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Why Vincent Trocheck to the Edmonton Oilers would not happen, but would be a great fit

With the 2026 NHL trade deadline just a few days away (March 6), it is time to see who would be a great player available for the Edmonton Oilers to pickup and add to their lineup as they go for another deep playoff run.

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Oilers Game Notes: Senators arrive in Edmonton for battle of teams who can’t get a save

The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up their California road trip with one win and two losses. They’re back home now for a brief stop before hitting the road again following Friday’s trade deadline.

Stan Bowman News / Oilersnation / March 3

Which forwards could Stan Bowman target as his next move?

With deadline week officially upon us in the NHL, Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman wasted little time getting into the spirit of the week as he acquired veteran right-shot defenceman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks.

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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?

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 3

All-Canadian Edition of NHL Predictions with Ottawa Senators at Edmonton Oilers

In today’s edition of NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey, we bring you an all-Canadian version featuring the Edmonton Oilers hosting the Ottawa Senators.

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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

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

Why Oilers Added Connor Murphy, and Now Who’s on their Radar

The Edmonton Oilers made a significant move Monday, acquiring veteran defenceman Connor Murphy in an effort to fortify a blue line that has struggled for consistency this season.

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

Undervaluing What Bouchard Means to the Oilers

If you look at what’s actually happening on the ice lately, it’s pretty hard to ignore how important Evan Bouchard has been to the Edmonton Oilers. I was going through the team’s last 10 games at even strength, just focusing on Grade A chances for and against, and Bouchard jumped off the page.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Insider Casts Doubt on Connor McDavid’s Future with the Oilers

All of the focus around Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers right now is on finding a way to fix their defensive issues in time for another deep playoff run.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 2

Oilers get big trade win with responsible addition in Connor Murphy

General manager Stan Bowman really sat in front of the media with a straight face for a 20-minute State of the Edmonton Oilers press conference, knowing

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / March 2

Edmonton Oilers Acquire Help on the Blueline

The news has just become official, after being reported earlier in the day. The Edmonton Oilers have acquired the services of Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks via trade.

Connor Murphy News / Oilersnation / March 2

‘This is awesome’: Oilers fans react with excitement to acquiring Connor Murphy

It wasn’t Oliver Ekman-Larsson or Justin Faulk, two defencemen the Edmonton Oilers were previously linked to before Monday, when they decided to pull the trigger on a trade for Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks.

Phil Esposito News / Professor Press Box / March 2

By the Letters: 'E'—Excellence in Edmonton and the Esposito Brothers

In the NHL, letter “E” isn't just a vowel; it’s a major character in some of the most storied legacies in hockey history. Letter "E" is synonymous with the Edmonton Oilers, a franchise that fundamentally changed how offensive hockey is played.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 2

Edmonton Oilers Acquire Connor Murphy

The Edmonton Oilers today acquired 32-year-old defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers are sending a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft.

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Connor Murphy News / Oilersnation / March 2

Oilers acquire defenceman Connor Murphy from Blackhawks for second-round pick

The Edmonton Oilers have made their first trade ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline, acquiring defenceman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks. Sportsnet’s

Connor Murphy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 2

Oilers To Acquire Connor Murphy

The Edmonton Oilers are in the process of completing a trade for Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy, a league source tells Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Mattias Janmark News / Daily Faceoff / March 2

Oilers’ Mattias Janmark to miss rest of 2025-26 season

An early end for one of the Edmonton Oilers‘ key depth pieces. According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, Oilers forward Mattias Janmark is set to undergo surgery on Wednesday, effectively ending his 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Why One Move Alone Won’t Save the Oilers’ Season

The Edmonton Oilers came out of the break talking like a team starting fresh. Players described the stretch run as a “mini season.” Reset the mindset. Clean up the details.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 2

Mangiapane, Regula clear NHL waivers, Oilers expected to recall Samanski, Howard

A pair of Edmonton Oilers players placed on waivers Sunday have gone unclaimed, according to Oilersnation’s Jason Gregor. Both Andrew Mangiapane and Alec Regula will now need to report to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors and appear in one game for them before being eligible to be recalled.

Stan Bowman News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Oilers Have Given Stan Bowman Little Reason to Add at Trade Deadline

Thursday night was a reminder as to how dangerous the Edmonton Oilers can be when at their best. In what was a very important game against a divisional foe in the LA Kings, the Oilers looked like a truly elite team, walking away with a lopsided 8-1 victory.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

3 Bright Spots on a Struggling Oilers Defence

It hasn’t been an ideal stretch of games for the Edmonton Oilers. They went into the Olympic break losing three in a row and have lost two of three since starting back up.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / March 2

Potential trades between the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs

The NHL’s return to action comes at a busy time. The trade deadline is just around the corner, the playoffs a bit more than 20 games away. The standings, meanwhile, remain in a tizzy, especially in the Pacific Division.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Oilers News & Rumours: Mangiapane, Regula, Janmark, Ekman-Larsson

As the Edmonton Oilers look to finally win their first Stanley Cup since 1990, they seem poised to be buyers at the upcoming trade deadline. They are in dire need of cap space, and will need to find a way to shed salary if they want to make a move before Friday (Mar.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 1

Oilers Place Andrew Mangiapane, Alec Regula On Waivers

This afternoon the Edmonton Oilers revealed that Andrew Mangiapane and Alec Regula have been placed on waivers. With the Trade Deadline just five days away, the moves give the team much needed cap space.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 28