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‘As he should be’: German teammates react to Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl being named Olympic captain

Leon Draisaitl will don the ‘C’ for the Germans at the 2026 Olympics, something his teammates said was a no-brainer decision for the team. For Draisaitl, it won’t be the first time that he’s worn a letter while representing his country on the international stage, wearing an ‘A’ at the 2014 World Juniors, and an ‘A’ at the 2019 World Championships.

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Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: a change in coaching or the roster may be coming

Even with the NHL on pause for the Olympic break, the pending return to action brings with it speculation. After a skid into the break, the mood around Oil Country has been left to fester with a bad taste.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / February 10

David Oliver: The Hardworking Forward Who Left His Mark in Edmonton

Not every NHL player is a superstar. Some players aren’t lighting up highlight reels every night, but they leave a mark in other ways—through grit, reliability, determination, and timely goals.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Oil Rig / February 10

Exploring if Kris Knoblauch is in the hot seat for the Edmonton Oilers

Last Wednesday, after the Edmonton Oilers’ loss to the Calgary Flames, Leon Draisaitl gave a post game interview that basically called out everybody on the team, from coaches to players, from defence to offence to goaltending.

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How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / February 10

By the Numbers: '90—The Stanley Cup Returns Up North to Edmonton

In the hockey world of the late 1980s, the province of Alberta was the undisputed center of the universe. As the 1988-89 season came to a close, the Stanley Cup was sitting comfortably in Wild Rose Country, but it was tucked away in the south.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / February 10

Oilers News & Rumours: Mangiapane, Olympics, & Potential Coffey Return

The Edmonton Oilers are in the middle of the Olympic break, and while they are in the middle of a roster freeze that prohibits them from making any roster moves, there are still several rumours surrounding them.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 9

Insider Says Oilers Trying to Survive in Spite of Core Defenseman

NHL insider Frank Seravalli joined Bob Stauffer on Oilers Now on Monday and heavily laid into the Edmonton Oilers. Suggesting there’s a troubling issue with the roster mix, some key players, and how the coach is handling deployment, Seravalli seemed to suggest the Oilers have a sizeable problem.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / February 9

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl named captain of Team Germany

Captain Germany. The Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl was named the captain of Team Germany on Monday, cementing his status as an athletic

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10

Interesting Battle of Alberta trade swap gets floated

When Andrew Mangiapane was first healthy scratched early in the new year, it felt like a trade out of Edmonton—one to give him a fresh start and more opportunity—would come sooner than later.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 9

Connor McDavid drops ‘surreal’ truth bomb on finally playing in Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics have started, and Edmonton Oilers All-Star Connor McDavid is excited to represent Team Canada in the games. The veteran recently spoke about the opportunity to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic and made it clear that he is ready to embrace the moment.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 9

Ten Oilers on pace to hit career highs in various categories after the Olympic break

Not watching the Edmonton Oilers play every second night feels kind of strange, doesn’t it? But for many of us, watching the Olympics is filling the void

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 9

Could Edmonton Reunite with Former Oiler in One-for-One Swap?

The NHL is in a trade freeze for the next 14 days, but that doesn’t mean teams will be sitting on their hands the whole time. Conversations will continue throughout the break as front offices lay the groundwork for what should be a flurry of activity in the week and a half that followsahead of the actual deadline.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / February 9

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl named captain of Germany’s men’s Olympic team

Team Germany announced on Monday that Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl will serve as the captain of the national team at the 2026 Winter Olympic games in Milano-Cortina.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 8

Oilers Adding One Deadline Forward Could Feel Like Two Moves

The Edmonton Oilers head into the 2026 NHL trade deadline with an interesting choice to make. On one hand, they have a good problem in that they can be flexible in what they target: they can choose to target a winger or they can choose to target a center.