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The Islanders return home for a Halloween 2:00 p.m. matinee after a surprising 2‑1 road stretch, picking up shootout and 3‑on‑3 points in Nashville and Minnesota. They face Connor McDavid’s squad, with Quinn Hughes praising 19‑year‑old star Cale Schaefer as a future top‑five talent. The piece also notes Nikita Kucherov’s trade request and links to Halloween events at Belmont and episode 2 of “On The Island.”
After a dominant win over the Oilers, the Toronto Maple Leafs swing back into a slump, exposing goaltending and defensive woes. The author argues that Anthony Stolarz (.907 SV%) should replace underperforming Sergei Bobrovsky (now .885 SV%) until the veteran regains form, with Elvis Merzlikins as a later option. Forward Easton Cowan earns praise for owning a loss in Calgary and emerging as a potential leader, while injuries to Tavares, Tanev, Marchenko and others threaten the team’s playoff push. Despite healthy players like Jack Roslovic and rising youngsters stepping up, the lingering blueline struggles could relegate the Leafs to a wild‑card miss if the injury bug persists.
In the latest ONR podcast (Oct. 31, 2026), hosts recap the Oilers' recent home stand and preview a grueling three‑game road trip in four nights. Highlights include Colton Dach’s two‑goal performance in a 4‑2 win over the Calgary Flames, Tristan Jarry’s shutout, and speculation on whether Matt Tomkins or rookie Devon Levi will start the back‑to‑back games. The episode also touches on the Dylan Larkin trade saga in Detroit and Connor Hellebuyck’s move to New Jersey, before ending with betting chatter and score predictions for Saturday’s showdown with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov has told the Tampa Bay Lightning he won’t re‑sign and is requesting a trade. With a ten‑team approved list and no full no‑trade clause, a bidding war is expected. The article examines Edmonton’s slim chances of assembling a competitive offer, noting that teams like Utah and Montreal have deeper assets. Only two unlikely scenarios could work for the Oilers: Kucherov forcing a move to join Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, or treating him as a rental and offering Matt Savoie plus multiple first‑round picks—still likely insufficient.
There are three elite players in the NHL who command the most attention on an every-night basis. Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers, Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche and Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning are regularly considered to be the three best players in the NHL. The 33-year-old Kucherov is in his […] The post Nikita Kucherov asks for trade away from Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Flashback Friday revisits two infamous Edmonton‑New York Islander trades that stalled the Oilers’ rebuild despite Connor McDavid’s arrival. On June 26, 2015 the Oilers swapped the 16th and 33rd overall picks for defenseman Griffin Reinhart, passing on future stars like Mathew Barzal, Kyle Connor, Thomas Chabot and Sebastian Aho. Reinhart played only 30 games for Edmonton before fading. Two years later, the Oilers dealt Jordan Eberle to the Islanders in a move that further limited roster depth. The article argues these deals cost the Oilers a deeper playoff run and a potential Stanley Cup by missing out on talent that now anchors other teams.
On Oct. 30, the Calgary Flames lost 4-0 to the Edmonton Oilers, ending a four‑game winning streak and slipping to a 5‑7‑0 record. Despite the shutout, defenseman Zayne Parekh stood out, logging 15:43 of five‑on‑five ice and helping the Flames generate 78.39 expected goals in his shifts while limiting the Oilers to just five shots. The team posted a positive expected‑goals advantage (2.0 vs. 1.45) but faltered in the third period, surrendering two goals after a Kevin Bahl penalty. Injuries to Brennan Othmann and goaltender Devin Cooley further hampered Calgary. The matchup marks the last Battle of Alberta before a March 3 rematch in Calgary.
Jake Walman’s healthy scratch became more uncomfortable when the Edmonton Oilers delivered a 4-0 victory over the Calgary Flames without him Wednesday. A struggling defenceman watching his teammates record a…
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman faces pressure in Edmonton.
The Bakersfield Condors have stumbled out of the gate, posting just one win in three games. After a 4-3 loss to the Calgary Wranglers, the Condors rebounded with a 4-1 victory over Colorado, thanks to rookie goalie Nathan Day’s 28-of-29 save performance and Aku Raty’s continued scoring surge (5 goals, 8 points in 7 games, shooting 20.8%). Prospects Viljami Marjala and Quinn Hutson have shown strong playmaking but remain goalless and defensively inconsistent, while Tucker Robertson quietly contributed a goal and an assist. With the next starter decision looming, the article weighs Marjala’s transition talent against his defensive lapses and highlights Raty as the Condors’ leading scorer and possible Oilers call‑up candidate.
It’s July 1st, which means the opening of free agency in the NHL, when hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts will be signed. But the first day of July…
Could the Edmonton Oilers be looking at Matt Rempe? Players with term on their contracts are generating more interest with the rising cap.
Could the Edmonton Oilers be looking at Matt Rempe? Players with term on their contracts are generating more interest with the rising cap.
One month into the 2026‑27 NHL season, Vancouver is deliberately losing to secure a top‑pick in the 2027 Entry Draft, but the defeats are surprisingly entertaining. The Canucks have a -23 goal differential, far better than last year's -100, and have only suffered two blowouts (7‑2 vs. Carolina and 6‑2 vs. NY Rangers). Highlights include a 9‑7 comeback loss to Edmonton on Oct. 1, a tight 3‑2 defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct. 4, and a dramatic 3‑2 loss to the New York Islanders on Oct. 13 where Elias Pettersson’s assist arrived 0.2 seconds after the final buzzer. These close, high‑scoring games keep fans engaged while the team tanks for draft position.
Rangers captain J.T. Miller sparked laughs at the team's Halloween party by showing up as Tinker Bell, while his wife Natalie dressed as Peter Pan. The costumed night, held after a 6‑3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings and a five‑day break, gave players and families a chance to bond amid a struggling 1‑4‑1 stretch early in the 2026‑27 season. Miller praised the event for re‑energizing the squad, noting highlights like a Statue of Liberty‑tourist duo and teammate Scotty Morrow’s standout costume. The Rangers resume practice Saturday before hosting the Edmonton Oilers Sunday at MSG.
The Oilers are searching for a physical, middle‑six boost beyond the underwhelming 6‑9, 268‑lb Matthew Rempe, who has only five goals in 87 games. The article outlines four realistic targets: 6‑5, 230‑lb center Quinton Byfield, whose 20‑goal streak and 49‑55 point seasons could solidify the second line; versatile 6‑4 right‑winger/center Kirby Dach, a former third‑overall pick who posted 14 goals and 38 points when healthy; right‑shot center Shane Wright, a 2022 fourth‑overall pick who rebounded with 19 goals and 44 points last season; and bruiser Mathieu Olivier, the league’s top fighter who also contributes on the ice. Each option is weighed against cost, fit, and the Kings’ possible rebuild, offering a roadmap for Edmonton’s next trade move.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Minnesota Wild remain interested in Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, and they’ve reportedly tabled an offer. Meanwhile, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman could…
The Calgary Flames recall forward William Strömgren and goalie Arsenii Sergeev from the AHL Wranglers after injuries sideline Brennan Othmann and Devin Cooley in a 4‑0 loss to Edmonton. Strömgren, who has 2 goals and 10 points in 10 AHL games, and Sergeev, with a 3‑2‑0 record and .897 save percentage, join Dustin Wolf, who will start for the back‑to‑back games against Seattle (Friday) and Colorado (Saturday). The moves bring the squad to 24 players, using the NHL’s emergency‑goaltender exemption.
Jake Walman, the Oilers' 2025 Stanley Cup Final hero, becomes a healthy scratch after just 13 games in the 2026-27 season. Coach Mike Babcock cites defensive lapses—ill‑timed pinches, breakdowns and poor penalty‑kill plays—as the reason. Walman's ice time has dropped to 14:45 per game (down from 18:45 last year), he records a -7 plus/minus, only one assist and no goals, and his five‑on‑five stats are among the worst for NHL defensemen (5.5 goals against per 60 min). Recent blunders against Detroit and Toronto illustrate his struggles, prompting the coaching staff to sit him out.
This week marks the 25th anniversary of the debut of the Edmonton Oilers’ original third (aka alternate) jersey, which they wore for the first time, in a 3-2 victory over…
The Rangers have barely used 6‑foot‑9 forward Matt Rempe this season—only two games and 13 minutes of ice time—despite coach Mike Sullivan’s claim he needs more playing time after an injury‑plagued year. With the Rangers set to host the Edmonton Oilers Sunday, a Sportsnet report suggests Oilers coach Mike Babcock admires Rempe’s size and could push GM Stan Bowman to explore a trade. The article argues the Rangers should play Rempe against Edmonton to showcase his 48.76 hits per 60 minutes and possibly secure a draft pick, prospect, or bottom‑six forward in return, rather than risking losing him on waivers.
The Boston Bruins stumble on a two‑game road swing, losing 2‑1 to Carolina and 4‑1 to the St. Louis Blues, prompting coach Marco Sturm to label the performance “unacceptable” and skip the morning skate before tomorrow’s home game. Meanwhile, Detroit suspends former captain Dylan Larkin without pay, forcing a $41,000 daily forfeiture as he awaits a trade; the Bruins are among three outside teams showing interest. The Flyers face a harsh reality check after a sluggish 15‑game start, while the Oilers scout 6‑foot‑9 forward Matt Rempe for added size, and the Penguins survive a wild finish with a last‑second hat‑trick by Logan Cooley. All this and more lands in today’s Daily Bean.
Tristan Jarry’s recent turnaround—now 5-1-3 with a 24‑save shutout of the Calgary Flames—puts the Oilers’ netminder under a critical spotlight as Devon Levi’s injury looms. The November schedule packs seven games in 12 days, including a three‑game road swing against the Islanders, Rangers and Devils, followed by a four‑game home stretch. With Levi potentially sidelined, Jarry could shoulder most of the workload, testing whether he can become Edmonton’s reliable starter. His .889 save percentage, up from a shaky start, offers hope that he can cement his role and influence the team’s playoff positioning.
After an injury-riddled 2025-26 season, both Edmonton Oilers fans and the organization were optimistic about a bounce-back 2026-27 for Jake Walman. Though it’s early, it’s been anything but that through…
The October 30 PhHN Daily zeroes in on the Philadelphia Flyers’ disastrous stretch, highlighting captain‑led criticism and coach Rick Tocchet’s blunt reality check. It outlines three ways the team can spark a turnaround. The edition also covers major league buzz: Detroit suspends Dylan Larkin without pay until he’s traded, with Minnesota Wild topped as his likely destination, and a new “Larkin’s Losses” tracker launches. Additionally, reports say Edmonton eyes added grit and coach Mike Babcock admires Rangers forward Matt Rempe. Brief notes on recent Bruins, Penguins, and Devils mishaps round out the roundup.