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On YouTubeConnor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / December 30
Oilers' Connor McDavid Opens Up on His Bizarre Phobia After Revelation
Connor McDavid has shared a lighter side of his life away from the rink after a strange fear became public. The Edmonton Oilers captain recently addressed his long-running phobia of ketchup.
Calvin Pickard News / The Hockey Writers / December 29
Pickard Stands Tall as Oilers Down Jets 3-1
The Edmonton Oilers leaned heavily on their goaltender Monday night, and Calvin Pickard delivered. Facing a relentless Winnipeg Jets attack, Pickard turned aside 41 shots as the Oilers earned a 3–1 win at Canada Life Centre, handing the Jets their sixth straight loss and snapping a game that tilted heavily in Winnipeg’s favor territorially.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 29
Calvin Pickard makes 41 saves to lead Oilers past slumping Jets
Calvin Pickard made 41 saves as the Edmonton Oilers defeated host Winnipeg 3-1 on Monday night to hand the Jets their sixth straight loss and ninth in their last 10.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / December 29
McDavid’s point streak stays alive as Oilers beat Jets 3-1: Recap, Reaction and Highlights
The Edmonton Oilers are back in the win column. On Monday night, the Oilers defeated the Winnipeg Jets for a second time this month, this time by a score of 3-1.
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29
Do Blue Jackets and Oilers Last-Minute Scratches Mean Trade Fit?
Late lineup changes around the NHL often raise eyebrows, but when they involve recognizable names, the speculation ramps up quickly. That was the case
Andrew Mangiapane News / Oilersnation / December 29
Amid trade rumours, Oilers healthy scratch Andrew Mangiapane against Jets
There’s some intrigue heading into Monday’s game. A few minutes before the start of the game, 880CHED’s Bob Stauffer reported that the Edmonton Oilers made Andrew Mangiapane a healthy scratch.
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29
Oilers Activate, Assign Connor Clattenburg
The Edmonton Oilers have activated defenseman Connor Clattenburg off of long-term injured reserve. He has missed the last 11 games after sustaining an eye injury in Edmonton’s December 4th win over the Seattle Kraken.
Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29
What Changed? Analyst Points to 3 Forwards in Mangiapane-Oilers Shift
When news broke on Monday that the Edmonton Oilers and forward Andrew Mangiapane were both open to the idea of a trade, “in the right situation”, the conversation quickly turned in some circles to what happened.
Connor Clattenburg News / Oilersnation / December 29
Oilers activate Connor Clattenburg from LTIR, loan him to AHL Condors
Another Edmonton Oiler has been activated off of Long-Term Injured Reserve, but this one will be going to the AHL. On Monday, the Oilers activated Connor Clattenburg and loaned him to the Bakersfield Condors, where he started the season.
Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / December 29
NHL Rumours: Edmonton Oilers Off-Season Signing Might Be Available, per Insider
Welcome to another edition of NHL rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. This edition will focus on rumours surrounding the Edmonton Oilers and their upcoming plans.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 29
Fresh-Start Trade Scenario Taking Shape Between Oilers and Maple Leafs
As the Edmonton Oilers continue to get healthier and the Toronto Maple Leafs search for better lineup balance, a potential trade fit — one that might have legs after a report from Elliotte Friedman — might make sense.
NHL News / Oilersnation / December 29
GDB 40.0: Oilers look to bounce back against Jets (5:30 PM, Prime)
The Edmonton Oilers haven’t lost consecutive games in over a month. They are 10-5-1 since November 21st, but they will need to be sharper tonight in Winnipeg than they were in Calgary on Saturday if they want to avoid a second straight loss.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29
Connor McDavid Sends Clear Message on Winning Cup With Oilers
Connor McDavid has accomplished just about everything you could dream of through the start of an NHL career. Eight 100-point seasons, five Art Ross Trophies, three Hart Trophies, a Rocket Richard Trophy, and even a Conn Smythe—yet the one thing still eluding him is a Stanley Cup.
Noah Philp News / Daily Faceoff / December 29
Hurricanes claim Noah Philp off waivers from Oilers
The Carolina Hurricanes have claimed center Noah Philp off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers. Philp had played in 15 games with the Oilers in 2025-26, scoring two goals and an assist with an average ice time of 10:02.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Breakaway on SI / December 29
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Two Assists Away From Oilers Milestone
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is on the verge of making Edmonton Oilers history. The longtime forward needs just two more assists to reach 500 for his career, which would make him the sixth player in franchise history to hit that milestone.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 29
Scenes From Morning Skate: Knobluach shuffles the forward group
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch changed the lines ahead of Monday night’s game in Winnipeg. Matt Savoie is back with Leon Draisaitl and Vasily Podkolzin on the second line, while Jack Roslovic is centring the third line between Mattias Janmark and Trent Frederic.
Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29
Andrew Mangiapane Open to Trade As Oilers Make Roster Changes
The Edmonton Oilers may be approaching a big decision as their roster finally starts to get healthy. With key forwards returning, young players pushing for opportunities, and roles shifting, not everyone will be sticking around.
Edmonton 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.
Edmonton Oilers 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.
Edmonton Oilers 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.
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.
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.
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