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If forward Scorey- pardon, Corey Perry has taught us anything over the 101 regular season and playoff games the Edmonton Oilers have played so far in the 2024–25 season, it’s that age is just a number.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 10

Six underachievers who could be the NHL's next Sam Bennett

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Maple Leafs forward Max Domi shares heartfelt tribute to his mom in emotional message

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NHL News / Oilersnation / June 10

Instant Reaction +19.0: Panthers hammer Oilers to take 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup Final

After back-to-back overtimes to start the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers hammered the Edmonton Oilers by a score of 6-1 in Game 3, taking a 2-1 series lead in the process.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / The Oil Rig / June 2

Have the Edmonton Oilers found the perfect linemates for Leon Draisaitl?

Prior to the last two games of the 2025 Western Conference Final, the Edmonton Oilers weren’t changing much about their lineup’s forward group. Evander Kane came in after the first game of the playoffs in Jeff Skinner’s stead, and that had been the most notable edit until this past week.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 13

Did the Canucks give up on Vasily Podkolzin too early?

Anytime you watch a former Vancouver Canucks player dash around the ice in the Stanley Cup Playoffs while your favourite team has been off for weeks, it’s

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Oilers’ Vasily Podkolzin Has Been Under-The-Radar Stud in Postseason

The Edmonton Oilers are hoping to make a deep run this season to try and win their first Stanley Cup since 1967, and they have been getting strong performances from a lot of players.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 8

Olivier Rodrigue’s first NHL start, Oilers power play problems, and Vasily Podkolzin’s leg almost fell off

After a tough loss in L.A. on Saturday afternoon, the injury-riddled Edmonton Oilers were back to work against the lowly Anaheim Ducks for the fourth and final game of their road trip.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 2

7 Canucks who will lose NHL waiver exemption at the end of the season

Every year, there’s at least a handful of names that hit the NHL waiver wire that come as a bit of a surprise to teams and fans alike. For the most part, young players are waiver exempt, allowing them to be sent down and called up freely from the NHL to the AHL.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 4

Has the shine worn off on Vasily Podkolzin’s time with the Oilers?

Make no mistake about it Vasily Podkolzin was a bright spot early on this season for the Edmonton Oilers. He came into training camp hungry, acquired by the team over the summer after fizzling out with the Vancouver Canucks, as Edmonton looked to pivot after offer sheets for Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg landed in their mailbox.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 3

Jeff Skinner up, Vasily Podkolzin down as Oilers shuffle forward lines

With the Edmonton Oilers mired in a two-game losing skid, head coach Kris Knoblauch made some changes to the team’s forward lines at practice on Monday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 13

Oilers’ Vasily Podkolzin believes Connor McDavid ‘will score 2000 points’

Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin that his captain Connor McDavid will eventually surpass the 2000-point mark in his NHL career. The Russian winger did a one-on-one interview with RG Media’s Daria Tuboltseva on Friday, where he discussed how his time with the Oilers has gone so far.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

Fantasy Hockey 2024-25: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 15

Identifying the players with four games each week and filling your roster with those players can increase your chances of winning your fantasy hockey matchup.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1

Podkolzin Scores Again: Takeaways in Oilers’ 4-1 Win Over the Avs

The Edmonton Oilers extended their win streak to three games with a dominant 4-1 road win over the Colorado Avalanche. Needing points in a back-to-back situation after an overtime win on Friday, the Oilers have played well on this road trip and are hoping the positive things are doing lead to more of the same.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 24

Can the Oilers Expect Vasily Podkolzin to Heat up After 1st Goal?

It took one-quarter of the 2024-25 NHL schedule, but at last, Vasily Podkolzin has his first regular-season goal as a member of the Edmonton Oilers. The Russian winger, who joined the Oilers via an offseason trade with the Vancouver Canucks, opened the scoring in Edmonton’s 6-2 victory over the New York Rangers at Rogers Place on Saturday (Nov.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 24

Podkolzin’s First Oilers Goal Comes with Perfect Timing for His Parents

Vasily Podkolzin picked up his first goal as an Edmonton Oiler on Saturday night, a moment that was met with huge relief as he’d been working hard to put points on the board, but hadn’t been rewarded with a goal.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 23

Vasily Podkolzin scores first goal with Oilers, snaps 20-month NHL goalless drought

Vasily Podkolzin finally got the monkey off his back. The winger scored his first goal as a member of the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, wiring a nicely placed pass from Leon Draisaitl over the shoulder of New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 20

Vasily Podkolzin Proving Oilers Gamble Paying Off

Vasily Podkolzin continues to earn his spot in the Edmonton Oilers’ top six, delivering a standout performance in the top six on Tuesday night, particularly while playing with Connor McDavid.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 1

Watch: Vasily Podkolzin lands knockout punch in first fight with Oilers

Vasily Podkolzin must’ve been watching old fight footage of Dave Semenko, because he channeled the late Oilers bruiser during a fight against the Nashville Predators Thursday night.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25

Vasily Podkolzin Gets a Bit of a Bump With the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers had quite the busy offseason, with one signing in particular addition standing out. 23-year-old Vasily Podkolzin was added in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 18

The Vasily Podkolzin trade has minimal upside for the Vancouver Canucks

In tennis, there’s this thing called an “unforced error.” It’s a mistake that occurs when the player has enough time and space to execute the shot but still misses.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 18

Oilers acquire former first-round forward in trade with Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forward Vasily Podkolzin from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for the Ottawa Senators’ 2025 fourth-round pick.

The Podkolzin trade has minimal upside for the Canucks

Thumbs up to Oilers in Podkolzin swap

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 17

An unremarkable season for Vasily Podkolzin leaves a lot to be desired: Year in Review

Vasily Podkolzin hasn’t had the easiest time in the NHL since his rookie season. The former 10th overall pick has spent more and more time in the minors as his career has gone along, and that backward progression hasn’t done the Vancouver Canucks any favours when it comes to rounding out the lineup.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1, 2024

Canucks reassign former first-round pick

The 22-year-old is two years removed from a solid rookie season, finishing ninth on the Canucks in scoring in 2022 with 14 goals and 26 points in 79 contests.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9, 2024

Canucks recall former first-round pick

After being papered down to the minors on Friday, Vasily Podkolzin is back up with the Canucks as the team announced that they’ve recalled him from AHL Abbotsford.

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