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Oilers’ 'Offseason Must Be One of Change', It’s Time to Have the Talk

“No matter what happens in March, whether the Oilers make the playoffs or miss, this offseason must be one of change in Edmonton,” writes Allan Mitchell of The Athletic.

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Connor Ingram solid, Oilers’ depth scoring powers win, and Connor Murphy steady on the blue line

With the Oilers staying quiet on deadline day, we got our first look at what the mostly formed team will look like on Friday against the Hurricanes. Unfortunately, that game did not go our way.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / March 9

Edmonton Oilers, with some good fortune, get a needed 4–2 victory over Vegas Golden Knights

The Edmonton Oilers began a four-game road trip last night against the Vegas Golden Knights. Vegas would be their only Pacific Division opponent on a roadie that otherwise navigates the Central Division.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 9

Connor McDavid rings up two assists as Oilers defeat struggling Golden Knights

Connor Ingram made 24 saves and Connor McDavid had a pair of assists to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-2 victory over the slumping Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night in Las Vegas.

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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?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 9

Oilers gut out massive 4-2 win over Golden Knights to kick off road trip: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The Edmonton Oilers have picked up their second win in their last three games. On Sunday evening, they flew to Sin City to kick-start a four-game road trip.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 8

3 Reasons the Oilers’ Goalie Situation Suddenly Feels Off

Hockey teams make bold moves all the time. Sometimes they work. Sometimes they look fine for a while and then start to wobble. And every once in a while, you get a trade that starts raising eyebrows almost immediately.

Josh Samanski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8

Oilers Recall Josh Samanski Under Emergency Conditions

The Edmonton Oilers have recalled forward Josh Samanski under emergency conditions. This call-up will not count against Edmonton’s remaining regular season recalls.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 8

Letters to the Editor: Another lacklustre trade deadline from the Oilers

It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. Want to join in the fun? Details about how to reach out are at the bottom of the article. Small sample size, but the initial return from going all-in at the trade deadline yet again is disastrous.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 8

Oilers Game Notes: Challenging road swing begins with Pacific Division showdown in Vegas

After splitting their two home games this week, the Oilers head out on a four-game road trip that will see them face two of the strongest teams in the league.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 8

An in-depth analysis of what Edmonton’s new trade acquisitions can bring to the team

At the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, the Edmonton Oilers acquired exactly three players, and they all came from one team. First, on March 3, they picked up defenceman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks for a second‑round pick.

Zach Hyman News / NHL Trade Talk / March 8

Hyman on Deadline Trades for Oilers: 'This Is The Group Moving Forward'

Zach Hyman has been a standout performer for the Edmonton Oilers this season, especially amid a challenging campaign where the team sits at 30-25-8 (68 points) through 63 games.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 8

Getting to know Colton Dach: A look at one of the newest forwards in Edmonton

With the NHL trade deadline past, the Oilers are now poised to make a run at a playoff spot. With that playoff run in mind, general manager Stan Bowman brought in some reinforcements for the Edmonton Oilers’ bottom-six.

Stan Bowman News / Oilersnation / March 8

Bowman added the pieces and now the Oilers have to prove they’re contenders

Connor Murphy, Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach are the new names in Oil Country following Friday afternoon’s trade deadline. Whether the moves work has little to do with Stan Bowman.

Stan Bowman News / Breakaway on SI / March 8

Stan Bowman's Goaltending Decision Could Cost Oilers Playoff Hopes

The Edmonton Oilers dropped another game recently as they lost 6-3 to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Oilers have now dropped 5 of their last 7 games, but the big theme in those games that they dropped is that their goaltending has not been nearly good enough.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 7

Knights, Oilers face off in key Pacific Division matchup

For the first time in more than two months, the Vegas Golden Knights will enter a game looking up in the Pacific Division standings when they host the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night in Las Vegas.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 7

Oilers' Defensive Issues Persist in Latest Loss

Jackson Blake scored twice, and K'Andre Miller recorded three assists as the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 last night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 7

How the experts graded the Oilers 2026 NHL trade deadline

Pencils down, general managers. The teams you have now assembled will be the ones you’re married to for the rest of the season. For Edmonton Oilers general

Andrew Mangiapane News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Mangiapane Fiasco Has Oilers Management Looking Extremely Incompetent

The Edmonton Oilers are doing what they can to improve their roster ahead of what they hope will be a lengthy playoff run. They’ve made two acquisitions so far, both of which have come through trades with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 7

Oilers Thoughts: McDavid and Draisaitl haven’t been ‘nuclear’ at 5-on-5, first impressions of Dickinson, Walman’s struggles, and more

The Edmonton Oilers added key defensive pieces to their roster before the trade deadline to lower their goals against, but in the first game since retooling the lineup, they once again had a tough time keeping the puck out of their net in a 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Oilers’ Management & Goaltending Have Failed Connor McDavid

The Edmonton Oilers looked outclassed in their 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on March 6 at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Part of it was that they looked slower compared to their eastern counterparts, and the defence looked like the Keystone Cops at times.

Tristan Jarry News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Oilers Pundit Hints at Rift Between Jarry and Core Group

The Edmonton Oilers management group may like a do-over on the Tristan Jarry trade. In what was somewhat of a panic decision, general manager (GM) Stan Bowman chose to send both Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak, along with a 2029 second-round pick, to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Jarry and Samuel Poulin.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Edmonton Oilers’ Lineup Post-Trade Deadline

A trade deadline that saw the Edmonton Oilers make a couple moves early on and then pump the brakes seemed to be overall successful, whether fans believe it or not.

Mattias Janmark News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Oilers’ Mattias Janmark Out For Season

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters today that winger Mattias Janmark has undergone an undisclosed surgery and will be out for the remainder of the season, including the playoffs (via Tony Brar of Oilers TV).

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 6

Back in history: Four retired Edmonton Oilers that would fit into today’s team

There has been a lot of talk around the Edmonton Oilers recently. Discussions focused on what they need to do to become a legitimate contender again. That leads to questions and solutions.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Oilers GM Stan Bowman doesn’t expect team to make any more significant trades

One of the certified playoff contenders out west might be done making moves. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman stated that he seems willing to stand pat, trying to put together any more deals heading into the trade deadline.