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Could Jordan Binnington solve Oilers’ goaltending woes?

Just when you thought the Edmonton Oilers might be turning a corner, they show just how far they are from doing so. The team returned to Rogers Place for the National Hockey League’s lone game Tuesday night, only to put up another stinker in front of not just their own fans at home, but the league as a whole.

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Oilers linked to Blues in potential Skinner for Binnington trade

The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation has become untenable. They entered Tuesday night’s game against the Dallas Stars with a team save percentage of .866, the second-worst mark in the league, which only got worse as the team got embarrassed in an 8-3 loss.

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / November 26

Connor McDavid's Frustration Was Clear After Oilers' 8-3 Loss

The Edmonton Oilers’ 8-3 loss to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday was more than just another lopsided defeat. It was a breaking point. After dropping four of their last five games, the frustration on Connor McDavid’s face during his postgame media availability said everything.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 26

Oilers second home-ice stinker in November sees them lose 8-3 to Stars: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

One step forward, two steps back. After showing signs of life in their past three games, the Edmonton Oilers put up a dud against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday evening, falling 8-3.

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Travis Dermott News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 25

Travis Dermott is fully recovered from shoulder surgery

28-year-old defenseman Travis Dermott is a veteran of nearly 350 NHL games, but doesn’t currently have a contract for the 2025-26 season.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 25

Seravalli: Oilers wanted to make goaltending change coming out of road trip, players stood up for Calvin Pickard

What will it take to see a shakeup between the pipes for the Edmonton Oilers? So far this season, the team’s tandem of Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard has gotten off to an abysmal start, both below a .900 SV% and above a 3.00 GAA.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 25

Oilers and Blues Connected in Potential Blockbuster Deal

The Edmonton Oilers have a problem in net, and the whole hockey world knows it. They’re going to have to make a move to upgrade at the position at some point; it’s just whether they’ll be able to pull something off before the trade deadline, or if that will have to wait for the offseason, when more salary cap space opens up.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 25

Oilers listed as NHL’s fifth most valuable franchise

The Edmonton Oilers are officially the NHL’s fifth most valuable franchise, according to a report from CNBC published on Tuesday. According to CNBC, the franchise is now valued at $3.1 billion USD, with an annual revenue of $431 million.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 25

Insider Speculates Oilers & Blues Blockbuster a Strong Possibility

Edmonton Oilers fans have been calling for a goaltending change for a while, and as they try to make another deep playoff run, the backlash online toward both Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard continues.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 25

GDB 25.0: Evan Bouchard is Playing Great (7 PM, SN)

Evan Bouchard has been the Edmonton Oilers’ best player in the month of November. After a sluggish October that saw him produce three assists five-on-five and get outscored 11-5, Bouchard has cranked up his play, and he’s been excellent in November.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 25

Edmonton’s Everett Misenas Honoured With Upper Deck Heroic Inspirations Card

In the world of hockey card collecting, passion comes in many forms—but few collectors show the kind of enthusiasm and heart that 13-year-old Edmonton native Everett Misenas brings to the hobby.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 25

Scenes From Morning Skate: Oilers continue to navigate injury woes

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins won’t play tonight against the Dallas Stars. Kasperi Kapanen likely won’t either. And while missing two forwards against a quality opponent like Dallas isn’t ideal, there’s a case to be made that sitting them out is the right call.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / November 25

The Edmonton Oilers have a point-shot problem

What’s the first thing you think of when you think of the Edmonton Oilers offence? A highlight reel Connor McDavid goal? A Leon Draisaitl power play snipe?

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 25

Insiders Have Heated Debate Over Oilers’ Biggest Problem This Season

The Edmonton Oilers’ inconsistent start has led to plenty of finger-pointing, but two issues have drawn the most attention: goaltending and the team’s schedule over the first 20 games.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 25

Possible Edmonton Oilers call-ups to solve their secondary scoring issues

It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers have struggled with secondary scoring and depth this season. While the recent call-up of Connor Clattenburg does address some of the physicality, energy, and compete concerns with the Oilers bottom six, it does little to solve the scoring issues.