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On YouTubeEdmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 18
Oilers Insider Still Believes in Tristan Jarry Over Stuart Skinner
The Edmonton Oilers—particularly GM Stan Bowman—have taken a ton of heat for the trade that sent Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick to Pittsburgh in exchange for Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin—and for good reason.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 18
Why Losing Its 2nd Best Player Didn’t Break the Oilers
If you’ve been watching the Edmonton Oilers this season, you know the story. The team has been carried by two absolute superstars, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 18
Oilers Thoughts: Savoie showing he belongs on the top line, Podkolzin rising as a fan favourite, and Nugent-Hopkins to take on a bigger role with Draisaitl out, and more
When news broke that Leon Draisaitl would be out of the lineup for the remainder of the regular season, I think everyone in Oil Country went through their own mini stages of grief, before the reality set in that it would take a team-wide effort from the rest of the Edmonton Oilers to fill his shoes.
The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / The Oil Rig / March 18
Luck of the Irish in the Edmonton Oilers’ favour as they beat San Jose Sharks 5-3
Happy (belated) St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! On this occasion, the Edmonton Oilers took on the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Place. Teal does count as a shade of green if you consider it a mixture of green and blue.
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup
In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 18
Oilers European free agent targets: Could Alexander Smolin deepen Edmonton’s goaltending ranks?
With leagues around the world either in the midst of, or gearing up for, playoff season, attention naturally begins to shift toward notable free agents.
Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / March 18
Kris Knoblauch Lands on Insider’s Short List of Coaches on the Hot Seat
It’s safe to say a lot is riding on how the rest of the 2025–26 season goes for the Edmonton Oilers. A big win on Tuesday night propelled them into a tie with the Anaheim Ducks atop the Pacific Division, though with how tight the standings are, things can change in the blink of an eye—especially now without Leon Draisaitl.
NHL News / Oilersnation / March 18
Strong third period, depth scoring lead Oilers past desperate Sharks
The Oilers have opened their four-game homestand with two wins. Edmonton held off a San Jose Sharks team desperate for points on Tuesday, with five different scorers finding the back of the net in a 5-3 victory.
Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / March 18
Draisaitl Injury Timeline: Oilers GM Offers Possible Playoff Update
As per a post by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, “Oilers GM Stan Bowman on Leon Draisaitl: If everything goes as scheduled, he should be back at the end of the regular season.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 18
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 5-3 Win Over Sharks
The Edmonton Oilers grabbed a crucial two points in the tight Pacific Division playoff race, defeating the San Jose Sharks 5-3 at Rogers Place. The Oilers now have a seven-point cushion over the Sharks and jumped into second place in the Pacific Division, leapfrogging the Vegas Golden Knights, who lost 2-0 to the Buffalo Sabres.
Josh Bloom News / The Oil Rig / March 18
Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Is new prospect Josh Bloom a late bloomer?
The Edmonton Oilers system has experienced some change, with the trade of Jayden Grubbe for Josh Bloom on March 12. Additionally, seasons are ending for European prospects, with Albin Sundin and Petr Hauser both playing their final regular season games of the 2025–26 campaign.
Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / March 18
Oilers’ Evan Bouchard Has a Case for the Norris Trophy
No matter the turnover the Edmonton Oilers’ blue line sees or the criticism it faces, one guy has seemed to keep proving why he is the number one guy in the group.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 18
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins leads by example, Connor Murphy’s first as an Oiler, and a Leon Draisaitl-sized hole
Despite beating the Predators on Sunday night, the big story from the evening was Leon Draisaitl leaving the game after a hit along the boards, which clearly left more damage than we might have initially anticipated.
Leon Draisaitl News / Breakaway on SI / March 18
Oilers Can't Make Postseason Without Leon Draisaitl
Can the Edmonton Oilers make the postseason now that they won't have superstar Leon Draisaitl for the remaining schedule? The Oilers received devastating news when head coach Kris Knoblauch announced that a lower-body injury would keep Draisaitl out of the lineup.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 18
Third-period flurry carries Oilers to win over Sharks
Max Jones and Zach Hyman scored 3:23 apart early in the third period as the Edmonton Oilers picked up two vital points in a 5-3 victory over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / March 17
Leon Draisaitl's injury could dramatically change NHL Western Conference playoff race
His injury not only significantly weakens the Oilers lineup. It also creates a potential opening for some other teams in the Western Conference playoff race.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 17
Checking in on the Edmonton Oilers’ deadline additions
It’s been 10 days since the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, and teams are starting to settle in with their new acquisitions. The Edmonton Oilers are no different.
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