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Assessing The Penguins Filip Hallander/Spencer Stastney Swap

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers recently made an interesting trade, swapping forward Filip Hallander for defenseman Spencer Stastney. The trade’s timing was unusual, as Hallander was finally starting to resemble an NHL player after years of setbacks.

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Oilers May Regret Trading Spencer Stastney

On Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins made an in-season trade for the second year in a row, sending defenseman Spencer Stastney to Pittsburgh for forward Filip Hollander.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 7

Penguins deal D Filip Hallander to Oilers for F Spencer Stastney

In a depth trade, the Pittsburgh Penguins sent forward Filip Hallander to the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Spencer Stastney on Wednesday. Pittsburgh general manager Kyle Dubas has traded Hallander twice and acquired him once.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

Grading Oilers & Penguins’ Stastney-for-Hallander Swap

The Edmonton Oilers had too many defensemen on their roster, while the Pittsburgh Penguins were dealing with an overabundance of forwards. On Wednesday (Oct.

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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.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 7

Oilers acquire Filip Hallander from Penguins for Spencer Stastney

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forward Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenceman Spencer Stastney, the club announced Wednesday.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 7

Oilers Acquire Filip Hallander from Penguins for Spencer Stastney

The Edmonton Oilers are bringing in some forward depth and moving out one of their extra defenceman. The Oilers have been running with eight defensemen for a while, and have had injuries up front, so a move needed to be made.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 7

Penguins acquire Spencer Stastney from Oilers for Filip Hallander

An early-season trade that saw two NHL caliber players swapped for one another went down Wednesday afternoon, as the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they have landed defenseman Spencer Stastney from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Filip Hallander.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

Oilers Trade Spencer Stastney to Penguins for Filip Hallander

The Edmonton Oilers addressed their forward depth on Wednesday, acquiring centre Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenceman Spencer Stastney.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Oilers, Penguins Swap Spencer Stastney, Filip Hallander

The Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins have lined up for another trade. This time, the Oilers have traded defenseman Spencer Stastney to the Penguins for forward Filip Hallander.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 6

Tuesday Thoughts: Lots of goals, Stastney’s trade market, McDavid’s best start, and more

My least favourite statement from an analyst is during a high-scoring NHL game when someone says, “The coaches won’t like it.” The harsh truth is offence sells the game in the regular season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Spencer Stastney

It’s officially September, which means the Edmonton Oilers play games this month. The 2026-27 season is upon us, so let’s continue the Oilers’ player preview series.

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Oilers News & Rumours: Stastney, Emberson, Howard, Andersen & More

Fans are waiting patiently for the new season to start up, and with a little over a month left before the 2026-27 regular season gets underway, there are still some questions and speculation surrounding the Edmonton Oilers before they enter one of their most important seasons in franchise history.

NHL News / Oilersnation / August 17

Who should be the Edmonton Oilers’ 6th defenceman?

The Edmonton Oilers will enter the 2026-27 season with five defencemen firmly locked into opening‑night roles: Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm, Connor Murphy, Jake Walman, and Ryan Shea.

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31 Oilers Questions: To trade or keep Spencer Stastney?

It looks to me like there are a few defensive corps around the NHL that have a Spencer Stastney-shaped hole in them. The Anaheim Ducks, for example, have

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

Sharks Trade Pitch Lands Oilers’ Spencer Stastney

Both the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks will be looking to make it into the playoffs this season following aggressive offseasons. They both did exactly what they needed to do.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 10

The $49-million question facing the Edmonton Oilers’ blue line

In the 2025–26 NHL season, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Jake Walman was on-ice for 3.6 goals allowed per hour at 5-on-5. Among all defencemen with a minimum of 500 minutes played, that rate ranks dead last.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 5

Oilers sign Spencer Stastney to one-year contract extension

The Edmonton Oilers continue to piece together their roster for the 2026-27 season, specifically on the back end, as the team announced on Sunday that it has signed defenseman Spencer Stastney to a one-year contract extension.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 5

Oilers sign Spencer Stastney to one-year contract extension

The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Spencer Stastney to a one-year, $1.525 million contract for the 2026-27 season, the club announced Sunday. The deal, first reported by PuckPedia, will leave Stastney an unrestricted free agent at the end of the contract.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5

Oilers Sign Spencer Stastney

The Edmonton Oilers have worked out a new deal with restricted free agent Spencer Stastney. The defenseman has signed a one-year, $1.525MM deal per PuckPedia.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Insider suggests Oilers 'max chaos' offer sheet for Pavel Dorofeyev

The Vegas Golden Knights are currently in the Western Conference Final, trying to make a push for their second Stanley Cup in franchise history, and after taking a 1-0 series lead over the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche, it seems they have a real shot of taking down the clear favourites.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 20

How Spencer Stastney will contribute to the Edmonton Oilers lineup

While the Tristan Jarry acquisition got much of the headline, the Edmonton Oilers made another gamble to improve their team last week. While the potential upgrade in net is important, the Oilers added Spencer Stastney to help offset the loss of Brett Kulak.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 12