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Maple Leafs claim defenceman Troy Stecher from Oilers

The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed Edmonton Oilers defenceman Troy Stecher off waivers. The Oilers placed the 31-year-old on waivers Friday, also assigning Isaac Howard to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors, with Zach Hyman returning from the Long-Term Injured Reserve.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 15

Maple Leafs claim Troy Stecher off waivers from Oilers

The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed defenseman Troy Stecher off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers, the club announced Saturday afternoon. Stecher, 31, has appeared in six games with the Oilers to start the 2025-26 regular season, recording no points while averaging 13:37 of ice time.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 15

Maple Leafs Claim Oilers’ Troy Stecher Off Waivers

As per Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed defenseman Troy Stecher off of waivers from the Edmonton Oilers. Stecher was waived on Friday to make room for the returning Zach Hyman and after the Oilers failed to find a trade partner.

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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.

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.

Juuse Saros News / NHL Trade Talk / November 15

If Not Saros, Then Who?: Oilers’ Best Goalie Targets in a Non-Existent Market

If the Edmonton Oilers really are stepping away from the Juuse Saros idea — and every insider from Elliotte Friedman to Frank Seravalli insists they should

Jack Roslovic News / The Oil Rig / November 15

Jack Roslovic has been an incredible addition to the Edmonton Oilers lineup

Though the Edmonton Oilers have had their season start a bit slower than fans would like, there are some positive signs that the team will continue to forge a new identity.

Zach Hyman 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.

Zach Hyman 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.

Tom Gilbert News / Oilersnation / November 15

Top 100 Oilers: No. 64 — Tom Gilbert

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

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 14

Why Matt Savoie should stay on Connor McDavid’s wing

Kris Knoblauch has been bringing Savoie along gradually in his first NHL season, deploying him in a bottom-six penalty-killing role, but that’s starting to change.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 14

Did the Oilers Accidentally Find Their Missing Top-Six Winger?

The Edmonton Oilers have been hunting for a legitimate top-six winger for what feels like forever. The organization tried signing veterans a mid-range prices, elevating rookies with speed and skill, and searching for trades that either didn’t come to fruition or failed to pan out.

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Zach Hyman 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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 5-4 Loss to Blue Jackets

The Edmonton Oilers had their two-game winning streak come to an end on Thursday (Nov. 13) at Nationwide Arena, where they lost 5-4 to the host Columbus Blue Jackets.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 12