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The Edmonton Oilers could be looking to bolster their defensive depth before the 2026 Trade Deadline, and while a few names have come up as potential options, one name that has gained interest from fans is Seattle Kraken defender Jamie Oleksiak.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 15

Oilers trade rumours: Luke Schenn, Logan Stanley among players Edmonton could target to beef up blueline

Last week, I outlined the different factors that will impact the Edmonton Oilers as we creep closer and closer to the NHL’s trade deadline. Edmonton’s cap space is limited, and they don’t have a lot of premium assets to spend.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 6

NHL DFS Picks for January 6, 2026: Top Stacks, Best Value Plays & Goalie Targets

Favorite NHL Day of the week, everyone, Tuesday, January 6, 2026. It is a brilliant 10-game slate with a little bit of something for everyone, so let’s dive in.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 5

NHL DFS Picks for January 5, 2026: Top Stacks, Best Value Plays & Goalie Targets

Happy New Year, everyone! It is Monday, January 5th, 2026. Five-game slate on tap tonight. Detroit Power Play 1 (JVR, Seider, Larkin, DeBrincat, Raymond) There are only five games tonight, and three have a 5.5 total, so goals should be at a premium tonight.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / December 10

Kraken News & Rumors: Oleksiak, Injury Report & More

The Seattle Kraken had a fast start to the season, with many of their games going into overtime to allow them the most possible points, even if they didn’t win.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / December 6

Kraken Notebook: Oleksiak scratched, Mahura in, Gaudreau recalls first NHL fight

When an NHL team gets scored on nine times in a game, one anticipates some changes to the lineup the next time out. Indeed, coach Lane Lambert seems to be sending a message to his veterans that their spots are not safe if they don’t do their jobs in the way he expects.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1

Why Kraken must trade Jamie Oleksiak in 2025 offseason

The Seattle Kraken missed the postseason for the fourth time in their five-year history in 2024-25. That led to wholesale changes in the front office and behind the bench.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Kraken have started selling – so what’s next for Oleksiak and Tanev?

It’s been a lacklustre 2024-25 season for the Seattle Kraken, a team that came into the year with high playoff hopes, but now find themselves more than 10 points back of a Wild Card spot in Western conference and will miss the playoffs for the third time in four seasons.