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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 13

Eyeing strong start, Oilers out to add to Rangers' home woes

Even though they have made consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers began slowly in each of the past two seasons. In their opening games as two-time defending Western Conference champions, the Oilers are performing better and visit the New York Rangers in the opener of a five-game road trip on Tuesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Oilers’ Goaltending Battle Between Skinner & Pickard Begins

Two games into the 2025–26 season, and we’re already asking the question Edmonton Oilers fans saw coming: who’s the real number one in net? In Game 1, Stuart Skinner had a rough start, coughing up a costly mistake that led to a 4–3 loss.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 13

‘What the future holds, I don’t know’: Agent for McDavid, Matthews downplays potential idea of both playing for same NHL team

Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews. Two long-time friends, fierce competitors and players who will forever be intrinsically linked as franchise players who helped usher in this latest generation of elite hockey players.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 13

A strong start to the year and the Oilers empty net struggles

Listen, splitting the first two games of the season is nothing to write home about, but the way that the Edmonton Oilers have looked in these first two games of the season has been very encouraging to me.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 13

Looking at who could play alongside Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid

It’s clear that through two games, Trent Frederic may not be working out on the Edmonton Oilers’ top line. Against the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks, Frederic has been linemates with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but has yet to record a point and has four penalty minutes in those two games.

Stuart Skinner News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Oilers GM Addresses Oilers' Goalie Situation After Stuart Skinner's Error

Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner’s costly mistake against the Calgary Flames brought back questions about the team's depth in net. Oilers general manager Stan Bowman, who spoke after that loss and Edmonton's subsequent win with Calvin Pickard in net, made it clear the organization isn’t wavering in its trust.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 13

The week ahead for the Edmonton Oilers: the start of a five-game road trip

The Edmonton Oilers 2025–26 regular season, is officially in full swing. Starting off week #1, Edmonton and Calgary hit the ice and had the first Battle of Alberta (BOA) take place.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

What McDavid’s Oilers-First Contract Says About Who He Is

When Connor McDavid signed his two-year, $25 million extension with the Edmonton Oilers earlier this week, the hockey world was more than surprised. Not because he was signing — superstars sign contracts all the time — but because he left money on the table – lots and lots of it.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 13

Oilers Thoughts: A look at Frederic and Tomášek’s opportunities, early impressions of Mangiapane and Regula

Edmonton Oilers fans have many things to be thankful for on Thanksgiving weekend — an important one being that their captain recently signed a very team-friendly two-year extension, and another being the big win over the Vancouver Canucks in their last game.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Oilers Should Send Howard to AHL to Make Room for Roslovic

Jack Roslovic, who the Edmonton Oilers signed to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million last Wednesday (Oct. 8), is about to debut with his new team. The veteran forward’s first time wearing an Oilers jersey could come as early as Tuesday (Oct.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 13

Kris Knoblauch hails Connor McDavid’s 'heck of a play' pairing up on penalty kill with Leon Draisaitl

The Edmonton Oilers earned their first win of the season on Saturday night beating the Vancouver Canucks 3–1 at Rogers Place. Early on, Captain Connor McDavid drew a holding penalty on Derek Forbort after turning sharply below the goal line setting up Edmonton’s first power play.

Brett Kulak News / Sporting News / October 13

Oilers' Brett Kulak gets $3.5 million contract update

Edmonton has been working hard.

Andrew Mangiapane News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Oilers’ Mangiapane Having Hot Start Should Not Come as a Surprise

The Edmonton Oilers were aggressive this offseason and chose to sign forward Andrew Mangiapane to a two-year contract to help bolster their forward depth.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Sporting News / October 12

Edmonton Oilers hit roadblock in search for steadier goaltending

It's no secret that the Edmonton Oilers want to have a bit more stable goaltending as they look for a third straight Stanley Cup Finals appearance, although it's going to be much harder than they anticipate.

Mattias Janmark News / Trade Talk Sports / October 12

3 Reasons Oilers’ Mattias Janmark’s Days Might Be Numbered

For a player who has quietly been a reliable depth piece, Mattias Janmark may be facing his final chapter with the Edmonton Oilers. Once a key part of the team’s penalty kill and defensive rotation, Janmark’s position now looks precarious.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 12

Oilers and GM Has Bad News for the Stuart Skinner Haters

Calvin Pickard picked up a big win for the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night, proving once again that the team tends to play well in front of their backup netminder.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 12

Canucks’ Tyler Myers fined for cup-check slash on Oilers’ Connor McDavid

The NHL’s department of player safety has fined Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers $2,500 for a cup-check slash on Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid.

Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

The Evolution of Oilers’ Evan Bouchard From Power Play Maestro to Olympic Hopeful

The Edmonton Oilers‘ blueliner Evan Bouchard is one of those players who makes the game look deceptively simple. Give him the puck, and he’ll find a way to turn chaos into order.

Leon Draisaitl News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Draisaitl Likely to Become Edmonton Oilers’ All-Time Goals Leader

When the Edmonton Oilers chose to draft Leon Draisaitl with the third-overall pick in the 2014 Draft, there were some pundits who believed it was the wrong decision.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / October 12

GM Reflects on McDavid Scare: 'Thankfully, It Never Got That Far'

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman opened up on Saturday night about how Connor McDavid’s two-year, $12.5 million extension came together — and by his own admission, it was hardly a traditional negotiation.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 11

What the Edmonton Oilers 2025–26 season opener has shown us

Well that was a very Edmonton Oilers-esque way to start the season, huh? The vibes were so immaculate to start the game. The new look power play overseen by Paul MacFarland scored on it’s very first opportunity.

Jake Walman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Oilers place key defenseman on injured reserve

The Oilers announced that defenseman Jake Walman is headed to injured reserve after sitting out last night’s season opener with an undisclosed injury. They’ll use his vacant spot to officially register forward Jack Roslovic’s contract and add him to the active roster after announcing his signing last night.

Leon Draisaitl News / Daily Faceoff / October 9