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Where Nugent-Hopkins fits best and the Oilers’ biggest trade need

While our nation mourns a tough gold medal loss in men’s hockey, the NHL resumes play on Wednesday. The Olympics were an excellent timeout from the regular season, but now all 32 teams turn their focus to the standings, their needs and wants, before the NHL trade deadline next Friday and the drive to the…

NHL Rumors: Oilers & Blackhawks Becoming Trade Partners

The Connor Murphy trade chatter is picking up steam now that the trade freeze has been lifted, and the Edmonton Oilers sound like a team that could be interested.  Edmonton Journal’s Jim Matheson floated the idea that Edmonton’s bigger deadline need is a right-shot top-four defender, and he pointed to Murphy as a good fit next to Darnell Nurse if the Chicago Blackhawks decide to sell. Connor Murphy trade fit with Oilers is obvious Murphy checks a lot of the boxes Edmonton seems to nee...

Monday Mailbag: What will the Oilers do at the trade deadline?

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‘ approach to the trade deadline, Canada vs. USA, the Bobby McMann rumours, and more….

Oilers’ Connor McDavid named men’s Olympic MVP, best forward

It might not have been the fairytale ending, but there’s no question who the best player in the world is. Following Canada’s disappointing overtime loss to the United States in the gold medal game of the 2026 Winter Olympics, forward Connor McDavid was named the tournament’s most valuable player. Connor McDavid is the MVP of…

Oilersnation Radio: Team Canada punches their ticket to the gold medal game

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 Team Canada going to the gold medal game, Connor McDavid’s new record, line combinations, trade targets, and more. We kicked off the Friday episode of…

Oilers 2026 trade deadline target: Brayden Schenn

One of the Edmonton Oilers’ needs before March 6th’s trade deadline is to add some bottom-six scoring. There are quite a few options, such as Boone Jenner, who we already profiled earlier this month. Another option for the Oilers is St. Louis Blues captain Brayden Schenn. In Daily Faceoff’s latest trade board, Schenn was listed…

Insider: Coffey’s Oilers Return Means Knoblauch’s Days Numbered

We brought you the news on Wednesday that the Edmonton Oilers have decided to address their glaring defensive troubles by bringing back assistant coach (and Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman) Paul Coffey to the bench. He was an assistant on the Oilers' bench from 2023 through the end of last season, but left " under a cloud last summer," as noted by David Staples in The Edmonton Journal. His return, therefore, has some wondering just what this all means for head coach Kris Knoblauch's position.&n...

9 players the Oilers could target with their second round pick

With their sights firmly set on returning to the Stanley Cup Final for a third consecutive season, draft picks have become secondary to the immediate goal for the Edmonton Oilers. And with the NHL trade deadline looming shortly after the Olympic break, there’s a very real possibility this second-round selection won’t belong to Edmonton by…

Oilers loan Alec Regula to Bakersfield Condors on conditioning stint

The Edmonton Oilers and their busy day of moves continued on Wednesday. Defenceman Alec Regula has been loaned to the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL on a conditioning stint, according to the Edmonton Oilers. Regula has played 29 games this season, pitching in three assists along the way. After playing often in the early part…

Edmonton Oilers Make Significant Move for Team's Defense

The Edmonton Oilers defense has been a bit of a mess of late. But with the chances looking pretty slim of making another Mattias Ekholm-type addition to the blueline, as they did in 2023, they've done the next best thing at this point, bringing back legendary defenseman Paul Coffey to the coaching staff.  Paul Coffey is rejoining the Oilers coaching staff 🤝 pic.twitter.com/F868iCddXq — Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) February 18, 2026 The Hall of Fame d-man will be back behind the be...

Paul Coffey to rejoin Oilers coaching staff

The Edmonton Oilers are bringing Paul Coffey back to their coaching staff. Rumours began to swirl ahead of the Olympic break about Coffey’s potential return, but they seemed to be just that. Until Wednesday, that is, when the team announced the move. Paul Coffey is returning to the #Oilers coaching staff. https://t.co/A8ekYJUdwr — Edmonton Oilers…

Oilers loan Matt Savoie to AHL’s Bakersfield Condors

Back to the Condors? The Edmonton Oilers loaned forward Matt Savoie to the Bakersfield Condors on Tuesday afternoon. The Oilers’ rookie forward has been up with the NHL club since the beginning of the season, scoring nine goals and 18 points this season. He’s played all 58 games. Bob Stauffer of 880 CHED says this…

3 Right-Shot Defensemen Listed As Oilers' Trade Targets

There are disputed reports about what the Edmonton Oilers are targeting as we get closer to the March 6th trade deadline. Defensive troubles are obvious. But are they or are they not focusing on adding a defenseman?  Or will they simply bring back defense coach (and legendary Oilers D) Paul Coffey?  If they do ultimately hit the trade market looking for a blueliner, a right-shot d-man is their most pressing need. Preferably one that can serve in the top four when necessary.  Jac...