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Oilers News & Rumors: Skinner, Woodcroft, Niemelainen, Trade Talk

Jim Parsons | February 16, 2022

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the team has made some changes in goal as Mikko Koskinen is back from his COVID protocol stop. What is the future…

Oilers’ Niemelainen & Broberg Get Their Chance In Vital Season Stretch

Rob Couch | February 11, 2022

The same day former Edmonton Oilers head coach Dave Tippett gets fired, three players land on the injured reserve (IR). Zack Kassian is expected to miss four to eight weeks…

Oilers Must Recall Niemelainen or Acquire a Defenceman

Rob Couch | February 8, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers are going to have to make some decisions before the trade deadline. With a top-six forward already acquired in Evander Kane, what’s left on their list is…

Oilers’ Prospect Report: Holloway, Broberg, Niemelainen & More

Rob Couch | January 21, 2022

With the Edmonton Oilers in shambles despite giving solid efforts many nights, there aren’t many positives to talk about with the big club. Let me point your attention to the…

Oilers Have 4 Prospects Who Look Ready to Help This Season

Rob Couch | January 14, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers have assembled themselves a very solid prospect pool, playing in various leagues and developing nicely. They aren’t limited to just one position, as they have reinforcements coming…

Oilers News & Rumors: Holloway, Price, Plus 11 Placed in COVID Protocol

Jim Parsons | January 8, 2022

This has not been a good week for the Edmonton Oilers. More losses, more COVID protocol additions, trade concerns, and coaching questions highlight a few days that have everyone wondering…

Oilers Getting Big Contributions from Bakersfield Call-Ups

Brian Swane | December 28, 2021

This NHL season is again shaping up to be anything but normal as teams navigate schedule changes while dealing with players in and out of COVID protocol on top of…

Oilers’ 3 Early Christmas Gifts for 2021-22 Season

Rob Couch | December 18, 2021

The Edmonton Oilers have certainly had a very up-and-down season so far. Despite falling a bit recently, there is still a lot to be thankful for in this organization as…

6 Highlights From the Oilers’ 6-Game Home Stand

Sean Panganiban | December 18, 2021

The Edmonton Oilers started their 6-game homestand against the Los Angeles Kings on Dec. 5 and when it was all said and done, it turned out to be a tough…

Oilers Still Have Positives Amidst 6-Game Losing Streak

Sean Panganiban | December 15, 2021

The Edmonton Oilers are on a six-game losing skid, and by all accounts it might seem like the sky is falling. Oilers fans were treated to a 9-1 start —…

Oilers Need Niemelainen, Broberg, & Lagesson to Step Up

Rob Couch | December 10, 2021

The injuries just keep on coming for the Edmonton Oilers. Kris Russell left the game against the Boston Bruins and didn’t return, later hearing from Dave Tippett his thought that…

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ Heartbreaking Late-Game Loss to the Bruins

Rob Couch | December 10, 2021

The Edmonton Oilers lost 3-2 to the Boston Bruins on Thursday, on a late goal after coming back and tying the game in the third. For the second game in…

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