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Evander Kane back to the Edmonton Oilers? That’s what the Vancouver Canucks tried to make happen, only for the Oilers to shoot any suggestion dead in the water. The report came from Donnie and Dhali’s Rick Dhaliwal, who reported the news on Friday on Sportsnet 650’s Halford and Brough in the Morning. Here’s what Dhaliwal had to…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
In the 2023 season, the Edmonton Oilers did it on their first try. In 2024, it also occurred on their first attempt. In 2025, it took them four tries, and tomorrow night against the Los Angeles Kings, the Oilers will go for it on their eighth attempt. We are talking about the elusive three-game winning…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
This week, top Edmonton Oilers goaltending prospect Samuel Jonsson was named to the ECHL All-Star Game. HERE ARE THE 2026 ALL-STARS
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Times are tough in Winnipeg. Last year’s Central Division champions, who cruised through the regular season to a 56-22-4 record, have fallen off a cliff. The Oilers handed the Jets their 11th straight loss Thursday night at Canada Life Centre. After the home side jumped out to a 3-1 first-period lead, Edmonton flipped the script,…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
After picking up their first win in 2026 on Tuesday over the Predators, the Edmonton Oilers were back on the road for a single stop in Winnipeg for a rematch against the struggling Jets. And while it didn’t start out well for our beloved Oilers, you have to give the boys credit for how they…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Recap of the game.
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
For only the fourth time this season, the Edmonton Oilers have won a game after allowing the first goal. On Thursday evening, the Oilers made a long bus trip to Winnipeg to face the Jets for the third and final time this season, defeating the last-placed team 4-3. With the win, they have a 22-16-6…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
With the holidays over, and the Olympic break looming, we’re officially into trade season. How do we know? Well, because trades are happening! Okay, so Laurent Brossoit for Jake Furlong isn’t exactly a blockbuster, but it does get things rolling, right? With the trade deadline less than two weeks after everyone is back from the Olympics, it’s not out of the realm of possibility that general managers will want to get things done before the break. Although the standings are still kind of co...
From Raw Charge | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
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 Christmas delays, sports rink advertising, the World Juniors, and more. The guys kicked off the Thursday episode of Real Life with a conversation about Christmas delays…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Last summer was an interesting one for the Edmonton Oilers. Everyone remembers the beginning of the 2024 off-season, when the Oilers were able to re-sign Adam Henrique, Mattias Janmark, Corey Perry, and Connor Brown, while also adding Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson. It was praised in the moment, but it became detrimental to long-term success…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Sports is, and always will be, the best “reality TV” show. Games can be unpredictable, frustrating, riveting, boring or pulsating depending on the day or the opponent. Some outcomes are expected, but upsets happen regularly, and performances can vary from electric to horrific, and sometimes those occur in the same game. The season of the…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The Edmonton Oilers play the Winnipeg Jets Thursday night, and look, the Oilers haven’t exactly been rolling — they still haven’t strung together three consecutive wins — but at least they’re not in freefall like their opponents. The Jets are riding a 10-game losing streak and looking to avoid making it 11 straight. Perspective, folks….
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
“The talks continue.” That’s what David Pagnotta told us on Oilersnation Everyday on January 7th, regarding the future of Edmonton Oilers Andrew Mangiapane. Kris Knoblauch has opted to healthy scratch him for the Winnipeg Jets game on December 29th, and in three of the Oilers’ last four games, including tonight’s game against the Jets. His…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 7 reads
It is clear that the Edmonton Oilers are planning on moving on from Andrew Mangiapane this season, and the veteran with a no-trade clause, would be willing to waive it to get a better opportunity somewhere else. David Pagnotta had reported, "Andrew Mangiapane would prefer to move to a contender, but he is open to the 'best fit' for him. The Ducks, Red Wings, and Jets are just three of the teams the Oilers are believed to have spoken to." The Anaheim Ducks have plenty of cap space and are in a ...
From NHL Trade Rumors | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
The season is slipping through the Winnipeg Jets‘ fingers. Make it 10 straight losses for Winnipeg after a 4-3 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night. The Jets blew a late 3rd period lead before Tomas Hertl ended the game on the power play with just 13 seconds left. “I think we…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 6 reads
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 6 reads
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Mike Comrie comes in at No. 56 on our updated 2025-2026 list. He was ranked No. 51 on Brownlee’s original list. Is there a more complicated legacy in Edmonton Oilers history than Mike Comrie? …
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
At 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, it’ll be the Edmonton Oilers versus the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre — with best bets suggestions right here if you’re looking for an edge. Best Oilers vs. Jets Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Connor McDavid, Oilers +115 28 G in 43 GP Kyle Connor, Jets +140 20 G in 41 GP Leon Draisaitl, Oilers +145 21 G in 43 GP Mark Scheifele, Jets +170 20 G in 41 GP Zach Hyman,...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 11 reads
It’s been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I’ve got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ 500th assist, more Andrew Mangiapane trade rumours, healthy scratches, Connor McDavid’s heater, and much more. I kicked…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Adam Henrique will indeed be out for a while. The Edmonton Oilers announced on Wednesday that the veteran forward is not expected to return until after the Olympic break and has been placed on injured reserve. Henrique went down in the first period against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday after blocking a shot from Filip…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
It hasn’t been an easy first half of the season for Kasperi Kapanen. He had played in just six games before injuring his knee on October 19th against the Detroit Red Wings, and when he was nearing a return in November, he suffered a setback in practice. He left the ice in frustration, taking it…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The definition of frustration is the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially when you can’t change or achieve something — a feeling many fans in Oil Country know all too well with Kris Knoblauch’s constant line shuffling as of late. But Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators, that frustration turned to joy, as the…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 6 reads
A competitive NHL matchup is projected on Thursday when the Edmonton Oilers (21-16-6) visit the Winnipeg Jets (15-21-5) at Canada Life Centre. The Jets are underdogs (-105 on the moneyline) against the Oilers (-114) ahead of the outing, which starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Oilers-Jets matchup can be seen on ESPN+, so tune in to take in the action. Oilers vs. Jets Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Canada Li...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
The Edmonton Oilers may have figured out their third line. On Tuesday evening, Adam Henrique went down with an injury, playing just two shifts. That meant the Oilers needed to be creative as they were down to 11 forwards. One line that was put together in the second and third period was Ike Howard, Jack…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Jets didn't skate today as they get set for the Oilers tomorrow night.
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 4 reads