Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Oilers Turn to Rugged Forward for Energy Boost, Insiders Explain Call-Up

Choosing to leave Ike Howard, Quinn Hutson, and some others who are arguably more deserving based on their production, the Edmonton Oilers made an eye-opening move by recalling forward Connor Clattenburg from the AHL on Friday.

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Oilers’ Stuart Skinner: There Is No More Defending Him

Stuart Skinner might face the most criticism of any goaltender on social media in the entire NHL, and considering how outspoken and sometimes brutal the Edmonton Oilers’ fanbase can be, the backlash he has faced online has to be getting to him.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 21

Oilers recall Connor Clattenburg, place Noah Philp on LTIR

The Oilers have made a pair of roster moves in advance of their game on Saturday against Florida.

The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 21

Oilers Place Noah Philp on LTIR, Recall Hard-Hitting Connor Clattenburg

The Edmonton Oilers announced Friday that forward Noah Philp has been placed on long-term injured reserve, prompting the team to recall rugged winger Connor Clattenburg from the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 21

Oilers recall tough guy Connor Clattenburg ahead of Stanley Cup rematch against Panthers

Connor Clattenburg, come on down. The Edmonton Oilers announced Friday night they recalled the rugged winger from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors ahead of Saturday night’s showdown with the Florida Panthers.

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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 21

Top 100 Oilers: No. 62 — Marty McSorley

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Marty McSorley comes in at No.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 21

Oilers desperate to stop skid vs. Panthers in Cup rematch

The Edmonton Oilers will be trying to get back on track and attempt to earn a measure of revenge for their back-to-back Stanley Cup Final losses against the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla., on Saturday.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / November 21

Did Stuart Skinner Seal His Fate With the Oilers After His Latest Comments?

Stuart Skinner probably didn’t intend to create controversy or throw himself under the bus this week, but his brutally honest comments about his play may have done exactly that.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 21

Oilers’ Heavy Travel Schedule Becoming a Majour Factor in Early Season Struggles

The Edmonton Oilers entered the 2025–26 season with high expectations, a star-studded lineup, and legitimate Stanley Cup aspirations. Yet, the opening months have tested the team’s mental and physical resolve with one of the league’s most demanding and travel-heavy schedules.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 21

Pagnotta: Don’t expect Oilers to make coaching change any time soon

It’s been tough sledding to start the 2025-26 season for the Edmonton Oilers. The team has sputtered out of the gate for their third consecutive season, despite spending all of the pre-season and training camp talking about how the exact outcome they’ve faced is what they wanted to avoid.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 21

A look at the history of in-season goalie trades

The Edmonton Oilers and endless talk about goaltending, name a more iconic duo, I dare you. GM Stan Bowman has publicly thrown support behind Stuart Skinner and his performance this year, but does that mean that the team isn’t looking at options in the crease?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 21

Oilers started well but couldn’t score, Calvin Pickard’s night, and praying for Jake Walman

After getting dunked on 7-4 by the Capitals on Wednesday night, the Oilers rolled into Tampa Bay for the second half of their back-to-back, hoping to shake off the stink and find something to feel good about.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 21

Oilers Shake Rumor of 'Deep Routed Roster Issue' With Effort vs Lightning

If there were any lingering questions about whether something was “deeply wrong” inside the Edmonton Oilers’ dressing room, Thursday’s 2–1 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning was a direct rebuttal.