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Oiler's response to McDavid hit was the right one

Sometimes you take the penalty. Vasily Podkolzin didn't react immediately with violence when his Edmonton Oilers captain, Connor McDavid went down on a suspect hit from Anaheim Ducks' Drew Helleson.

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Podkolzin ejected for defending McDavid in heated first period against Ducks

Things got tense in a hurry in Edmonton’s Rogers Place Thursday night. Just over eight minutes into the Oilers’ game against the Anaheim Ducks, captain Connor McDavid drove to the opposition’s net, but found himself in the receiving end of a hit from defenceman Drew Helleson.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 5

Ducks at Oilers: Anaheim Visits Edmonton on Thursday Night

The Anaheim Ducks visit the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Thursday, Nov. 5, with the puck set to drop at 8:00 p.m. ET. Edmonton enters at 11-2-3 but is coming off a 4-3 road loss to the Devils on Tuesday, Nov.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 5

GDB 17.0: Oilers need to keep pounding the Pacific Division against Ducks (7 PM, SNW)

The Edmonton Oilers haven’t won their division since 1987, the longest drought in NHL history, and that should make every divisional game easy to get up for.

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

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 5

Oilers injury update: Jarry sick; Levi, Hyman look ‘ready,’ according to Babcock

Tristan Jarry was not on the ice for morning skate on Thursday as the Edmonton Oilers prepare to face the Anaheim Ducks tonight. But no need to panic. Mike Babcock said that Jarry is sick, not injured.

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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 / November 5

Why an Edmonton Oilers trade for Nikita Kucherov doesn’t make sense

The shockwaves from Nikita’s Kucherov’s stunning trade request have shaken the NHL. Last Friday, the mercurial Russian said he won’t be re-signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / November 5

Has the Oilers’ Tristan Jarry Become Too Valuable to Trade?

Sometimes the most interesting thing about a hockey player isn’t how quickly he improves. It’s how quickly everyone else changes their opinion of him. That’s what seems to be happening with Tristan Jarry in Edmonton.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 5

Connor McDavid, Oilers aim to subdue Cutter Gauthier, Ducks

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will have a new title when he takes the ice against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Nugent-Hopkins became the team's all-time leader in games played following Edmonton's 4-3 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night in Newark, N.J.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 5

How Zach Hyman’s influence is showing up in the games of Oilers’ Colton Dach and Vasily Podkolzin

In Zach Hyman’s first season with the Edmonton Oilers in 2021, former Oilers netminder Mike Smith commented on Hyman’s work ethic, which always stood out to me.

Caden Harvey News / The Oil Rig / November 5

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Caden Harvey is impressive on the Windsor Spitfires

The Edmonton Oilers are thriving, but what about their minor league affiliates? A mixed bag. The Bakersfield Condors are looking to turn their early season around as they sit near the bottom of the AHL, and the Fort Wayne Komets have finally found some momentum as the ECHL goes into full swing.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 5

Oilers’ Babcock drops a great soundbite about Connor McDavid

Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock is like anyone else when they watch Connor McDavid play hockey: he’s wowed at the things the dynamic superstar can do.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Oilers Emerging as Intriguing Landing Spot for Nikita Kucherov

The Edmonton Oilers have spent years searching for the right pieces to complement Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Now, with one of the NHL’s most dominant offensive players potentially available, general manager Stan Bowman has an opportunity worth exploring.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 5

Pre-Scout: Oilers begin homestand against quack-tastic Ducks power play

It was transit day: the Edmonton Oilers travelled back from New Jersey on Wednesday instead of late Tuesday night, taking five of a possible six points from the quick three-game trip. Considering how tilted the ice was in the second period, coming away with a point against the Devils in the eventual 4-3 shootout loss is a win in my books.

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins gives emotional reaction to Oilers tribute amid major milestone

Only two players in the history of the Edmonton Oilers have played 1000 or more games for the franchise. Defenseman Kevin Lowe played 1037 games in an Oilers sweater during his career.

Evander Kane News / Oilersnation / November 4

Ex-Oilers winger Evander Kane close to signing contract in KHL

Just 17 months removed from playing in the Stanley Cup Final for the Edmonton Oilers, Evander Kane appears to be taking his talents to the KHL. This, according to his agent Dan Milstein, who said on Wednesday’s edition of DFO Insider that an announcement of which team he will sign with will come in the next few days.

Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Amazing How Quickly the Jarry Trade Narrative Has Flipped for Oilers

It’s amazing how quickly the Tristan Jarry trade narrative has flipped for the Edmonton Oilers. Not long ago, the goalie was seen as a contract the team would have to move but probably couldn’t give away.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / November 4

Oilers' Connor McDavid is the 'apple king' of the NHL

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has scored assists in 16 consecutive games and can be officially crowned the "apple king" in the NHL this season.

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Colton Dach News / Oilersnation / November 4

Could Colton Dach be another reclamation project home run for the Oilers?

Last season, the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks made two separate trades with each other. The first one was on March 2, when they sent a second-round pick to Chicago in exchange for defenseman Connor Murphy and then just two days later, they made another move with the Blackhawks for Jason Dickinson.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 4

One glaring Oilers weakness: Analyzing Edmonton’s 5-on-5 second period struggles

The Edmonton Oilers are off to a great start at 11-2-3. Many facets of their game are strong, but there is one specific area that has been a concern. Their five-on-five play in the second period.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 4

Oilers Prospect Update: Condors early season struggles continue

It was another disappointing weekend for the depleted Bakersfield Condors. With losses against the Abbotsford Canucks and San Jose Barracuda this past weekend, the Condors now sit at the bottom of the Pacific Division with a 0.389% win percentage.

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Oilers Shouldn’t Panic Over Jake Walman’s Slow Start

It’s been a problem-free start to the season for the most part for the Edmonton Oilers. With a 11-2-3 record, almost everything has gone right; almost because there’s always something or someone to worry about.