Oilers News & Rumors: Draisaitl, Nugent-Hopkins, Kane, Klima

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Leon Draisaitl took a puck in the face during the Oilers' skate on Friday. Is it anything the team should be worried about? Meanwhile, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins looks to get going in the playoffs ...

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Oilers Need More From Nugent-Hopkins, Less From Desharnais

The Edmonton Oilers quickly learned that they’re dealing with a whole different beast in the second round with the Vegas Golden Knights, in comparison to the more passive and defensive-minded Los Angeles Kings from the first round. The Golden Knights were...

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3 Keys to Success for Golden Knights in Second Round vs. Oilers

After the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 in Game 5 of their first round series, they punched their ticket to the second round where they are now set to take on the Edmon...

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Top 10 Underpaid Wingers in the NHL in 2022-23

This is a mini-series looking at the top 10 underpaid players from each position in the NHL, and we continue by looking at wingers. In general, wingers aren't paid as much as centermen, but many are just breaking out and have yet to sign lucrative contra...

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#Top10Lists #BrandonHagel #CarterVerhaeghe #MichaelBunting #RyanNugent-Hopkins
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Breaking Down Jets’ Potential 1st-Round Opponents

The Winnipeg Jets clinched their spot in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs after their spirited win against the Minnesota Wild on April 11. While they have locked in their position, their possible opponents are still jostling for position at the top of the...

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#WinnipegJets #ConnorMcDavid #JonathanQuick #RyanNugent-Hopkins
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Oilers Make History With 3 100-Point Scorers

It has been a season to remember as the Edmonton Oilers have had a number of career years from their players, topped off with incredible seasons by their leaders. On April 5, against the Anaheim Ducks, the Oilers became the 14th team in NHL history to have three...

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#EdmontonOilers #ConnorMcDavid #LeonDraisaitl #RyanNugent-Hopkins
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Oilers News & Rumors: Nugent-Hopkins, Skinner, Ekholm

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins joined the 100-point club for the first time in his NHL career. How big a deal is that and when was the last time three players on one team hit 100 points in a single season? Meanwhile...

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#EdmontonOilers #MattiasEkholm #RyanNugent-Hopkins #StuartSkinner
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3 Takeaways As Oilers Down Ducks By 3-1 Final

The Edmonton Oilers were able to make it six straight on Wednesday, as they defeated the Anaheim Ducks by a 3-1 final. At times, they lacked jump in this one, though that can largely be chalked up to the fact that they were on the second half of a back-...

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#AnaheimDucks #EdmontonOilers #JackCampbell #KlimKostin #NickBjugstad #RyanNugent-Hopkins
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3 Takeaways As Oilers Defeat Kings by 3-1 Final

If this is indeed the first-round series we get, what a series it will be. For the second time in under a week, the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings engaged in a low-scoring, physical game that had the feeling of a playoff contest. For the second straig...

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#EdmontonOilers #LosAngelesKings #LeonDraisaitl #RyanNugent-Hopkins #StuartSkinner
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Oilers Gameday Preview: Anaheim Ducks – 4/1/23

The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a really strong position as they have put together a nice winning streak against divisional opponents over the past several games. They are only two points behind the Vegas Golden Knights for the lead in the Pacific Division ...

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#EdmontonOilers #DevinShore #KlimKostin #RyanNugent-Hopkins
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Longtime Oilers Fans Rewarded With Historic Season

Edmonton Oilers fans, this version of the team is the one you’ve been waiting for. Fans who survived the decade of darkness between 2010 and 2020 are now being rewarded with hope, confidence and a swagger not seen in Oil Country in decades.

T...

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#EdmontonOilers #ConnorMcDavid #LeonDraisaitl #RyanNugent-Hopkins
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Oilers Have 3 of the NHL’s Biggest Bargain Contracts Up Front

To be a winning team in today’s NHL, it is important to have as few bad contracts on your roster as possible. Many teams are at or very close to the league’s maximum salary, proving just how crucial it is for general ...

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#EdmontonOilers #OilersTransactions #LeonDraisaitl #RyanNugent-Hopkins #ZachHyman
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3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 5-4 Win Over Coyotes

The Edmonton Oilers came into Monday night's game versus the Arizona Coyotes having picked up points in their previous six games and were able to make it seven as they were able to squeak out a 5-4 victory. It was by no means their fine...

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The Good: Ranking Oilers Best Free Agent Signings Since 2020

The Edmonton Oilers have used free agency (both restricted and unrestricted) as a major tool for building their roster. General manager Ken Holland has made some astute trades and ...

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#EdmontonOilers #DerekRyan #EvanderKane #MikeSmith #RyanNugent-Hopkins #StuartSkinner #TysonBarrie #WarrenFoegele #ZachHyman
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Oilers’ Biggest Stats From 7-2 Road Win Against Penguins

They allowed goals 65 seconds into the game and with 108 seconds left in the game. But in between, the Edmonton Oilers scored seven consecutive times on the way to an impressive 7-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Pain...

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#EdmontonOilers #ConnorMcDavid #LeonDraisaitl #RyanNugent-Hopkins #StuartSkinner
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Oilers’ Takeaways After Blowing 3-Goal Lead in Loss to Rangers

In a season filled with them, the Edmonton Oilers had their biggest collapse yet on Friday (Feb. 17) at Rogers Place, where they fell 5-4 to the New York Rangers in a game decided by shootout. 

Edmonton jumped in front 4-1 afte...

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#EdmontonOilers #DerekRyan #LeonDraisaitl #RyanNugent-Hopkins #TysonBarrie
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4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 5-4 Shootout Loss to Red Wings

The Edmonton Oilers' red-hot play that saw them win seven of eight games heading into the All-Star Break appears to be a thing of the past. Since that time off, they have lost three of five, despite an ea...

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#DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #ConnorMcDavid #JackCampbell #RyanNugent-Hopkins #TylerBertuzzi
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Oilers’ Big Four Forwards Can All Reach 100 Points This Season

In their most recent outing, Saturday (Jan. 21), the Edmonton Oilers picked up a sixth consecutive win, 4-2 at Rogers Arena over the Vancouver Canucks, with a scoring summary that epitomizes this season. 

Not o...

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#EdmontonOilers #ConnorMcDavid #LeonDraisaitl #RyanNugent-Hopkins #ZachHyman
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Oilers’ All-Stars Hampered by NHL Selection Process

The NHL All-Star Game and skills competition is fast approaching, and the NHL has revealed the initial list of players that will represent their teams. The selection process was altered again as one player fro...

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#All-StarWeekend #EdmontonOilers #ConnorMcDavid #LeonDraisaitl #RyanNugent-Hopkins #StuartSkinner
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10 Big Oilers’ Stats From December

The Edmonton Oilers played 15 games in December, which included a Battle of Alberta win, a heartbreaking loss to the Anaheim Ducks, and a 7-2 dominant victory over the Seattle Kraken. With that in mind, let’s recap ten significant Oilers’ stats from the month of Decemb...

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#EdmontonOilers #ConnorMcDavid #RyanNugent-Hopkins #StuartSkinner #ZachHyman
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