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Scenes From Morning Skate: Will bad blood boil between Oilers and Flames?

If you’re a Battle of Alberta fan, tonight’s the night. The Edmonton Oilers visit the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome for game two, and if last game said anything, it’s that this one should be worth watching.

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Oilers forward getting contract terminated after failed experiment

The Edmonton Oilers were hoping that forward David Tomasek would help to improve the depth scoring after he ripped up the Swedish Hockey League over the last two seasons — but that hasn’t been the case.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

3 Reasons the Oilers’ Scoring Is Actually Sustainable

There’s a reflex we all have when we see the Edmonton Oilers light up the scoreboard again. We tell ourselves it can’t possibly keep going like this. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on another tear?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 27

Terminating Tomášek’s contract a win-win for player and Oilers

David Tomášek is set to join the legion of overseas free agents signed by the Edmonton Oilers who just didn’t work out. He’s not the first — following suit with the Gaetan Haas’, Joakim Nygard’s and Mikko Koskinen’s of the world — and he likely won’t be the last, and above all, he wasn’t a bad bet.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 27

Pre-Scout: Will the Oilers and Flames have jump or turkey legs in Battle of Alberta rematch?

Do you have memories of Christmas where you and your brother would wrestle in the basement? Maybe over a game of mini-sticks, stealing a gift, or just

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 27

Two Edmonton Oilers prospects featured at the 2026 World Junior Championship

The World Junior Championship is often the most highly anticipated tournament of the year. It’s timing over Christmas and New Year’s makes it a holiday tradition for us hockey fans to tune in.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 27

Top 10 trade targets for the Edmonton Oilers at the 2026 NHL trade deadline

Next week on New Years Eve, we will have officially entered the second half of the season. Wow, has this season flown by. Despite a very sluggish start by the group and injuries piling on, the Oilers find themselves in a three-way tie for first in the division alongside the Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks.

Jared McCann News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

Oilers pitched to go all-on on trade for Kraken star forward

Several names across different positions have recently been linked to the Oilers, with the latest among them now being this Kraken forward.

Flames need more intensity to salvage split of home-and-home with Oilers

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 27

Oilers GM Stan Bowman Has Done a Great Job Replenishing the Prospect Pool

The Edmonton Oilers are in their Stanley Cup window, which can pose a challenge. There’s a delicate balance between remaining competitive and getting younger at the same time.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 27

Two weeks later, the pros and cons of the Stuart Skinner for Tristan Jarry trade

So I’m sure by now you’ve seen that the Oilers actually pulled the trigger on a Tristan Jarry trade with Pittsburgh, sending Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round draft pick.

Connor Ingram News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26

Unexpected Connor Ingram Pivot Was Not in Oilers Original Plans

There’s a growing sense that Connor Ingram may be more than just “insurance” for the Edmonton Oilers. Brought in as a backup to the backup, Ingram is suddenly the starter for the Oilers following an unexpected trade and injury that left the team scrambling before it was arguably ready.

Tristan Jarry News / The Hockey Writers / December 26

Tristan Jarry’s Injury Is a Blessing in Disguise for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers finally addressed their goaltending, acquiring Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26

Oilers Rethinking Trade Strategy, Should Avoid Nugent-Hopkins Mistake

Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal wrote on Sunday, “”Unless Stan Bowman is going big game hunting for a left winger alongside Connor McDavid, I cannot

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The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 26

Flames need more intensity to salvage split of home-and-home with Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers will look to remain hot against the Flames when they visit Calgary for the second half of a home-and-home on Saturday. Leon Draisaitl recorded a hat trick, and Connor McDavid added five assists as the Oilers cruised to a 5-1 victory over Calgary in Edmonton on Tuesday night.

Cam Talbot News / Oilersnation / December 26

Top 100 Oilers: No. 58 — Cam Talbot

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Cam Talbot comes in at No.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 26

Oilers Need a Third-Line Centre

The Edmonton Oilers should be in the market for a third-line centre before the 2026 Trade Deadline. They are still struggling to find offensive production from the bottom six, and that must change.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26

Surprising New Competition Emerges For Oilers in Marc‑André Fleury Sweepstakes

Preseason rumors that Marc‑Andre Fleury might return to the NHL later this season to join a contending team for a Stanley Cup run appear to be coming true.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26

Surprising New Competition Emerges For Oilers in Marc‑André Fleury Sweepstakes

Preseason rumors that Marc‑Andre Fleury might return to the NHL later this season to join a contending team for a Stanley Cup run appear to be coming true.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / December 26

Stuart Skinner’s Top 8 Games With the Edmonton Oilers

Recently, Stuart Skinner was traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Pittsburgh Penguins, bringing an end to the goaltender’s tenure with his hometown team.

David Tomasek News / The Hockey Writers / December 26

Oilers Agree to Mutual Contract Termination With David Tomasek

On Friday (Dec. 26) morning, the Edmonton Oilers announced that they will be placing forward David Tomasek on waivers for the purpose of a mutual contract termination.

David Tomasek News / Oilersnation / December 26

Oilers place David Tomasek on waivers for purpose of contract termination

Looking for a Boxing Day deal? May I interest you in a slightly used David Tomasek? According to the Edmonton Oilers’ social media accounts, the team announced Friday that it will be placing forward David Tomasek on waivers for the purpose of contract termination.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / December 26

Oilers’ Connor McDavid on condensed NHL schedule: ‘It suits me’

All it took for Connor McDavid was to get into a groove. And now that he’s found it, he seems nearly unstoppable, tying a career-high in points in the month of December, racking up a staggering 12 goals and 31 points.

Mattias Ekholm News / Oilersnation / December 26

Top 10 Oilers stories of 2025: #8 — An early playoff Mattias Ekholm injury update

Oilers to terminate veteran forward David Tomasek's contract

Edmonton Oilers forward David Tomasek is expected to sign with the Swedish Hockey League’s Färjestad BK after the holiday roster freeze lifts on Sunday.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24

Leon Draisaitl has perfect reaction to Connor McDavid’s unreal night

They say Connor McDavid is the greatest player of his generation. The Edmonton Oilers star made it hard to refute that with his performance on the ice Tuesday night against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.