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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…
NHL uploads full game between Oilers, Flames that featured goalie fight, line brawls
One of the most memorable games in the Battle of Alberta’s history is now available to be watched in full. The National Hockey League uploaded a full replay of the Feb. 1, 2020 game between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames that featured a trio of fights, famously one between goaltenders Mike Smith and Cam…
31 Oilers Questions: Can Kasperi Kapanen stick in the top six?
There have been few greater player stories around the Edmonton Oilers in recent years than that of Kasperi Kapanen. Cast aside and thrown to the curb by the St. Louis Blues in Nov. 2024, the Oilers scooped him up on waivers, and it didn’t take long for him to prove his worth. That didn’t happen…
Cutting McDavid and Draisaitl’s minutes on the Oilers penalty kill? ‘Silly to close doors on anything,’ says Bowman
One of the talking points of the off-season has been whether new Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock will try to reduce minutes for Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Spread the wealth, as it were, and help give role and depth players more ownership. During a recent interview with Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer, general…
Three’s Company: The six seasons the Edmonton Oilers used five or more goalies
The Edmonton Oilers will aim to carry three goaltenders into the 2026-27 season. As Jason Gregor noted, most netminders don’t like it, more teams have tried it recently, and the Oilers will experiment with it, at least to start the season. For some, three goalies can seem like one too many, but did you know…
Will the NHL parity trend continue? Which 100-point team misses playoffs?
We have seen more parity in the NHL over the previous three seasons. There haven’t been as many glaringly weak teams, but will that continue this season and beyond as the salary cap continues to increase significantly? Last season, Vancouver was the only team under 72 points. In 2022, six teams had 68 points or…
5 Oilers prospects who are playing for an entry-level contract this season
As Oilersnation continues to count down the top prospects in the Edmonton Oilers organization, today we’ll look at some of the players whose rights could expire at the end of the 2026-27 season. Dalyn Wakely Wakely is the most notable of the group, and he will be a key player to follow this season. His…
Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 17: Connor Ungar
Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. That makes it back-to-back goalies in the top 20 rankings, with Connor Ungar being my 17th-ranked player. I still struggle internally with Eemil Vinni and Ungar; Vinni is younger, a bit more athletic, and has a higher ceiling. In fact, Vinni…
WWYDW: Where does Eemil Vinni fit in the Oilers crowded goaltending ranks?
Eight. Eight is the number of goaltenders under contract in the Edmonton Oilers and Bakersfield Condors system, with 2024 second-round draft pick Eemil Vinni signing a one-year AHL contract with the Condors on Wednesday. Tristan Jarry, Frederik Andersen, and Devon Levi are expected to tend the crease in Edmonton, while the journeyman Matt Tomkins will…
Oilers prospect Eemil Vinni signs one-year AHL contract with Condors
One of the Edmonton Oilers’ top goaltending prospects is coming to North America, as Eemil Vinni has signed a one-year, AHL contract with the Bakersfield Condors. Vinni, 20, was selected by the Oilers in the second round of the 2024 draft, and his journey into the AHL will be his first experience on the smaller…
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