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Oilers Thoughts: Savoie should stay on the first line, teammates are stepping up for each other, and the Nurse–Murphy pairing is steadily rising

It’s never a dull moment in Oil Country with the Edmonton Oilers. After Saturday night’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the spotlight was on Connor McDavid,

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Is Knoblauch’s Nuclear Option Blowing Up His Own Job Security with Oilers?

With Kris Knoblauch’s seat already warm this season, the fact that two superstars from the Edmonton Oilers have recently drawn attention to his coaching decisions is not good news.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 23

Undrafted NCAA prospects the Edmonton Oilers could target

With March almost ending, so too are many NCAA seasons. The Edmonton Oilers were extremely active last season when it came to signing free agent prospects, so it would not be a shock to see them be engaged in the NCAA free agent market once again.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / March 22

Clarity Provided on What Leon Draisaitl Said About His Injury

Instant panic set through Oilers Nation when reports surfaced about what Leon Draisaitl said regarding his injury in German during an interview with Sky Sports on Saturday.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / March 22

Ask Dubey: Did the Oilers need to name Connor Ingram the starting goaltender?

Welcome back to another edition of Ask Dubey! It’s been another eventful week for the Edmonton Oilers, beating the Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks, and losing to the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning.

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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

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 22

Oilers should take Connor McDavid's harsh comments seriously

The Edmonton Oilers are almost certainly going to the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season, but that is not where the expectation sits with this team.

Oilers’ McDavid calls Pacific Division race ‘a pillow fight’

Nikita Kucherov scores twice to carry Lightning past Oilers

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin joins Wayne Gretzky in another exclusive club in loss to Avalanche

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 22

Sunday Scramble: Connor McDavid’s frustration, the ‘pillow fight’ Pacific Division, and the NHL’s playoff format delusion

Connor McDavid looked especially crestfallen post-game after the loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. The Tampa Bay Lightning are everything

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / March 22

What Would a McDavid Trade to Tampa Bay Look Like?

Fans and analysts are going to read far too much into the comments made by Connor McDavid on Saturday night — comments in which he praised the coaching of Jon Cooper and seemed to throw shade at the coaching in Edmonton.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

NHL Rumours: Draisaitl Scare, Stolarz Neck Injury & Landeskog Returns

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the scare Edmonton Oilers fans had after superstar Leon Draisaitl was spotted in Germany visiting a doctor regarding his lower-body injury.

Trent Frederic News / Oilersnation / March 22

Losing Trent Frederic for any period of time is a bigger problem for the Oilers than meets the eye

It seems like the Edmonton Oilers will be without Trent Frederic for an unknown amount of time. If you told me that earlier this season, I wouldn’t have been too bothered, given his lack of production and the team being shelled when he was on the ice.

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / March 23

Did McDavid Just Hint at Likely Landing Spot if He Leaves the Oilers?

Connor McDavid is still all in on the Edmonton Oilers, but some are beginning to wonder for how long. After another disappointing loss on Saturday night, the Oilers captain was quite vocal about how well the Tampa Bay Lightning are coached.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 22

Hope For Stanley Cup: Oilers or Canadiens?

If the playoffs started today, the hope for a Canadian Stanley Cup is between the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens. For most, it seems, Connor McDavid and the Oilers are destined to win a Cup, but they have been thwarted in back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals losses.

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The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

Nikita Kucherov News / Oilersnation / March 22

Nikita Kucherov makes Hart Trophy case in commanding win over Oilers

It was the Nikita Kucherov show in Edmonton on Saturday night, as the Russian star led the Lightning to a 5-2 win over the Oilers with two goals and two assists.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 22

Reviewing some hot takes for the Edmonton Oilers

With the season about to end in a few weeks, I think today is the perfect time to revisit the five hot takes I set back in September for the Edmonton Oilers.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

Oilers’ McDavid Seemingly Calls Out Coach, Team After Tough Loss to Lightning

The Edmonton Oilers have struggled in the absence of Leon Draisaitl, as he deals with an injury, and they dropped another game on Saturday (Mar. 21), losing 5-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / March 22

Oilers’ McDavid calls Pacific Division race ‘a pillow fight’

You know it’s bad when one of the best players in the world is calling out an entire division. On Saturday night, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid was asked about his thoughts on the team not losing ground in the race for first place in the Pacific Division, despite the team losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-2.

Trent Frederic News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 21

Oilers dealt brutal Trent Frederic update as injuries pile up

The Edmonton Oilers have been forced to deal with a slew of injuries as of late, and the laundry list got even longer during Thursday’s 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Oilers Forward Out Indefinitely with Undisclosed Injury

The Edmonton Oilers keep battling for the Pacific Division title during the home stretch of the regular season, but injuries aren't making it easy for the Stanley Cup runner-ups.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Hockey Writers / March 21

Kris Knoblauch’s Demeanour Is a Problem for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers had another disappointing home loss, losing 4-0 to the Florida Panthers. This was another game that the Oilers didn’t show up for. They were playing the team that defeated them in back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, but this felt like a preseason game.