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3 Undrafted Oilers Who Beat the Odds

3 Undrafted Oilers Who Beat the Odds

Each summer, the NHL Draft brings its own kind of theatre. Young players sit nervously in the stands, waiting to hear their name called and their dream of an NHL career begin.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 22
McDavid Not Hellebuyck Chosen MVP: A Gold Medal Controversy

McDavid Not Hellebuyck Chosen MVP: A Gold Medal Controversy

Team USA won the gold medal in men’s hockey at the Olympics, and Connor Hellebuyck stole the show with a jaw-dropping performance. Yet, somehow, Connor McDavid walked away with the MVP?

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22
Scribe Rules Out 'Obvious Candidates' for Oilers Ahead of Trade Deadline

Scribe Rules Out 'Obvious Candidates' for Oilers Ahead of Trade Deadline

According to Allan Mitchell of The Athletic, the “obvious” candidates for the Edmonton Oilers at this season’s NHL Trade deadline might not be so obvious.

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The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

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

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / February 22
Oilers’ Connor McDavid named men’s Olympic MVP, best forward

Oilers’ Connor McDavid named men’s Olympic MVP, best forward

It might not have been the fairytale ending, but there’s no question who the best player in the world is. Following Canada’s disappointing overtime loss to the United States in the gold medal game of the 2026 Winter Olympics, forward Connor McDavid was named the tournament’s most valuable player.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 22
Canada’s Connor McDavid named Olympic tournament MVP

Canada’s Connor McDavid named Olympic tournament MVP

Team Canada forward Connor McDavid was named the tournament MVP for men’s hockey at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. The award was announced soon after Canada’s 2-1 overtime loss to the United States in the gold-medal game on Sunday.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22
Connor McDavid & Team Canada Win Silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics Games

Connor McDavid & Team Canada Win Silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics Games

It’s official. Connor McDavid and Team Canada have won the silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano, Italy. They fell to Team USA by a score of 2-1 in overtime.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 22
Oilers Should Switch the Defence Pairings

Oilers Should Switch the Defence Pairings

The Edmonton Oilers decided to bring back Paul Coffey behind the bench. This decision was made because the defence group hasn’t been good enough, and hopefully Coffey can provide a boost.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 22
Ask Dubey: International hockey memories and do the Oilers need to make a big trade deadline shakeup?

Ask Dubey: International hockey memories and do the Oilers need to make a big trade deadline shakeup?

Welcome back to another edition of Ask Dubey! With the Olympics winding down and the gold medal game between Canada and the U.S. on Sunday morning, we went down memory lane to talk international hockey this week, and whether or not the Oilers need a big deadline shakeup.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22
3 Reasons Kris Knoblauch Is the Best Oilers Choice

3 Reasons Kris Knoblauch Is the Best Oilers Choice

Things are never boring in Edmonton. The latest wrinkle is that Paul Coffey has returned as an assistant coach, and the whisper around town is that this came straight from ownership.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / February 21

ex-Oilers Jesse Puljujärvi Is Lighting It Up in Switzerland

Jesse Puljujärvi has been through just about every kind of hockey chapter you can imagine—top prospect, NHL hopeful, depth winger, AHL battler, fan favourite, frustration point, and comeback project.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21
Connor McDavid shares his honest assessment of Team USA

Connor McDavid shares his honest assessment of Team USA

Connor McDavid knows it is not going to be a walk in the park for Canada in the gold-medal match against Team USA. Canada and the United States are the

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 21
Calvin Pickard’s Agent Believes Goalie Will Eventually Be Back With Oilers

Calvin Pickard’s Agent Believes Goalie Will Eventually Be Back With Oilers

Veteran goaltender Calvin Pickard made his return to the Bakersfield Condors on Tuesday, practicing with the American Hockey League (AHL) team for the first time in more than two years.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 22
McDavid jokes about how many ‘millions in fines’ Marchand-Bennett-Wilson line have

McDavid jokes about how many ‘millions in fines’ Marchand-Bennett-Wilson line have

Connor McDavid is not ignorant of the reputations some of his Canadian men’s hockey Olympic teammates have. Speaking with reporters on Saturday, one day ahead of the gold medal game between Canada and the United States, McDavid discussed the forward line comprised of Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett and Tom Wilson.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / February 21
Connor McDavid’s Big Moment Has Arrived

Connor McDavid’s Big Moment Has Arrived

Edmonton Oilers and Team Canada superstar Connor McDavid probably puts more pressure on himself than anyone else. You have to imagine what’s going through his mind as he prepares for the Olympic Men’s Gold Medal final against the United States.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 21
McDavid’s Olympic Minutes Just Shut Down the Knoblauch Critics

McDavid’s Olympic Minutes Just Shut Down the Knoblauch Critics

When you look at Connor McDavid‘s usage under Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch and compare those to the minutes under Team Canada Olympic head coach Jon Cooper, an interesting trend begins to emerge.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 21
Should the Edmonton Oilers split up Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm?

Should the Edmonton Oilers split up Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm?

With the NHL on hold during the Olympics, Oil Country has been left to fester with areas in which the team can improve. Paul Coffey has rejoined the coaching staff.

Alec Regula News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18
Oilers Assign Alec Regula On Conditioning Loan

Oilers Assign Alec Regula On Conditioning Loan

The Edmonton Oilers announced that defenseman Alec Regula has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, on a conditioning loan.

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