Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 6

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Oilers’ Press Box Is Getting Crowded With Healthy Scratches

The Edmonton Oilers’ press box is getting expensive. In the pressure cooker of the Oilers’ Stanley Cup window, a mid-season healthy scratch is not about one bad game, and forwards Trent Frederic and Andrew Mangiapane have found themselves in the press box more often recently.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 6

Scenes From Morning Skate: Oilers’ Trent Frederic, Andrew Mangiapane get deserved healthy scratches

The Edmonton Oilers are healthy-scratching Andrew Mangiapane and Trent Frederic for tonight’s game against the Nashville Predators. If you’ve been paying attention to the fanbase lately, this is exactly what they’ve been asking for.

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Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

Leon Draisaitl on 10 Years of Oilers’ Line Chaos — 'I’m Good With It'

When asked about his constantly being asked to play with different linemates this season, many of whom are not stars in their own right, Leon Draisaitl didn’t complain.

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Tristan Jarry News / Athlon Sports / January 6

Oilers' Tristan Jarry Development Emerges Before Predators Game

The Edmonton Oilers received a clear update on Tristan Jarry ahead of their matchup with the Nashville Predators. NHL reporter Tom Gazzola shared a video of Jarry on the ice working with goalie coach Peter Aubry.

Spencer Stastney News / Oilersnation / January 6

‘A special one’: Oilers’ Spencer Stastney talks playing against former team

Tonight’s game will have more juice for Spencer Stastney. As the Edmonton Oilers host the Nashville Predators, Stastney is expected to suit up against his former team for the first time since the Oilers acquired him on December 12.

Adam Henrique News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

Oilers Deadline Idea: Old Team Could Change Henrique’s Trade Stance

As the Edmonton Oilers continue searching for a trade to move Andrew Mangiapane off the roster, the organization will likely seek other ways to clear additional cap space.

Tommy Lafreniere News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Oilers Prospect Lafreniere Emerging as Sleeper Pick of 2025 NHL Draft

Since they’ve been in ‘win-now’ mode over the last few years, the Edmonton Oilers have traded away many draft picks in exchange for active players. These deals have helped the Oilers assemble a veteran supporting cast around Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid that has advanced to the Stanley Cup Final each of the last two seasons.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

Oilers Bench $7M in ‘Solutions’ As Brutal Offseason Bets Unravel

The Edmonton Oilers didn’t bring in Andrew Mangiapane and Trent Frederic to be lineup headaches. They were supposed to be solutions. Instead, both will be watching from the press box Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators — a blunt admission that things have gone horribly off the rails.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 6

NHL trade rumours: Ryan Strome potential trade option as Oilers’ look to move Mangiapane

Two months out from the March 6th trade deadline, the Edmonton Oilers are already hot on the market looking for a destination for Andrew Mangiapane. The 29-year-old forward signed with the Oilers last summer, but has been scratched multiple times recently and is reportedly interested in being moved.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

Oilers Quick Hits: Walman, Stastney, Kapanen, Hutson, and Mangiapane Trade Spots

There was plenty of news surrounding the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, as they took to the ice for practice, and several faces showed up. The team also made some roster moves, sending a rookie back down to the AHL.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 5

Oilers injury update: Kasperi Kapanen likely to return Tuesday, Jake Walman in a week

It looks as if the Edmonton Oilers could get some reinforcements back in the coming days. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch spoke to the media on Monday, with the first questions regarding two injured Oilers: Jake Walman and Kasperi Kapanen.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Multiple Teams Interested In Andrew Mangiapane

On Saturday, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman shared that the Edmonton Oilers were actively looking to trade forward Andrew Mangiapane. Despite the struggles that might come with attempting to trade a higher-priced winger with another year left on his contract, some potential suitors have reportedly emerged.