Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s ready to help you wrap up the week. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed their beefs of the week, life hacks, the NHL Trade deadline, Oilers moves, the Nation HQ snack controversy, and more. The guys kicked off the Thursday…
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The Edmonton Oilers have made several moves already as we approach the trade deadline, but according to insider David Pagnotta, they're still on the hunt for some more depth on the blueline. And he says they're even interested in a potential reunion with Troy Stecher. One name that I've heard that they are familiar with: Troy Stecher on the back end. The Toronto Maple Leafs are engaged in multiple talks involving Stech, and it's a little bit of a complicated situation because of the waiv...
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We’re less than a day away from the 2026 NHL trade deadline, and there’s no shortage of things going on, as the Edmonton Oilers have been one of the busier teams in recent days. They swung a pair of trades with the Chicago Blackhawks, picking up defenceman Connor Murphy on Monday in exchange for a…
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Head coach Kris Knoblauch sees the addition of Jason Dickinson giving the Edmonton Oilers an option to match lines, while also alleviating pressure on Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl for key faceoffs. Before general manager Stan Bowman took the podium, Knoblauch was asked by reporters for his thoughts on Wednesday’s trade, which saw Dickinson and…
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The Edmonton Oilers are looking to have a quiet trade deadline day on Friday. General manager Stan Bowman said during a media conference Thursday afternoon that the Oilers will most likely not make any more trades. “We’re going to spend the next 24 hours talking through [it]. I would imagine that we’re done, but I…
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Connor Murphy cracked a joke seconds after we met. I’d heard from reporters in Chicago that Murphy is one of the most genuine players you will cover. After our first interaction, he reminded me of Zach Hyman — polite, humble, laughs often and well spoken. How the Oilers media availability works is the group requests…
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The Edmonton Oilers made another splash on the trade market on Wednesday night, acquiring forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Andrew Mangiapane and their 2027 first-round pick. The trade marks the second time in a week that Stan Bowman has made a trade with his former club and…
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The emotions are flowing in Oil Country. After a comeback victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, which still left an uncertain taste in fans’ mouths, Stan Bowman continued to be active on the trade front. Last night, he added Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks. It was his second trade of…
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Things are heating up with the NHL Trade Deadline approaching on March 6. On Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers made their second trade of the week with the Chicago Blackhawks, acquiring Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach in exchange for Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional first-round pick. Elsewhere around the Pacific Division, two rivals continued leaning into…
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The Edmonton Oilers have made their second move leading into Friday’s trade deadline. On Wednesday evening, insider Frank Seravalli reported that the Oilers have traded Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional 2027 first, top-12 protected, to the Chicago Blackhawks for Jason Dickinson (50 per cent retention) and Colton Dach. Trade details, per sources: To #LetsGoOilers:C Jason…
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The stories write themselves right now. The Edmonton Oilers can’t play defence. Well, they can, but they just don’t seem to be choosing to do so. Talk of improving from within has been nothing short of exhausting. Oilers players don’t seem to have answers, and the coaching staff can try to change up the lines…
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The Edmonton Oilers made noise on Wednesday night. Just after 5 pm MST, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Oilers were working to acquire Jason Dickinson from the Chicago Blackhawks. Two hours later, various NHL insiders confirmed the details: The Oilers acquired Jason Dickinson with 50 per cent of his salary retained, and Colton Dach…
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It’s been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I’ve got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about the Oilers‘ trading for Connor Murphy, the NHL Trade deadline, defensive/goaltending woes, and much more. I kicked off this…
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Seems like the Chicago Blackhawks aren’t done dealing with the Edmonton Oilers.
After sending Connor Murphy north on Monday, reports now indicate the Blackhawks are shipping out Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach to Edmonton as well. Because when you find a trade partner, you might as well keep the line open, right?
In return, the Blackhawks are receiving Andrew Mangiapane and a protected 2027 first-round pick from the Oilers. Half of Dickinson’s salary will also be retained. The team c...
From Second City Hockey
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The Edmonton Oilers have struck another deal ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers have acquired Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach for Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional first-round pick in 2027 that is top-12 protected, according to insider Frank Seravalli. The Blackhawks have retained 50 per cent of Dickinson’s contract,…
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The Edmonton Oilers have found a new home for Andrew Mangiapane. After weeks of speculation, a demotion to the AHL for just one shift, and boatloads of rumors, Mangiapane has been dealt to the Chicago Blackhawks. Trade details, per sources: To #LetsGoOilers : C Jason Dickinson (50% retained) F Colton Dach To #Blackhawks : F Andrew Mangiapane 2027 1st Round Pick Condition: 1st round pick is Top 12 protected. — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 5, 2026 Mangiapane signed a two-year deal la...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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The playoff race in the Pacific Division is on. Six teams are battling for three, most likely four, playoff spots with eight points separating Vegas, Anaheim, Edmonton, Seattle, San Jose and Los Angeles. Let’s take a look at how many head-to-head matchups they have, who has the toughest and easiest remaining schedule and more. Here…
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The Edmonton Oilers got good injury news about Jake Walman and not-so-good news about Curtis Lazar on Tuesday. Knoblauch gave updates on injuries after Wednesday’s optional morning skate. Many of the team’s top players didn’t participate, with the Oilers’ next game not until Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Curtis Lazar will be out at least…
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The Edmonton Oilers know how to put the puck in the back of the net, having scored 22 goals over their last four games. Their obvious problem, however, is keeping it out of their own, and the recent addition of Connor Murphy should help with that. The Oilers have elite offensive talent that other NHL…
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Daily Faceoff’s Jeff Marek believes the Edmonton Oilers could be the team to watch at the trade deadline and openly wondered about Darnell Nurse’s status. The NHL’s trade deadline is Friday, and there’s been action across the league already. The Oilers have made one move, acquiring Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday for…
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Though it wasn’t what anyone would call a complete performance, the Edmonton Oilers picked up two points in their first home game following the Olympic break on Tuesday, coming from behind to beat the Ottawa Senators 5-4 in overtime. After both teams traded goals in the first, the visiting Sens seemed to take control with…
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After a laundry list of mistakes led to a disappointing loss at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks, the Oilers were back on home ice to square off against the Ottawa Senators for the series finale. But while the game venue changed, Edmonton’s puck management woes did not. We saw costly mistakes, grade-A chances, and,…
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The Andrew Mangiapane sweepstakes will be coming to an end over the next 48 hours, as the Edmonton Oilers are engaged in advanced trade talks around the struggling winger. Mangiapane was recently sent down by the Oilers to the AHL, and only played one shift, just to ensure he 'played' in one game, and is now eligible to be traded. The Oilers want to acquire a third-line center and have interest in Nic Roy and Scott Laughton off the Toronto Maple Leafs, but need to move Mangiapane first, to cle...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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The cardiac Edmonton Oilers have found a way to win once again. On Tuesday evening, the Oilers hosted the Ottawa Senators for their first home game since the start of February, defeating the team from the Nation’s capital by a score of 5-4 in overtime, the second time they’ve beaten the Senators in overtime this…
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It’s Tuesday afternoon, and there’s a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio set, which means the boys were back in the studio to recap the week that was. On today’s episode, the guys discussed the Connor Murphy trade with Chicago, the Oilers’ goal troubles, previewed Tuesday’s matchup against the Senators, and much more. We kicked off…
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