The Edmonton Oilers have themselves a struggling player who needs a change of scenery, in Andrew Mangiapane. The Los Angeles Kings also have a floundering forward, making around the same money ($3.5M to $3.6M) in ex-Oiler Warren Foegele. Who says no to a one-for-one swap of the 29-year-olds? Foegele for Mangiapane. Dollars are almost equal and both have year left. — Jim Matheson (@jimmathesonnhl) February 9, 2026 Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal thinks it makes sense. As does M...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers don't often trade, but former Maple Leafs generally find themselves in Edmonton sooner or later. A lot have passed through over the last decade and some are still there thriving like Zach Hyman. The West and the East are so different this season that the Oilers are second in their division with 64 points in 58 games and the Maple Leafs have 63 points in 57 games, but Toronto is six points out of a playoff spot. While they have had similar seasons, th...
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Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing the Oilers’ coaching noise, Paul Coffey’s return, Leon Draisaitl’s comments on the team, and more. If…
From In the Pressbox
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The Edmonton Oilers have been linked to Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann in recent weeks. About two weeks ago on Oilers Now, Bob Stauffer mentioned the forward, with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman agreeing that he’d look good on the roster. From there, the rumour took on a life of its own, with The Fourth Period’s…
From In the Pressbox
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Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Oscar Klefbom comes in at No. 47 on our updated 2025 list. He wasn’t ranked on Brownlee’s original list. Oscar Klefbom was a darn good defenceman who had his career cut way…
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Could there be some adjustments behind the Edmonton Oilers‘ bench in the near future? Some insiders believe that might be the case. Over the past few days, rumours have started to circulate that the Oilers might consider bringing former assistant coach and Hockey Hall of Famer Paul Coffey back to the coaching staff for the…
From In the Pressbox
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The first indications of who Connor McDavid will play with at the Olympic Games arrived on Sunday. As Team Canada held their first skate together, the Edmonton Oilers phenom centred the top line with Macklin Celebrini on the left wing and Tom Wilson on the right wing during line rushes. TSN’s Ryan Rishaug also reported…
From In the Pressbox
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Welcome back to another edition of Ask Dubey! What a week it was around the NHL, as we had a goalie fight in an outdoor game, and the schedule wound down before the Olympic break. In this week’s edition, we touch on that, as well as whether or not the Edmonton Oilers made a mistake…
From In the Pressbox
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Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has been active in trade discussions, and once the Olympic roster freeze is over, don't be surprised to see Bowman make a couple of trades. More specifically, look for the Oilers to add a bottom-six forward, and a shutdown defenceman, as The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta has the latest on trade talks out of Edmonton: David Pagnotta: Re Oilers trade deadline targets: It sounds like it's still mid to bottom 6 two way type of player, and somebody big o...
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Got your coffee? It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. Want to join in the fun? Details about how to reach out are at the bottom of the article. In and out… Maybe the Edmonton Oilers’ issues are with the coaching staff, because we see different lineups every game, bringing players…
From In the Pressbox
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Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Jason Arnott comes in at No. 48 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 42 on Brownlee’s original list. Pop quiz: Which Edmonton Oiler scored the most goals as a rookie? Well, considering you…
From In the Pressbox
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The Edmonton Oilers and Andrew Mangiapane haven't been a match made in heaven, and now a trade is expected before the March 6 trade deadline. While the Olympic freeze has halted any movement throughout the NHL, trade talks are heating up and there's growing speculation the Oilers are advancing in their quest to move Mangiapane. The 29-year-old winger hasn't been able to carve himself a role in Edmonton and hasn't been able to adjust being moved down the lineup into more of a checking role. Nic...
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It’s going to be a curious few weeks in Oil Country. With one month less a day until the NHL’s trade deadline, the Edmonton Oilers have lots to do in the way of upgrading their team. For one, they “need to move Andrew Mangiapane,” Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said in a 32 Thoughts column Friday. He’s not wrong,…
From In the Pressbox
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It’s Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today’s podcast, the fellas discussed the Oilers’ disastrous wrap to their pre-Olympic schedule, Leon Draisaitl’s coaching comments, line combos, and more. We kicked off the Friday episode of ONR with a…
From In the Pressbox
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Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Janne Niinimaa comes in at No. 49 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 53 on Brownlee’s original list. At the end of Glen Sather’s tenure as general manager of the Edmonton Oilers,…
From In the Pressbox
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Let’s call this the annual Edmonton Oilers mid-season crisis. They aren’t defending well. They can’t get a save. The coach is out to lunch…. This is not a new story about this hockey team. The Oilers fans, Oilers media, and Oilers brass all say the right things at the beginning of the season. Connor McDavid…
From In the Pressbox
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Leon Draisaitl didn’t call anyone out. He didn’t rip anyone. He simply told the harsh truth about the current state of the Edmonton Oilers. Draisaitl wasn’t yelling or angry in his post-game scrum after another disappointing loss, the third this season, to the Calgary Flames. Draisaitl just spoke the truth, and he did it how…
From In the Pressbox
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The Edmonton Oilers are now on their Olympic break, and for some players, whether they’re travelling to a sunny destination or not, I’d imagine they’ll be tuning in to watch their leaders — Connor McDavid for Team Canada, Leon Draisaitl for Team Germany, and Josh Samanski, who will also be representing Germany — compete in…
From In the Pressbox
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The Edmonton Oilers have a penalty kill crisis on their hands. After killing off just 54 percent of their penalties over the last eight games, they rank 27th in the NHL in PK efficiency. Edmonton has been missing one of its best penalty killers this season in Adam Henrique, and cold streaks are bound to…
From In the Pressbox
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Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s ready to help you wrap up the week. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed the Oilers’ disaster, the winter Olympics, Super Bowl betting, and more. The guys kicked off the Thursday episode of Real Life with a conversation about Chalmers’…
From In the Pressbox
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After three straight disappointing losses, Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl absolutely went off on his coaches, teammates, goalies, and anyone else associated with the disappointing run they've been on. He did not hold back. Watch: Draisaitl did not beat around the bush with his frustrations pic.twitter.com/VEZnYdadCb — Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) February 5, 2026 Leon Draisaitl was brutally honest post-game last night about the issues the Oilers need to clean up 😬🫣 pic....
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We’re now living in a timeline where Artemi Panarin is in the Pacific Division, after the Los Angeles Kings acquired him from the New York Rangers and signed him to a contract extension. It was only 10 years ago when he and Connor McDavid were battling it out for the Calder Trophy, but in the…
From In the Pressbox
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The NHL’s Olympic break couldn’t come any sooner in Edmonton. With Wednesday’s 4-3 loss to the Calgary Flames, the Oilers are now mired in a three-game losing streak and have just one regulation win in their last eight games. The latest version of the same old problem? The penalty kill can’t stop anything. If the…
From In the Pressbox
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The Edmonton Oilers entered Wednesday night’s game against the Calgary Flames with one goal in mind: get a win before the Olympic break. The best they could do was muster up a 4-3 loss, and for one of their leaders, Leon Draisaitl, to call out the goaltenders, the coaching staff, and the team as a…
From In the Pressbox
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Things have gotten tense for the Edmonton Oilers. Heading into January, the team stared down an eight-game homestand they hoped to take advantage of, only to fall flat, going 4-4. The penultimate game of the stand, a 7-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild, saw netminder Tristan Jarry’s post-game comments take aim at his teammates. “I…
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