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Is Canada’s Olympic team missing out on Evan Bouchard?

As we’re just weeks away from the puck dropping on the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics, many are questioning Hockey Canada’s decision on who should be manning the blue line in Italy.

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20 years ago today, the Oilers acquire Jaroslav Spacek and Dick Tarnstrom

Twenty years ago, on this day in Edmonton Oilers history, the team made two big trades to help bolster the blueline ahead of what would become the Cinderella run to the Stanley Cup final.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 26

GDB 54.0: Oilers need wins against Pacific foes to secure home ice advantage (6:30 PM, Prime)

Fifteen of the Edmonton Oilers’ final 29 games are against Pacific Division opponents. The Oilers are in a battle for first place with Vegas, but Anaheim is suddenly right behind the Oilers after winning seven consecutive games, so home ice for the 2-3 matchup will also be settled down the stretch.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 26

Scenes From Morning Skate: Samanski’s big debut and Kapanen’s retrun

Edmonton Oilers prospect Josh Samanski is set to make his NHL debut tonight against the Anaheim Ducks, and if you’ve been following the Bakersfield Condors all season, you knew this was coming.

Connor McDavid News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Josh Samanski News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Oilers Prospect Josh Samanski Is Set to Make NHL Debut

The Edmonton Oilers called up forward Josh Samanski from the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League (AHL), loaning forward Isaac Howard to the Condors in a corresponding move.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Zach Hyman News / Professor Press Box / January 26

How Zach Hyman Is Carrying the Oilers’ Attack

Since returning to the Edmonton Oilers lineup, Zach Hyman has been on a tear. The guy isn’t just filling the stat sheet—he’s driving games, creating chaos in the offensive zone, and giving opponents headaches every night.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Oilers Alter Lineup: Kapanen Back, Samanski Debuts vs. Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers will roll out a noticeably different lineup when they face the Anaheim Ducks Monday night, with multiple changes coming up front and in goal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 26

A look at the impact Oilers’ Zach Hyman and Evan Bouchard have had since Team Canada released its Olympic roster

With the way Connor McDavid’s teammates are playing — Zach Hyman, who’s been sizzling for the Edmonton Oilers for almost two months and connected with

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Oilers’ Josh Samanski to make NHL debut against Ducks

A talented prospect is set step on big-time ice for the first time. On Monday night, forward Josh Samanski will be making his NHL debut with the Edmonton Oilers, as the team is set to host the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

Oilers Recall Josh Samanski, Assign Isaac Howard

The Edmonton Oilers have swapped forward prospects on the NHL roster. Winger Isaac Howard has been assigned to the minors and, in his place, Edmonton has awarded forward Josh Samanski with the first call-up of his career.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 26

Oilers recall Josh Samanski, assign Isaac Howard to AHL Condors

The Edmonton Oilers have recalled prospect Josh Samanski from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors, the club announced Tuesday. They also made the coinciding move of assigning winger Isaac Howard to the Condors.

Josh Samanski News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Samanski Earns Call-Up as Oilers Send Howard Back to AHL

The Edmonton Oilers made a depth move up front on Monday, recalling forward Josh Samanski from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors and assigning Isaac (Ike) Howard back to the minors.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / January 26

The Edmonton Oilers might have a third line in Isaac Howard, Jack Roslovic, and Matt Savoie

One of the biggest issues for the Edmonton Oilers this season has been the revolving door of the third line. The top line of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid, and Zach Hyman has been set in stone since Hyman’s return from injury, and it’s been one of the best lines in hockey.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

Evan Bouchard News / Professor Press Box / January 26

NHL Records: The Bouchard Expansion—How One Night Created the NHL’s Exclusive Two-Team Club

Before January 24, 2026, the Boston Bruins held a singular, not overly-publicized crown in the NHL record books. They were the only franchise in history to have three different defensemen record a six-point game.

Evan Bouchard News / Field Level Media / January 26

Oilers D Evan Bouchard hopes for continued success vs. Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks will definitely know when Evan Bouchard is on the ice when they face the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. The defenseman had a six-point performance in a 6-5 overtime win against Washington Capitals two nights earlier.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 25

Inexpensive Top-Nine Trade Deadline Options for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers don’t have a ton of room to maneuver if trying to upgrade their team. Stan Bowman is attempting to lead the Oilers to a third consecutive Stanley Cup Final.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 25

Oilers’ Bouchard & Hyman Deserve to Be on Team Canada

There are still two and a half weeks left before the Feb. 11 roster freeze for the Canadian Men’s Olympic Hockey team. For Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman and defenceman Evan Bouchard, that means there are five games left to show that they deserve to be on the team.

Connor McDavid News / Breakaway on SI / January 25

Oilers' Connor McDavid Surpasses NHL Legend with Latest Milestone

The Oilers narrowly survived a 6-5 game against the Capitals in overtime. But while Edmonton took the win, captain Connor McDavid also reached a very special milestone.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 25

Oilers score late goal to force OT, rally past Capitals

Zach Hyman tied the game with 32 seconds left in regulation and Connor McDavid scored 47 seconds into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 6-5 win against the visiting Washington Capitals on Saturday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

Oilers Are Making a Risky Bet Relying on Jarry/Ingram Goaltending Tandem

The Edmonton Oilers have finally found a goaltending duo. That’s how it appears, at least, as Tristan Jarry and Connor Ingram have taken over the top two spots, while Calvin Pickard has been converted into a third-string role and could be traded or placed on waivers any day.