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Elliotte Friedman shuts down the Jordan Binnington to Edmonton talk ... for now

For the moment, we can stop talking about a potential Jordan Binnington trade to the Edmonton Oilers. Monday's episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast saw hosts

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GDB 19.0: Oilers look to improve home record vs. Rangers (7 pm, SN+)

The Edmonton Oilers are off to a great start despite being average on home ice. Edmonton has only won five of their first 10 home games. They’ve yet to win more than two consecutive home games, and the main reason is that they are giving up far too many goals on home ice.

Jake Walman News / NHL Trade Talk / November 9

Will Constant Walman Scratches Lead to a Trade Out of Edmonton?

Jake Walman is a healthy scratch again. That makes five times in the last seven games that the defenseman will sit. It’s anything but ideal, given the important role the Edmonton Oilers were hoping he’d play on this team and the salary they are paying him to do so.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 9

Oilers Thoughts: Vasily Podkolzin’s response, Leon Draisaitl’s finishing, and more

The Edmonton Elks are Grey Cup-bound, and the Edmonton Oilers are sitting atop their division with a 12-3-3 record… Somebody check the calendar. Are we back in 1987?!

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Oil on Whyte / November 9

Why the Edmonton Oilers have to wait before moving for Jordan Binnington

When Elliotte Friedman stated that St. Louis Blues/Team Canada goaltender Jordan Binnington was starting to truly enter the trade conversation, analysts and fans were quick to tie the Edmonton Oilers to the rumors.

Devon Levi News / Oilersnation / November 9

Pre-Scout: Devon Levi providing Oilers a spark ahead of quick rematch against rolling Rangers

Jason Dickinson said Devon Levi was probably hanging around the rink for 10 hours before the Edmonton Oilers played on Saturday night. You get the sense Levi would wait by the phone for a text asking if he could show up for a midnight beer league game.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Three former Oilers who should be in the Hockey Hall of Fame

There are currently 10 individuals inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame who played for the Edmonton Oilers during their respective NHL careers. The illustrious list comprises Glenn Anderson, Grant Fuhr, Wayne Gretzky, Duncan Keith, Jari Kurri, Kevin Lowe, Mark Messier, Adam Oates, and Chris Pronger.

Jordan Binnington News / NHL Trade Talk / November 9

Insider Sets Record Straight About Oilers Interest in Binnington

Erik Johnson mentioning Edmonton as a fit for goaltender Jordan Binnington might have been premature, according to his analyst partner and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 9

Which NHL teams bring out the best in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl?

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are no strangers to lighting up the scoresheet. Although the Edmonton Oilers’ dynamic duo can make life miserable for just about any NHL opponent, some teams seem to get the worst of it.

Jordan Binnington News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

What the Oilers Would Gain in a Jordan Binnington Trade

The Edmonton Oilers could trade Tristan Jarry for Jordan Binnington and go into next summer without a $5.375 million goalie commitment. The catch is that they’d be giving up the goalie who has played better this season for one who has already lost the starting job in St.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Roman Josi News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

What Would It Take for the Oilers to Land Roman Josi?

The Edmonton Oilers went to Nashville for a blue-line upgrade when they acquired Mattias Ekholm in 2023. This hypothetical deal for Roman Josi follows a similar blueprint and asks Nashville to take back a defenceman signed through 2032–33.

Connor McDavid News / Field Level Media / November 8

Red-hot Connor McDavid, Oilers host streaking Rangers

Connor McDavid can move closer to matching his career-best 20-game point streak when the Edmonton Oilers host the New York Rangers on Monday night. McDavid has points in the first 18 contests of the 2026-27 campaign after recording three assists in the host Oilers' 4-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

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Ryan McLeod News / Oil on Whyte / November 8

Former Oiler Ryan McLeod could return to the city that drafted him

Could the Edmonton Oilers be in a stronger position to make a trade? The Oilers recently unlocked almost $1 million in cap space by reassigning goaltender Matt Tomkins, who had a relatively middling pair of performances for the team, to the Bakersfield Condors.

Connor McDavid News / Trade Talk Sports / November 8

Connor McDavid Has Reason to Fear the Goalpost: The NHL Should Listen

Connor McDavid isn’t someone who needs to be reminded that driving to the net is dangerous. He’s learned that lesson the hard way. The Edmonton Oilers captain has suffered two significant injuries in collisions near the net, including a devastating knee injury in 2019.

Devon Levi News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Oilers Devon Levi Points Out the Fallacy of Personal Metrics

When a young goaltender steps in front of the cameras after a close game, the modern sports apparatus immediately reaches for the spreadsheet. We want save percentages, high-danger chance charts, and Expected Goals Against.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 8

Sunday Scramble: Oilers keep finding results despite disjointed play

Edmonton sports achieved the ultra-rare double over British Columbia on Saturday, with the Oilers legging out a C-plus effort over the Canucks, and the Elks punching their ticket to the Grey Cup against the Lions. What a fun sports night. The Oilers game might not have been late enough, though, with a puck drop at 9:13 p.m.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / November 8

Connor McDavid keeps producing at a historic pace for the Oilers

Connor McDavid continues to torch the NHL, and it doesn’t matter who the team is. McDavid has 47 points in his first 18 games, and he needs three points in his next two games against the Rangers and Flyers to become the third player in NHL history, and first in 31 years to score 50 points in the first 20 games of a season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Suggested Goalie Trade for Oilers Big Swing and Miss by New Analyst

Erik Johnson suggested during the Saturday Headlines report that the Edmonton Oilers should do anything they can to grab Jordan Binnington from the St.

Devon Levi News / Oilersnation / November 8

Devon Levi’s solid start in return sparks Oilers past Canucks

Just hours after the Edmonton Elks advanced to the Grey Cup down at Commonwealth Stadium, the Edmonton Oilers capped off a fantastic sports Saturday for the city with another victory.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 9

Why has NHL attendance dropped so dramatically?

Attendance is down across the NHL. Some markets remain strong, but many teams are struggling. If you watch most NHL games, you’ll see tons of empty seats.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Frederic Scratched, Michaels Struggles, Injury Updates, & More

The Edmonton Oilers continue piling up the points. They are 12-3-3 overall, even after dropping two games last week. They stole one point on the road after a 4-3 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils.

Connor McDavid News / The Oil Rig / November 8

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid won’t stop pushing for net safety rules

Connor McDavid has experienced firsthand how dangerous high-speed collisions can be in the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers captain suffered a broken collarbone after crashing into the end boards in 2015 and sustained a devastating knee injury after colliding with a goalpost in 2019.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Oilers Activate Devon Levi And Zach Hyman Off IR

The Oilers will welcome back a pair of key players tonight against Vancouver. The team announced that goaltender Devon Levi and winger Zach Hyman will be back in the lineup, meaning they have been activated off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, goalie Matt Tomkins has been sent to AHL Bakersfield, per the NHL’s media site.

Atro Leppanen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Oilers Place Atro Leppanen On Waivers

After missing the first six weeks of the season, Oilers defenseman Atro Leppanen appears to be ready to return. The team announced today that they’ve placed the blueliner on waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Bakersfield.