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Oil Check 7: Edmonton Oilers go from 'we are so back' to 'it’s so over'

Eight games ago, our last Oil Check was a positive one, and it appeared that the Edmonton Oilers were on their way to yet another midseason turnaround and heat up for the stretch run.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Oilers’ Struggles Against Western Conference Contenders Are Very Concerning

The Edmonton Oilers are a difficult team to get a read on. From a standings perspective, they’ve been as expected, as they are in a battle with the Vegas Golden Knights for first place in the Pacific Division.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Oilers Need to Replace Kris Knoblauch With Misha Donskov

The Edmonton Oilers struggled heading into the Olympic break, and it seems as though they have some underlying issues they need to address. Some fans have

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 5

Oilers Prospect Update: Condors win three out of their last four

After losing to the San Jose Barracuda on the 24th, the Bakersfield Condors went into Henderson on the 28th, where they would lose by a score of 2-1 to extend their minor losing streak to three games long.

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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 / Oilersnation / February 5

Seth Jarvis — not Oilers’ Zach Hyman — named to Team Canada’s roster as a replacement for Brayden Point

Team Canada required another replacement for the 2026 Olympics. With Brayden Point being unable to play due to injury, Team Canada turned to Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis as his replacement.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / February 5

Oilers Slump Puts Kris Knoblauch on the Hot Seat as Pressure Mounts

The Edmonton Oilers are heading into the Olympic break on a sour note, and frustration inside the room is no longer being hidden. After another stretch of inconsistent hockey and a three-game losing skid, attention has shifted toward head coach Kris Knoblauch, who is suddenly facing real pressure behind the bench.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 5

Oilers Need Accountability & Chemistry to Make a Playoff Run

The Edmonton Oilers have a talented lineup. But it doesn’t matter if the team isn’t clicking. You can see it on the ice. There are missed plays, sloppy shifts, and inconsistency everywhere.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / February 5

How Deep Is the Tension on the Edmonton Oilers?

Leon Draisaitl just spoke up after Edmonton’s 4-3 loss to Calgary, and it’s the kind of honesty you don’t always hear from NHL stars. A week ago, Tristan Jarry called out the team for not backing him up in net, and now Draisaitl is making it clear: it’s a two-way street.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 5

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl Named Flag Bearer for the German Olympic Team

Feb. 4, 2026 was a day that Edmonton Oilers Superstar Leon Draisaitl will never forget. In the morning, he received a call from the German Olympic Committee informing him that they wanted him to carry the German flag and lead the German Winter Olympic team into the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Milano/Cortina Olympic Games.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 5

Was McDavid Incident Why Frederic a Healthy Scratch in Calgary?

The start to Trent Frederic’s time as an Edmonton Oiler has not gone well, to say the least. An underwhelming 2025 postseason has carried into the 2025–26 regular season, and fans are already questioning the decision to extend him long-term.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / February 5

Leon Draisaitl unloads on struggling Oilers: 'Just not good enough'

After the Edmonton Oilers' third-straight loss, one of their star players couldn't hold back his frustration any longer.

Underwhelming Artemi Panarin return a reminder of power of trade protection

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 5

Oilers Coach Admits That Changes Are Likely Over Olympic Break

Don’t expect the Edmonton Oilers to return on March 3rd with the same roster or setup as the team had on Wednesday night. Following the team’s third-straight loss, head coach Kris Knoblauch not only faced criticism from one of his best players but also spoke with the media about using the break to reassess and hold a mini training camp.

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Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / February 5

Leon Draisaitl Blunt as Ever as Oilers Stumble Into the Olympic Break

Frustrations are boiling over for Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers. After two straight years of coming up just short in the Stanley Cup Final, it can be hard for a team with championship-or-bust expectations to get up for all 82 regular-season games, and that’s exactly what appears to be happening.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 5

Oilers need to do some soul searching during three-week break

The NHL’s Olympic break couldn’t come any sooner in Edmonton. With Wednesday’s 4-3 loss to the Calgary Flames, the Oilers are now mired in a three-game losing streak and have just one regulation win in their last eight games.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 5

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Loss to Flames

The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up the pre-Olympic portion of their schedule on Wednesday (Feb. 4), falling by a score of 4-3 to the host Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Josh Samanski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Oilers Reassign Josh Samanski

2/5/26: The Oilers announced that Samanski has been reassigned to the AHL Bakersfield. This is not a transaction with immediate on-ice implications for Samanski, as he won’t be spending the Olympic break in California playing in the AHL.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 5

Analyst Suggests Oilers-Canadiens Swap Involving Patrik Laine & Andrew Mangiapane

With the roster freeze now in effect as the Olympic Break approaches, the Edmonton Oilers are heading in needing a reset. While they are in a playoff spot, their recent play hasn’t been great, and it seems as though they still need to make some changes if they want to make another deep playoff run.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / February 5

‘It starts with the coaches’: Leon Draisaitl latest to call out Oilers after another loss

Things have gotten tense for the Edmonton Oilers. Heading into January, the team stared down an eight-game homestand they hoped to take advantage of, only to fall flat, going 4-4.

Andrew Mangiapane News / The Hockey Writers / February 4

Oilers Coach Is Treating Andrew Mangiapane Differently

Edmonton Oilers’ head coach Kris Knoblauch benched forward Andrew Mangiapane during the second period of the Oilers’ 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night (Feb.

Bauer Berry News / The Oil Rig / February 4

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: A Bauer Berry for your blueline

Teams within the system are performing at all levels with the Edmonton Oilers second in their division, the Bakersfield Condors third in theirs, and the Fort Wayne Komets second in theirs.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 3

Connor McDavid shows winning desire with Players' Tribune letter

For Connor McDavid, there’s a chance for this Team Canada experience to be an international coming-out party in front of a far-reaching audience than seen at the North American-focused 4 Nations Face-Off.

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Matthew Tkachuk issues a warning to the Panthers after injury news

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Artemi Panarin would waive to join Oilers as rental in Cup chase

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Atro Leppanen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2

Oilers Sign Atro Leppanen To Two-Way Extension

The Oilers announced they’ve signed defenseman Atro Leppänen to a two-way extension. The deal carries an $850K NHL salary for 2026-27 with a $360K minors salary and a $400K guarantee, per PuckPedia.