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Oilers recall James Hamblin from Condors on emergency basis

The Edmonton Oilers made an emergency recall on Tuesday before their game against the Utah Mammoth. James Hamblin has been called up from the Bakersfield Condors. The 26-year-old Edmonton native has scored 23 goals and 14 assists in 54 games in the AHL. Hamblin played a combined 41 NHL games in the 2022-23 and 2023-24…

An early look at which unrestricted free agents the Oilers should re-sign

The National Hockey League’s regular season ends in less than a month, and who knows how long the Edmonton Oilers will be playing extra hockey. Right now, it’s not looking good for the back-to-back Western Conference champions. Leon Draisaitl is out for the regular season and his status for the start of the playoffs is…

CHL Playoff Preview: All 3 Oilers CHL prospects set for playoffs

The Canadian Hockey League wrapped up its 2025–26 regular season on Sunday night, officially setting the stage for the road to the Memorial Cup. The Edmonton Oilers have three prospects competing across the CHL ranks, and all three have punched their tickets to the postseason. Here’s a breakdown of their opening-round matchups and what to…

Pre-Scout: Frustrated Oilers search for their game against Utah Mammoth

Pressure continues to mount for the Edmonton Oilers and their Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde way of playing. In their search through the past to find their game, they’ll have to play a prehistoric animal. The Oilers homestand began with two solid victories. The homestand finished with an emotionally flat game against Florida and being…

Have the Oilers become a ‘one-pair team’ on defence?

For the fourth year in a row, the Edmonton Oilers’ top defensive pair, featuring Mattias Ekholm and Evan Bouchard, has been a dominant force. Since the Olympic break, the Oilers are plus-six in goals and plus-17 in shots when at least one of them is on the ice at five-on-five. They’ve even outscored the opposition…

Oilers Thoughts: Savoie should stay on the first line, teammates are stepping up for each other, and the Nurse–Murphy pairing is steadily rising

It’s never a dull moment in Oil Country with the Edmonton Oilers. After Saturday night’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the spotlight was on Connor McDavid, praising how well-coached the Lightning are, subtly turning attention toward his own coach — this while Leon Draisaitl is in Germany receiving treatment, with Oilers fans crossing their…

Monday Mailbag: How often do the Oilers play Tristan Jarry down the stretch?

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 Leon Draisaitl’s injury, Tristan Jarry’s appearances, Matt Savoie’s scoring, and more. If you’ve got a question…

Connor McDavid Calls Out Pacific Division—'It's a Pillow Fight'

Connor McDavid's frustration, after the Edmonton Oilers were outclassed by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night, was clearly evident. He insinuated that their second-place standing in the weak Pacific Division is nothing to be proud of.  "It's a bit of a pillow fight right now." Connor McDavid shares his honest thoughts on the Pacific Division race pic.twitter.com/ZtnbGI4pEH — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 22, 2026 “We are fortunate to play in this division. A lot of teams are fortuna...

Leon Draisaitl Comment About Return Timeline Has Oilers Fans in a Panic

The Edmonton Oilers announced last week that superstar Leon Draisaitl would miss the rest of the regular season with his lower-body injury . That insinuates that he would be back for the playoffs. But fans in Edmonton are panicking a bit after hearing an interview that Draisaitl did over in his homeland, where he's gone for treatment.  🚨 Sky exclusive: Leon #Draisaitl is currently in Munich receiving treatment for his injury from well known sports doctor Dr. Müller-Wohlfahrt. Speaking to ...

Lightning down Oilers, 5-2, behind Kucherov’s big night

In a game between the NHL’s two top scorers, it was Nikita Kucherov emerging on top as he outdueled Connor McDavid in the Lightning’s 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Kucherov scored twice, including his first career short-handed goal, and added two assists while McDavid had Edmonton’s first goal of the game. With the four points, Kucherov moved ahead of McDavid in the scoring race. Anthony Cirelli, who missed most of the second half of the game following a second-period fight with Vasil...

Draisaitl receiving treatment in Germany, hopeful Oilers can ‘keep playing long enough’ so he can ‘step in’

Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl is in Germany receiving treatment for a lower-body injury, and is hopeful to return to the lineup “soon.” In an interview with Sky News’ Michael Leopold, Draisaitl revealed he will remain in Munich until next Tuesday. When asked if he’ll be ready to return to the Oilers’ lineup in time for…

Oilers game notes: Will Edmonton show up against the Lightning?

Noise about the Edmonton Oilers’ Thursday loss to the Florida Panthers has been loud. It was nothing short of a pitiful performance, as the Oilers were outworked in every element by a team a dozen points out of a playoff spot, never mind the fact that Florida beat the Oilers in two straight Stanley Cup…

Pre-scout: Oilers look to simplify in battle against Lightning

The Edmonton Oilers lost no ground amongst their closest divisional rivals after a disappointing 4-0 shutout loss to the Florida Panthers — that’s the good news. Now, a stately storm led by Nikita Kucherov comes to town. The lack of emotional engagement in the game left many fans feeling cold exiting Rogers Place, a championship…

Keep the foot on the gas: Lightning at Oilers game preview

Game Sixty-Eight: Tampa Bay Lightning (42-21-4) at Edmonton Oilers (34-27-4) Time: 10:00 PM EST Location: Rogers Place, Where Roman Hamrlik was traded to save money TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, CBC, SN, TVAS2, CITY, ESPN+, 102.5 FM, Lightning App Odds: Lightning -142 Know the Opponents: Oilers Nation Sometimes it’s not who you play, but when you play them. If there was ever a time to take on a team that features the best player in hockey, it’s now. The Edmonton Oile...