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Pre-Scout: Will the Oilers and Flames have jump or turkey legs in Battle of Alberta rematch?
Do you have memories of Christmas where you and your brother would wrestle in the basement? Maybe over a game of mini-sticks, stealing a gift, or just because? Well, that’s what the Edmonton Oilers game against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday reminded me of — an older brother doing the ol’ ground-and-pound on the scrappy…
Two weeks later, the pros and cons of the Stuart Skinner for Tristan Jarry trade
So I’m sure by now you’ve seen that the Oilers actually pulled the trigger on a Tristan Jarry trade with Pittsburgh, sending Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round draft pick. I feel nostalgia for the offseason of 2016 again. Back then, the Oilers made a blockbuster trade of a one-for-one in Taylor Hall…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
Hutson Hurt as Americans Win 2nd Straight at World Juniors
Boston University defenseman Cole Hutson was taken off the ice on a stretcher after being hit on the side of the head with a puck during Saturday's game against Switzerland at the World Junior Championship...
Flashback Friday: Tkachuk’s hit on Zack Kassian and the ensuing fallout
Things got chippy in the last Battle of Alberta. On Tuesday, the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers played for the second time this season, the first time since the season opener. Despite being on Festivus, two days before Christmas, the two teams weren’t very festive. After a rather tame first period and an Oilers’ goal…
Top 100 Oilers: No. 58 — Cam Talbot
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Cam Talbot comes in at No. 58 on our updated 2025 list. He was not ranked on Brownlee’s original list. Cam Talbot was the best Edmonton Oilers goalie of the 2010s and…
Today In NHL History - Ilya Kovalchuk's Own Goal
On December 26th in 2011, New Jersey Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk fired an errant pass from the Carolina Hurricanes goal line past extra-attacker and intended recipient Adam Henrique and into the Devils empty net for an own goal, down 3-2 with 29 seconds to play. Afterwards, the oft-maligned overpaid winger acknowledged "we were working hard, but a bad decision by me cost us the game."
Oilers place David Tomasek on waivers for purpose of contract termination
Looking for a Boxing Day deal? May I interest you in a slightly used David Tomasek? According to the Edmonton Oilers’ social media accounts, the team announced Friday that it will be placing forward David Tomasek on waivers for the purpose of contract termination. According to a report from Swedish outlet Värmlands Folkblad, Tomasek is set…
Oilers’ Connor McDavid on condensed NHL schedule: ‘It suits me’
All it took for Connor McDavid was to get into a groove. And now that he’s found it, he seems nearly unstoppable, tying a career-high in points in the month of December, racking up a staggering 12 goals and 31 points. He’s on pace for 50 goals, 95 assists and 144 points — totals that…
Winnipeg Jets prospects through 15 years of World Junior Championships
This retrospective looks back at 15 years of Jets representation on the world stage and the moments that helped shape the next generation of talent.
Top 10 Oilers stories of 2025: #8 — An early playoff Mattias Ekholm injury update
Welcome to Oilersnation’s top 10 stories of the year, where we count down the most-read stories you, the reader, clicked on in 2025. The Edmonton Oilers navigating through Mattias Ekholm’s injury in last year’s playoffs certainly was a big story. Injured late in the regular season, he wouldn’t return until the final game of the…
Five current Oilers who have won gold at the World Juniors
The U20 World Juniors is always an exciting tournament, featuring some of the best 20-and-under hockey players competing for their countries against other nations, all in the hopes of winning a gold medal during the holiday season. For many households, it’s a cherished tradition to gather with loved ones, devour Christmas leftovers, and tune into…
In Honour Of John Hughes
There's something special behind the movies of John Hughes when one considers how beloved his films are. Whether it's Planes, Trains, and Automobiles , Uncle Buck , or The Breakfast Club , there's humanity in all of his movies that not many other writers have captured in their time. Losing Hughes in 2009 was a big loss for the film industry because he was so good at finding the human story in the comedies he wrote, and it might be a long time before we see a writer as good as him again. With i...
Canada's Spengler Roster
It's that magical time of year when hockey players from across Europe and North America come together in Switzerland under the Hockey Canada logo. With sponsor logos strewn across the jerseys, the Spengler Cup will begin on December 26 as Canada looks to win its 17th championship since 1984, and this year's roster has some interesting names on the roster. It's always fun to see who is playing where in Europe when it comes to the other teams' rosters, but today's article will focus solely on th...
The Hockey Show - Episode 692
The Hockey Show , Canada's only campus-produced radio show that strictly talks hockey, is back on the biggest day of the Christian calendar as we have a Christmas show! There are two major tournaments starting tomorrow, so there will need to be some discussion on those tournaments and some of the details baked into them. There's also a very good chance that a North American hockey league will pause games tomorrow due to CBA negotiations falling apart, so our hosts have lots to talk about on th...
Top 100 Oilers: No. 59 — Adam Larsson
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Adam Larsson comes in at No. 59 on our updated 2025 list. He was not ranked on Brownlee’s original list. The infamous Taylor Hall-Adam Larsson trade was one of the first Remember-where-you-were…
Top 10 Oilers stories of 2025: #9 — Black aces arrive for playoff push
Welcome to Oilersnation’s top 10 stories of the year, where we count down the most-read stories you, the reader, clicked on in 2025. Who would’ve thought people would be so excited about the Black Aces arriving? Not me, that’s for sure, but you, the readers, were excited to hear about the group that arrived for…
Top 10 Oilers stories of 2025: #10 — Contract negotiations rubbed Dylan Holloway ‘the wrong way’
Welcome to Oilersnation’s top 10 stories of the year, where we count down the most-read stories you, the reader, clicked on in 2025. This story dates back to early September, over a year after Dylan Holloway signed his offer sheet to leave the Edmonton Oilers and join the St. Louis Blues. With what had been…
Merry Christmas, Nation!
Christmas has officially arrived, the wrapping paper carnage is well underway at the Castle Milk, and the coffee is doing some heavy lifting after a long night of appetizers and cocktails. But before the day gets away from us, I wanted to pop in and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas on behalf of all…
Stocking Stuffers: Connor McDavid’s heater, a shooters mentality & an untouchable powerplay
As the Edmonton Oilers finished off a 5-1 stomping of their provincial rival Calgary Flames on Tuesday night, and Connor McDavid finished off a jaw-dropping five-point performance, Jack Michaels dropped a line that really grabbed my attention: “I’m not sure I’ve ever seen him better. I’ve seen every one of the games he’s played. I’m…
2025-26 Hobey Tracker: Checking in at the Winter Break
With most teams on a break until at least after Christmas, now feels like a good time to check on the race for college hockey’s top award...
An Extended ECHL Break
Normally at this time of year, I try to watch as many hockey games as I can, mainly because network television plays the same dozen Christmas movies over and over again. Hockey can offer up something less predictable than those movies can after watching them for the umpteenth time, but I find myself watching less hockey after hearing about the potential upcoming strike by ECHL players. If you haven't heard, the negotations between the ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players Association (PHPA)...
The Day After 38.0: Oilers head into Christmas break feeling good about their game
A hat-trick from Leon Draisaitl, a five-point night from Connor McDavid, a .947 save percentage from Connor Ingram and a 5-1 win over the Calgary Flames. Given all of that in the Edmonton Oilers’ final game before the Christmas Break on Tuesday night, it’s easy to see why the team would be feeling good. Couple…
Oilers Prospect Update: Isaac Howard nets first career hat-trick as Bakersfield wins two straight
Quinn Hutson was recalled on December 15th, two days before the Condors played the Ontario Reign. Hutson went on to score his first career NHL goal against the Boston Bruins, but it looked dim for the AHL squad without him. In their first game without Hutson, the Condors lost 4-0 and looked completely lost offensively….
Leon Draisaitl’s hat trick, Connor McDavid on fire, and Connor Ingram gives Oilers second straight win
Is there anything better than a Battle of Alberta as the last Oilers game before the Christmas break? Not to me. There’s just something about a home-and-home to bookend the break that makes sense to me, and last night at Rogers Place, the boys took on the Flames for their first meeting since the season…
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