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Oilers cancel practice, add Cody Ceci to COVID protocol

Ceci, 27, has been a huge part of the Oilers team this season, averaging more than 20 minutes a night through the first 20 games.

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Oilers Playing Puljujarvi On the Third Line for Specific Purpose

Everyone’s favorite Bison King has not been on the top line for the Edmonton Oilers in the past few games. For some reason, that’s not sat well with a number of Oilers fans who wonder why head coach Dave Tippett wouldn’t want to put him in the best position to succeed.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / 16 hours ago

Oilers Young & Inexperienced Defence Will be Tested

The Edmonton Oilers defence has endured a lot in a very short time. Injuries to Darnell Nurse, Duncan Keith, Slater Koekkoek, and Cody Ceci entering the COVID protocol has forced the team to dive into their depth.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / 18 hours ago

Oilers News & Rumors: Ceci, Russell, Puljujarvi, Season Quarter Mark

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the team got unfortunate news when it comes to Cody Ceci who has been placed in COVID protocol. However, there is good news with one of the Oilers defensemen in Kris Russell, who ranks tops among the team’s blueliners in an interesting and unexpected category.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Sports Daily / 18 hours ago

Oil Check: COVID Cancellations, Injury Updates, Thru 20 Games

A natural evaluation point, the quarter-way mark of the season, has coincided with a variety of injury updates as the Oilers get set for an early December that will be spent at home, for the most part.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / 17 hours ago

Oilers Moving Puljujarvi to the Third Line Is Not a Demotion

Since early last season, Jesse Puljujarvi has held a spot on the Edmonton Oilers’ top line, finding a home to the right of superstar centre Connor McDavid.

Edmonton Oilers News / Copper & Blue / 20 hours ago

Oilers Recall Markus Niemeläinen

Third round selection from 2016 Entry Draft could make NHL debut tomorrow vs. Pittsburgh The Oilers have recalled defenceman Markus Niemeläinen from Bakersfield, while defenceman Cody Ceci enters Covid-19 protocol.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / 20 hours ago

Oilers Cancel Practice, Cody Ceci in COVID Protocol

The Edmonton Oilers got some bad news just as they were about to start practice ahead of a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday and a run of seven homes games in their next eight.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 21 hours ago

Oilers Should Avoid Jake DeBrusk Despite His Trade Request

There’s always been a bit of an underlying sense that Jake DeBrusk might look good in an Oilers uniform. Since the forward began to show inconsistencies in his production, the Edmonton-born high draft selection whose dad still works near the organization felt like a natural fit on a team that could have used some depth at the forward position.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29

Oilers to welcome back a number of injured players this week

The Western Conference-leading Edmonton Oilers had a number of names back at practice on Monday, but head coach Dave Tippett was quick to qualify these appearances.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 29

Oilers’ Duo of Koskinen & Skinner Ease Concerns About Smith

If you told Edmonton Oilers fans before the beginning of the 2021-22 NHL season that No. 1 goaltender Mike Smith would be injured in the team’s third game, there would have been widespread panic.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 29

3 Takeaways from the Oilers’ 3-Game Road Trip

Coming off a two-game winning streak at home, the Edmonton Oilers kicked off a short three-game road trip on Nov. 23 against the Dallas Stars. With injuries to defensemen Darnell Nurse and Slater Koekkoek, the team suffered another blow when they lost Duncan Keith to an upper-body injury in a 4-1 loss to the Stars.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 29