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Competition has never been weaker for the Oilers in the Pacific Division

Last season, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid famously called the Pacific Division race a pillow fight, and he was bang-on with that assessment. The Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, and Seattle Kraken were a tire fire in 2025-26, each finishing in the bottom six of the league standings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 28

Oilers place Zach Hyman on IR, activate Jason Dickinson

The Edmonton Oilers have placed winger Zach Hyman on the injured reserve, the club announced Wednesday. In a coinciding move, the team activated Jason Dickinson from the injured reserve, with the centre set to return to the lineup against the Calgary Flames later tonight.

Mattias Ekholm News / Oil on Whyte / October 28

Oilers are finding out just how much they miss Mattias Ekholm

The Edmonton Oilers squandered multiple leads on their way to a shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Monday evening. Two nights prior, they were trailing, but in the game, against the Toronto Maple Leafs before a flurry of goals against in the third period.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Jake Walman News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Is Time Up? Walman Sits Out as Oilers Coach’s Patience Wears Thin

Mike Babcock is sending a message in Edmonton. Jake Walman, the Oilers’ $7 million defenceman, is a healthy scratch tonight against the Calgary Flames.

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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.

Zach Hyman News / Field Level Media / October 28

Oilers F Zach Hyman (neck) placed on injured reserve

The Edmonton Oilers placed forward Zach Hyman on injured reserve Wednesday because of a "stiff neck," head coach Mike Babcock said. Hyman, 33, will miss at least seven days, including the club's contest Wednesday night against the visiting Calgary Flames.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 28

GDB 13.0: The BOA needs more animosity (6:30 PM, Prime)

The Battle of Alberta is not as intense on the ice as it once was. Line brawls, big hits, cheap shots, and goals were regular in the 1980s; then Mathew Tkachuk reignited the hatred with his ability to irritate the Edmonton Oilers and their fans, and the Mike Smith vs.

Connor McDavid News / Professor Press Box / October 28

The Oilers Have a McDavid Problem, But Not What You Think

Connor McDavid is putting together a remarkable start to the season. He's collected 34 points in 12 games and has recorded at least one assist in every game, tying an NHL record for a season-opening assist streak.

Zach Hyman News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Oilers Offer an Injury Update on Zach Hyman

Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock wasted no time offering an injury update on Zach Hyman, declaring a status update prior to taking any questions after the morning skate.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 28

It’s better for the Oilers when the Flames are a competitive team

Respecting your opponent isn’t a big part of professional sports anymore. It should be. The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have been rivals ever since the Atlanta franchise moved to Alberta on May 21st, 1980.

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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.

Zach Hyman News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Oilers place Zach Hyman on injured reserve

The Edmonton Oilers placed forward Zach Hyman on injured reserve with a sore neck, head coach Mike Babcock told reporters Wednesday. Hyman, 34, left Monday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period after he took a hit from Red Wings’ defenseman Andreas Englund.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Oilers’ New $10 Decade Deals a First Pitch to Bring Fans Back

The Edmonton Oilers are making their first move towards mending fences with many of the fans they’ve angered with their financial greediness over the past couple of seasons.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 28

Why have the Oilers undervalued physicality for so long?

This has been going on for years. The Edmonton Oilers have undervalued physicality for too long. Hopefully, that will change now that Mike Babcock is running the show.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 28

Connor McDavid is off to a historic start projecting to shatter Wayne Gretzky’s all-time records

12 games into the 2026–27 NHL season, Connor McDavid has 34 points and the numbers don’t even tell half the full story of how phenomenal he has been on the ice this year.

Isaac Howard News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Isaac Howard Deserves a Bigger Opportunity With the Oilers

Isaac Howard‘s first goal of the season against the Detroit Red Wings offered another glimpse of the offensive potential he brings to the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 28

Pre-Scout: Oilers finish homestand looking to tame the Flames

The Edmonton Oilers have lost back-to-back games for the first time this season, on one hand fortunate to get a point after a lacklustre first two periods against the Detroit Red Wings, on the other hand frustrated because they never trailed.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 28

On this day 25 years ago: Oilers play first game in iconic Oil Drop jersey

With all the talk about the Edmonton Oilers’ Hometown Remix jerseys, Oct. 27 marks an important date in their jersey history. On this day 25 years ago, the Oilers played their first game in the iconic Oil Drop jersey, one of the best jerseys in team history, as well as the first alternate jersey they ever wore.

Jake Walman News / Oilersnation / October 27

Oilers’ Jake Walman set to be healthy-scratched against Flames

It looks like the Edmonton Oilers’ $7 million man on the blue line will watch Wednesday’s game against the Calgary Flames from the press box. At Tuesday’s practice, Jake Walman was out of the regular defensive pairings and skated as the seventh defenceman.

Mattias Ekholm News / Oilersnation / October 27

Oilers’ Ekholm clears protocol after hitting head on ice: ‘I think I got an angel watching over me’

It was a scary sight last Thursday when Edmonton Oilers defenceman Mattias Ekholm was taken hard to the ice. Finding himself on the receiving end of a hit from Carolina Hurricanes winger William Carrier, the first part of Ekholm’s body to hit the ice early in that third period was his head.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Are the Edmonton Oilers a one-line team?

The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a predicament. They have the NHL’s top-two point leaders in their lineup — Connor McDavid with 34 and Leon Draisaitl with 24 — but beyond their linemate in Vasily Podkolzin and defenseman Evan Bouchard, the Oilers have no one with more than five points.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oil on Whyte / October 27

Leon Draisaitl finally recognized for his incredible performance

Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl took an early step towards Rocket Richard contention this week, and his efforts are being recognized by the NHL.

Trent Frederic News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Oilers have put forward Trent Frederic on early notice

Trent Frederic told the Edmonton Oilers media contingent on hand at the early-morning skate on Monday: “Just play harder. Be harder on the puck.” That was his response to questions about the messaging he received from head coach Mike Babcock after Frederic was made a healthy scratch against the Toronto Maple Leafs.