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Edmonton Oilers playoff odds sink below 50% with slow start

The Edmonton Oilers have been better as of late, but have started the 2025-26 season very poorly. It’s become a trend with this era of Oilers teams to start season off slowly, but this season has felt a bit scarier than previous ones.

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Oilers Thoughts: Hyman’s hits, Howard’s AHL impact, goodbye Stecher, and more

The Edmonton Oilers are approaching the midpoint of their seven-game road trip, and with two wins in their last three games, that’s quite alright in the eyes of Oilers fans for a team that’s struggled with consistency this season and on the current trip.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 16

Zach Hyman and what true leadership looks like

Zach Hyman isn’t wearing a letter on his jersey (yet). He’s not the one giving postgame speeches or handling media responsibilities when things go wrong.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 16

Oilers pull off the rope-a-dope, Zach Hyman human wrecking ball, and a big night for Stuart Skinner

The Oilers rolled into Carolina on Saturday looking for a response after a sloppy loss in Columbus, and the big question I had was whether they could take advantage of a Hurricanes team playing the second half of a back-to-back.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 16

Bend, don’t break as Hyman’s return lifts Oilers over Hurricanes

Stops in Raleigh are never easy. For many Edmonton Oilers fans, it invokes unpleasant memories from the 2006 Stanley Cup Final. And while that may be almost 20 years in the past, recent trips to visit the Carolina Hurricanes haven’t always been fun.

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / November 15

Oilers Shuffle Lines, Put Hyman in Unfamiliar Spot vs. Hurricanes

The Edmonton Oilers will be getting Zach Hyman back on Saturday night as the team travels to Carolina to take on the Hurricanes. After 19 games missed, Hyman is back on the team’s top line, with a familiar face in Connor McDavid.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 15

Looking at how Oilers can deploy forward lines with Zach Hyman back

It looks as if Zach Hyman will make his 2025-26 debut with the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Hyman hasn’t played since Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / November 15

Oilers' Zach Hyman expected to make season debut vs. Hurricanes

The Edmonton Oilers could use a pick-me-up heading into Saturday night's game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C. After all, the Oilers have just two wins in their last six games (2-3-1) and are in the midst of a seven-game road trip.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 14

Oilers Make 2 Key Roster Moves Ahead of Hyman’s Return

The Edmonton Oilers made a pair of roster moves on Friday, and all signs point to one thing: Zach Hyman is coming back. As the team prepares for Saturday’s matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton announced that they have placed defenseman Troy Stecher on waivers and assigned rookie forward Isaac Howard to AHL Bakersfield.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Oilers’ Zach Hyman expected to make season debut against Hurricanes

A highly anticipated return is on the horizon. On Friday, the Edmonton Oilers placed defenseman Troy Stetcher on waivers, as well as sending forward Isaac Howard down to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Zach Hyman Should Be on the Oilers’ Third Line When He Returns

Edmonton Oilers’ forward Zach Hyman is set to make his season debut on Saturday (Nov. 15) against the Carolina Hurricanes. Hyman hasn’t played since he suffered a wrist injury during Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars last season.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 14

Oilers drop thriller to Blue Jackets but prepare for return of Zach Hyman

Thursday night’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets marked the 19th time this season that the Edmonton Oilers laced up their skates without Zach Hyman.

Zach Hyman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 13

Oilers plan to activate Zach Hyman this weekend

There is light at the end of the tunnel for Zach Hyman. According to reporter Tony Brar, the Edmonton Oilers will activate Hyman this weekend, and he’ll make his season debut against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Oilers News & Rumours: Goalie Trade Talk, Hyman, Roslovic & More

The Edmonton Oilers have been doing well so far this season, but fans continue to wonder if there are some deeper issues that may hold the team back from making another deep playoff run.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 12

‘Definitely soon… maybe tomorrow’: Knoblauch’s ambiguity around Hyman’s return continues

“Unfortunately, not ready for tonight.” “Definitely sometime this week.” “Maybe tomorrow, if we’re really lucky.” “Definitely by Saturday.” If you were looking for an answer as to when Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman will return to the lineup, that’s the best Kris Knoblauch has to offer, as his ambiguity around injury news continues.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / November 11

Oilers' Hopes for Injured Zach Hyman Revealed on Tuesday

The Edmonton Oilers are nearing the return of forward Zach Hyman, who has yet to play this season after suffering a wrist injury during last year’s playoff run.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

Oilers Offer Clearer Timeline on Zach Hyman’s Return

The Edmonton Oilers are finally closing in on the return of one of their most important forwards. According to Sports 1440’s Jason Gregor, Zach Hyman won’t play Wednesday in Philadelphia, but he’s expected to make his season debut either Thursday in Columbus or Saturday in Carolina.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 8

When Oilers will have Zach Hyman back in lineup, per Kris Knoblauch

The 6-5-4 Edmonton Oilers are waiting patiently for the return of star forward Zach Hyman. Although his original target date of November 1 has passed, head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that the plan is for the 33-year-old to play at some point in the next week.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 8

Do the Edmonton Oilers have a coaching and systems issue?

It hasn’t been a particularly pretty start to the 2025–26 season for the Edmonton Oilers. Sitting at 6–5–4, Oil Country has had an inconsistent rollercoaster in the first 15 games.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 1

Zach Hyman feels he is 'ready to go' after first full team skate with Edmonton Oilers

For the first time since suffering a dislocated wrist in Game 4 of last spring’s Western Conference Final, Zach Hyman joined the Edmonton Oilers for a full practice on Wednesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 29

Hyman’s Return Could Reignite the Oilers — But at a Heavy Cost

Zach Hyman has been itching to return from long-term injured reserve, and the Edmonton Oilers have been circling the November 1 date on their calendar.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Oilers still targeting Nov. 1 return for Zach Hyman

Hope might be on the horizon for the two-time defending Western Conference champions. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch stated that the team is still targeting to bring Zach Hyman back into the lineup on Nov.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Oilers Are Missing Zach Hyman to Start the Season

The Edmonton Oilers are missing a few key pieces to start the new season as guys are trying to get back to 100% for another potential extra long season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 18