spent wearing the blue, orange, and white, the first player to have ever done so with the franchise.

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Oilers Prospect Update: Condors continue to roll with a sweep of the Wranglers

The Bakersfield Condors are officially on a roll. They beat the Calgary Wranglers Friday and Saturday by a combined score of 6-1, making it nine straight games with a point for the young roster.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 21

Oilers trade rumours: If Jonathan Toews is available, should Stan Bowman make a call?

A month ago, the trade market in the NHL looked very weak. The gap between a playoff spot and the bottom of the standings was so slim that it really wasn’t clear how many teams were going to become sellers ahead of the trade deadline.

Calvin Pickard News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

'It Does Suck': Calvin Pickard Talks Ugly Truth in Edmonton

Calvin Pickard didn’t hide his frustration when asked about his role with the Edmonton Oilers this season. A goaltender who was an ideal backup last season, won more than 20 games, and played in critical moments in the playoffs has become an afterthought this season.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Alec Regula News / Oilersnation / January 21

The Oilers are playing a man short in 11-7 if they don’t give Alec Regula shifts

There are just 11 forwards at Edmonton Oilers’ head coach Kris Knoblauch’s disposal, but there are 18 available bodies. Running 11 forwards and seven defencemen on Tuesday night against the New Jersey Devils got the Oilers into a bind.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Could Oilers Fans See Goalie Reunion Thursday Night in Edmonton?

With the Pittsburgh Penguins playing the first game of a back-to-back on Wednesday night in Calgary, it’s been reported that Stuart Skinner is expected get the start in goal against the Flames.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Oilersnation / January 21

The case for the Oilers to retire Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ number

On Sunday, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins played his 1,000th game with the Edmonton Oilers. As you know, the Oilers have a long and storied history, but the longest-tenured Oiler became the first player in team history to play 1,000 games exclusively with the Oilers, and just the second player to play his 1,000th game with the team.

William Nicholl News / The Oil Rig / January 21

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: William Nicholl has a big opportunity in front of him

As 2026 is now firmly underway, this is the time when organizations begin to look at the players who have their rights about to expire. These players whose rights expire in 2026 include names such as Maxim Beryozkin, Dalyn Wakely, Albin Sundin, and William Nicholl.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 21

Three-game winning streak remains elusive for Edmonton

This really looked like it was going to be the one. Nine times this season, the Edmonton Oilers have won back-to-back games. Not once have they managed to extend that into a three-game winning streak.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Winger Drops as Oilers Falling Down the Trade Urgency Chart

According to The Score’s recent list of the Top 25 names available ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, the Edmonton Oilers are dropping down the list. Among players who could be moved, Edmonton has only one name: Andrew Mangiapane.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / January 21

Groundhog Day in hockey form as Edmonton Oilers can’t solve good goalie, lose to New Jersey Devils 2–1

The Edmonton Oilers continued a lengthy homestand on Tuesday night against the New Jersey Devils. This game was a nationally-televised one state-side. As such, the start time became 8:15 PM local, which is very unusual for a non-Saturday night game.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

5 Takeaways From Oilers’ 2-1 Loss to the Devils

The Edmonton Oilers saw their win streak halted at two games with a 2-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils at Rogers Place on Tuesday (Jan. 20) night. All the scoring came in the second period, when Devils forwards Cody Glass and Arseny Gritsyuk sandwiched goals around a tally from Edmonton centre Matthew Savoie.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 21

Tristan Jarry’s first home start, Curtis Lazar’s 600th NHL game, and the Oilers may never win three straight

For the ninth time this season, the Edmonton Oilers had the opportunity to win their third consecutive game. For whatever reason, winning that third game seems to be the Oilers’ kryptonite this season, and Thursday night was another chapter in the same story.

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Leon Draisaitl News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20

When Leon Draisaitl will rejoin Oilers, per HC

The Edmonton Oilers have won two games in a row by a combined score of 11-0. They won both of those games, one over the Vancouver Canucks and another over the St Louis Blues, without one of their best forwards.

Kasperi Kapanen News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Oilers’ Kasperi Kapanen expected to be out for 'about a week'

The Edmonton Oilers will be down a forward the next few games. Head coach Kris Knobluach revealed Tuesday that winger Kasperi Kapanen will miss about a week with injury.

Stan Bowman News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

Stan Bowman Still Has Work to Do to Improve the Oilers

After tonight’s home game against the New Jersey Devils, the Edmonton Oilers will have 31 games left in the regular season and only 26 games left after the Olympic Winter Games are over, and their season resumes on Feb.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

Oilers News & Rumours: Kapanen, Ingram, Draisaitl & More

As the Olympic break approaches, the Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a strong position and seem confident as they continue to push toward the postseason.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

The real Connor McDavid is back. Can the Oilers take advantage?

Last season, most explanations of Connor McDavid’s greatness would have centered around the Edmonton Oilers superstar’s unmatched CV. The overflowing trophy case of individual honors, including three Hart and five Art Ross Trophies, both tied for fourth-most all time, he gathered before turning 27.

Leon Draisaitl News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Leon Draisaitl to take brief leave of Absence

The Oilers will be without one of their superstars for the next few games. The team announced that center Leon Draisaitl will be stepping away from the team to attend to a family illness back home in Germany.