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Edmonton Oilers Star to Step Away From Team

The Edmonton Oilers will be without a key cog in their lineup. News emerged early Saturday afternoon that superstar forward Leon Draisaitl will be taking a leave of absence for a few games.

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Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl takes leave of absence due to family illness

The Edmonton Oilers will be without Leon Draisaitl for the next number of games. The club announced that Draisaitl would be taking a leave of absence from the team to attend to a family illness in Germany.

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. He is currently expected to rejoin the team at some point next week.

Calvin Pickard News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17

Report Suggests a Metropolitan Division Team is Eyeing Calvin Pickard

For a long time, the Edmonton Oilers’ most pressing issue was the need to upgrade in goal—or at least add depth at the position. Now, the tables have turned.

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How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17

Popular Social Account Predicts Oilers Reunite with Familiar Face on Defense

We’re creeping closer towards the March 6th NHL trade deadline, and with the Olympic break and roster freeze looming, chatter around the league is louder than usual in mid-January.

Connor Ingram News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17

Oilers make a critical decision on Connor Ingram

It sounds like the Edmonton Oilers have made a big decision when it comes to the status of goaltender Connor Ingram.

Connor McDavid looks to start new scoring streak as Oilers visit Canucks

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Oilersnation / January 17

Oilers to hold ceremony honouring Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ 1,000th game Sunday

The Edmonton Oilers will hold a ceremony on Sunday ahead of their game against the St. Louis Blues to honour Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ 1,000th NHL game. The 32-year-old will reach the milestone Sunday, where he’s set to become the first player in franchise history to play all 1,000 of his career games with the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Oilers Should Keep 3 Goalies Until the Olympic Break

The Edmonton Oilers have three goalies on the roster: Tristan Jarry, Connor Ingram, and Calvin Pickard. While that’s not ideal long-term, three goalies can be beneficial in the short term.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

NHL Predictions: January 17th, Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Connor McDavid News / Field Level Media / January 16

Connor McDavid looks to start new scoring streak as Oilers visit Canucks

The slumping Vancouver Canucks are hoping this isn't the perfect storm when they host three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 16

Flashback Friday: Looking at the Oilers’ two most recent trades with Canucks

On Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers head on a brief road trip to take on the Vancouver Canucks. The two Western Conference Canadian teams have a shared history.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 16

Cujo and the Trade That Helped Save the Edmonton Oilers

In the mid-1990s, the Edmonton Oilers were a franchise drifting in the wake of their dynasty years. That search for identity ended on August 4, 1995, in a franchise-altering trade with the St.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 17

Edmonton Oilers vs New York Islanders Post-Game, January 15th 2026

First Period Goals: No Goals First Period Penalties: No Penalties First Period Shots: EDM – 12, NSH – 12 Second Period Goals: No Goals Second Period Penalties: NYI / 18:42 / Adam Pelech (#3) 2 minutes for Slashing Jack Roslovic (#28) Second Period Shots: EDM – 13, NYI – 4 Third Period Goals: Anthony Duclair (9) PPG / C.

Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / January 16

Sending Connor Ingram to the AHL would be the wrong decision for the Oilers

For a team that has needed consistent goaltending, it sure would be a poor decision for the Edmonton Oilers to send Connor Ingram down. With Tristan Jarry being activated off the long-term injured reserve this week, the Oilers have three goaltenders on the roster, with Calvin Pickard being the third.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 16

Late power-play opportunity key for Islanders in shutout win over Oilers

Sometimes, all you need is one. That was the case on Thursday evening in Edmonton for the visiting New York Islanders, as star goaltender Ilya Sorokin turned aside all 35 shots that the Oilers threw his way for a 1-0 victory.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 16

5 Takeaways From Oilers’ 1-0 Loss to Islanders

The Edmonton Oilers lost by a score of 1-0 to the visiting New York Islanders at Rogers Place on Thursday (Jan. 15) night. Anthony Duclair scored the game’s only goal, on the power play at 13:42 of the third period, to lift New York to victory.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Oilers goalie prospect Connor Ungar has put the organization on notice

It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers have had a goaltending problem for many years. They eventually traded their homegrown talent in Stuart Skinner, acquiring Tristan Jarry in the process, to help solidify the crease.

Leon Draisaitl News / Breakaway on SI / January 16

Oilers HC Reacts to Leon Draisaitl's Barely-Missed Shot

The Edmonton Oilers entered yesterday's game as the clear favorites for the night. Between them being undefeated at the Rogers Place for the last six games and the New York Islanders struggling, many assumed it would be an easy job for Kris Knoblauch's men.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 16

Oilers goalie’d in shutout loss, Connor Ingram rules, and the end of Connor McDavid’s point streak

After falling to the Predators in overtime on Tuesday, the Oilers were back at home to close out their season series against the New York Islanders. The Islanders took the first round back in October, and if our boys were going to repay the favour, they would need to execute a whole lot better than what we watched a few nights ago.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Professor Press Box / January 15

The Oilers’ Swiss Army Knife: Nugent-Hopkins Matters More Than You Think

The Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (RNH) is closing in on 1,000 NHL games, and if you listen to Darnell Nurse talk about him, you get the sense that this milestone isn’t really about numbers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

Connor McDavid reaches rare milestone on 29th birthday

Connor McDavid celebrated his 29th birthday with another milestone in his incredible hockey career. During Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., McDavid successfully extended his point streak to 20 games, as he finished the contest with a pair of assists.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 13

Oilers Activate Tristan Jarry, Jake Walman

The Edmonton Oilers are nearly back to full force. According to a team announcement, the Oilers have activated goaltender Tristan Jarry and defenseman Jake Walman from their long-term injured reserve.

Quinn Hutson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12

Oilers Sign Quinn Hutson To Two-Year Extension

The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Quinn Hutson to a two-year, $1.775MM contract extension. The deal will carry an annual average value of $875K. Hutson was signed to a two-year, $1.75MM entry-level contract in April 2025, following the end of his career at Boston University.