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January 2025 Archives

Vincent Desharnais Edmonton Oilers Vancouver Canucks Pittsburgh Penguins

Vincent Desharnais era abruptly ends in Vancouver as Canucks deal former Oiler to Penguins

Vancouver Canucks

Drama in Vancouver results in Canucks trading J.T. Miller to Rangers

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Golden Knights sign Brandon Saad to one-year contract

Morgan Frost

Flames swing trade with Flyers, nab two potential Oilers targets

Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl scores game winner over Anaheim Ducks

by Sean Panganiban

Top 10 Oilers Plays from January: Draisaitl’s dominance, big saves, and game-winners

Connor McDavid Leon Draisaitl

NHL salary cap to see massive increase to $113.5 million by 2027-28

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The Day After 51.0: Todd McLellan’s Red Wings show perseverance as Oilers drop winnable game

Detroit Red Wings celebrate goal in Edmonton

A second period collapse ruined the Oilers’ night, Leon Draisaitl keeps scoring, and the John Klingberg era begins

Oilersnation Radio Podcast

Oilersnation Radio: Oilers blow it against the Red Wings, Brendon Saad lands in Vegas, and a Leafs preview

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by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction: Oilers blow early lead and fall in shootout to Red Wings

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Oilers don’t appear to be a likely landing spot for Brandon Saad

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NHL Notebook: Taylor Hall was ‘happy to be traded’ from Hawks

Ekholm McDavid Edmonton Oilers

by Dylan Nazareth

Connor McDavid and Mattias Ekholm named assistant captains for upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off

Edmonton Oilers John Klingberg

Getting to know defenceman John Klingberg ahead of his debut with the Oilers

Corey Perry Joe Veleno

Gameday Previews

GDB 51.0: John Klingberg makes Oilers debut as visiting Red Wings begin road trip (7 pm MT, SNP)

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Best Oilers from the past 25 years unveiled in NHL’s Quarter Century Team

Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan

by Liam Horrobin

Gameday Previews

Oilers Game Notes 51.0: Todd McLellan’s Red Wings visit Edmonton

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by Ryley Delaney

Throwback Thursday: Oilers acquire Andreas Athanasiou and Mike Green from the Red Wings

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Brandon Saad might be destined to sign with the Oilers, but does it make sense?

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid vs Detroit Red Wings

by Andrew MacNeil

NHL betting preview (Jan. 30): Red Wings vs. Oilers odds

Brendan Saad

by Real Life Podcast

Real Life Podcast: More Jasper talk, Thursday weigh-ins, and should the Oilers sign Brandon Saad

Better Lait Than Never - Connor McDavid is Back and Stuart Skinner is scratched

Better Lait Than Never: Connor McDavid is hot, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is too, and only posts can stop Leon Draisaitl

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by Michael Mazzei

Dave Tippett reflects on his time with the Oilers, COVID-19, and interacting with fans

Bakersfield Condors Matthew Savoie

by Bruce Curlock

Mid-Season Oilers Prospect Report: Looking at players ranked No. 10 to No. 1

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Looking back at the Oilers’ history with Seravalli’s Trade Targets and what we can expect this year

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NHL Notebook: Blues place Brandon Saad on waivers, Raphael Lavoie makes Golden Knights debut, and more

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by Dylan Nazareth

Evan Bouchard and Corey Perry among four Oilers named to London Knights Quarter-Century team

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by Bruce Curlock

Mid-Season Oilers Prospect Report: Looking at players ranked No. 20 to No. 11

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by Liam Horrobin

What Logan Thompson’s six-year contract extension means for Stuart Skinner

Edmonton Oilers Mikko Rantanen

‘There’s some belief they can make that happen’: Oilers signing Mikko Rantanen isn’t that far-fetched of an idea

Edmonton Oilers Evan Bouchard

Evan Bouchard among possible replacements for Team Canada after Alex Pietrangelo withdraws from 4 Nations Face-Off

Edmonton Oilers Corey Perry game winner

Connor McDavid gets a goal in return, Corey Perry nets Oilers’ game winner, and Mattias Janmark scored on a goalie

Edmonton Oilers Calvin Pickard

The Day After 50.0: Goaltending continues to be key for Oilers in win over Kraken

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by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction: Oilers overcome slow start and beat Kraken for third consecutive win

Jasper Pond Hockey Tournament

by Real Life Podcast

Real Life Podcast: The Jasper Pond Hockey recap, Tyler’s Bills sadness, and Connor McDavid returns

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Gameday Previews

GDB 50.0: Why the Oilers mixed up their lines as McDavid returns against Kraken (7:30 pm MT, SNW)

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid Leon Draisaitl

Leon Draisaitl on Connor McDavid’s wing, Adam Henrique up to second line as Oilers shuffle forwards

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid vs Seattle Kraken

by Liam Horrobin

Gameday Previews

Oilers Game Notes 50.0: Connor McDavid returns as Edmonton hosts the Seattle Kraken

Edmonton Oilers Corey Perry Vancouver Canucks

by Sean Panganiban

Oilers’ 3 Stars of the Week: Perry puts on a mind games masterclass, Nugent-Hopkins scores clutch goals

Evan Bouchard photoshop Edmonton oilers

Monday Mailbag: What does Evan Bouchard’s next contract with the Oilers look like?

Connor McDavid Leon Draisaitl

by Andrew MacNeil

NHL betting preview (Jan. 27): Kraken vs. Oilers odds

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Wrapping up the 2025 Jasper Pond Hockey Tournament

Edmonton Oilers forward Noah Philp

Will Noah Philp be the Oilers’ fourth-line centre in the 2025 playoffs?

Edmonton Oilers Buffalo Sabres Stuart Skinner

The Day After 49.0: Oilers claim first in Pacific, but now the work begins

Edmonton Oilers Jeff Skinner scores goal against Buffalo Sabres

Stuart Skinner steals the Oilers a win, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins stays hot, and Jeff Skinner gets his revenge goal

Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Buffalo Sabres

by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction: Oilers grab first place in Pacific Division with 3-2 win over Sabres

Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl carries the puck in Detroit

Gameday Previews

GDB 49.0: Oilers look to wrap up McDavid suspension week with a win over the Sabres (2pm MT, SNW)

Colorado Avalanche Carolina Hurricanes Mikko Rantanen

Forget the Blackhawks, the Colorado Avalanche are the big losers in the Mikko Rantanen trade

Buffalo Sabres

Gameday Previews

Oilers Game Notes 49.0: Edmonton continues homestand against basement-dwelling Sabres

Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman

by Andrew MacNeil

NHL betting preview (Jan. 25): Sabres vs. Oilers odds

Oilersnation Radio Podcast

Oilersnation Radio: Checking in from the Jasper Park Lodge

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by Ryley Delaney

An Oiler from the Past: Mark Lamb

San Jose Sharks defender Cody Ceci

by Liam Horrobin

Looking at the defencemen on Frank Seravalli’s trade targets list

Edmonton Oilers Sam Gagner

by Ryley Delaney

Former Oiler Sam Gagner signs tryout with Belleville Senators

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by Tyler Yaremchuk

Why there may or may not be an Arms Race in the Western Conference

Edmonton Oilers celebrate goal from Leon Draisaitl

Leon Draisaitl is unstoppable for the Oilers, Zach Hyman sheds the bubble, and a Corey Perry masterclass

Edmonton Oilers Corey Perry Vancouver Canucks

The Day After 48.0: Oilers live rent free in Canucks’ head en route to season-series win

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by Ryley Delaney

Oilers get back at Canucks with 6-2 spanking in testy rematch

Edmonton Oilers Evan Bouchard

by Ryley Delaney

Pacific Division Update: Oilers vying for top seed while Canucks fight for playoff spot

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by Ryley Delaney

Throwback Thursday: Oilers take down Canucks in the 2024 playoffs

Edmonton Oilers Vancouver Canucks Leon Draisaitl Conor Garland

by Jason Gregor

Gameday Previews

GDB 48.0: Oilers need a win against the Canucks (7pm MT, SNW)

Elias Pettersson J.T. Miller Vancouver Canucks

Gameday Previews

Oilers Game Notes 48.0: Edmonton hosts Canucks for final time in regular season

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid

League executive believes Oilers, opponents will be on ‘high alert’ for how games are officiated

Rasmus Ristolainen

NHL Notebook: Oilers among trade destinations to watch for Flyers’ defender Rasmus Ristolainen

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Oilers fans react to goal scored with Nachos on the ice

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid

by Michael Mazzei

Oilers’ Connor McDavid speaks on inconsistency with officiating, three-game suspension

Edmonton Oilers Derek Ryan

by Jason Gregor

Derek Ryan’s Unexpected but Amazing NHL career

Edmonton Oilers Vancouver Canucks Connor McDavid Conor Garland

Why Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet didn’t want to see Connor McDavid suspended

Edmonton Oilers Paul Coffey

Oilers’ hunt for defenceman may pivot to ‘depth-type’ player

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The Day After 47.0: Capitals extend lead in Presidents’ Trophy race with win over Oilers

Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman vs. Washington Capitals

Stuart Skinner outdueled by Logan Thompson, Oilers’ power play stumbles, and Alex Ovechkin’s goal record

Better Lait Than Never Nacho Gate

Better Lait Than Never: Connor McDavid’s suspension, Oilers lose two straight, and a Dollars for Dogs thank you

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by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction: Oilers double Capitals in shots but fall 3-2 to NHL’s top team

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Oilers release statement following McDavid’s suspension: ‘We share in our fans’ frustration’

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by Ryley Delaney

Oilers prospect William Nicholl listed among late-round steals from the 2024 NHL Draft

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Stretch without Connor McDavid an opportunity for Leon Draisaitl to strengthen Hart Trophy case

Edmonton Oilers' forward Jeff Skinner

‘It’s an opportunity for everybody’: Kris Knoblauch taking team-first approach as Oilers play without McDavid

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by Jason Gregor

Gameday Previews

GDB 47.0: Oilers and Capitals will be A Battle of the Best (7:00 MT, SNW)

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid

‘You have to protect yourself’: NHL’ers speak out about McDavid’s cross-check, three-game suspension

Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman and Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin

Gameday Previews

Oilers Game Notes 47.0: Edmonton hosts Alex Ovechkin and the league-leading Washington Capitals

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by Michael Mazzei

Oilers allow Alex Ovechkin to try on Wayne Gretzky’s glove and stick, pose with jersey

Edmonton Oilers Connor Brown

NHL Notebook: Capitals and Oilers top Power Rankings ahead of Tuesday’s game

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by Andrew MacNeil

NHL betting preview (Jan. 21): Capitals vs. Oilers odds

Oilersnation Radio Podcast

Oilersnation Radio: Connor McDavid suspended 3 games ahead of Oilers’ matchup with the Capitals

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid Vancouver Canucks Conor Garland

by Michael Mazzei

‘The NHL wants their stars to play through the crap’: Social media reacts to Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers’ suspensions

Edmonton Oilers Vancouver Canucks Connor McDavid Conor Garland

by Liam Horrobin

The NHL refuses to protect its stars like Connor McDavid and many more

Tyler Myers

‘It redirected my stick a little bit higher’: Canucks’ Tyler Myers explains cross-check on Evan Bouchard

Edmonton Oilers Vancouver Canucks Connor McDavid Tyler Myers

NHL suspends Connor McDavid, Tyler Myers three games for late-game cross-checks

Edmonton Oilers John Klingberg

‘It’s been there my entire career’: Rejuvenated John Klingberg is looking to rebound with Oilers

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid Vancouver Canucks Conor Garland

by Jason Gregor

Monday Musings: McDavid’s Pending Suspension Hides a Bigger Problem in the NHL

Edmonton Oilers Derek Ryan

Oilers’ Derek Ryan clears waivers

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by Sean Panganiban

Oilers Spotlight: Corey Perry has made a solid impact in limited playing time this season

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid vs Vancouver Canucks

by Sean Panganiban

Oilers’ 3 Stars of the Week: McDavid’s week featured magnificent goal-scoring and a match penalty

Edmonton Oilers king of the hill photoshop

Monday Mailbag: Why are the Oilers having poor starts lately?

Buffalo Bills Josh Allen

by Real Life Podcast

Real Life Podcast: NFL playoffs, Baggedmilk’s hot dog update, and a weight loss challenge review

Edmonton Oilers James Hamblin

by Bruce Curlock

Oilers Prospect Report: The return of James Hamblin

Edmonton Oilers forward Derek Ryan

Oilers place Derek Ryan on waivers, loan Josh Brown to the Bakersfield Condors

Edmonton Oilers John Klingberg

Why the success of the Oilers signing John Klingberg is dependent on usage and expectations

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid vs Vancouver Canucks

Connor McDavid kicked out for cross checking, Leon Draisaitl stays hot, and why do the Oilers keep starting so poorly

Edmonton Oilers Vancouver Canucks Connor McDavid Tyler Myers

The Day After 46.0: Myers deserves stiffer penalty than McDavid after Oilers, Canucks melee

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