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On YouTubeEdmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 24
Knoblauch ready to put line blender to rest with McDavid, Draisaitl centring own lines moving forward
Kris Knoblauch has seen enough. After the Edmonton Oilers ran through their 21st line combination through eight games of the season in Thursday night’s come-from-behind win over the Montreal Canadiens, the head coach faced a barrage of questions about just how many different lines the team has ran through.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 23
Matt Savoie elevated to Oilers top line alongside McDavid, Draisaitl as Pickard starts against Canadiens
Matt Savoie is getting a look on the top line of the Edmonton Oilers. During a Thursday morning skate ahead of the Montreal Canadiens coming to town, the rookie was elevated to the top line alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 22
Ike Howard gets candid on first NHL goal assisted by Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid
It’s not every day a rookie can say his first NHL goal came from a play from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. For Isaac “Ike” Howard that moment arrived Tuesday night in Ottawa in a quick-strike finish just 49 seconds into the second period of Edmonton’s 3-2 overtime win over the Senators.
The '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?
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21
Oilers Reunite Top Stars Looking to Ignite Offense vs Senators
The Edmonton Oilers are reuniting Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl for Tuesday’s matchup against the Ottawa Senators, hoping the pairing can spark their struggling offense.
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.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 21
Oilers reunite McDavid and Draisaitl on top line as Walman debuts against Senators
The Edmonton Oilers are loading up the top line Tuesday night as they finish off a five-game road trip with a visit to the Ottawa Senators. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will skate on the top line with Vasily Podkolzin, the team revealed during their morning skate.
Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / October 20
Oilers conclude head-scratching road trip at leaky Senators
Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl was pointing the finger at himself after his team's losing streak reached three games. Draisaitl will look to point the Oilers on the right path Tuesday when the team concludes a five-game road trip against the Ottawa Senators.
Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Leon Draisaitl Assigns Blame for Oilers' Three Consecutive Losses
Leon Draisaitl made clear where the problems are within the Edmonton Oilers after they lost their third consecutive game on Sunday The reigning Rocket Richard Trophy winner took responsibility for the team’s offensive struggles following Sunday’s 4–2 defeat to the Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton’s third straight loss and fourth in six games.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20
Leon Draisaitl Puts The Heat on Himself as Oilers’ Offence Falls Flat
The Edmonton Oilers are stuck in a familiar rut — struggling to score and searching for answers — and Leon Draisaitl isn’t shying away from taking the blame.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 18
Oilers Need to Reduce McDavid & Draisaitl’s Ice Time to Have Long-Term Success
The Edmonton Oilers are coming off a tough 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday night (Oct. 16). The game was tied after two periods, but the home team added two goals in the third period to win the game.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 14
Early returns on Trent Frederic’s top-line role beside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl
Trent Frederic getting a turn on Edmonton’s top line with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl is one of the more eyebrow-raising experiments set into motion by Kris Knoblauch early in the 2025–26 season.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 13
Looking at who could play alongside Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid
It’s clear that through two games, Trent Frederic may not be working out on the Edmonton Oilers’ top line. Against the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks, Frederic has been linemates with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but has yet to record a point and has four penalty minutes in those two games.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 13
The week ahead for the Edmonton Oilers: the start of a five-game road trip
The Edmonton Oilers 2025–26 regular season, is officially in full swing. Starting off week #1, Edmonton and Calgary hit the ice and had the first Battle of Alberta (BOA) take place.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 13
Kris Knoblauch hails Connor McDavid’s 'heck of a play' pairing up on penalty kill with Leon Draisaitl
The Edmonton Oilers earned their first win of the season on Saturday night beating the Vancouver Canucks 3–1 at Rogers Place. Early on, Captain Connor McDavid drew a holding penalty on Derek Forbort after turning sharply below the goal line setting up Edmonton’s first power play.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 12
Draisaitl Likely to Become Edmonton Oilers’ All-Time Goals Leader
When the Edmonton Oilers chose to draft Leon Draisaitl with the third-overall pick in the 2014 Draft, there were some pundits who believed it was the wrong decision.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 10
Leon Draisaitl’s best goals throughout his career
While the Edmonton Oilers unfortunately dropped their home opener the rival Calgary Flames, the third goal they scored was a pretty significant one—it was Leon Draisaitl’s 400th goal, as well as the first NHL point for David Tomasek.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 9
Oilers blow three-goal lead, Leon Draisaitl’s 400th goal, and the start of a new NHL season
Hockey’s back in Edmonton, and there’s no better way to kick off the season than a Battle of Alberta at Rogers Place. At least, that’s what I thought when I walked into the building anyway.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 9
Oilers' Leon Draisaitl becomes 11th active NHLer to score 400 career goals
Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl joined elite company.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 9
Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl becomes ninth-fastest non-North American to score 400 NHL goals
One of the best sharpshooters in the game hit a milestone to begin the new year. In the Edmonton Oilers’ first game of the 2025-26 season on Wednesday night, forward Leon Draisaitl potted the 400th goal of his NHL career, making him the ninth-fastest non-North American player to reach the mark.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 8
Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl Scores 400th Career Goal
Edmonton Oilers’ superstar forward Leon Draisaitl tallied his 400th career NHL goal during their season opener against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night (Oct.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 6
Five bold predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season
The NHL regular season will begin Tuesday night.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 1
Kaprizov’s Record Deal Shines Spotlight on Draisaitl’s Bargain Contract
Kirill Kaprizov’s massive new contract with the Minnesota Wild is garnering a ton of attention across the NHL, not only because of its size but because of how it will impact other free agents moving forward.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 19
Leon Draisaitl Seemingly Confirms Worrisome McDavid Rumor
Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl addressed a lingering question for fans: Did his eight-year deal hinge on Connor McDavid staying in Edmonton? Speaking on the 32 Thoughts podcast, Draisaitl didn’t deny the assumption.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 17
How the West was won: Three most intriguing training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Western Conference
What are the biggest training-camp battles to watch? Let's take a look at the top three from the Western Conference.
Video Games News / Daily Faceoff / August 13
X-Factor, goaltending changes among notable updates for EA Sports NHL 26
The hype surrounding the latest edition of EA Sports NHL continues to grow with massive enhancements across the board. Gamers have been clamoring for changes to be made to the series for years, with each year bringing both criticism and praise.
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