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Former Oiler Ryan McLeod could return to the city that drafted him

Could the Edmonton Oilers be in a stronger position to make a trade? The Oilers recently unlocked almost $1 million in cap space by reassigning goaltender Matt Tomkins, who had a relatively middling pair of performances for the team, to the Bakersfield Condors.

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Connor McDavid Has Reason to Fear the Goalpost: The NHL Should Listen

Connor McDavid isn’t someone who needs to be reminded that driving to the net is dangerous. He’s learned that lesson the hard way. The Edmonton Oilers captain has suffered two significant injuries in collisions near the net, including a devastating knee injury in 2019.

Devon Levi News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Oilers Devon Levi Points Out the Fallacy of Personal Metrics

When a young goaltender steps in front of the cameras after a close game, the modern sports apparatus immediately reaches for the spreadsheet. We want save percentages, high-danger chance charts, and Expected Goals Against.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 8

Sunday Scramble: Oilers keep finding results despite disjointed play

Edmonton sports achieved the ultra-rare double over British Columbia on Saturday, with the Oilers legging out a C-plus effort over the Canucks, and the Elks punching their ticket to the Grey Cup against the Lions. What a fun sports night. The Oilers game might not have been late enough, though, with a puck drop at 9:13 p.m.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / November 8

Connor McDavid keeps producing at a historic pace for the Oilers

Connor McDavid continues to torch the NHL, and it doesn’t matter who the team is. McDavid has 47 points in his first 18 games, and he needs three points in his next two games against the Rangers and Flyers to become the third player in NHL history, and first in 31 years to score 50 points in the first 20 games of a season.

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Suggested Goalie Trade for Oilers Big Swing and Miss by New Analyst

Erik Johnson suggested during the Saturday Headlines report that the Edmonton Oilers should do anything they can to grab Jordan Binnington from the St.

Devon Levi News / Oilersnation / November 8

Devon Levi’s solid start in return sparks Oilers past Canucks

Just hours after the Edmonton Elks advanced to the Grey Cup down at Commonwealth Stadium, the Edmonton Oilers capped off a fantastic sports Saturday for the city with another victory.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 8

Why has NHL attendance dropped so dramatically?

Attendance is down across the NHL. Some markets remain strong, but many teams are struggling. If you watch most NHL games, you’ll see tons of empty seats.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Frederic Scratched, Michaels Struggles, Injury Updates, & More

The Edmonton Oilers continue piling up the points. They are 12-3-3 overall, even after dropping two games last week. They stole one point on the road after a 4-3 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils.

Connor McDavid News / The Oil Rig / November 8

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid won’t stop pushing for net safety rules

Connor McDavid has experienced firsthand how dangerous high-speed collisions can be in the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers captain suffered a broken collarbone after crashing into the end boards in 2015 and sustained a devastating knee injury after colliding with a goalpost in 2019.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Oilers Should Call the Penguins About Evgeni Malkin

The Edmonton Oilers have spent most of the season with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the same line. If they want to keep it that way through the playoffs, they should call the Pittsburgh Penguins about Evgeni Malkin.

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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 / November 8

Devon Levi shines, Oilers get Zach Hyman back too, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins takes puck to the face

The Edmonton Oilers came into Saturday’s (very late) game against the Vancouver Canucks riding a two-game losing streak, and on paper, there was no better matchup to get back on track than the last-place team.

Jason Dickinson News / Oilersnation / November 8

Instant reaction: Jason Dickinson’s revenge game goal fuels Oilers in 4-2 win over Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the win column. After a pair of games that saw 27 goals between the Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, the Oilers were much better defensively on Saturday evening, defeating their Pacific Division rivals 4-2.

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Connor McDavid News / Field Level Media / November 8

Connor McDavid's assist streak to 18 games as Oilers handle Canucks

Leon Draisaitl scored twice in a three-point performance and Connor McDavid added a trio of helpers to lead the host Edmonton Oilers to a 4-2 victory over the league cellar-dwelling Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

Jordan Binnington News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Binnington Back on the Trade Block, and Oilers Are Being Mentioned

There’s noise around Jordan Binnington again. Elliotte Friedman said as much on Saturday’s Headlines report, and while he didn’t connect the Edmonton Oilers to the goaltender—that was guest panelist Erik Johnson—the Oilers were linked.

Atro Leppanen News / Oil on Whyte / November 7

Atro Leppanen has been waived, likely to head back to the Bakersfield Condors

The Edmonton Oilers may be punting on one of their prospects. On Saturday, the Oilers announced they had put the defenseman, Atro Leppanen, on waivers after he had started the 2026-27 calendar with the team's preseason roster.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Oilers activate Zach Hyman, Devon Levi off IR

The Edmonton Oilers announced forward Zach Hyman and goaltender Devon Levi were activated off injured reserve and will be available to play Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 7

Why the Oilers should split up Connor Murphy and Ryan Shea

Last season, the Edmonton Oilers acquired Connor Murphy to help shore up their leaky defensive play. The stay-at-home defenceman proved to be useful down the stretch, particularly when paired with Darnell Nurse.

Zach Hyman News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Hyman and 2 More Return as Oilers Host Canucks: Can Edmonton Stay Healthy?

The Edmonton Oilers will get an important trio back as they get set to take on the Vancouver Canucks in a late-night matchup on Saturday. Zach Hyman headlines the names returning, as goaltenders Devon Levi and Tristan Jarry will also return.

NHL News / Oil on Whyte / November 7

Oilers get healthier to face the Canucks

Once again it appears the Edmonton Oilers have weathered the injury storm. With their third match up of the season against the Vancouver Canucks pending tonight, we've received the positive news that early season standout goaltender Devon Levi will return from his stint on injured reserve.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Oilers Activate Devon Levi And Zach Hyman Off IR

The Oilers will welcome back a pair of key players tonight against Vancouver. The team announced that goaltender Devon Levi and winger Zach Hyman will be back in the lineup, meaning they have been activated off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, goalie Matt Tomkins has been sent to AHL Bakersfield, per the NHL’s media site.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 7