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Connor McDavid’s minutes are up under Mike Babcock, but is it a problem?

From the day that Mike Babcock was introduced as the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, there has been conversation about how this team can’t be as top-heavy as it’s been in the past.

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Babcock confirms Matt Savoie will play in AHL after returning from injury

Mike Babcock said the Edmonton Oilers’ plan for Matt Savoie is that, when he returns from injury, he’ll play in the American Hockey League. Babcock shed further light on Wednesday after the morning skate on the long-term injury situations of Savoie, as well as Frederik Andersen and Mattias Janmark, after an initial preview yesterday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 11

GDB 20.0: Oilers need to show they are the better team (8 PM, SNW)

Not every win will be pretty in an 84-game season, but every player, coach and general manager will take a “didn’t play well” win over a “played well” loss.

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Oilers Defenceman Jake Walman

The Edmonton Oilers and Jake Walman could be headed for a divorce. The 30-year-old has struggled immensely to win over head coach Mike Babcock, serving as a healthy scratch in five of the past seven games.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

Babcock Offers Injury Update and Game Plan for Matt Savoie

When asked about a timeline for the return of Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Savoie, head coach Mike Babcock indicated that he’s as excited as anyone to see the youngster play in games.

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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.

Paul Fischer News / Oilersnation / November 11

Oilers Prospect Update: Paul Fischer has found his stride

A couple of Edmonton Oilers prospects are making noise in their respective leagues. By now, most players are around a month into their season, and they should be rather comfortable in their environments.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

Michkov’s Podkolzin Connection Adds Intrigue to Oilers Visit

Matvei Michkov’s first game since trade speculation erupted brings him to Edmonton on Wednesday, where a familiar face offers another reason for Oilers fans to wonder about the possibilities.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 11

Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: Is Jordan Binnington on their radar?

The show rolls on for the Edmonton Oilers, who continue to find victories. As much as the team has been quite strong the past half decade, a start this strong has been hard to come by.

Ryan Shea News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

Oilers’ Ryan Shea Has Quickly Become Team’s Number Two Defender

The Edmonton Oilers’ top defenceman has long been Evan Bouchard, a Norris Trophy candidate and league-wide star. The role of second-best defender on the team has been a revolving door the past couple seasons, being filled by different guys who get on hot streaks throughout the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / November 11

Oilers injury rumours are a cause for concern

The Edmonton Oilers have suffered many man games lost due to injury to start the 2026-27 NHL season. Before the season even began the club was getting unfortunate injury news with multiple players expected to miss training camp.

Matvei Michkov News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

Edmonton Oilers Would Be a Great Fit for Matvei Michkov

The Edmonton Oilers will be making moves this season. After a 13-3-3 start, it’s as evident as ever that they are back to being Stanley Cup contenders, and you can guarantee general manager (GM) Stan Bowman will be doing everything in his power to add to his roster at some point between now and the March 1 trade deadline.

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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.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 11

Pre-Scout: Oilers welcome Flyers amidst Matvei Michkov turmoil

The Edmonton Oilers roster might be the healthiest it’s been all season. Through the trials and tribulations, the steady trips to the infirmary, Colton Dach appears ready to step back in after two games away from illness, as he took part in practice on Tuesday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 10

Oilers' new philosophy has them on the rise with Flyers up next

The Edmonton Oilers will aim to wrap up their four-game homestand on a winning note Wednesday when they face the Philadelphia Flyers. The Pacific Division leaders have earned points in seven of their last eight games (5-1-2), including a 3-1 win Monday night over the New York Rangers.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 10

Oilers injury update: Savoie, Andersen, Janmark not close to returning

After the Edmonton Oilers practice on Tuesday, coach Mike Babcock was asked about a few players we haven’t seen yet this season due to injury. Fans were

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / November 10

Edmonton Oilers: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly -Week 6

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set the franchise record for most games played as an Edmonton Oiler, surpassing Kevin Lowe. He was productive in the week of this milestone, putting up 4 points in 3 games.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Can Oilers’ McDavid reach 100 points before Christmas?

To say it has been an incredible season for Edmonton Oilers star center Connor McDavid would be a massive understatement. Through 19 games in 2025-26, the 29-year-old has 11 goals and 37 assists for 48 points and, at his current pace, is on track to hit 99 points by Christmas.

Connor Murphy News / Oilersnation / November 10

How Connor Murphy has been an unsung difference-maker in the Oilers’ last two wins

For every highlight-reel play from Connor McDavid, every Leon Draisaitl snipe and every Evan Bouchard bomb, successful teams need players who can balance out all that skill with someone who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty.

Devon Levi News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Have the Oilers found their long-term star goalie in Devon Levi?

The Edmonton Oilers are enjoying a stupendous start to their season and may have their goaltender of the present and future in Devon Levi’s emergence as

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 10

Oilers face good problem with Emberson, Mukhamadullin, and Walman logjam

The Edmonton Oilers have some genuine competition for ice time on their blue line. It’s a great problem to have if you’re Edmonton’s coaching staff or management, but I’ll be straight up: as a coach, I hate it.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 10

3 Teams That Could Take a Chance on Oilers’ Jake Walman

The Edmonton Oilers could have a difficult decision approaching with Jake Walman. Once viewed as an important piece of their defensive core, the 30-year-old has struggled to establish himself under head coach Mike Babcock, raising questions about his long-term future in Edmonton.

Jake Debrusk News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

Oilers Emerge as Potential Jake DeBrusk Fit

The Edmonton Oilers could have an opportunity to add another proven scoring winger as the Vancouver Canucks continue to struggle through the opening weeks of the 2026-27 season.

Connor McDavid News / Field Level Media / November 10

NHL roundup: Oilers win, but Connor McDavid's assist streak ends

Leon Draisaitl scored twice for the second consecutive game, leading the host Edmonton Oilers to a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night. Connor McDavid had a goal to extend his season-opening points streak to 19 games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Oilers Activate Devon Levi And Zach Hyman Off IR

The Oilers will welcome back a pair of key players tonight against Vancouver. The team announced that goaltender Devon Levi and winger Zach Hyman will be back in the lineup, meaning they have been activated off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, goalie Matt Tomkins has been sent to AHL Bakersfield, per the NHL’s media site.

Atro Leppanen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Oilers Place Atro Leppanen On Waivers

After missing the first six weeks of the season, Oilers defenseman Atro Leppanen appears to be ready to return. The team announced today that they’ve placed the blueliner on waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Bakersfield.