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Know Your Enemy: The NHL's Second-Best Offense Comes to San JoseFor the first time this season, we'll see the San Jose Sharks face one of their key divisional opponents, the Edmonton Oilers, on Saturday.The Hockey News - San Jose Sharks · 2026-10-09
Sharks vs Oilers Injury Report: Players Nearing Returns on Both SidesThe San Jose Sharks may be getting some reinforcements heading into their game against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, as there are a couple players who could return to the lineup tomorrow night, but there is also a…The Hockey News - San Jose Sharks · 2026-10-09
Oilers’ Hyman on health, success early in season: ‘Guys are buying in’Edmonton Oilers left winger Zach Hyman meets with the media and discusses his health as he recovers from an upper-body injury, and the team’s success early on in the season with their new coaching staff led by Mike…Sportsnet · 2026-10-09Alex DeBrincat Called ‘A Perfect Match’ For Edmonton OilersAs the Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson situations continue to play out in a chaotic start to the season for the Detroit Red Wings, questions have begun to arise about the future of Alex DeBrincat as well. The…NHL Trade Rumors (nhltraderumors.me) · 2026-10-09
NHL Performers of the Night - Week 1Featuring Bouchard, Marchenko, Knies, Luneau, Chabot, Fox, StützleJFresh's Newsletter · 2026-10-09
Are the Oilers’ early-season penalty kill struggles cause for concern?Things didn’t look good after the first period on Wednesday night in Anaheim. The Edmonton Oilers were down 2-0 on two point-blank power-play goals from Beckett Sennecke. Despite rebounding to erase the last five power…Oilers Nation · 2026-10-09
2012 Redraft: What if the Edmonton Oilers Didn’t Take Nail Yakupov?Nail Yakupov is one of the NHL’s most notable draft busts in recent memory. The Edmonton Oilers surely whiffed on this first-overall pick in 2012, as Yakupov contributed next to…The Hockey Writers · 2026-10-09
Zach Hyman returns to Oilers practice, likely out against SharksThe reinforcements are starting to arrive. Days after the Edmonton Oilers got centre Jason Dickinson back from injury, winger Zach Hyman is nearing a return to the lineup. Banged up in the final pre-season game against…Oilers Nation · 2026-10-09
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Oilers, Flames and Three Pending UFAsThe Maple Leafs are looking for a top-four Dman. Teams interested in some Canadiens Dmen, and the Oilers looking for a right-handed center.NHLRumors.com · 2026-10-09
Zach Hyman Returns To Ice For Oilers: When Will He Play?Edmonton’s offense gets a massive boost as their 52-point forward rejoins practice, forcing tough roster decisions as the Oilers are finally getting key players back.The Hockey News - Edmonton Oilers · 2026-10-09
Oilers Urged By Insider To Make Simon Edvinsson TradeThe Edmonton Oilers are not afraid to make deals under Stan Bowman. However, they have to be the right deals (not like this Boston Bruins-Dylan Larkin trade pitch). One NHL insider believes that the right deal for the…Heavy NHL · 2026-10-09
Red Wings Have “Perfect Match” For Oilers, Says NHL ScoutCould Alex DeBrincat be a fit in Edmonton, where the Oilers are looking for a top-six forward, and the Detroit Red Wings are in a total state of flux, with several storylines affecting their ability to retain players?…Heavy NHL · 2026-10-09
Oilers’ 3-0-1 Record Is Their Best Start in YearsIn one of his first interviews before the season started, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid emphasized the need to get off to a good start. True to his word, the…The Hockey Writers - Edmonton Oilers · 2026-10-09
Did Kirby Dach Deal Fall Through After Demidov Injury?The post Did Kirby Dach Deal Fall Through After Demidov Injury? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers have been linked to Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach in recent weeks, but a new rumour suggests…NHL Trade Talk · 2026-10-09
NHL Rumors: Marchand Injury, Nikishin Hooped, Hellebuyck Tracker, and Oilers Support BouchardIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Florida Panthers will be without Brad Marchand for several weeks after another injury setback. Meanwhile, Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin may be losing leverage…The Hockey Writers - Panthers · 2026-10-09
Oilers May Regret Trading Spencer StastneyOn Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins made an in-season trade for the second year in a row, sending defenseman Spencer Stastney to Pittsburgh for forward Filip Hollander. The…The Hockey Writers - Edmonton Oilers · 2026-10-09
Stuart Skinner seizing Jets’ crease as Hellebuyck drama continuesStuart Skinner is on fire, and Winnipeg’s crowd is already chanting, “Stuu!” The former Edmonton Oilers goalie is off to a strong start and has become a fan favourite. Skinner is 2-0-1, with a 2.62 GAA and a .920 save…Oilers Nation · 2026-10-09
Hellebuyck Didn't Expect A Former Oilers Goaltender To Ruin His Trade PlansStuart Skinner’s stellar start in Winnipeg has neutralized Connor Hellebuyck’s holdout leverage, allowing the Jets to patiently wait for a massive return while their star goalie sits. Who'd have thought the former…The Hockey News - Edmonton Oilers · 2026-10-09
Series preview: Wranglers host Oilers affiliate with a couple of new faces from the FlamesIt’s been a quiet midweek in the AHL as no games took place league-wide for the second week of the season. All the action kicks back in this weekend. The Calgary Wranglers continue their four game homestand with a two…FlamesNation · 2026-10-09
Oilers’ Evan Bouchard is forcing the respect he deserves with his hot startEvan Bouchard is off to the best start of his NHL career, putting up 11 points and a plus-10 rating through his first four games of the season with the Edmonton Oilers. However, a year ago, it was a completely different…Oilers Nation · 2026-10-09
5 Things to Know About New Oilers Forward Filip HallanderOn Wednesday (Oct. 7), the Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenceman Spencer Stastney. A native of Sundsvall, Sweden, Hallander has appeared in 18…The Hockey Writers - Edmonton Oilers · 2026-10-09
Getting to know the newest Edmonton Oiler, Filip HallanderThe Edmonton Oilers have officially made their first trade of the season. Yesterday, Edmonton sent defenceman Spencer Stastney to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Filip Hallander. It’s not exactly a…The Oil Rig · 2026-10-09
The five best starts in Edmonton Oilers franchise historyIn recent years, the Edmonton Oilers have struggled to begin seasons, which makes a 3-0-1 record in the team’s first four games a welcome start to the Mike Babcock era, especially with the injuries they’ve suffered in…Oilers Nation · 2026-10-09
More help for Edmonton Oilers, all-star winger incomingEdmonton Journal NHL · 2026-10-09
Why the Edmonton Oilers' trade of defence for offence is a promising dealThe Oilers acquired forward Filip Hållander earlier this week, sending Spencer Statsney to Pittsburgh.The Athletic - Edmonton Oilers · 2026-10-09
Vasily Podkolzin Stats and Why He Is a Player to Watch for the Edmonton OilersThe early Vasily Podkolzin stats are only scratching the surface of what he can become with the Edmonton Oilers. Coming off a career-high 37-point season and having the best opening of his six-year NHL career, the…Last Word On Hockey · 2026-10-09
Pens Points: Pressing the panic button already?Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning… After the Penguins traded forward Filip Hallander to the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Spencer Stastney on Wednesday, assistant general manager Jason Spezza said…Yahoo Sports · 2026-10-09
Real Life Podcast: Player endorsements, signs at Oilers games, and youth hockeyThursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s ready to help you wrap up the week with another dose of nonsense and shenanigans. On this week’s episode of Real Life, the guys…Oilers Nation · 2026-10-09
Why Oilers’ Bouchard is making an early case for Norris TrophyMike Kelly joins the Hockey Central panel for another edition of Numbers Don’t Lie to discuss some hot topics around the NHL including why Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard is making an early case for the Norris…Sportsnet · 2026-10-08
The numbers behind the Oilers’ star-fuelled strong startThe Edmonton Oilers that we’ve seen for the first four games under Mike Babcock have not been the team that we were promised we’d get under the veteran head coach. We were promised attention to detail, defensive…Oilers Nation · 2026-10-08