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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 24

Oilers injury update: Devon Levi out ‘a few weeks,’ Dickinson getting closer

The Edmonton Oilers are preparing for life without Devon Levi in the short term. According to Jason Gregor on Saturday morning, Levi will be out for a few weeks with an undisclosed injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / October 22

Jason Dickinson’s Injury Is Another Test of the Oilers’ Depth

There’s a difference between losing a star player and losing someone who helps make the rest of the lineup work. For the Edmonton Oilers, Jason Dickinson’s placement on injured reserve reminds us that the less celebrated parts of a hockey team can matter more than people realize.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

NHL Injury News: Tanev, Dickinson, Tavares

IN today’s NHL injury news update, the status of Chris Tanev in Toronto remains unclear and the team might have lost another key player in John Tavares.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 15

Oilers injury update: Dickinson leaves morning skate early, status in doubt vs. Mammoth

Jason Dickinson limped off the ice during the Edmonton Oilers’ morning skate on Thursday. The Oilers veteran centre has played three games so far this season, with one assist, but his minutes are still sheltered compared to a year ago.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Concerning Footage Hints That Oilers’ Jason Dickinson Is Injured Again

It’s unclear if Jason Dickinson will be ruled out of Thursday’s game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Utah Mammoth, but the center hobbled off the ice during the morning game-day practice and did not return.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 8

Evan Bouchard stays hot, the Oilers’ penalty kill problems, and Jason Dickinson’s first game back

After a very strong details win over Seattle on Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers hit the road for a three-game California road trip that started in Anaheim.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 8

Oilers get unlucky, losing another forward as Dickinson returns

The Edmonton Oilers can’t seem to catch a break. The minute it looks like they’re about to get a healthier lineup, they lose another player. Following news that the Oilers traded for Filip Hallander of the Pittsburgh Penguins, it was also reported that the team was activating Jason Dickinson off the injured reserve.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Oilers Activate Jason Dickinson

The Edmonton Oilers announced that veteran center Jason Dickinson has been activated off of injured reserve, clearing the way for him to play in tonight’s game against the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 7

Oilers place Colton Dach on injured reserve, activate Jason Dickinson

The Edmonton Oilers have made a pair of coinciding roster moves on Wednesday ahead of their game against the Anaheim Ducks. The team activated centre Jason Dickinson from injured reserve, while placing Colton Dach on it.

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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 / Professor Press Box / October 7

Jason Dickinson Is Back, and the Oilers Need What He Brings

Jason Dickinson is back in the Edmonton Oilers' lineup tonight against the Anaheim Ducks, and that may matter more than it sounds. Dickinson missed the first three games of the season with a foot injury, but he's expected to return on the second line with Trent Frederic and Kasperi Kapanen.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 7

Examining the Ducks’ start to the season ahead of Oilers visit to Anaheim

This week, the Edmonton Oilers begin their first extended road trip of the season, and there is no better place to begin this California trip than the Honda Center against the team that eliminated them last spring.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5

Oilers Forward Hopes to Return to Lineup During Upcoming Road Trip

Jason Dickinson skated with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, then spoke to the media afterward to update fans on his injury. Dickinson was on the ice and fully participated in practice.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 5

Oilers news: Dickinson returns to practice, Levi starts against Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers hit the ice Monday morning, fresh off a first week that went 2-0-1. And as the team prepares for a three-game road trip through Southern California, they got some reinforcements as Jason Dickinson skated with the team.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 5

Edmonton Oilers have found hidden gem in Owen Michaels

Owen Michaels is living proof that offensive totals don’t tell the whole story when it comes to a player. Not much was made of the fact that the Edmonton Oilers signed the undrafted college free agent last spring.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 29

Oilers injury update: Savoie timeline could extend ‘eight weeks’, Dickinson ‘a bit away’

Mike Babcock’s injury update didn’t make for optimistic listening as the Edmonton Oilers begin the 2026-27 regular season. In the morning scrum before the home opener, he surprised reporters by saying that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would not play tonight versus the Vancouver Canucks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

Oilers’ Savoie, Andersen out long-term; Dickinson still not close

The preseason injury woes surrounding the Edmonton Oilers will haunt the team heading into the regular season. Speaking to reporters after morning skate on Tuesday, head coach Mike Babcock said a few players are expected to be out long-term.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Dickinson Injury, Roster Trimming, & More

The Edmonton Oilers concluded their preseason with a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place on Saturday night (Sept. 26). They finished 4-0-0 during the preseason and looked good.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25

Western Conference Injury Updates: Oilers, Canucks, Kings

The Oilers may be without third-line center Jason Dickinson to start the season. Per Jim Matheson, Dickinson, who broke his foot late last season and gutted through the playoffs, has suffered a setback with the same injury after tweaking it at a camp practice.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Oilers’ Jason Dickinson unlikely to start season

Some unwanted news for one of the top teams in the Western Conference. When speaking to the media on Friday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock revealed that defenseman Jason Dickinson has suffered a setback during the preseason and is unlikely to be in the lineup for the opening night of the 2026-27 regular season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 25

Oilers injury update: Jason Dickinson suffers setback ahead of opener

The Edmonton Oilers may be without Jason Dickinson when the regular season begins in four days. The veteran centre did not skate on Friday morning and has not been on the ice for team practices much in the past week.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 18

Oilers training camp day two: McDavid crashes into post; Dickinson leaves shaken up

It’s day two of training camp for the Edmonton Oilers, and there have already been some tense moments thanks to a scrimmage. While day one on Thursday brought forth some colourful quotes and high-intensity skates, the vibe shifted when Oilers captain Connor McDavid crashed hard into the net.