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Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse is one of the NHL’s top trade candidates to watch as the offseason carries on. The veteran defenseman has requested a trade from Edmonton, and the Oilers are actively looking to move on from him.One team that has emerged in the Nurse sweepstakes is the Anaheim Ducks. The Fourth Period’s […] The post Oilers’ Darnell Nurse Continues to Be Linked to Division Rival appeared first on HEAVY .
The Edmonton Oilers will have to go to a back-up option for a goalie upgrade following the Sebastian Cossa trade. The post Oilers Could Turn to Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins For Goalie Help appeared first on HEAVY .
The NHL offseason is off to a hectic start. There have been numerous big trades involving quality players. If teams wanted an immediate upgrade to their lineup, they needed to…
It seems like it’s a “when not if” situation regarding a Darnell Nurse trade. You more than likely know the story by now. Last week, Nurse requested a trade after over a decade in the Edmonton Oilers organization. It’s the last season he has all the leverage, as his full no-move clause becomes a 10-team…
Day one of the 2026 National Hockey League draft is in the books. All but one Pacific Division team made at least one selection in the first round, while 13 trades were made on Jun. 26. Let’s take a look at what the eight Pacific Division teams did, as well as the notable trades that…
The countdown to free agency continues as trades and re-signings keep the league busy for the moment. As we approach a free-for-all for general managers and players alike, there’s a…
A goaltender the Edmonton Oilers were targeting is now off the board. During Day 1 of the 2026 NHL draft, the Detroit Red Wings sent netminder Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth for the 23rd overall pick. Funnily enough, that pick was used to select a teammate of Oilers prospect Tommy Lafrenière, JP Hurlbert. Cossa…
The Anaheim Ducks are interested in Darnell Nurse, according to one insider. Dave Pagnotta of the Fourth Period says the Ducks have expressed “serious interest” in the Edmonton Oilers defenceman at 4:58 P.M. on Friday evening, just before the first round of the NHL Draft began. Almost all of Anaheim’s defensive corps need new contracts heading…
The Edmonton Oilers have had incredibly high expectations in recent years, but despite having not one, but two of the best players in the entire National Hockey League.There’s been many reasons for the Oilers struggles to take the final step towards a Stanley Cup, and while goaltending is arguably the biggest of all, the blue […] The post Oilers Defenseman Darnell Nurse Drawing Interest From a Division Rival appeared first on HEAVY .
It’s Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today’s podcast, the fellas discussed the NHL Draft, the latest Darnell Nurse rumours, line combinations, and more. We kicked off the Friday episode of ONR with a delicious debate about…
The City of Edmonton has a fitting nickname. Thanks to the Edmonton Oilers winning five Stanley Cups between 1983-84 and 1989-90, the capital of Alberta earned the nickname “The City of Champions.” Those five Stanley Cups, and why the Oilers remain in Edmonton can basically be traced back to one draft, and one decision leading…
The NHL Draft is an inexact science. As the Edmonton Oilers know, you get some right, you get a lot wrong. That’s the nature of the beast when selecting 18-year-olds. The draft lottery luck was kind to the Oilers last decade, selecting first overall four times in six years from 2010 to 2015, from the highs…
The NHL Draft kicks off tonight with Round 1 expected to take 48 years to complete, and that had me thinking about whether we’re in for any kind of action despite the Oilers not having a pick until tomorrow morning. With plenty of trade rumours swirling around the team right now, I don’t think it’s…
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman believes the Edmonton Oilers should stop relying on players to defend Mike Babcock’s hiring. Speaking on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast, Friedman said the organization’s ownership should publicly explain the decision. His comments followed Babcock’s introductory…
Leon Draisaitl is one of the most astute and articulate hockey players in the game. When the Edmonton Oilers star sits down to speak his mind, he doesn’t mince words. His honesty at the end-of-season media availability put the Oilers on notice. He said he was concerned with the direction of the team after a…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs calling the Red Wings about Alex DeBrincat? Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens are aggressively exploring the market ahead…
It is not a secret that one of the Edmonton Oilers‘ top goals of the offseason should to improve their goaltending depth. Tristan Jarry struggled immensely with the Oilers after being acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins during this past season. Meanwhile, Connor Ingram is a pending UFA who could end up testing the market next […] The post Oilers Urged to Make Trade for Bruins Surging Goalie Prospect appeared first on HEAVY .
The Edmonton Oilers, who met with Mike Babcock during the hiring process, have now all spoken to the media since the news became official on Tuesday. It’s a resounding chorus of support and excitement from Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Zach Hyman. Hyman has the most firsthand knowledge of Babcock and his style, having played…
The Edmonton Oilers have a decision to make with Darnell Nurse. Several NHL teams are interested, with one emerging as the frontrunner. The post Oilers Have Strong Frontrunner in Looming Darnell Nurse Talks appeared first on HEAVY .
The NHL Draft begins tonight, and as things stand, the Edmonton Oilers won’t make their first selection until No. 52 overall. Picking at No. 52 could change at a moment’s notice, as the Oilers could use the pick as part of a trade package or attempt to move up in the draft. Yet, as it…
Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl shared his reaction to the team hiring controversial head coach Mike Babcock.Reaction to the Oilers’ hiring of Babcock has been mixed, but mostly negative, as he returns to the NHL for the first time since 2023, when he was fired before he even coached a game for the Columbus Blue […] The post Leon Draisaitl Reacts to Oilers Hiring Mike Babcock appeared first on HEAVY .
We are just a day away from the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, NY. And as of today, the Edmonton Oilers carry a total of four picks heading into the weekend. Of course, with trades happening in a frenzy leading up to the event, there’s always a chance we see that number change by Friday….
The Edmonton Oilers have their new head coach in Mike Babcock, and despite the reviews he may have gotten from his past experiences, the organization believes he is a good person. Zach Hyman is one of the players who is a fan of Babcock, as he played under him when he was with the Toronto […] The post Oilers’ Zach Hyman gets brutally honest on why Mike Babcock became head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Could the Edmonton Oilers return the same goaltending tandem as last season? Connor Ingram was expected to hit the free agent market next Wednesday when free agency opens, and there’s been little noise about a possible extension — until Thursday. Sportsnet’s Mark Spector said Ingram would welcome coming back to play for the Oilers. “Sounds like…
The Edmonton Oilers should be looking to add more talent to their roster this offseason. One of their top needs this summer is to bring in another skilled winger for their top six. It is clear that the Oilers could use another impactful forward to play with superstar centers Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.Because of […] The post Oilers Urged to Swing Trade for Penguins Star Forward appeared first on HEAVY .