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Oilers prospect William Nicholl out four-to-six months following surgery

An Edmonton Oilers prospect is going to miss some significant time. On Friday, Ryan Pyette of The London Free Press reported that William Nicholl will miss four-to-six months due to what has been referred to as upper-body surgery.

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Oilers Have Timeline for Connor McDavid Extension, Reports Say

“If I feel that there’s a good window to win here over and over again, then signing is no problem,” Connor McDavid said at the end of the season and before he took some personal time to relax and enjoy the wedding of his good friend Leon Draisaitl.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / 18 hours ago

'He’s Only 26': Former Oiler with Valid Point on Imminent Skinner Trade

Goaltending in Edmonton comes with pressures few players ever face — and Stuart Skinner, despite all of his faults — has handled them better than many expected.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 18 hours ago

Maxim Beryozkin isn’t coming to the Oilers yet but the dream is still alive

Every year, there are always sleeper picks in the Oilers’ pipeline that grab a little buzz, and one of the names that always seems to creep back into the conversation is Maxim Beryozkin.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / 20 hours ago

Game-Changer: Russian Star Player Confirms He Wants to Join Edmonton Oilers in 2026-27

Russian star player Maxim Berezkin has revealed his goal is to join the Edmonton Oilers for the 2026-27 season and make their opening night roster. Russian website Vseprosport reports some wonderful news for the Edmonton Oilers: forward Maxim Berezkin has indicated he wants to play for the Oilers in the 2026-27 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / 20 hours ago

Oilers Prospect Suffers Setback on Road to NHL After Surgery

As per a report by the PR Department of the London Knights, forward Will Nicholl, a rising Edmonton Oilers prospect, underwent successful upper-body surgery earlier this summer.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / 19 hours ago

Edmonton Oilers: All-Stars of the 2010s

Welcome to The Oil Rig’s Edmonton Oilers best team of the decade review. Today I will be turning the clocks back 15 years, to the beginning of the 2010s and look at the best Oilers players of that time.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 22 hours ago

Ask Dubey: Playing in Edmonton as an opponent, representing Canada at the Spengler Cup, and more

Hey, guys. Welcome to another episode of Ask Dubey. Since we’re still mid-summer — although we’re getting close to training camp, which is exciting — there isn’t too much news to catch up on, so we’ll get right into the questions.

William Nicholl News / Hockey Latest / August 22

Edmonton Oilers Suffer Major Injury Blow: Top Prospect Expected to Miss 4 to 6 Months

The Oilers have received some tough news regarding one of their top prospects, Will Nicholl, as he's expected to miss four to six months after undergoing surgery.

Top 100 Oilers: No. 96 — Ladislav Smid

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Ladislav Smid comes in at No.

Connor McDavid News / Sporting News / August 22

NHL analyst gives bold Connor McDavid contract extension predicition

An NHL analyst provided a prediction regarding when Connor McDavid will sign a contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 22

A look back at the 2005–06 Edmonton Oilers

Everyone loves an underdog story. For example, Rocky, Moneyball, the Mighty Ducks and even the 2005–06 Edmonton Oilers. After the 2004–05 season was cancelled due to the lockout, hockey fans were begging for NHL hockey.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 22

Oilers climb Daily Faceoff’s latest prospect pool rankings

After back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances, there’s no denying that the Edmonton Oilers are squarely focused on winning right now. But that doesn’t mean they can’t also keep an eye on the future.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 22

Key Piece or Trade Chip? Oilers Need Answer on $41M Veteran This Season

Heading into the 2025-26 NHL season, it’s not entirely clear where Ryan Nugent-Hopkins sits on the Edmonton Oilers’ depth chart. He finds himself at a bit of a crossroads in his career.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 22

What the Oilers Need From Goalie Prospect Daniel Salonen

The Edmonton Oilers used pick No. 191 in the 2025 NHL Draft on Daniel Salonen (goaltender, Lukko), a right-catching, 6-foot-3 Finn coming off a decorated U20 season and stepping into meaningful men’s reps.

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The '2024-25 NFL rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

The 'Second-leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 20-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL QBs with the most games started' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 22

Breaking down Edmonton Oilers players agency representation ahead of the 2025–26 season

Most of the time, unless you’re Allan Walsh, the player agents are relatively unknown, behind the scenes figures. They are the ones standing up for the players in negotiations and helping to make sure no one takes too team friendly of a deal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 22

Why prospect Asher Barnett could be the next late-round defenceman to play NHL games for the Oilers

The 2025 NHL Draft once again saw the Edmonton Oilers without many picks to work with, which is usually the case for teams contending for the Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 22

Oilers Fans’ Confidence in Front Office Surprisingly Low in Latest NHL Survey

If there’s one thing that’s for certain, it’s that Edmonton Oilers fans have extremely high expectations. That is often the case for any fan base in professional sports, particularly when it comes to any Canadian market in the NHL.

Edmonton Oilers News / House of Hockey / August 21

Insider Expects Crucial Trade to Materialize for the Edmonton Oilers: It's Inevitable'

The Oilers need to make a big change, and according to Jason Gregor, it's inevitable that they'll trade either Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard this season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 21

NHL players with the most to prove for 2025-26 season

Some players have already solidified themselves as superstars, and others are still finding their way.

44 players invited to USA's men’s Olympic hockey orientation camp

Five most improved NHL teams heading into the 2025-26 season

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 21

Ranking all the goal songs in Edmonton Oilers franchise history

The song that plays after the home team scores a goal in a hockey game is more important than some will give it credit for. This song has to do a good job of keeping the crowd lively and energetic.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Oilers’ Fan Support Could Dictate Stuart Skinner’s Season

Being a goalie in hockey is quite the thankless job. When you win games, it’s often credited to the players providing the offence, or perhaps the outstanding efforts of a defenceman.

Connor McDavid News / Inside The Rink / August 21

Connor McDavid: Chasing Olympic Gold with Team Canada

Connor McDavid has spent more than a decade redefining what it means to dominate a hockey game, but the Olympic stage has remained out of reach. The NHL’s absence from the 2018 and 2022 Winter Games forced one of the sport’s most electrifying players to watch from the sidelines.

Connor McDavid News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

NHL Rumours: Update on Talks Between Connor McDavid and Edmonton Oilers

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We may be in the quiet part of the NHL season. However, there’s still plenty to discuss. The initial free agent frenzy has given way to talk about restricted free agents and superstar extensions.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Trade Talk Sports / August 17

3 Reasons Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Is Underappreciated in Edmonton

With all the buzz lately about possible trades and the Edmonton Oilers’ cap crunch, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ (RNH) name keeps popping up in “what if” conversations.