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On YouTubeEdmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29
Oilers Looking To Move Out A Forward
As the Edmonton Oilers return to a relatively healthy active roster, the team has begun looking to thin out a fairly saturated forward core. On today’s rendition of 32 Thoughts with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the insider shared that the Oilers are looking to move out a forward on the trade market.
David Tomasek News / The Hockey Writers / December 29
Pros and Cons of David Tomasek’s Exit From the Oilers
Shortly before the NHL returned to action following the holiday break, the Edmonton Oilers made the announcement that forward David Tomasek would be placed on waivers for the purpose of contract termination.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 29
Prime Monday Night Hockey: Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets
Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with a Western Conference matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Winnipeg Jets. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 28
How the Oilers Can Use New Cap Flexibility After Tomášek’s Exit
The Edmonton Oilers didn’t uncover a financial windfall when David Tomasek’s contract was terminated, but the move still matters. The $1.2 million in cap relief—bringing Edmonton’s available space to about $1.03 million—wasn’t designed to add talent immediately.
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.
Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / December 28
Sunday Scramble: Flaws exposed in loss to Calgary, Ingram a total bonus, and Canada’s World Junior faux pas
Crossbar. Bar. Bar. Post. That and some disengaged second-period play cost the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night against their arch-rival Calgary Flames
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 28
Jets welcome Oilers trying to halt 5-game skid
When the Edmonton Oilers visit the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night, both clubs will look to move on from disappointing results in their first games back from the holiday break.
Zach Hyman News / Oilersnation / December 28
The Case for Zach Hyman to make Team Canada
Canada’s roster for the 2026 Olympics in Milan will be revealed in just a few days on Dec. 31st. Connor McDavid was already named as one of the first six players on the roster back in June, but today I want to talk about another Oiler who is a dark horse to make the team.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 28
Oilers Taking Risk, Put Surprising Forward on Waivers
The Edmonton Oilers have placed forward Noah Philp on waivers, in addition to placing forward David Tomasek on waivers for the purpose of contract termination.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 28
Oilers place forwards Noah Philp, David Tomasek on waivers
On Sunday, the Edmonton Oilers announced they have activated forward Noah Philp off LTIR and placed him on waivers. Additionally, as previously reported, forward David Tomášek has now officially been placed on waivers for the purpose of contract termination.
Noah Philp News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29
Oilers Place Noah Philp On Waivers
The Oilers announced Sunday they’ve placed center Noah Philp on waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Bakersfield. Now that the holiday roster freeze has lifted, Edmonton has also made official the unconditional waiver placement for David Tomasek that was reported on Friday, meaning he’ll have his contract terminated tomorrow.
Trent Frederic News / NHL Trade Talk / December 28
Analyst Points Out Growing Concern Emerging Around Trent Frederic
There’s a growing disconnect between what Edmonton Oilers fans want, what the team needs, and what Trent Frederic may actually be as a player — and that gap is becoming harder to ignore.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 28
How Vasily Podkolzin has emerged into Leon Draisaitl’s go-to winger
Throughout the past two regular seasons at five-on-five, Leon Draisaitl’s most common forward linemate has not been Connor McDavid. It has not been Ryan Nugent-Hopkins or Zach Hyman either.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 28
Oilers Show Flashes, Not Finish, as Important Win Eludes Them
The Edmonton Oilers still can’t get out of their own way when it comes to stringing wins together. On a roll in December, the team had a chance to come back from a short holiday break and play a Calgary Flames team that they knew would be looking to get retribution after an embarrassing loss.
Calvin Pickard News / The Oil Rig / December 28
Why Calvin Pickard’s days appear numbered in Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation has taken a turn over the past weeks, and if veteran NHL analyst Terry Jones is reading the tea leaves correctly, backup netminder Calvin Pickard may have already played his last meaningful game in an Oilers uniform.
Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / December 28
Oilers can’t win three in a row, Flames take the rematch, and Connor Ingram’s third straight start
It’s always fun when the Edmonton Oilers square off against the Calgary Flames, and with a second Battle of Alberta happening only four days after the last one, it would be the understatement of a lifetime to say I was excited about Saturday’s rematch.
Zach Hyman News / The Hockey Writers / December 28
Oilers’ Zach Hyman Deserves to Be on Canada’s Olympic Team
The countdown is on until the Wednesday (Dec. 31) deadline for teams to submit final the rosters for men’s hockey at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. Hockey Canada is announcing the 25 players that will comprise its Olympic men’s hockey team during the day on New Year’s Eve.
NHL News / The Oil Rig / December 28
The Edmonton Oilers, stuffed from Christmas dinner, slow down and lose to Calgary Flames 3–2
Following three days off for Christmas, the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames were back at it again last night. This time, the contest took place down the Queen Elizabeth II Highway in Calgary.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 28
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Disappointing 3-2 Loss to Flames
The Edmonton Oilers returned from the holiday break on Saturday night (Dec. 27), looking for their first three-game winning streak of the season. However, that didn’t transpire, as they lost 3-2 against the Calgary Flames in the third installment of the Battle of Alberta.
Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / December 28
Connor Ingram’s case to be Oilers backup grows stronger
Connor Ingram started his third game for the Edmonton Oilers Saturday night. The overall result wasn’t what the team was hoping for, losing 3-2 to the Calgary Flames on a night where the Turkey Legs slowed the Oilers, but one promising result was Ingram’s play.
Andrew Mangiapane News / The Hockey Writers / December 28
Oilers’ Andrew Mangiapane Facing Unwarranted Criticism From Fans
The Edmonton Oilers had been playing solid hockey leading into the Christmas break, but lost their first game after the break against the Calgary Flames.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 27
Oilers' Connor McDavid is on best offensive run of career
The NHL returns from its holiday break on Saturday, and the Edmonton Oilers are coming out of that break as one of the league's hottest teams. The driving force behind this recent surge is superstar forward Connor McDavid.
Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / December 27
Oilers Coach Names Two Players for Recent Success After Slow Start
Kris Knoblauch credited Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl for driving the Edmonton Oilers’ recent success ahead of Saturday’s game against the Calgary Flames.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 27
Two Edmonton Oilers prospects featured at the 2026 World Junior Championship
The World Junior Championship is often the most highly anticipated tournament of the year. It’s timing over Christmas and New Year’s makes it a holiday tradition for us hockey fans to tune in.
David Tomasek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 26
Oilers to terminate veteran forward David Tomasek's contract
Edmonton Oilers forward David Tomasek is expected to sign with the Swedish Hockey League’s Färjestad BK after the holiday roster freeze lifts on Sunday.
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