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Insider Says Oilers Are Focused on Landing Blues Defenseman

With less than a week until the March 6 trade deadline, the Edmonton Oilers’ focus is pretty clear: add. Their priorities have flip-flopped in recent months between adding up front or on the back end, and while in an ideal world they’d still like to do both, an insider has revealed that they’re fixated on one particular right-shot defenseman.

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Ingram Thanks Mystery Oilers Teammate for ‘Taking Care of Him’

Connor Ingram just delivered a powerful reminder of why the Oilers’ locker room is special right now. The on-ice results haven’t always been what they’ve wanted, but this is still a team that genuinely cares about the players in it.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 28

Oilers Look to Extend Dominance Over Struggling Sharks

The Edmonton Oilers have owned the San Jose Sharks for the better part of two seasons. Today's game at SAP Center gives them another chance to prove it.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 28

Pre-Scout: Skidding Sharks host Oilers to wrap-up Pacific roadtrip

The Edmonton Oilers look to close out their three-game road trip with a matinee victory at the Shark Tank after a resounding demolition of the Los Angeles

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Vasily Podkolzin News / Professor Press Box / February 28

Podkolzin Trade Looking Pretty Smart for the Oilers

The Vasily Podkolzin deal the Edmonton Oilers pulled off last summer is turning out to be golden. They gave up a fourth-round pick to the Vancouver Canucks for the 24-year-old Russian winger, and it’s shaping up as one of those moves that ends up paying off more than anyone expected.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / February 28

Tristan Jarry trade continues to age poorly for Oilers

A few months into Jarry’s tenure in Edmonton, the Oilers and general manager Stan Bowman might already be regretting the deal.

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 28

Speculation Grows Around Oilers-Maple Leafs 4-for-2 Trade Package

The Edmonton Oilers are once again at the center of trade rumors, and this time, it is with a multi-player package deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. According

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 28

Oilers Game Notes: Connor McDavid faces Olympic linemate Macklin Celebrini

For the first time since forming a dominant line together at the Winter Olympics, Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini will face each other as opponents.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 28

Few Options Means Oilers May Have to Sacrifice 'Attractive' Forward at Deadline

According to Allan Mitchell of The Athletic, this year’s NHL trade deadline might come with some pain for the Edmonton Oilers. He writes, in a recent column, that, for the team to do what it needs to, moving on from forward Matt Savoie might be one of their few options.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 28

Oilers Have Mishandled Their Goaltending Situation

The Edmonton Oilers have had a goaltending dilemma for decades, and that hasn’t been fixed. The previous regime thought they addressed the goaltending when they signed Jack Campbell in free agency.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 28

NHL Predictions: Feb. 28 Edmonton Oilers vs San Jose Sharks

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.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 28

Oilers 2026 trade deadline target: Oliver Ekman-Larsson

One defenceman that the Edmonton Oilers have been linked to is Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Ekman-Larsson is one of the last remaining players in the National Hockey League who was a part of the Phoenix Coyotes (before the name change).

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 27

Knoblauch makes changes and the early results look good

The Edmonton Oilers scored 13 goals in two games, and in five of six periods, they dominated the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings. It is a very small

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 27

Oilers 2026 trade deadline target: Ryan O’Reilly

One of the best third-line centres available ahead of March 6th’s trade deadline is Ryan O’Reilly. The 35-year-old has the rare distinction of being a second-round pick who immediately made the National Hockey League.

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The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

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The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Jordan Binnington News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27

Insider Weighs In on Jordan Binnington–Oilers Buzz

The goaltending position has become a hot topic again in Edmonton. A three-week Olympic break didn’t do the trick for Tristan Jarry, who was shelled on

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 27

Star Canadians clash as Oilers face Sharks

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have ignited offensively since the Olympic break ended, while the San Jose Sharks returned with a disappointing thud.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27

Analyst Believes Darnell Nurse’s Game May Not Be Salvageable

Darnell Nurse has always been a polarizing player for the Edmonton Oilers. His up-and-down play, which already drew scrutiny, has, of course, come under even more fire ever since signing his massive $9.25 million contract—and it’s now nearly impossible to evaluate his game without considering what he’s paid.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 27

The Oilers have a goaltending problem

The Edmonton Oilers welcomed us all back in classic Oily fashion. They gave us a glimmer of hope Tuesday night, and then left us with nothing at all. Despite holding two separate two-goal leads, the Oilers managed to leave Anaheim with nothing but a bitter taste.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 27

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 8-1 Win Over Kings

The Edmonton Oilers erupted for one of their biggest road victories in franchise history on Thursday (Feb. 26), defeating the Los Angeles Kings by a score of 8-1 at Crypto.com Arena.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 27

Oilers’ depth scoring drives win, Andrew Mangiapane’s multi-point night, and Connor McDavid’s 100th point

If you’re wondering what exactly is going on with the Edmonton Oilers right now, you’re not alone. After coughing up three separate leads in Anaheim and

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / February 27

Oilers’ McDavid records ninth 100-point season, third all-time

One of the greatest players of all time is climbing closer to the top of a legendary leaderboard. On Thursday night, Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid potted a goal and an assist against the Los Angeles Kings in an 8-1 victory.

Mattias Janmark News / Daily Faceoff / February 26

Oilers’ Mattias Janmark out ‘long term’ with injury

Some unwelcome news for a team trying to stay near the top of the Pacific Division. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that forward Mattias Janmark is going to be out “long term.” “It’s a chronic injury that needs some rest,” Knoblauch said.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26

Maple Leafs in extension talks with Oilers-linked forward

Bobby McMann and the Toronto Maple Leafs are in talks to extend the forward's contract, despite links to the Edmonton Oilers.

Bobby McMann Emerging as Intriguing Trade Chip for Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs president sends strong message to fans, but it won't fix team's problems

Do the Sharks need to make the playoffs for Macklin Celebrini to win the Hart?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 26

Oilers’ Knoblauch Doing No Favours for Tristan Jarry’s Confidence

The Edmonton Oilers were hopeful that the Olympic break would be just what they needed to turn their season around. While they haven’t been flat-out horrendous this season, they’ve looked like a shell of themselves from the team who went to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals.

Edmonton Oilers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 26