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March 2025 Archives

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Rogers, NHL reportedly reach new 12-year TV rights deal worth CAD $11 billion

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid Los Angeles Kings

by Jason Gregor

Monday Musings: Health Over Home-Ice Advantage, Leon Draisaitl Dominance, and More

Edmonton Oilers Damien Carfagna

Oilers sign college free agent defenceman Damien Carfagna to two-year entry-level contract

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by Liam Horrobin

Playoff Race: Oilers stumble without McDavid and Draisaitl, Golden Knights pulling away

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#NationVacation Travel Diaries presented by Flair Airlines

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by Bruce Curlock

Oilers Prospect Report: Help Isn’t Far Away

Edmonton Oilers Calgary Flames Corey Perry

by Sean Panganiban

Oilers’ 3 Stars of the Week: Draisaitl dominates in return, Perry packs a leadership punch

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Monday Mailbag: How much does home-ice advantage matter vs. the Oilers getting healthy?

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McDavid, Skinner, Ekholm won’t join Oilers at start of four-game road trip, but may arrive later

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‘It never gets old’: Oilers legends Craig MacTavish, Paul Coffey reminisce over Battle of Alberta games against Flames

Bakersfield Condors Josh Prokop

University of Alberta Golden Bears captain Josh Prokop signs tryout with Oilers’ AHL affiliate

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Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl sets NHL record for most overtime goals in a single season

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Who should the Oilers use as Leon Draisaitl’s regular linemates?

Edmonton Oilers celebrate goal against Calgary Flames

Leon Draisaitl dominant in return, Oilers limited mistakes, and three Battle of Albertas is ridiculous

Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl

The Day After 73.0: The Legend of Leon continues to grow

Edmonton Oilers Calgary Flames Leon Draisaitl

by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction: The return of Draisaitl lifts Oilers over Flames in 3-2 OT win

Leon Draisaitl celebrating Edmonton Oilers

by Dylan Nazareth

Leon Draisaitl reaches 50-goal mark for fourth time with game-tying goal against Flames

Edmonton Oilers Calgary Flames Corey Perry

WATCH: Corey Perry drops gloves after scrum in front of Oilers’ net

Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl Calgary Flames Blake Coleman

Gameday Previews

GDB 73.0: Gut check time for the Oilers and Flames (8pm MT, HNIC)

Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl

Oilers Injury Update: Draisaitl expected to return against Flames, but Skinner, Ekholm and McDavid remain out

Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman

Gameday Previews

Oilers Game Notes 73.0: Edmonton hosts Battle of Alberta with both teams desperate for a win

Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins handles the puck

by Andrew MacNeil

NHL betting preview (March 29): Flames vs. Oilers odds

Oilersnation Radio Podcast

Oilersnation Radio: Hovering over the Oilers panic button

Edmonton Oilers

Oilers have ‘some commitments’ from European free agents who could make NHL roster

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Oilers apparently had interest in acquiring Jean-Gabriel Pageau from Islanders prior to deadline

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NHL Notebook: Sidney Crosby passes Wayne Gretzky for most point-per-game NHL seasons

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Oilers reportedly among teams interested in NCAA free agent Dalton Bancroft

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The Day After 72.0: Kraken capitalize on exhausted Oilers for first win against Edmonton in over two years

Edmonton Oilers panic button

Olivier Rodrigue’s NHL debut, Zach Hyman scores again, and everything sucks for the Oilers right now

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by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction: Oilers fall 6-1 against Kraken, drop both games of back-to-back

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by Ryley Delaney

Throwback Thursday: Seattle Thunderbirds who have played for the Oilers

John Tortorella Philadelphia Flyers

NHL Notebook: Flyers part ways with head coach John Tortorella

Seattle Kraken Jordan Eberle

by Jason Gregor

Gameday Previews

GDB 72.0: Control the Kraken (8 PM MT, SN360)

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Gameday Previews

Oilers Game Notes 72.0: Edmonton seeks 10th consecutive win over Kraken

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Oilers recall top goalie prospect Olivier Rodrigue from AHL

Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scores goal

by Andrew MacNeil

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

Dallas Stars celebrate goal against Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place

Stuart Skinner’s injury, Corey Perry just keeps scoring, and the Oilers’ comeback was too little too late

Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman celebrates goal

by Dylan Nazareth

After 300 games with the Oilers, Zach Hyman is arguably the best free agent signing in team history

Edmonton Oilers Stuart Skinner

Stuart Skinner didn’t travel with Oilers to Seattle, team will recall goalie for game against Kraken

Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman

The Day After 71.0: Fire in their bellies nearly push Oilers over Stars

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by Real Life Podcast

Real Life Podcast: A Rucking Good Time

Edmonton Oilers Olivier Rodrigue

‘I thought he was amazing’: Oilers top goaltending prospect Olivier Rodrigue makes NHL debut in loss to Kraken

Edmonton Oilers Stuart Skinner

‘We’ll talk about that internally’: Oilers’ Corey Perry addresses hit that forced Stuart Skinner from game

Edmonton Oilers Dallas Stars

by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction: Oilers’ heroic comeback attempt falls short against Stars

Better Lait Than Never - Captain Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Edmonton Oilers

Better Lait Than Never: The Oilers are Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ team now/always were

Edmonton Oilers St. Louis Blues Dylan Holloway

by Ryley Delaney

The Oilers should have tried harder to keep young star Dylan Holloway

Edmonton Oilers Evan Bouchard

‘Bouchard should get more’: Oilers scribe sees pending RFA’s next contract besting Chychrun’s extension

Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

by Jason Gregor

Gameday Previews

GDB 71.0: Find A Way to Win (8 PM MT, SN)

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Injured Leon Draisaitl participates in Oilers’ morning skate, won’t play Wednesday against Stars

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Report: Oilers signing German forward Josh Samanski out of DEL

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Gameday Previews

Oilers Game Notes 71.0: No McDavid or Draisaitl as Edmonton hosts Stars

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by Andrew MacNeil

NHL betting preview (March 26): Stars vs. Oilers odds

Oilersnation Radio Podcast

Oilersnation Radio: McDavid and Draisaitl injury timelines, Nugent-Hopkins’ heater, and contract extensions

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by Tyler Yaremchuk

How the market for young defencemen will impact Evan Bouchard’s next contract

Edmonton Oilers Evan Bouchard

Jakob Chychrun’s $72 million extension ‘helps set the baseline’ for Evan Bouchard’s next contract

St. Louis Blues Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg

‘We wouldn’t have been able to field a team’: No regrets on declining Holloway and Broberg offer sheets, says Oilers GM Stan Bowman

Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Injuries to Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are ‘a chance for everybody to step up and play their game’

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by Jason Gregor

Monday Musings: Oilers’ Health Issues, Battle for Home Ice Advantage, and More

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid Leon Draisaitl

Oilers’ McDavid, Draisaitl set to miss all three games this week

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by Bruce Curlock

Oilers Prospect Report: Making sense of where Edmonton’s best prospects are in their development

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by Liam Horrobin

Playoff Race: Golden Knights stretch lead in Pacific Division

Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Buffalo Sabres

by Sean Panganiban

Oilers’ 3 Stars of the Week: Nugent-Hopkins steps up in style with hat trick heroics

GDB Edmonton Oilers Jake Walman Photoshop

Monday Mailbag: What are your first impressions of Jake Walman with the Oilers?

Old School TV

by Real Life Podcast

Real Life Podcast: Coffee vs. Energy Drinks, McDavid and Draisaitl, and dinner with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid

‘We’re going to make it happen’: Oilers GM Stan Bowman confident Connor McDavid will sign extension

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Former Oiler Pat Maroon announces he’ll retire from NHL following 2024-25 season

Edmonton Oilers Evander Kane

Evander Kane might not be ready to return from injury when Oilers begin playoffs

Edmonton Oilers celebrate win

The Day After 70.0: Hakuna Matata as Nugent-Hopkins lifts Oilers over Kraken in McDavid and Draisaitl’s absence

Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins handles the puck

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins hat trick, Jeff Skinner keeps scoring, and Adam Henrique’s first power play goal with the Oilers

Connor McDavid Leon Draisaitl

‘Not concerned’: Oilers GM Stan Bowman says Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl will be back in lineup soon

Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scores goal

by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins leads shorthanded Oilers to 5-4 win over Kraken

Edmonton Oilers

Here’s how the Oilers lines will look against the Kraken without their superstars

Edmonton Oilers bench vs. Seattle Kraken

Gameday Previews

GDB 70.0: Injured Oilers look to get back into win column against Kraken (8pm MT, CBC)

Jordan Eberle Kraken

Gameday Previews

Oilers Game Notes 70.0: Edmonton hosts Kraken without McDavid and Draisaitl

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid and Trent Frederic

Oilers’ Trent Frederic “at least another two weeks” away from playing

Edmonton Oilers Jeff Skinner

by Andrew MacNeil

NHL betting preview (March 22): Kraken vs. Oilers odds

Oilersnation Radio Podcast

Oilersnation Radio: Oilers life without Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl

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NHL Notebook: League not considering change to playoff format

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Head coach Kris Knoblauch ‘very confident’ Oilers will be able to overcome injuries to star players

Connor McDavid Leon Draisaitl

Oilers’ Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl will miss Saturday game against Kraken, potentially more time

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid

The Day After 69.0: Oilers anxiously await imaging results of injuries to McDavid, Draisaitl

Edmonton Oilers Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Place

Oilers lose Connor McDavid and the game, Darnell Nurse’s tough night, and Jeff Skinner on the first line

Winnipeg Jets celebrate goal at Rogers Place

by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction: Oilers grind out point in 4-3 overtime loss to Jets despite losing McDavid, Skinner to injury

Edmonton Oilers Stuart Skinner

Oilers’ Connor McDavid, Stuart Skinner leave game against Jets with potential injuries

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by Ryley Delaney

Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins finding success as centre with new wingers

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by Ryley Delaney

Throwback Thursday: Playoff history between the Oilers and Jets

Leon Draisaitl skating Edmonton Oilers

Gameday Previews

GDB 69.0: Oilers will have to adapt to life without Leon (7 PM MT, SNW)

Edmonton Oilers Evander Kane

by Dylan Nazareth

Leon Draisaitl doubtful against Jets as Evander Kane skates with Oilers

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Prime Minister Mark Carney skates with Oilers ahead of game against Jets

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Gameday Previews

Oilers Game Notes 69.0: Edmonton hosts Jets for first time since season-opening pounding

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What Chaos night with the Nation

Edmonton Oilers Evan Bouchard

by Andrew MacNeil

NHL betting preview (March 20): Jets vs. Oilers odds

Better Lait Than Never Podcast: Ryan Nugen-Hopkins

Better Lait Than Never: Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is NBA Jam style on fire

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by Real Life Podcast

Real Life Podcast: Oilers are hot, Mark Carney at practice, and sports conspiracies

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman

Oilers’ McDavid, Draisaitl, Hyman and Ekholm miss practice, some may miss game against Jets

Taylor Hall Windsor Spitfires

by Dylan Nazareth

Adam Henrique, Taylor Hall named to Windsor Spitfires’ Quarter-Century team

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Oilers’ Connor McDavid becomes first player to have 3-point games against 32 NHL teams

Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman score goal Utah

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins shines, Zach Hyman scores two, and Calvin Pickard solid in Oilers 7-1 blowout over Utah

Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

The Day After 68.0: ‘We’re going to ride it for a while,’ says Oilers coach as offensive explosion likely keeps lines intact

Edmonton Oilers

by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction: Draisaitl doesn’t get 50th goal, but Oilers roll Utah 7-1

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