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Oilers’ $30M Salary Cap Situation Could Derail Deadline Plans

The Edmonton Oilers are running out of runway — and cap space. As the calendar flips toward the March 6 trade deadline, the Oilers find themselves in the middle of a four-game losing streak, searching for answers while nearly 30 percent of their salary cap is tied up in contracts that simply haven’t delivered to expectations.

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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.

Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26

Oilers Management Shredded for Offseason Moves and Tristan Jarry Trade

The Edmonton Oilers need to figure things out—and fast. A three-week Olympic break was supposed to reset the group, giving them a chance to hunker down and get hot down the stretch in hopes of another deep playoff run—this time ending with a Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 26

GDB 60.0: The Oilers need saves and better puck management (8:30 PM, SNW)

A dreadful third period, led by Tristan Jarry, cost the Edmonton Oilers an important two points in Anaheim last night. The Oilers controlled the first two periods and led 4-2 to start the final frame but they allowed four goals in the third and lost 6-5.

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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 / Oilersnation / February 26

Pre-Scout: Oilers face Kings after both teams blow 3rd period leads

Closing out third period leads haunted both the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings last night. For the Oilers, it was a two-goal lead at the second intermission.

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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 26

Report: Oilers were ready to trade Mangiapane for Maccelli, but Maple Leafs nixed it

The Edmonton Oilers’ search to trade Andrew Mangiapane has been nothing short of exhaustive. The winger has been on the market since late December, but the Oilers seemingly have had much interest, despite the fact that reports have surfaced from far and wide about potential suitors.

Tyler Myers News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Oilers’ Decision on Tyler Myers Emerges Before NHL Trade Deadline

The Edmonton Oilers have reportedly made their position clear regarding Tyler Myers as the NHL trade deadline approaches. Speculation had linked the veteran defenseman to Edmonton in recent days, especially after he was held out of a game against the Winnipeg Jets for what were described as trade related reasons.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 26

The best, worst, and most realistic trade deadline scenarios for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are in a pretty tough spot heading into the March 6th trade deadline. They have some assets, but they need to be careful how they spend them.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 26

Looking at Edmonton Oilers’ trade bait ahead of the trade deadline

With the NHL trade deadline just over a week away, now is the time for teams to adjust their trade boards. The Edmonton Oilers have a handful of trade options, but nothing has really changed since the Olympic break.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 26

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-5 Loss to Ducks

In their return from the NHL’s Olympic break, the Edmonton Oilers suffered a 6-5 loss to the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Wednesday (Feb. 25). Evan Bouchard, Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Jack Roslovic and Matthew Savoie scored for the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 26

Losing streak reaches four as Oilers struggle in return from Olympics

The Edmonton Oilers are back, and so are their problems. In the team’s first game following the three-week Olympic break, the Oilers surrendered three separate leads, including two different two-goal cushions, in a 6-5 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26

Oilers Trading Jarry Not Happening… Don’t Even Suggest It

The Edmonton Oilers have $26.5m tied up in Tristan Jarry, Darnell Nurse, Trent Frederic, Adam Henrique, Andrew Mangiapane, and Mattias Janmark. That’s almost 28% of the cap.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / February 26

Everything falls apart defensively for Edmonton Oilers, lose 6–5 to Anaheim Ducks

After a three-week hiatus for the Olympics, the Edmonton Oilers returned to action last night against the Anaheim Ducks. They made an addition before the game, activating Adam Henrique off of long-term injured reserve.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 26

Oilers blow three separate leads and lose fourth in a row, but at least Adam Henrique came back

It’s been three weeks since we last watched our beloved Oilers do their thing, and it goes without saying that our last memories before the break weren’t exactly sparkling or overly positive.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 26

Oilers’ Connor McDavid has tense exchange with reporter after crushing Olympic loss

The Edmonton Oilers came back from the Olympic break with a 6-5 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. They are still hanging onto the third spot in the Pacific Division, four points ahead of the Los Angeles Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 26

Oilers coach had words for Tristan Jarry after a brutal loss to the Ducks

The goaltending malaise continues for the Edmonton Oilers.

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes

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Jeremy Swayman: 'We should've reacted differently' to President Trump's comments on women's Olympic hockey team

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 26

Oilers can’t hold off Ducks in high-scoring loss: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The Olympic break is over, and it’s crunch time for the Edmonton Oilers. On Wednesday evening, the Oilers returned for the first time since February 4th, falling 6-5 to the Anaheim Ducks in what was an entertaining, albeit winnable, game.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / February 25

Connor McDavid Returns vs. Ducks With a Chip on His Shoulder After Olympic Silver

Connor McDavid is back – and not a moment too soon for the Edmonton Oilers. After helping Canada win the silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, McDavid attended the team’s morning skate at Anaheim and, after the session, he announced he would be in the lineup Wednesday night at Anaheim against the Ducks.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 25

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

Playing for Team Canada at the Winter Olympics, San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini took the hockey world by storm. Celebrini was both productive and effective alongside Connor McDavid on Canada’s first line, and his Olympic performance cemented his ascension to the elite echelons of NHL players that he’s been working on all year.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 25

Revisiting past Edmonton Oilers who could adjust nicely to the current roster

As the season picks back up after the Olympic break, the Edmonton Oilers’ roster needs become clearer. The Oilers may soon find themselves looking backward to move forward.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 25

Josh Samanski Can Be Impact Player for the Oilers Post-Olympic Break

An Olympic tournament that brought a lot of different emotions for each team should ultimately bring some hope for Edmonton Oilers fans. We know Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are going to get right back to work and be the stars they are, but another Oiler who was in Italy could also provide more than what was initially expected of him.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Professor Press Box / February 24

Mangiapane: A Middle-Six Fix Forward Teams Actually Need

The Edmonton Oilers are shopping Andrew Mangiapane, and chatter from David Pagnotta and Frank Seravalli suggests a deal could happen at any time. At $3.6 million for this season and next, he’s not a trivial contract, but Edmonton needs the space, and he hasn’t fit into their top-heavy lineup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Oilers Expected To Activate Adam Henrique, Kasperi Kapanen Injured Again

The Oilers will get a veteran center back in the lineup when their schedule resumes on Wednesday. Head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters today (video