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Scenes From Morning Skate: Nugent-Hopkins returns as Oilers lose Roslovic

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is back. After missing nine games with an undisclosed injury, the Edmonton Oilers’ longest-tenured player returns to the lineup Saturday afternoon in Seattle.

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Does Baseless Trade Rumor with Penguins Reveal Type of Deal Oilers Eyeing?

Trade chatter between the Edmonton Oilers and the Pittsburgh Penguins has officially moved from background noise to full-blown baseless pitches. There

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 3 hours ago

Oilers get much-needed reinforcements with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins activation

The Edmonton Oilers are getting some much-needed reinforcements. The Oilers announced they have activated forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins from their injured reserve.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / 1 hour ago

A brief history of the Edmonton Oilers goalies and other half measures

The Edmonton Oilers have once again found themselves in the middle of a slow start. The truth is that they aren’t even in that big of a pickle—the Oilers are only two points out of a playoff spot and there are still 118 points on the table.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / 4 hours ago

Oilers Nearing a Goalie Change? Talk of Lateral Move Heats Up

The conversation around the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending has taken another sharp turn, and insiders are starting to wonder if a lateral goalie move — even without a true upgrade — might now be on the table simply to shake things up.

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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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / 6 hours ago

Insider Reveals Potential Snag in Oilers-Blues Trade Talks

The Edmonton Oilers and St. Louis Blues are among the more eager teams in the NHL to shake up their respective rosters. Edmonton’s urgency to upgrade in goal has increased in recent days thanks to the continued struggles of Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard, and because of that, they’ve been connected to St.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / 15 hours ago

Oilers Lose Roslovic, Kapanen to Injuries: Timeline Update

The Edmonton Oilers will be without forwards Jack Roslovic and Kasperi Kapanen for the foreseeable future, head coach Kris Knoblauch said Friday, adding yet another set of injuries to list of injuries the team has been battling through.

NHL News / Field Level Media / 22 hours ago

Oilers ready to put November behind them, seek better D vs. Kraken

With a disappointing November about to come to an end, the Edmonton Oilers know it's time to play with a sense of urgency in order to turn things around.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 23 hours ago

Oilers HC announces several injury updates

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch shared several updates, as reported by Jason Gregor of Sports 1440; most notably, Jack Roslovic is set to miss multiple weeks.

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to return to lineup on Saturday vs. Kraken

For the first time this season, the Edmonton Oilers will have all of their top-four forwards in the lineup, as center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken.

Jack Roslovic News / Oilersnation / November 28

Oilers winger Jack Roslovic expected to miss several weeks after blocking shot vs. Stars

The injuries just won’t stop for the Edmonton Oilers. As the team prepares to get Ryan Nugent-Hopkins back in the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Seattle Kraken, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said Friday that Jack Roslovic is expected to miss multiple weeks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / November 28

NHL Rumours: Edmonton Oilers Checking Goalie Market

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. American Thanksgiving has come and gone, and that means the holiday season is upon us. Shoppers are looking for items to add to their wish lists, and the same goes for NHL teams.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Oilers

The Oilers are grappling with the same issues that have plagued them since McDavid joined the NHL in the fall of 2015.

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Oilers Have History of Making a Post-Thanksgiving Drive to the Playoffs

The fourth Thursday of every November has become regarded as the make-it-or-break-it point of an NHL season. That’s because the overwhelming majority of teams that occupy a postseason spot in the standings on American Thanksgiving go on to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 28

Skinner Draws Praise After Handling Tense Exchange With Reporter

Say what you will about Stuart Skinner and the way he’s playing for the Edmonton Oilers this season. He’s not had his A-Game, and there is a chance he’s moved before the end of the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 28

Oilers Thoughts: Clattenburg emerging as fan favourite, inside Kulak’s struggles, and time for a shake-up in net

Being an Edmonton Oilers fan is anything but dull. It’s full of ups and downs, wins and losses, and sprinkled with a sense of humour from the hockey gods, who seem to enjoy tossing in an Oilers autograph signing at West Edmonton Mall after a big loss, to make things more fun and interesting.

Brett Kulak News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Oilers Should Trade Defenceman Brett Kulak

The Edmonton Oilers are struggling, and changes should be on the horizon. One significant move they can make is trading defenceman Brett Kulak. The Oilers acquired Kulak from the Montreal Canadiens ahead of the 2022 Trade Deadline, and he has been a serviceable third-pairing defenceman upon his arrival.

Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / November 28

Oilers Prospect Update: Isaac Howard’s impressive start in Bakersfield

With the Edmonton Oilers getting healthier, the organization found themselves in a dilemma. Somebody had to be sent down, and most people saw the news coming.

Kasperi Kapanen News / Athlon Sports / November 27

Oilers’ Kasperi Kapanen Erupts in Frustration After Injury Setback

Kasperi Kapanen showed clear frustration during Edmonton Oilers practice on Thursday. As the team stretched at center ice, Kapanen skated off and slammed his stick on the bench.

Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / November 27

Is Tristan Jarry an option for the Oilers?

It’s hard to look at the Edmonton Oilers’ struggles through the first quarter of the 2025-26 season and not see goaltending as the main concern.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Oilers’ recent struggles not only on goaltending

The Edmonton Oilers suffered another loss Tuesday night, this time an 8-3 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Stars. Edmonton has now lost four of their last five games and hold a 10-10-5 record through their first 25 games of the 2025-26 season.