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Oilers Goalie Hug Sparks Wild Trade Rumors — Stuart Skinner Sets the Record Straight

Stuart Skinner wasn’t expecting to wake up in the middle of a trade storm, but that’s precisely what happened after a simple postgame hug with goaltending partner Calvin Pickard sent social media into meltdown.

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Oilers-Sabres Trade Back in Spotlight as Savoie Surges and McLeod Stalls

It’s been almost a year and a half since the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres connected on a sizeable offseason trade that swapped forwards Ryan McLeod and Matt Savoie.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 9

Scenes From Morning Skate: Oilers get second shot at Sabres

Here’s the thing about the Buffalo Sabres: they’re bad. Like, historically bad. They’ve missed the playoffs for 14 consecutive seasons, which is the longest drought in NHL history.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Oilers Starting to Look Like Winners of Savoie-McLeod Trade with Sabres

With a pair of impressive home victories, 9-4 over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday (Dec. 4) and 6-2 over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday (Dec. 6), the Edmonton Oilers have currently matched their longest win streak of 2025-26.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 9

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Steady, consistent development within the system

While the Edmonton Oilers organization and General Nanager Stan Bowman have some things to figure out, this isn’t the case for players within their system.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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.

Curtis Lazar News / Oilersnation / December 9

From injury adversity, to carving an NHL nice and his best stretch yet, Oilers’ Curtis Lazar showing resilience

Resilience is defined as the ability to withstand, adapt to, and recover from difficulties or setbacks — something Curtis Lazar is no stranger to. Lazar was a junior star in Edmonton over ten years ago, playing for the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / December 9

Player Poll Reveals Front-Runner for Connor McDavid’s Future Team

Connor McDavid‘s uncertain future was the talk of the offseason in the hockey world. Now 10 years into his career and coming off back-to-back losses in the Stanley Cup Finals, will he stay in Edmonton or flee for somewhere he presumes to give him a better chance of winning that elusive championship?

Troy Stecher News / The Oil Rig / December 9

Was letting go of Troy Stecher a mistake for the Edmonton Oilers?

As the Edmonton Oilers continue to hover in the muddy middle of the Western Conference, each passing day brings the gloom a shade darker. Every decision made will be under further scrutiny as the malaise grows longer.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 9

Defensive numbers trending up and the Matt Savoie and Isaac Howard debate

It’s a good time to be an Edmonton Oilers fan again, with the team outscoring Seattle and Winnipeg by a combined score of 15-6 over the last two games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 9

Oilers, with scoring touch revived, take on slumping Sabres

The Edmonton Oilers are feeling good of late, and they will look to keep rolling when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. The Oilers enter the contest having won two straight and four of their past six games (4-2-0) after losing four of their previous five (1-3-1).

David Lewandowski News / Oilersnation / December 8

Oilers prospect David Lewandowski named to Team Germany’s preliminary roster for upcoming WJC

It appears at least one Edmonton Oilers’ prospect will participate in the 2026 World Juniors. Toward the end of November, Team Germany released their preliminary roster for the coming tournament.

Jake Walman News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8

Walman Setback: Oilers Finally Offering More Realistic Timeline on Team Injuries

The Edmonton Oilers are finally laying out clearer — and in some cases, more troubling — timelines on a handful of key injuries. Head coach Kris Knoblauch offered a full rundown after Monday’s practice, and while there’s some good news sprinkled in, the bulk of the updates point to extended absences.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 8

Oilers rumours: Potential trade for Tristan Jarry wouldn’t include Skinner, Penguins ‘absolutely refuse’ to retain salary

The Edmonton Oilers’ search for a goaltender nearly landed them Tristan Jarry netminder. But while rumours have swirled that the deal would send Stuart Skinner the other way, that doesn’t appear to be the case.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 8

Arrows Up for Oilers, Pacific Division Race and Injury Updates

It took longer than they wanted, but the Edmonton Oilers seem to have found their collective stride. A mixture of rest, practice time and increased attention to detail has led to three wins in their last four games and improvements in every area of their game.