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Oilers’ coach Kris Knoblauch on whether he’s worried about his job: ‘It is what it is’
This was the first season for the Edmonton Oilers under coach Kris Knoblauch that they didn’t go to the Stanley Cup Final. But a first-round playoff loss, considering the team’s expectations, and their inconsistent play all season, has many wondering whether Knoblauch will get another opportunity. Saturday was eventful, with the key players in the…
What specific roster adjustments is McDavid likely to request this summer?
It’s going to be a long off-season for the Edmonton Oilers. Not just because they were bounced in the first round, but because there’ll be a lot of noise surrounding Connor McDavid. The Oilers’ captain cemented the fact that he wants to win in Edmonton during the end-of-season press conference, but with two years left…
Manitoba Moose pre-game 2 (round 2) report vs Grand Rapids Griffins
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
The three top priorities for the Oilers this offseason
The Edmonton Oilers bowed out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a whimper this week, setting in motion the most important offseason in franchise history. After back-to-back defeats in the Stanley Cup Final, the team entered the 2025 offseason in a tough spot. McDavid’s contract was one year from expiring, and Edmonton’s roster was the…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | May 3, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Today In NHL History - Puck Hits Yzerman's Eye
On May 1st in 2004, Detroit Red Wings superstar Steve Yzerman was struck in the eye by teammate Matthieu Schneider's second period slapshot in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semfinals against the Calgary Flames, falling the captain and silencing fans at Joe Louis Arena. Yzerman endured a four hour surgery to repair a fractured orbital bone and scratched cornea missing the rest of the playoffs
Today In NHL History - Kirk McLean's Game 7 Save
On April 30th in 1994, Vancouver Canucks goalie Kirk McLean denied Calgary Flames forward Robert Reichel of an overtime open net opportunity in Game 7 of the 1994 playoffs' opening round, in what is now known in Canucks circles simply as 'The Save'. The spectacular save set the stage for Pavel Bure's double overtime series winner, considered by many as the Greatest Moment in Canucks History,
Today In NHL History - Steve Smith's Own Goal
On April 30th in 1986, rookie defenseman Steve Smith of the Edmonton Oilers accidentally played the puck off of goalie Grant Fuhr and scored on his own goal, putting the Calgary Flames ahead 3-2 in the third period of Game 7 of the Battle of Alberta Smyth Division Finals. Smith's 23rd birthday blooper held up as the winner and Calgary took the series 4-3. The Flames would eventually advance to
‘It’s a special place’: Four free agents hope to re-sign with Oilers
If it were up to Jason Dickinson, Connor Murphy, Kasperi Kapanen, and Connor Ingram, their next team would be the same team they played for at season’s end: the Edmonton Oilers. Early playoff exit aside, when all four took to the microphones at Rogers Place for season-ending press conferences, they all shared a similar message….
Party Like It's 2007
It's taken a long, long time, but the Buffalo Sabres are rewarding their fans with an extended playoff run thanks to their win tonight in Game Six against the Boston Bruins, eliminating the Bruins from the playoffs. The Sabres were definitely the favoured team coming into the series, but the Bruins gave them trouble at times that Lindy Ruff and his coaching staff will need to address. What matters most tonight, though, is that the Buffalo Sabres will play in the second round of the Stanley Cup...
Moose take Game 1 from powerhouse Griffins behind DiVincentiis’ 39-save shutout
Recap of the game.
Stan Bowman talks underwhelming seasons for Oilers’ Trent Frederic and Tristan Jarry
Two of the most underwhelming performers for the Edmonton Oilers in the 2025-26 season were Trent Frederic and Tristan Jarry. General manager Stan Bowman traded for both, and extended Frederic to an eight-year contract last offseason, which hasn’t yet paid dividends. These two moves may be the biggest big swing and misses so far in…
‘You have to evaluate everything’: Oilers GM Stan Bowman talks Knoblauch’s job security, his own, and more
General manager Stan Bowman would not make any announcements about the future of the Edmonton Oilers during his media availability Saturday morning. But he did address questions about the future of head coach Kris Knoblauch, and everything about the organization in his 30-plus-minute exit interview on Saturday morning. “When you don’t have success, I think…
McDavid reaffirms desire to win in Edmonton, echoes comments of Oilers taking a step back
Connor McDavid wants to win in Edmonton. That much was made clear at his season-ending press conference Saturday morning, much like it has been for many years with the Oilers. And while this year’s first-round loss to the Anaheim Ducks ended their season far earlier than any hoped, the Oilers captain reaffirmed his desire to…
Stan Bowman says Oilers couldn’t get ‘momentum’ in reaction to McDavid’s ‘average’ comment
“We were an average team all year. An average team with high expectations, you’re going to be disappointed.” – Connor McDavid’s comments cut like a knife when he stood in front of assembled media after his Edmonton Oilers were eliminated in the first round of the 2026 playoffs on Thursday night. The Oilers had just…
‘I am concerned’: Leon Draisaitl answers questions following Oilers’ playoff exit
Leon Draisaitl didn’t need many words to make a very loud point in his season-ending press conference today after the Edmonton Oilers’ first-round playoff exit created more questions than answers. After a season that was very bumpy along the way and ended earlier than expected, Draisaitl met with the media and was incredibly honest about…
Knoblauch: McDavid and Dickinson both played through lower body fractures
edmonton-oilers-injury-news-connor-mcdavid-jason-dickinson-played-lower-body-fractures As the Edmonton Oilers staff and players met with the media Saturday morning at Rogers Place, more details were revealed about some of the injuries that plagued this team. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said in a postgame press conference after their Game 6 loss to the Anaheim Ducks that multiple players had played…
From day one, the lack of cohesion made this ‘average’ Oilers season concerning and weird
Last Saturday, after the Game 3 loss against the Ducks, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch was asked a question about his team’s inconsistent performance. Despite the players saying the right things and despite the Ducks being a beatable opponent, this interaction told me this team wasn’t likely to come back. Mark Spector: “It seems…
Oilers Thoughts: Connor McDavid’s tough series against the Ducks, fatigue and potential injury as factors, and more
It’s not too often we can say that Connor McDavid just “didn’t have it.” We’ll hear soon about the injuries he was fighting through against the Anaheim Ducks in full detail, but with a team-worst -8 in the series, and with the Edmonton Oilers falling to the Ducks in six games for their first first-round…
Manitoba Moose pre-game 1 (round 2) report vs Grand Rapids Griffins
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
5/2/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show
Guests: Kelly Moore of of 680 CJOB and Moose play-by-play voice Daniel Fink.
Where do the Oilers go from here?
It’s over. Just like that, a season that felt like it had a little bit of everything came to an abrupt halt in only six games, and now the Edmonton Oilers are left to pick up the pieces after a first-round exit that doesn’t sit right with anyone who believed it had more to give….
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | May 2, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Oilersnation Radio: Breaking down the Oilers’ Game 6 loss and looking ahead at a busy summer
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 the Oilers’ first-round exit, what changes to expect in Edmonton, line combinations, injury updates, and more. We kicked off the Friday episode of ONR with…
Pagnotta: Oilers will be ‘very bold’ this summer in improving team
One NHL insider believes the Edmonton Oilers will be “bold” this offseason. David Pagnotta joined The Sheet with Jeff Marek on Friday, the morning after the Oilers season came to an end in Game 6 against the Anaheim Ducks. It was a disappointing finish to the season, and with Connor McDavid’s two-year extension about to begin…
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