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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 27
The dynasty Oilers had to learn to play defence too
It was the Spring of 1983; the New York Islanders had swept the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers’ players felt awful; the city was devastated.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 27
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Shootout Loss to Red Wings
The Edmonton Oilers lost 4-3 to the Detroit Red Wings in a game that went to a shootout at Rogers Place on Monday (Oct. 26). Colton Dach, Isaac Howard and Vasily Podkolzin scored for the Oilers.
Zach Hyman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27
Oilers’ Zach Hyman Leaves Game With Injury
The Edmonton Oilers lost another forward to injury last night against the Detroit Red Wings. Partway through the second period, winger Zach Hyman exited prematurely after being hit by Red Wings defenseman Andreas Englund.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 24
Blowout loss to the Maple Leafs highlight Oilers' flaws
Things have been great for the Edmonton Oilers to open the 2026-27 season, and almost all of that is related to their top-line duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Devon Levi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23
Oilers Place Devon Levi On Injured Reserve
The Edmonton Oilers’ hot start to the 2026-27 season just hit a big snag. According to a team announcement, the Oilers placed Devon Levi on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury.
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