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Oilers Checking In on Flyers Defender as Trade Deadline Approaches

Oilers Checking In on Flyers Defender as Trade Deadline Approaches

The Edmonton Oilers have joined the growing list of teams pursuing Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen ahead of the March 6 trade deadline.

Connor McDavid News / The Oil Rig / February 23
Connor McDavid first player in history with Conn Smythe, Olympic MVP in losing efforts

Connor McDavid first player in history with Conn Smythe, Olympic MVP in losing efforts

Heartbreaking. More than the Stanley Cup Final and more than the World Juniors. That loss hurt. Canada played an amazing game, Connor McDavid leading them, and they sadly couldn’t close it out.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 23
Oilers News & Rumours: Mangiapane Trade, McDavid, Savoie, Samanski

Oilers News & Rumours: Mangiapane Trade, McDavid, Savoie, Samanski

The Edmonton Oilers are back in action, after a long Olympic break, on Wednesday (Feb. 25) when they take on the Anaheim Ducks. As the trade deadline approaches, the Oilers are looking to close out a solid campaign and will be trying to win their first Stanley Cup since 1990.

Kasperi Kapanen News / NHL Trade Talk / February 23
Concern for Kasperi Kapanen as Oilers Forward Is Injured Again

Concern for Kasperi Kapanen as Oilers Forward Is Injured Again

Kasperi Kapanen of the Edmonton Oilers can’t seem to catch a break. According to head coach Kris Knoblauch, Kapanen is once again not fully healthy. This time it’s a new injury that will keep him out for at least two games.

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The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22
Oilers Expected To Activate Adam Henrique, Kasperi Kapanen Injured Again

Oilers Expected To Activate Adam Henrique, Kasperi Kapanen Injured Again

The Oilers will get a veteran center back in the lineup when their schedule resumes on Wednesday.  Head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters today (video

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Athlon Sports / February 22
Ice Hockey Federation Announces Connor McDavid Decision After USA Loss

Ice Hockey Federation Announces Connor McDavid Decision After USA Loss

An Olympic final between Canada men's national ice hockey team and United States men's national ice hockey team was always going to come with fireworks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / February 22
What will we see from Connor McDavid after another big loss?

What will we see from Connor McDavid after another big loss?

It was one of the greatest performances in Olympic hockey history, but once again, Connor McDavid didn’t have the happy ending. McDavid was unquestionably the best player during the men’s tournament at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 22
3 Undrafted Oilers Who Beat the Odds

3 Undrafted Oilers Who Beat the Odds

Each summer, the NHL Draft brings its own kind of theatre. Young players sit nervously in the stands, waiting to hear their name called and their dream of an NHL career begin.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 22
McDavid Not Hellebuyck Chosen MVP: A Gold Medal Controversy

McDavid Not Hellebuyck Chosen MVP: A Gold Medal Controversy

Team USA won the gold medal in men’s hockey at the Olympics, and Connor Hellebuyck stole the show with a jaw-dropping performance. Yet, somehow, Connor McDavid walked away with the MVP?

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22
Scribe Rules Out 'Obvious Candidates' for Oilers Ahead of Trade Deadline

Scribe Rules Out 'Obvious Candidates' for Oilers Ahead of Trade Deadline

According to Allan Mitchell of The Athletic, the “obvious” candidates for the Edmonton Oilers at this season’s NHL Trade deadline might not be so obvious.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / February 22
Oilers’ Connor McDavid named men’s Olympic MVP, best forward

Oilers’ Connor McDavid named men’s Olympic MVP, best forward

It might not have been the fairytale ending, but there’s no question who the best player in the world is. Following Canada’s disappointing overtime loss to the United States in the gold medal game of the 2026 Winter Olympics, forward Connor McDavid was named the tournament’s most valuable player.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 22
Canada’s Connor McDavid named Olympic tournament MVP

Canada’s Connor McDavid named Olympic tournament MVP

Team Canada forward Connor McDavid was named the tournament MVP for men’s hockey at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. The award was announced soon after Canada’s 2-1 overtime loss to the United States in the gold-medal game on Sunday.

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 The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz
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Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22
Connor McDavid & Team Canada Win Silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics Games

Connor McDavid & Team Canada Win Silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics Games

It’s official. Connor McDavid and Team Canada have won the silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano, Italy. They fell to Team USA by a score of 2-1 in overtime.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 22
Oilers Should Switch the Defence Pairings

Oilers Should Switch the Defence Pairings

The Edmonton Oilers decided to bring back Paul Coffey behind the bench. This decision was made because the defence group hasn’t been good enough, and hopefully Coffey can provide a boost.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 22
Ask Dubey: International hockey memories and do the Oilers need to make a big trade deadline shakeup?

Ask Dubey: International hockey memories and do the Oilers need to make a big trade deadline shakeup?

Welcome back to another edition of Ask Dubey! With the Olympics winding down and the gold medal game between Canada and the U.S. on Sunday morning, we went down memory lane to talk international hockey this week, and whether or not the Oilers need a big deadline shakeup.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22
3 Reasons Kris Knoblauch Is the Best Oilers Choice

3 Reasons Kris Knoblauch Is the Best Oilers Choice

Things are never boring in Edmonton. The latest wrinkle is that Paul Coffey has returned as an assistant coach, and the whisper around town is that this came straight from ownership.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / February 21

ex-Oilers Jesse Puljujärvi Is Lighting It Up in Switzerland

Jesse Puljujärvi has been through just about every kind of hockey chapter you can imagine—top prospect, NHL hopeful, depth winger, AHL battler, fan favourite, frustration point, and comeback project.

Alec Regula News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18
Oilers Assign Alec Regula On Conditioning Loan

Oilers Assign Alec Regula On Conditioning Loan

The Edmonton Oilers announced that defenseman Alec Regula has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, on a conditioning loan.

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