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Adam Henrique will indeed be out for a while. The Edmonton Oilers announced on Wednesday that the veteran forward is not expected to return until after the Olympic break and has been placed on injured reserve. Henrique went down in the first period against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday after blocking a shot from Filip…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
It hasn’t been an easy first half of the season for Kasperi Kapanen. He had played in just six games before injuring his knee on October 19th against the Detroit Red Wings, and when he was nearing a return in November, he suffered a setback in practice. He left the ice in frustration, taking it…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The definition of frustration is the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially when you can’t change or achieve something — a feeling many fans in Oil Country know all too well with Kris Knoblauch’s constant line shuffling as of late. But Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators, that frustration turned to joy, as the…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 9 reads
A competitive NHL matchup is projected on Thursday when the Edmonton Oilers (21-16-6) visit the Winnipeg Jets (15-21-5) at Canada Life Centre. The Jets are underdogs (-105 on the moneyline) against the Oilers (-114) ahead of the outing, which starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Oilers-Jets matchup can be seen on ESPN+, so tune in to take in the action. Oilers vs. Jets Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Canada Li...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Edmonton Oilers may have figured out their third line. On Tuesday evening, Adam Henrique went down with an injury, playing just two shifts. That meant the Oilers needed to be creative as they were down to 11 forwards. One line that was put together in the second and third period was Ike Howard, Jack…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Jets didn't skate today as they get set for the Oilers tomorrow night.
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
One of the longest-standing members of the Edmonton Oilers has reached a significant milestone. On Tuesday night, in a game against the Nashville Predators, Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins registered the 500th assist of his NHL career, becoming just the sixth player to reach the mark as a member of the franchise. The helper came late…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Edmonton Oilers haven’t exactly played their best hockey since coming back from the Christmas break, and I was hopeful that the visiting Nashville Predators could be just what the doctor ordered. The Oilers have ruined the Preds over the last few years, and I thought there was no better cure for what ails our…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
This year’s NHL trade deadline will fall on March 6th, meaning we are just two months away from the final day for General Managers to make moves. Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has already gotten involved in the trade market this season, and he didn’t exactly dip his toes into the waters either. The…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers ' biggest need is to upgrade or change around some of their bottom-6 players. Adam Henrique and Trent Frederic are obvious ones, but those seem nearly impossible this season given their contracts with no-trade clauses or term. Another option is Andrew Mangiapane, who is open to a trade and has another year left on his contract. The Oilers don't have much cap space, so a forward will have to be traded out if they want to go after another addition. David Pagnotta suggested, "...
From NHL Trade Rumors | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
Andrew Mangiapane’s name is heating up again on the trade market, and the New Jersey Devils are popping up as a team that makes a ton of sense. With Edmonton still trying to find the right landing spot and insiders cautioning that a deal is not imminent, the chatter has shifted to which clubs are desperate enough for scoring depth to make the money and the term work. Devils Need Scoring Depth and Mangiapane Fits NHL insider Frank Seravalli has pointed to the Devils as one of the team...
From NHL Trade Rumors | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The revolving door of banged-up players continued for the Edmonton Oilers. While Kasperi Kapanen returned from injury to score a goal and an assist in the Oilers’ 6-2 win over the Nashville Predators, Adam Henrique left the game in the first period after reportedly blocking a shot. The block in question came just over five…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
The Edmonton Oilers are back in the win column. On Tuesday evening, the Oilers hosted the Nashville Predators for the first time this season, beating the Central Division team by a score of 6-2 to move them to 21-16-6 for the season. Let’s take a look at what happened in this one! Midway through the…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
The Edmonton Oilers made multiple moves to manoeuvre the salary cap ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators. Kasperi Kapanen has been activated from Long Term Injured Reserve and will suit up tonight for the first time since October 19. To activate Kapanen, the Oilers placed goaltender Tristan Jarry on LTIR. Leon Draisaitl spoke Tuesday…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 5 reads
Welcome to Oilersnation’s top 10 stories of the year, where we count down the most-read stories you, the reader, clicked on in 2025. Goaltending has been a massive story for the Edmonton Oilers in recent years, and it all came to ahead this season. Weeks before general manager Stan Bowman pulled the trigger on a…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers are healthy-scratching Andrew Mangiapane and Trent Frederic for tonight’s game against the Nashville Predators. If you’ve been paying attention to the fanbase lately, this is exactly what they’ve been asking for. And honestly? Can you blame them? These aren’t depth pieces getting squeezed out by a hot streak from younger players. These…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 6 reads
Tonight’s game will have more juice for Spencer Stastney. As the Edmonton Oilers host the Nashville Predators, Stastney is expected to suit up against his former team for the first time since the Oilers acquired him on December 12. “This will be a special one,” said Stastney on Monday after practice. “Definitely seeing a lot…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Edmonton Oilers host the Nashville Predators on Jan. 6 at 9 p.m. ET, and have been made -170 favorites, with the road team at +143. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Oilers vs. Predators Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Oilers (-170) Underdog: Predators (+143) Total: 6.5 Best Oilers vs. Predators Promo Codes How to Watch Oilers vs. Predators Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Edmonton, Alberta Venue: Rogers Place Li...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Nashville Predators are lurking. If you don’t look at the NHL standings too often, walking into this Edmonton Oilers and Predators matchup, you’d think – finally, a soft spot in the schedule. In October, that would’ve been true. Ugly losses. Ugly stats. Ugly quotes. But despite alarming trends and calls for a fire sale,…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 7 reads
Two months out from the March 6th trade deadline, the Edmonton Oilers are already hot on the market looking for a destination for Andrew Mangiapane. The 29-year-old forward signed with the Oilers last summer, but has been scratched multiple times recently and is reportedly interested in being moved. On Saturday night, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 2 reads
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 Oilers’ struggling bottom six, Kasperi Kapanen’s return, Trent Frederic and Andrew Mangiapane being healthy scratched, and much more. We kicked off…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 1 read
It looks as if the Edmonton Oilers could get some reinforcements back in the coming days. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch spoke to the media on Monday, with the first questions regarding two injured Oilers: Jake Walman and Kasperi Kapanen. When asked about the timeline of the return of both players, Knoblauch had this to…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers started the second half of the season like they started the first half — with a home loss. With 40 games remaining, the Oilers, like most of their opponents, are still looking for some consistency. They’ve yet to win three games in a row, and if St. Louis wins in Chicago on…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 6 reads
The Edmonton Oilers (20-16-6) are favored at home against the Nashville Predators (19-18-4) on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The Oilers are -172 on the moneyline to win over the Predators (+144) in the game, which starts at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Watch along on ESPN+ as the Oilers attempt to knock off the Predators. Oilers vs. Predators Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 4 reads
It was a great week for the Bakersfield Condors as they have now found themselves winners of three straight games and start the new year off undefeated. It was also a test for the depth in Bakersfield as their two top guns, Quinn Hutson and Isaac Howard, got recalled on January 2nd, but before that,…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 1 read