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TSN Scout: Team Canada Should Swap 'Safe' Defenseman for Evan Bouchard

Team Canada’s Olympic roster is officially set, and while the lineup is loaded with talent, one omission continues to spark debate —Evan Bouchard. Instead of the Edmonton Oilers defenseman, Canada opted to include Colton Parayko on its blue line, a decision that has drawn scrutiny given both players’ current trajectories and underlying impact.

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Oilers Prospect Update: Bakersfield drops back-to-back games for first losing streak in 2026

It was a three-game week for the Bakersfield Condors and some Edmonton Oilers prospects, and they came out with one win. That hasn’t happened much lately as the back-to-back losses are the first losing streak for the Condors since the calendar changed to 2026.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27

Could Senators Be the Solution to Oilers Top-Nine Forward Search?

It’s well known that the Edmonton Oilers’ number one priority ahead of the March 6 NHL trade deadline is to acquire a top-nine forward, and GM Stan Bowman is willing to wait for more sellers to emerge as that time approaches.

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How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Mattias Ekholm News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27

Should Oilers’ Ekholm Trade a Healthy Playoffs For Olympics?

Mattias Ekholm’s recent hat trick may have turned heads in Edmonton, but it wasn’t enough to change Team Sweden’s Olympic plans. For the second time, the veteran Oilers defenseman was passed over as Sweden finalized a couple of injury replacements for the 2026 Winter Games, opting instead for Hampus Lindholm.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Oilers Should Trade for the Predators’ Ryan O’Reilly

The Edmonton Oilers only have eight games remaining before the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline. There’s also a roster freeze going into effect from Feb. 4 until Feb.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 27

Looking at which Condor could earn the next call up to the Oilers

On Monday morning, the Edmonton Oilers called up Josh Samanski. Signed in April 2025, the German centre, who will represent his country in the Olympics, has gone on to become a vital piece for the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors, scoring seven goals and 28 points in 39 games, while providing strong two-way play.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / January 27

Oilers achieve NHL history with hat tricks by key defensemen

The Edmonton Oilers are no strangers to making goal-scoring history, but they did so in a new way on Monday.

NHL roundup: Mattias Ekholm posts hat trick as Oilers top Ducks

Mattias Ekholm's hat trick carries Oilers past Ducks

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27

Can Oilers Win a Bidding War for Coveted Third-Line Center?

As the trade deadline approaches, the Edmonton Oilers may find themselves competing in one of the most aggressive bidding wars on the market — and Ryan O’Reilly could be at the center of it.

Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Early Andrew Mangiapane destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to make it to the Stanley Cup Final for a third straight season. This year, the hope is to finally lift the Cup, and in the offseason, the front office thought they made a signing to help in that pursuit.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 27

Oilers handle Ducks in first meeting against potential playoff opponent

If the NHL season were to end today, Monday night’s matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks would have been a first-round preview. Of course, much can and surely will change between late January and the start of the playoffs in April, but for now, the Oilers sit second in the Pacific Division while the Ducks occupy third.

Mattias Ekholm News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27

Mattias Ekholm waited 15 years for NHL first — and had the perfect line after

Mattias Ekholm waited a long time for his first NHL hat trick — and when it finally happened, his reaction was just as memorable as the milestone itself.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 7-4 Win Against Ducks

Defenceman Mattias Ekholm’s hat trick led the host Edmonton Oilers to a 7-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Place on Monday (Jan. 26). Forwards Zach Hyman and Connor McDavid, along with blueliners Darnell Nurse and Spencer Stastney, also scored for the Oilers.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

The Great WHL Journey #10: Edmonton Oil Kings

It should come as no surprise that I love junior hockey. Although the NHL puts on a fantastic show and features the best players on the planet, all the games I’ve been to feel the same.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 27

Record setting night for the Oilers’ defence, Spencer Stastney’s goal, and Josh Samanski’s NHL debut

After what was one of the wilder Oilers comeback wins you’ll ever see on Saturday against the Capitals, the boys were back at it against the red-hot Anaheim Ducks.

Jonathan Toews News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Suggested Trade Has Oilers Acquiring Jonathan Toews From the Jets

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to make a deep playoff run this season, and after coming up short in their previous two appearances, where they made it to the Stanley Cup Final, they are hoping their depth can step up and help them win their first Stanley Cup since 1990.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

Oilers become first team to get hat tricks from defensemen in consecutive games

The Edmonton Oilers achieved a unique feat over the last few days, as they became the first time in NHL history to get hat tricks from different defensemen in consecutive games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / January 26

Mattias Ekholm's hat trick carries Oilers past Ducks

Mattias Ekholm had a hat trick for the Edmonton Oilers in a 7-4 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Monday night. It's the second straight game a defenseman delivered a hat trick for the Oilers after Evan Bouchard had three goals and three assists in a 6-5 overtime win against the Washington Capitals on Saturday.

Evan Bouchard News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Is Canada’s Olympic team missing out on Evan Bouchard?

As we’re just weeks away from the puck dropping on the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics, many are questioning Hockey Canada’s decision on who should be manning the blue line in Italy.

Zach Hyman News / Professor Press Box / January 26

How Zach Hyman Is Carrying the Oilers’ Attack

Since returning to the Edmonton Oilers lineup, Zach Hyman has been on a tear. The guy isn’t just filling the stat sheet—he’s driving games, creating chaos in the offensive zone, and giving opponents headaches every night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

Oilers Recall Josh Samanski, Assign Isaac Howard

The Edmonton Oilers have swapped forward prospects on the NHL roster. Winger Isaac Howard has been assigned to the minors and, in his place, Edmonton has awarded forward Josh Samanski with the first call-up of his career.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / January 26

The Edmonton Oilers might have a third line in Isaac Howard, Jack Roslovic, and Matt Savoie

One of the biggest issues for the Edmonton Oilers this season has been the revolving door of the third line. The top line of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid, and Zach Hyman has been set in stone since Hyman’s return from injury, and it’s been one of the best lines in hockey.