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Better Lait Than Never: Give me some Oilers news please
It’s been another boring week around here with the Oilers and NHL at large still right in the middle of the off-season dead zone, but I’ve still got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready what little has happened anyway. On today’s podcast, I discussed Connor McDavid’s EA Sports ranking, the whining about…
Oilers from the past: One-quarter of HOPE, Magnus Pääjärvi, joins old friend in Sweden
Hall. Omark. Pääjärvi. Eberle. Diehard Oilersnation fans will remember the days of H.O.P.E. and the umpteen references Wanye made about them over the years, but that hope dwindled as time went on. One quarter of that hope was Magnus Pääjärvi, and it was easy to see why. Selected by the Oilers 10th overall in the…
Draisaitl 4th-best in EA Sports rankings, Bouchard sixth among defencemen
After the equal parts deserving and headlining announcement that Connor McDavid is the first member of the “99 Club,” EA Sports released more of the Edmonton Oilers players’ ratings. Leon Draisaitl is the fourth-highest-ranked player in the game at 96 overall, behind only Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov. That’s the same ranking he had in…
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set to break Oilers franchise record this season
If you’re my age, I’m sure many of you have spoken with someone who experienced the Edmonton Oilers’ Stanley Cup glory days firsthand. Maybe you are that person. Ask them about those powerhouse teams of the ’80s, and when they talk about their favourite players from that time, there’s no shortage to choose from. Players…
Oilers from the past: Anton Lander finds a second career in Sweden
Where are all my Anton Fanders at? Anton Lander carved out a run of hockey in North America that saw him be a strong contributor to the Edmonton Oilers AHL teams, but never with the big club. He was drafted by the Oilers in the second round of the 2009 draft, and arrived in Edmonton…
The Athletic snubs Isaac Howard as Oilers prospect pool ranks 31st in NHL
It shouldn’t be a shock, but The Athletic is grading the Edmonton Oilers prospect pool poorly. Corey Pronman, senior prospects writer at The Athletic, released a ranking of all 32 NHL teams’ best prospects and 23-and-under players. The Oilers finished 31st, which was the same spot in 2025. It’s only better than the Colorado Avalanche,…
What a successful season looks like for Ike Howard
Expectations for the Edmonton Oilers are high heading into the new season. The disappointment of last season’s first-round exit still looms, plus there’s the lingering question of what the future holds for Connor McDavid. Does another disappointing campaign lead to his departure? Hopefully we don’t find out. While the bulk of the pressure is on…
‘This is utter nonsense’: Gamers react to McDavid’s 99 overall rating on EA’s NHL
We are deep in the weeds this offseason. There has essentially been zero news around the Edmonton Oilers, with only a few interviews popping up from players and management. However, whenever there’s news regarding an Oilers player, it tends to ruffle some feathers, and that’s what happened when EA Sports NHL announced that Connor McDavid…
31 Oilers Questions: Which offseason acquisition will have the greatest impact on the Oilers?
This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season. From Connor McDavid to Mattias Janmark, let’s ask some questions. The Edmonton Oilers had a host of problems last season, but none were more damaging than their inability to keep the puck…
McDavid becomes first player in EA Sports NHL’s ’99 Club’
He may wear No. 97, but gamers will soon see that Connor McDavid is actually 99 — and no, it’s not a Wayne Gretzky reference. On Monday, EA Sports announced that the Edmonton Oilers captain is the first player to be part of their prestigious new “NHL 99 Club.” That means McDavid is going to…
Oilers from the past: Nail Yakupov becomes a champion
When you look through the annals of the NHL, Nail Yakupov will go down as one of the biggest busts in league history. Drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 2012, Yakupov was a dynamic offensive player who, by all accounts, was the No. 1 player in the draft. NHL Central Scouting had him…
Monday Mailbag: Do the Oilers have enough youth in the lineup?
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 benchmarks for Matt Savoie, the Oilers’ youth, Mattias Janmark, and more. If you’ve got a question…
Oilers Letters to the Editor: What would you do with a magic lamp?
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. What three Edmonton Oilers decisions would you change since the Connor McDavid draft? I had this fun idea I’d like to explore. You find a…
Frederic on killing penalties: ‘I’d love to have that role’
One of the issues with Trent Frederic last season was that the Edmonton Oilers couldn’t find him a role on the team. It became an overarching topic for the entire team: how can they galvanize their bottom-six, who are producing at some of the lowest rates in the McDavid-Draisaitl era? Frederic was still dealing with…
31 Oilers Questions: To trade or keep Spencer Stastney?
It looks to me like there are a few defensive corps around the NHL that have a Spencer Stastney-shaped hole in them. The Anaheim Ducks, for example, have a challenged blueline, minus Jacob Trouba, Radko Gudas, John Carlson, and Olen Zellweger from last year’s squad, and tentatively have Tristan Leneau, Tyson Hinds, Ian Moore, and…
Baggedmilk’s 4 bold Oilers predictions for the 2026-27 season
We’re right in the middle of the summer dead zone, the news is rolling in at a snail’s pace, and Oilers Twitter/X is quiet enough that all we’re getting is nonsense noise and long periods of silence. With that in mind, I thought I’d toss some gas on the fire with five BOLD predictions for…
Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 15: Damien Carfagna
Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. After back-to-back goalies in the top 20 ranking, and an intriguing WHL playmaker in David Lewandowski, we land on Bakersfield Condors defenceman Damien Carfagna, who comes in at No. 15. #15: Damien Carfagna Position: D Shoots: Left Nationality: USA Date of…
‘I lost who I was’: Trent Frederic opens up about tough Oilers season
Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic discussed how the high ankle sprain he suffered in the tail end of the 2024–25 season affected much of last year. On Wednesday, Frederic was a guest on Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer, as they talked about what happened a year ago, while looking ahead to a new opportunity this…
Oilersnation Radio: Let’s talk about Daily Faceoff Edmonton
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 moving from Oilersnation to Daily Faceoff Edmonton, the Elks’ game against Toronto, another round of Ask the Idiots, line combinations, and more. We kicked off…
31 Oilers Questions: Is winning a Stanley Cup the only way McDavid will re-sign?
Connor McDavid could’ve asked for any dollar amount last summer as he entered the final year of an eight-year contract. The Edmonton Oilers front office would’ve signed a blank cheque, and they would’ve done so merrily. After all, the fact that the best player in the world would want to extend with your organization is…
Oilers building goaltending pipeline with Emil Vinni signing
The Emil Vinni signing news came as a surprise earlier this week. Not because of Vinni’s ability, but because of the logjam the Edmonton Oilers already have between the pipes. You’ve probably forgotten, but Vinni was the No. 1 European goaltender heading into the 2024 NHL Draft. After no goaltenders went in the first round,…
Former Oilers forward Jeff Skinner signs in Switzerland with EHC Biel-Bienne
A one-time Edmonton Oilers forward has decided to go overseas. Jeff Skinner is headed to Europe, signing a one-year deal with EHC Biel-Bienne of Switzerland’s National League that will last until April 2027. He’ll join former Edmonton Oilers forward Gaetan Haas and former draft choice from way back in 2009, Toni Rajala. Skinner struggled to…
‘From Peter Parker to Spider-Man’: Condors coach praises captain Seth Griffith
Building a minor league program that can churn out NHL talent is critical for the long-term health of an organization like the Edmonton Oilers. At its core, the AHL is a developmental league. All the focus on building up young players, however, leads many to overlook the necessary role of veterans. They help mentor players….
Oilers former coach says McDavid will win the Stanley Cup: ‘I predict it’
One of Connor McDavid’s former coaches with the Edmonton Oilers is certainly a believer he’ll be a champion one day. Long-time NHL coach Dave Tippett was a guest on the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast this week, reminiscing about his days with the Phoenix Coyotes with former players Paul Bissonnette and Keith Yandle. But of course, the…
Real Life Podcast: Daily Faceoff Edmonton, AI videos, and the Battle of the Donairs
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 Oilersnation move to Daily Faceoff Edmonton, the Battle of the Donairs, hippos videos, and much more. The guys kicked off this week’s episode of Real…
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