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Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / September 18
Curtis Lazar’s Move to Switzerland Might Be a Good Hockey Decision
Some hockey stories make you stop and think about what a professional hockey career actually looks like. Curtis Lazar heading to Switzerland is one of them.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / September 17
Former NHLer Curtis Lazar signs in Switzerland
A familiar name for NHL fans is headed overseas to play in Europe. On Thursday, Swiss team Lausanne HC announced that have signed forward Curtis Lazar for the remainder of the 2026-27 season, which just began on Tuesday.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 8
Oilers Should Sign Veteran Forward Curtis Lazar to a PTO
Nearly 10 weeks have passed since NHL free-agency opened, and veteran centre Curtis Lazar remains unsigned after his one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers expired on June 30.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 23
Oilers Could Make Unexpected Move With Familiar PTO Invite
Kurt Leavins of The Edmonton Journal posted an interesting take on the Edmonton Oilers and a player they might consider inviting to camp on a professional tryout.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
NHL News / The Oil Rig / June 2
Colton Dach is a player the Edmonton Oilers should hit the re-sign button for
At the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, the Edmonton Oilers made two different trades with the Chicago Blackhawks. The marquee piece in one of them was Jason Dickinson, while Edmonton brought aboard Connor Murphy in the other.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 26
Curtis Lazar fulfilled role for cheap cost: Oilers 2025-26 player review
Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 16
Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Curtis Lazar
As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Adam Henrique, and now we turn our attention to Curtis Lazar.
NHL News / Oilersnation / May 12
Three Oilers free agents unlikely to return for the 2026-27 season
With an earlier-than-usual playoff exit, changes are inevitable for the Edmonton Oilers. Among the many decisions to be made is which of their pending unrestricted free agents they bring back next season.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 26
Oilers’ Curtis Lazar Could Be a Surprise X-Factor
It has been a far from ideal start to the postseason for the Edmonton Oilers. Between quickly falling behind the Anaheim Ducks, poor defence, and a couple of key injuries early on, there’s a lot going on.
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 28
Oilers Activate Curtis Lazar Off LTIR
Earlier this week, the Oilers had indicated that Curtis Lazar was expected to rejoin the team sometime next month. Instead, he’s ahead of schedule as the team announced (Twitter link) that he would be centering Edmonton’s fourth line today against Anaheim, meaning he has been activated off LTIR.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20
Trent Frederic out indefinitely as injury-bitten Oilers lose another forward
It has been a rough few weeks on the injury front for the Oilers, particularly up front.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 20
Oilers injury update: No timeline for Frederic’s return after getting hurt vs Panthers, Emberson and Lazar status
The Edmonton Oilers delivered a mixed bag injury update on Friday, as the team continues to lose bodies down the stretch drive of the regular season. Trent Frederic did not return in the third period against the Florida Panthers, an eventual 4-0 loss.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 4
Oilers injury update: Lazar out a month, Walman benched, and Janmark’s injury has history
The Edmonton Oilers got good injury news about Jake Walman and not-so-good news about Curtis Lazar on Tuesday. Knoblauch gave updates on injuries after Wednesday’s optional morning skate.
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / February 4
Underwhelming Artemi Panarin return is a reminder of the power of trade protection
The Los Angeles Kings' acquisition of Artemi Panarin just before the Olympic roster freeze on Wednesday is a reminder that people forget every year — the no-movement clause (NMC) is ironclad.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 3
Scenes From Morning Skate: Why Andrew Mangiapane is taking Curtis Lazar’s spot in the Oilers’ lineup
Andrew Mangiapane is drawing into the Edmonton Oilers lineup tonight, replacing Curtis Lazar. And if you’re an Oilers fan reading that sentence, you’re probably groaning.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 21
Tristan Jarry’s first home start, Curtis Lazar’s 600th NHL game, and the Oilers may never win three straight
For the ninth time this season, the Edmonton Oilers had the opportunity to win their third consecutive game. For whatever reason, winning that third game seems to be the Oilers’ kryptonite this season, and Thursday night was another chapter in the same story.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 16
Oilers’ Curtis Lazar helped off the ice with apparent injury in Tuesday game against Penguins
The Edmonton Oilers are down a man against the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the second period Tuesday night, forward Curtis Lazar got tied up with Penguins defenceman Jack St.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 9
From injury adversity, to carving an NHL nice and his best stretch yet, Oilers’ Curtis Lazar showing resilience
Resilience is defined as the ability to withstand, adapt to, and recover from difficulties or setbacks — something Curtis Lazar is no stranger to. Lazar was a junior star in Edmonton over ten years ago, playing for the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 10, 2025
‘Edmonton checked all those boxes’: Curtis Lazar excited to join contending team with Oilers
One of the newest members of the Edmonton Oilers is excited to be with a new team, especially in a place with some familiarity. Forward Curtis Lazar signed a one-year contract with the team on July 2, carrying a cap hit of $775,000 through the 2025-26 season.
NHL News / Hockey Latest / July 9, 2025
Curtis Lazar Becomes Fan-Favorite After Revealing Why He Chose Edmonton Over Everyone Else
Newly signed forward Curtis Lazar revealed that he chose to come to Edmonton because he believes the Oilers can help him get his game back to form. Signing with the Edmonton Oilers was a no-brainer for Curtis Lazar.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 2, 2025
Oilers sign forward Curtis Lazar to one-year contract
The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with unrestricted free agent forward Curtis Lazar, the club announced Wednesday morning.
New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / December 17, 2024
Devils’ Curtis Lazar Returns to the Lineup
Curtis Lazar will return to the New Jersey Devils’ lineup for Tuesday night’s game (Dec. 17) against the St. Louis Blues. He suffered a knee injury that required surgery at the beginning of the season.
New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31, 2024
Devils' Curtis Lazar out indefinitely after knee procedure
The Devils will be without a key bottom-six forward for the foreseeable future. The organization announced that Curtis Lazar is out indefinitely after undergoing a procedure on his left knee.
New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / October 27, 2024
Devils Coach Provides Pessimistic Injury Update on Curtis Lazar
The New Jersey Devils returned to full health for the first time against the Detroit Red Wings on Oct. 24th. However, they were only able to get through two-plus games before they suffered another injury.
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