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Friedman: Stuart Skinner didn’t request trade, Oilers won’t make ‘lateral move’ in potential goaltender swap

Amid a week where smoke has billowed from the stove of Edmonton about a potential goaltending trade, some of that timber is being held back from further ignition.

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Stuart Skinner Silences Critics with Statement Shutout

In the world of professional hockey, a week can feel like a lifetime. Just ask Stuart Skinner. After a rough stretch that saw him pulled from a game and his name tossed around in trade rumors, the Edmonton Oilers’ netminder was under a microscope.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 29

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ impactful return, Zach Hyman’s first goal, and Stuart Skinner gets the shutout

The Edmonton Oilers rolled into Seattle on Saturday afternoon looking for signs of life after getting dummied by the Stars on Thursday night in one of the worst losses of the season.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / November 29

Skinner Leads Oilers to 4-0 Shutout Win Over Kraken

On Saturday, Nov. 29, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Edmonton Oilers for their second matchup of the season. In their first game on Oct. 25, the Kraken won 3-2.

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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?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 29

Oilers sink Seattle in fiesty afternoon affair: Recap, Highlights, and Results

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the win column. On Saturday afternoon, the Oilers hit the road for a game, this time against the Seattle Kraken. It was one of their best performances of the season, as the Oilers shut out the Kraken 4-0 in what was a rather feisty affair.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 29

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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 29

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 / November 29

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 / November 29

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 29

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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 29

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 / November 29

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 / November 28

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.

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

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

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

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.

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.

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.

Oilers, Penguins trade buzz heats up after Kevin Weekes' report

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

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.