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On YouTubeEdmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 6
Why this year’s annual mid-season crisis feels different for the Oilers
Let’s call this the annual Edmonton Oilers mid-season crisis. They aren’t defending well. They can’t get a save. The coach is out to lunch…. This is not a new story about this hockey team. The Oilers fans, Oilers media, and Oilers brass all say the right things at the beginning of the season.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 6
Analyst Surprised That Team Canada Continues to Pass on Zach Hyman
Team Canada has had to make two injury-replacement swaps to its Olympic roster in recent days, as Tampa Bay Lightning stars Brayden Point and Anthony Cirelli were both forced to drop out due to their respective ailments.
Leon Draisaitl News / The Hockey Writers / February 6
Draisaitl’s Comments Reveal Deeper Oilers’ Troubles
There are losing streaks, and then there are stretches when a team starts to know something is off. The Edmonton Oilers sound as if they’re drifting into that second category right now.
The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz
How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 6
Draisaitl spoke the truth and the entire organization should listen
Leon Draisaitl didn’t call anyone out. He didn’t rip anyone. He simply told the harsh truth about the current state of the Edmonton Oilers. Draisaitl wasn’t yelling or angry in his post-game scrum after another disappointing loss, the third this season, to the Calgary Flames.
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 / February 6
Insiders Hint at Coveted Veteran Coach as Potential Fit for Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have started to spiral heading into the Olympic break, and it all culminated with a loss in Calgary on Wednesday, which led Leon Draisaitl to voice his frustration on just about everything, including the team’s defense, special teams, goaltending, and coaching.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 6
Does the Edmonton Oilers defence need to step up for their goaltenders?
After the Edmonton Oilers lost 7–3 to the Minnesota Wild last Saturday night, Tristan Jarry, the losing goalie, had some things to say about the Oilers defensive performance.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 6
Oilers Thoughts: Draisaitl’s passionate interview highlights his leadership, Kapanen’s momentum, Mangiapane’s first-period fire, and Jarry’s accountability
The Edmonton Oilers are now on their Olympic break, and for some players, whether they’re travelling to a sunny destination or not, I’d imagine they’ll
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 6
Oil Check 7: Edmonton Oilers go from 'we are so back' to 'it’s so over'
Eight games ago, our last Oil Check was a positive one, and it appeared that the Edmonton Oilers were on their way to yet another midseason turnaround and heat up for the stretch run.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 6
A closer look at the Oilers’ penalty kill struggles
The Edmonton Oilers have a penalty kill crisis on their hands. After killing off just 54 percent of their penalties over the last eight games, they rank 27th in the NHL in PK efficiency.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 6
Oilers’ Struggles Against Western Conference Contenders Are Very Concerning
The Edmonton Oilers are a difficult team to get a read on. From a standings perspective, they’ve been as expected, as they are in a battle with the Vegas Golden Knights for first place in the Pacific Division.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 6
Oilers Need to Replace Kris Knoblauch With Misha Donskov
The Edmonton Oilers struggled heading into the Olympic break, and it seems as though they have some underlying issues they need to address. Some fans have
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 5
Oilers Prospect Update: Condors win three out of their last four
After losing to the San Jose Barracuda on the 24th, the Bakersfield Condors went into Henderson on the 28th, where they would lose by a score of 2-1 to extend their minor losing streak to three games long.
NHL News / Oilersnation / February 5
Seth Jarvis — not Oilers’ Zach Hyman — named to Team Canada’s roster as a replacement for Brayden Point
Team Canada required another replacement for the 2026 Olympics. With Brayden Point being unable to play due to injury, Team Canada turned to Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis as his replacement.
Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / February 5
Oilers Slump Puts Kris Knoblauch on the Hot Seat as Pressure Mounts
The Edmonton Oilers are heading into the Olympic break on a sour note, and frustration inside the room is no longer being hidden. After another stretch of inconsistent hockey and a three-game losing skid, attention has shifted toward head coach Kris Knoblauch, who is suddenly facing real pressure behind the bench.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 5
Oilers Need Accountability & Chemistry to Make a Playoff Run
The Edmonton Oilers have a talented lineup. But it doesn’t matter if the team isn’t clicking. You can see it on the ice. There are missed plays, sloppy shifts, and inconsistency everywhere.
Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / February 5
How Deep Is the Tension on the Edmonton Oilers?
Leon Draisaitl just spoke up after Edmonton’s 4-3 loss to Calgary, and it’s the kind of honesty you don’t always hear from NHL stars. A week ago, Tristan Jarry called out the team for not backing him up in net, and now Draisaitl is making it clear: it’s a two-way street.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 5
Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl Named Flag Bearer for the German Olympic Team
Feb. 4, 2026 was a day that Edmonton Oilers Superstar Leon Draisaitl will never forget. In the morning, he received a call from the German Olympic Committee informing him that they wanted him to carry the German flag and lead the German Winter Olympic team into the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Milano/Cortina Olympic Games.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / February 5
Leon Draisaitl unloads on struggling Oilers: 'Just not good enough'
After the Edmonton Oilers' third-straight loss, one of their star players couldn't hold back his frustration any longer.
Josh Samanski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5
Oilers Reassign Josh Samanski
2/5/26: The Oilers announced that Samanski has been reassigned to the AHL Bakersfield. This is not a transaction with immediate on-ice implications for Samanski, as he won’t be spending the Olympic break in California playing in the AHL.
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