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Oilers Quick Hits: Walman, Stastney, Kapanen, Hutson, and Mangiapane Trade Spots

There was plenty of news surrounding the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, as they took to the ice for practice, and several faces showed up. The team also made some roster moves, sending a rookie back down to the AHL.

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Oilers injury update: Kasperi Kapanen likely to return Tuesday, Jake Walman in a week

It looks as if the Edmonton Oilers could get some reinforcements back in the coming days. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch spoke to the media on Monday, with the first questions regarding two injured Oilers: Jake Walman and Kasperi Kapanen.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 5

Oilers loan Quinn Hutson to AHL Condors

The Edmonton Oilers have loaned forward Quinn Hutson to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors, the club announced Monday. Hutson, 24, was recalled late last week alongside Isaac Howard, which marked his second recall in the last two weeks.

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Oilers need to fix their defensive issues and a look at the Turtle Division

The Edmonton Oilers started the second half of the season like they started the first half — with a home loss. With 40 games remaining, the Oilers, like most of their opponents, are still looking for some consistency.

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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.

Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

Former Oiler Not Likely in Andrew Mangiapane Trade Return

Trade speculation around Andrew Mangiapane continues to pick up, and Elliotte Friedman believes the Edmonton Oilers will eventually find a landing spot for the winger.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 5

Oilers Prospect Update: Condors win three straight as other names are forced to step up

It was a great week for the Bakersfield Condors as they have now found themselves winners of three straight games and start the new year off undefeated.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

Oilers to Healthy Scratch Frederic and Mangiapane: What’s Next?

The Edmonton Oilers’ lineup decisions ahead of Tuesday’s game say more than any press conference ever could. With both Trent Frederic and Andrew Mangiapane

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 5

Why it was time for the Oilers to recall Howard and Hutson

The Oilers have completely turned around their season from the previous calendar year. They’re sitting in a good spot right now, 6-4-0 in their last 10 and having lost only four games all season at home in Rogers Place.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 5

Checking in with the Oilers’ defensive core at the halfway point

Coming into the season, one of the Edmonton Oilers’ biggest perceived strengths was their defensive core. Edmonton’s depth on the back end was a huge reason why they got to a second consecutive Stanley Cup Final last spring.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

Why Drastic Oilers’ Line Shift Isn’t the Answer — Yet

The Edmonton Journal’s David Staples makes a compelling case that something has to change for the Edmonton Oilers. The numbers don’t lie: when Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl aren’t on the ice, the Oilers are getting crushed.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 5

Oilers’ Olympic Snubs Might Be Blessing in Disguise

There was a time not that long ago when it looked like half a dozen members of the Edmonton Oilers would be competing in men’s hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, Italy, next month.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 5

Oilers Thoughts: Draisaitl needs to step up, McDavid milestones, Bouchard Team Canada snub, Clattenburg update, and the ‘Kid Line’ experiment

I’ll admit, I never got around to watching the TV series Stranger Things before it ended, despite everyone in my circle urging me. Still, just as everyone says it was must-see TV, so too are the Edmonton Oilers, with their up-and-down ways lately.

Andrew Mangiapane News / The Hockey Writers / January 5

Insider Reports Ducks Have Interest in Oilers’ Andrew Mangiapane

The Edmonton Oilers have been involved in trade rumours recently, as there is some belief that they would like to make some changes closer to the 2026 Trade Deadline, but to do that, they may have to move out some money to give themselves some flexibility.

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Kapanen’s Return Comes as Oilers Coach Searches for a Specific Spark

Kasperi Kapanen is set to return to the Edmonton Oilers lineup on Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators. He’s excited to get back on the ice, but he’s quick to temper expectations.

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Sunday Scramble: Oilers’ cup future hard to envision, the glaring flaws, and the schedule positives

Heading into the season, I didn’t think the Edmonton Oilers were going to win the Stanley Cup. I was scared to give that opinion when I first joined Oilersnation

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 4

Kasperi Kapanen eyeing return to Oilers lineup as early as Tuesday

Kasperi Kapanen is coming back. The Edmonton Oilers forward will return to the lineup this week, as soon as Tuesday, according to head coach Kris Knoblauch. Kapanen returned to practice on December 31st, and reports are optimistic that he’ll be game-ready soon. “He’s getting very close, and if it’s not Tuesday, probably Thursday.