Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Dubious 2012 Draft After 13 Years Brian Swane | May 14, 2026 Every year when the draft approaches, little is different from 13 years ago when the 2012 NHL Draft was all anyone in Edmonton talked about for months beforehand. There had…
Top 5 Performances by Oilers Players at the World Championship Brian Swane | May 14, 2026 The 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championship gets underway on Friday (May 15) in Switzerland. Five members of the Edmonton Oilers will be representing their nations at this year’s tournament: forwards…
From Desharnais to Desharnais: The Oilers’ Tallest & Shortest Players Ever Brian Swane | May 13, 2026 Since the Edmonton Oilers joined the NHL for the 1979-80 season, a total of 625 players have suited up for at least one game with the team. They’ve come in…
Oilers’ Ekholm and Samanski Are Headed to the World Championship Brian Swane | May 9, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers are going to be well-represented at the 2026 IIHF World Championship, which is set to take place May 15-31 in Switzerland. Defenceman Mattias Ekholm and forward Josh…
Oilers Defenceman Evan Bouchard Snubbed as Norris Trophy Finalist Brian Swane | May 8, 2026 There was a bit of an outcry in Oil Country on Thursday (May 7) when the NHL unveiled this season’s finalists for the Norris Trophy, which is awarded annually to…
Oilers’ Bouchard & Nurse Set to Play for Canada at World Championship Brian Swane | May 7, 2026 Edmonton Oilers defencemen Evan Bouchard and Darnell Nurse will be playing for Team Canada at the upcoming 2026 IIHF World Championship, according to TSN reporter Darren Dreger. Hockey Canada has…
4 Former Oilers in Round 2 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Brian Swane | May 6, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers were eliminated in Round 1 of the 2026 NHL Playoffs by the Anaheim Ducks, ending a streak of four consecutive years advancing to at least the second…
Edmonton Oilers 2025-26 Season-End Awards Brian Swane | May 5, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers were eliminated from the 2026 NHL Playoffs on April 30 with a 5-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of their Western Conference first round…
Oilers Coach Reveals Connor McDavid Played With Ankle Injury in Playoffs Brian Swane | May 3, 2026 Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed on Saturday (May 2) that team captain Connor McDavid played with an injury during Edmonton’s first-round playoff series loss to the Anaheim Ducks.…
5 Takeaways From Oilers’ Season-Ending 5-2 Loss to Ducks in Game 6 Brian Swane | May 1, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers were eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of their first round series at Honda Center…
Oilers’ McFarlane Jersey Remains Divisive 24 Years Later Brian Swane | April 30, 2026 *This was originally published in Oct. 2021 Oct. 2021 marked the 20th anniversary of the Edmonton Oilers’ original third jersey. Designed by legendary comic book artist and writer Todd McFarlane,…
5 Keys to Oilers Defeating Ducks in Game 6 Brian Swane | April 30, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers are set to face the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first round on Thursday (April 30) at Honda Center. Anaheim…
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