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February 2025 Archives

Oilersnation Radio Podcast

Oilersnation Radio: The Oilers are in full free fall mode, and it’s painful to watch

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by Ryley Delaney

Struggling Penguins have a handful of players to move ahead of the trade deadline

Buffalo Sabres JJ Peterka

NHL Notebook: JJ Peterka, Mario Ferraro among newcomers to Daily Faceoff’s Trade Targets list

Canada United States 4 Nations Face-Off Connor McDavid

by Michael Mazzei

Two McDonald’s restaurants honour Connor McDavid with temporary name change

Edmonton OIlers Evander Kane

Evander Kane’s no-movement clause changes to 16-team Approved Trade List on March 1

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Looking into goaltender Karel Vejmelka as a possible trade target for the Oilers

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Leon Draisaitl can’t stop scoring, Brett Kulak is underrated, and the Oilers lose fifth straight game

Edmonton Oilers

The Day After 59.0: No more Mr. Nice Guy as Oilers need to make tough decisions ahead of deadline

Edmonton Oilers Florida Panthers

by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction: Oilers’ losing streak extends to five amid longest skid in three years

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid

by Jason Gregor

Gameday Previews

GDB 59.0: Oilers Desperately Need a Win (5:00 PM MT, SN)

Jeff Skiner Edmonton Oilers

Jeff Skinner replaces Matt Savoie in Oilers’ top-six against Panthers

Edmonton Oilers Darnell Nurse

Oilers’ Darnell Nurse out day-to-day with undisclosed injury

Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup

Gameday Previews

Oilers Game Notes 59.0: Edmonton limping into Stanley Cup Final rematch with Panthers

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by Ryley Delaney

Throwback Thursday: A forgettable trade deadline for the Oilers

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by Andrew MacNeil

NHL betting preview (Feb. 27): Oilers vs. Panthers odds

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by Real Life Podcast

Real Life Podcast: The weight loss challenge debate, Wayne Gretzky, and Chalmers’ movie review

Better Lait Than Never - Edmonton Oilers are struggling post-4 Nations

Better Lait Than Never: The Oilers may never win another hockey game

Seth Jones Chicago Blackhawks

by Ryley Delaney

NHL Notebook: Seth Jones critical of Blackhawks’ lack of progress

Edmonton Oilers Evander Kane

Oilers hoping for update on Evander Kane’s status by the weekend, winger’s availability will impact team’s trade deadline plans

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by Ryley Delaney

Looking into trade targets from the Calgary Flames

Edmonton Oilers Stan Bowman

by Jason Gregor

Stan Bowman Needs to Make Some Changes to the Oilers

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Oilers reclaim Travis Dermott off waivers from Wild, assign him to AHL Condors

Edmonton Oilers Evan Bouchard

‘He takes too much criticism’: Oilers GM Stan Bowman comes to the defence of Evan Bouchard

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by Ryley Delaney

Goaltender Karel Vejmelka, defenceman Olli Maatta among possible trade targets from Utah Hockey Club

Wave the white flag

Leon Draisaitl the lone bright spot again, the penalty kill disaster, and the Oilers are bleeding goals

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The Day After 58.0: Oilers a ‘fragile group right now’ trudging through losing road trip

Edmonton Oilers Evan Bouchard

by Tyler Yaremchuk

Adding a top-four defender needs to be the Oilers’ top priority before the trade deadline

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by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction: Losing streak reaches four games as Oilers fall 4-1 in Tampa

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by Michael Mazzei

Former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk discusses Oilers’ tandem, how the team can upgrade, and more

Edmonton Oilers Stuart Skinner Calvin Pickard

by Ryley Delaney

General manager Stan Bowman told insider the Oilers ‘don’t need to add a goalie’ ahead of the trade deadline

Edmonton Oilers Jeff Skinner

Why another healthy scratch for Oilers’ Jeff Skinner isn’t deserved

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by Jason Gregor

Gameday Previews

GDB 58.0: Oilers’ Defensive Game Must Tighten Up (5:30pm MT, SN1)

Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner

Jeff Skinner a healthy scratch as Oilers face Lightning

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by Liam Horrobin

Gameday Previews

Oilers Game Notes 58.0: Edmonton looks to avoid fourth straight loss while Lightning seek sixth win in a row

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid Vancouver Canucks Conor Garland

Oilers’ Connor McDavid hasn’t been the same since suspension for Garland cross-check

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by Andrew MacNeil

NHL betting preview (Feb. 25): Oilers vs. Lightning odds

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by Real Life Podcast

Real Life Podcast: Tyler’s Uber adventure, a 4 Nations recap, and Chantal Kreviazuk

Montreal Canadiens celebrate goal against Edmonton Oilers

by Ryley Delaney

Looking into potential trade targets from the Montreal Canadiens

Canada USA 4 Nations Face-Off Fight

by Ryley Delaney

NHL Notebook: Despite long-term injury concern, Matthew Tkachuk will play for the Panthers again this season

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by Jason Gregor

Could Matt Savoie be the Oilers’ version of Jake Guentzel?

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid

Connor McDavid absent from Oilers’ Monday practice

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by Sean Panganiban

Looking back at the Top 5 clutch goals from Connor McDavid’s career

GDB Stan Bowman Edmonton Oilers photoshop

Monday Mailbag: Does Stan Bowman feel pressure to pull off a big trade for the Oilers?

Edmonton Oilers Washington Capitals Connor McDavid

The Day After 57.0: Oilers need to find another level as difficult road trip continues

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by Ryley Delaney

An Oiler from the Past: Mathieu Garon

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Leon Draisaitl stays hot, Alex Ovechkin narrows the gap on Gretzky’s goal record, and the Oilers are a mess

Edmonton Oilers Washington Capitals Darnell Nurse

‘Everyone in that room can be a bit better’: Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch calls out team after back-to-back losses

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Alex Ovechkin only 13 goals from passing of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record after hat trick against Oilers

Washington Capitals Tom Wilson

by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction: Oilers fall 7-3 in Washington and match season-high with third consecutive loss

Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman vs. Washington Capitals

Gameday Previews

GDB 57.0: Oilers look to avoid third straight loss in matinee vs. the Capitals (11 AM, SNW)

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Gameday Previews

Oilers Game Notes 57.0: Edmonton looks to rebound with another matinee in Washington

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by Andrew MacNeil

NHL betting preview (Feb. 23): Oilers vs. Capitals odds

Edmonton Oilers Philadelphia Flyers Evan Bouchard

The Day After 56.0: Sleepy Oilers fall to Flyers as Savoie shines in debut

Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl Philadelphia Flyers celebrate goal

At least Leon Draisaitl picked up where he left off, Matthew Savoie’s Oilers debut, and the 3rd annual Brunch for Ben

Edmonton Oilers Philadelphia Flyers Stuart Skinner

by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction: Flyers run up the score against Oilers in first game after 4 Nations Face-Off break

Edmonton Oilers prospect Matthew Savoie

WATCH: Matt Savoie scores first NHL point in first game with Oilers

Edmonton Oilers Evan Bouchard goal Philadelphia Flyers

Gameday Previews

GDB 56.0: Oilers back from 4 Nations break with a matinee vs. the Flyers (11AM MT, SNW)

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Gameday Previews

Oilers Game Notes 56.0: Edmonton starts challenging five-game Eastern road trip in Philadelphia

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by Ryley Delaney

Looking into potential trade targets from the Flyers

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by Andrew MacNeil

NHL betting preview (Feb. 22): Oilers vs. Flyers odds

Oilersnation Radio Podcast

Oilersnation Radio: Canada beats USA, Connor McDavid scores the winner, and the Oilers are back

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NHL Notebook: Hurricanes could flip Mikko Rantanen before trade deadline, Canucks sign Kevin Lankinen to five-year extension

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by Bruce Curlock

It’s Matthew Savoie Time — What the Oilers can expect from their top prospect

Edmonton Oilers Colorado Avalanche Connor McDavid Nathan MacKinnon

by Ryley Delaney

Ranking which teams in the Western Conference Wild Card race are the most intimidating playoff opponents for the Oilers

Canada 4 Nations Face-Off

WATCH: Mic’d up Jon Cooper tells Canada ‘be selfish and shoot the puck in the net’ ahead of McDavid’s OT winner

Edmonton Oilers prospect Matthew Savoie

by Jason Gregor

Matthew Savoie will make his Oilers debut this weekend

Edmonton Oilers Sam O'Reilly

by Liam Horrobin

The Oilers’ 2024 draft class looks like the organization’s best in a while

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2025 Trade Deadline Targets for the Oilers: Goalies

Canada 4 Nations Face-Off Mitch Marner

by Liam Horrobin

The 4 Nations Face-Off was a bigger success than many expected

Canada 4 Nations Face-Off Connor McDavid

by Tyler Yaremchuk

Connor McDavid has his signature moment in a Canadian sweater

Canada 4 Nations Face-Off Connor McDavid

Golden goal from Connor McDavid propels Canada over USA in 4 Nations Face-Off final

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by Ryley Delaney

Throwback Thursday: Canada defeats United States to win gold at 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver

4 Nations Face-Off Canada Finland Sidney Crosby Nathan MacKinnon

by Tyler Yaremchuk

Three Storylines Heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off Final

Calgary Flames Tyson Barrie

NHL Notebook: Flames place Tyson Barrie on waivers

Canada USA 4 Nations Face-Off Fight

4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game – Canada vs. United States: Line combinations, starting goaltenders, and more

Edmonton Oilers Corey Perry kneeling on ice

by Jason Gregor

Oilers’ Corey Perry on Big Games, Gamesmanship, Consistency, and More

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2025 Trade Deadline Targets for the Oilers: Defencemen

Edmonton Oilers Ty Emberson

by Sean Panganiban

How are Stan Bowman’s four depth additions doing for the Oilers?

Team Canada celebrates win at 4 Nations Face-Off

by Real Life Podcast

Real Life Podcast: Canada vs. USA, dad stories, and the SNL 50th anniversary special

Connor McDavid Team Canada 4 Nations - Better Lait Than Never

Better Lait Than Never: Canada vs. USA, Matthew Savoie travels with the Oilers, and Connor McDavid

Seth Jones Chicago Blackhawks

by Ryley Delaney

NHL Notebook: Blackhawks and Seth Jones discussing possibility of trade

Buffalo Sabres Dylan Cozens

by Ryley Delaney

The Sabres have interesting trade targets as the team moves toward another rebuild

Edmonton Oilers prospect Matthew Savoie

Oilers expected to recall Matthew Savoie, top prospect skating with Leon Draisaitl at practice

Edmonton Oilers

Gone are the days of Oilers being first on no-trade lists: Player poll

4 Nations Face-Off Canada Finland Sidney Crosby Nathan MacKinnon

4 Nations Roundtable: Who was missing from Team Canada? What should change for the World Cup of Hockey?

Canada USA 4 Nations Face-Off Connor McDavid

by Dylan Nazareth

Saturday’s Canada vs. USA match drew massive viewership numbers in North America

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by Michael Mazzei

Leon Draisaitl and Tyson Barrie named to Kelowna Rockets’ Quarter-Century Team

Jared McCann Seattle Kraken

by Ryley Delaney

Jared McCann highlights potential trade targets from underperforming Kraken

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NHL Notebook: Poor showing for Sweden hurt Elias Pettersson’s trade value

Canada USA 4 Nations Face-Off Fight

Canada’s Brandon Hagel on fight with USA’s Matthew Tkachuk: ‘I did it for the flag, not the cameras’

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by Jason Gregor

Oilers Return to Practice and What Fans can Expect Before the Trade Deadline

Canada USA 4 Nations Face-Off Charlie McAvoy

USA’s Charlie McAvoy out for 4 Nations Face-Off championship as Quinn Hughes joins as replacement

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2025 Trade Deadline Targets for the Oilers: Middle-Six and Depth Forwards

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Sweden ends United States’ pursuit of an undefeated record at 4 Nations Face-Off

4 Nations Face-Off Canada Finland Sidney Crosby Nathan MacKinnon

Instant Reaction: Finland makes it close but a win punches Canada’s ticket to 4 Nations Face-Off Championship

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2025 Trade Deadline Targets for the Oilers: Top-Six Forwards

Sweden 4 Nations Face-Off Mattias Ekholm

Sweden scratches Mattias Ekholm, Viktor Arvidsson in must-win game against USA

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Canada vs. Finland: Line combinations, starting goaltenders, and more

4 Nations Face-Off From the press box

Monday Mailbag: Will NHL teams be wary of sending players to international tournaments because of injury?

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by Ryley Delaney

An Oiler from the Past: Jim Dowd

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