Edmonton Oilers News & Opinion

McDavid Scores Winner, Draisaitl with Three Points as Oilers Beat Canucks

The Canadian Press | October 3, 2019

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers opened the 2019-20 NHL season with a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday.
Connor McDavid broke a 2-2 deadlock with five-and-a-half minutes to play, sp…

Oilers Open Season Wednesday, GM Ken Holland Says Goal Is Playoffs

The Canadian Press | October 1, 2019

EDMONTON — With the woebegone Edmonton Oilers set to open their NHL season Wednesday, new general manager Ken Holland bristled when it was suggested fans are being told to be patient for a playoff contender.
“I don’t think I’ve said that. Don’t pu…

Oilers News and Rumors: Gagner, Waivers, Playoffs, More

Jim Parsons | October 1, 2019

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Ken Holland addressed the media today and had a few insights to give regarding the team. What was the story with the…

A Healthy Mcdavid Remains the Key for Edmonton Oilers This Season

The Canadian Press | September 30, 2019

EDMONTON — In an off-season of change for the Edmonton Oilers, the most significant news came last Tuesday when captain Connor McDavid was deemed fit to play in his first exhibition game.
McDavid, who tore the posterior cruciate ligament in his le…

The James Neal – Edmonton Oilers Experiment

Rob Soria | September 30, 2019

If he could, James Neal would like nothing more than to erase last season from the history books. Unfortunately, that isn’t how things work, not even for a ten-time 20-goal…

Bear is Ready for Oilers’ Roster Spot

Zain Bhanji | September 29, 2019

When new Edmonton Oiler and projected top-four defenseman Joel Persson went down with a shoulder injury in the Oilers 4-2 preseason loss to the Arizona Coyotes, head coach Dave Tippett…

Oilers Should Bet On Speed and Skill

Rob Soria | September 29, 2019

With the Edmonton Oilers pre-season schedule officially over, the time for Ken Holland and Dave Tippett to decide who will be part of the equation in Wednesday’s season opener has…

Rieder, Lucic Score Against Former Team as Flames Beat Oilers

The Canadian Press | September 29, 2019

CALGARY — Tobias Rieder scored a pair of goals against his former team to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers in the final pre-season game for both clubs on Saturday.
Making a bid to crack Calgary’s lineup after finishing…

Jurco, Bear with Two Goals Each as Oilers Beat Jets 5-3

The Canadian Press | September 27, 2019

WINNIPEG — Tomas Jurco scored twice as the Edmonton Oilers came back in the third period to beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 Thursday night in NHL exhibition play.
Ethan Bear also scored two goals for Edmonton (3-3-0), which trailed 3-2 after 40 minutes.&nbs…

Oilers News and Rumors: Bear, Burdasov, Nugent-Hopkins, More

Jim Parsons | September 26, 2019

In today’s update on the Edmonton Oilers, there is news and speculation regarding Ethan Bear and Joel Persson, there is a bit more clarity (at least there will be after…

Adin Hill Solid as Coyotes down Oilers 4-2

The Canadian Press | September 25, 2019

EDMONTON — Adin Hill made 39 saves as the Arizona Coyotes came away with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday in pre-season play.
Lawson Crouse, Michael Bunting, Michael Grabner and Derek Stepan scored for the Coyotes, who improved to 3-2-…

Connor Mcdavid Set to Return from Knee Injury

The Canadian Press | September 24, 2019

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid will play his first game tonight since suffering a knee injury in last year’s season finale.
The Oilers say McDavid will make his 2019 pre-season debut against the visiting Arizona Coyotes.
“He’s wanted to play for t…