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Oilers: Game film shows what Alec Regula needs to do to avoid further healthy scratches

The Alec Regula experiment has hit a stumbling block recently with the Edmonton Oilers, so much so that Kris Knoblauch opted to play Riley Stillman, a career AHLer, in his spot against the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night.

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GM steps in to fast-track Andrew Mangiapane trade out of Edmonton

There are a couple of updates worth noting on Tuesday as news spreads that the Edmonton Oilers and forward Andrew Mangiapane are open to a trade that would see him moved to another NHL franchise.

Calvin Pickard makes 41 saves to lead Oilers past slumping Jets

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30

Kris Russell and Chris Tanev: Blue Line Warriors of the NHL

Playing defence in the NHL isn’t glamorous. You hit. You block shots. You skate hard backwards all night long, hoping you don’t make a huge mistake while a highly skilled scorer is bearing down on your goalie.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 30

Win over Jets has Oilers atop Pacific Division standings

The Edmonton Oilers have sole possession of first place in the NHL’s Pacific Division. It’s the first time all season such has been the case for the Oilers, who struggled out the gate to start the season, only to go on a 9-4-1 in the month of December, shooting them up the standings.

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Andrew Mangiapane News / Oilersnation / December 30

NHL trade rumours: Three teams who could acquire Oilers’ Andrew Mangiapane

The Edmonton Oilers gutted out a 3–1 win over the Winnipeg Jets last night, doing so without forward Andrew Mangiapane, who was a healthy scratch. Perhaps the scratch was simply a reflection of his recent play, or it could signal something more.

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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.

Jack Roslovic News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30

Jack Roslovic Has the Oilers Big Guys’ Backs

Jack Roslovic didn’t exactly hit the ground running with the Oilers this season. Given his late start to the season, there were some questions about how quickly he’d get back into the groove.

Calvin Pickard News / The Hockey Writers / December 30

Calvin Pickard Continues to Prove His Value to the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending has been a problem for years, but Calvin Pickard is proving that reliability can emerge from unexpected places. Overshadowed throughout his career, Pickard has quietly become one of the most trusted goaltenders in the organization — especially when the pressure is on.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 30

Outrage over Oilers losing Noah Philp on waivers missing key context

The Edmonton Oilers losing Noah Philp on waivers Monday has sparked the typical overreaction from fans that comes with saying goodbye to a player for nothing.

Calvin Pickard makes 41 saves to lead Oilers past slumping Jets

Oilers Activate, Assign Connor Clattenburg

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 30

3 Takeaways From the Oilers’ 3-1 Victory Over the Jets

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the host Winnipeg Jets by a score of 3-1 at Canada Life Centre on Monday (Dec. 29) evening. Forwards Zach Hyman, Max Jones, and Jack Rasolovic each scored for the Oilers.

Noah Philp News / Oilersnation / December 30

Noah Philp the latest example of Oilers erroneous decision to prioritize veterans over development

Noah Philp is a 27-year-old who has only appeared in 30 career NHL games, and most of those games were far from memorable. Losing him on waivers is far from the end of the world.

Calvin Pickard News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30

Pickard’s Best Game of the Season Pauses Oilers Goalie Plans

Calvin Pickard delivered his strongest performance of the season Monday night, stopping 41 of 42 shots as the Edmonton Oilers earned a 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 30

Edmonton Oilers’ 2026 New Year’s Resolutions

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the Edmonton Oilers’ performance so far this season, as well as look ahead to see what 2026 may bring.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 30

Oilers’ Calvin Pickard shines, raging Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and have we seen the last of Andrew Mangiapane

I don’t think I’m talking out of school when I say that Saturday’s loss to the Flames was one of the more disappointing outcomes we’ve had lately. The Oilers were outplayed for stretches, hit posts en masse, and ultimately came up a goal short of picking up at least a point in the first game after Christmas.

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Andrew Mangiapane News / The Hockey Writers / December 30

Insider Reports Mangiapane & Oilers Could Seek Trade

Now that the NHL holiday roster freeze is over, there are only five weeks until the start of the Olympics, which means yet another roster freeze. That also means trade rumours are going to start coming fast and furious, and for the Edmonton Oilers, they already have.

Connor 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.

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.

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 / 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.

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.