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Real Life Podcast: Macarons, the Oilers Hometown Remix jersey, and space talk
The latest Real Life podcast episode, recorded Thursday, November 5, 2026, dives into a chaotic mix of topics from a mishap‑filled Instagram post about macaroons to quirky personal anecdotes about bacon, hot yoga and Halloween antics with kids and fellow Nation staff. The hosts also preview the Edmonton Elks‑BC Lions Western Final crowd potential, note Leon Draisaitl’s minor clash with coach Mike Babcock at Oilers practice, and share Tyler’s new space hobby and possible telescope purchase. It’s a light‑hearted, off‑beat wrap‑up for Oilers fans.
Real Life Podcast: Macaroons, the Oilers Hometown Remix jersey, and space talk
The latest Real Life podcast drops on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, blending humor and hockey talk. It kicks off with a mishap involving a player’s risky Instagram post that spirals into a wild Macaron debate, bacon‑cooking anecdotes, and hot‑yoga jokes. The hosts then reminisce about Halloween trick‑or‑treating with kids and a chaotic party with Nation staff. The episode wraps with a sports round‑up: the Edmonton Elks vs. BC Lions Western Final crowd surge, Tyler’s new space‑obsession and telescope plans, and a brief on‑ice clash between Leon Draisaitl and Mike Babcock during Oilers practice.
GDB 17.0: Oilers need to keep pounding the Pacific Division against Ducks (7 PM, SNW)
The Edmonton Oilers aim to extend their flawless 6-0-1 Pacific Division run against the Anaheim Ducks on Nov. 5, 2026. Edmonton sits 11-2-3 overall, boasting the league’s second‑most points (25) and a 33.9% power‑play, while the Ducks lag at 22nd in scoring and 25th in goals‑against. Key notes: Tristan Jarry is out sick, Matt Tomkins starts in his hometown; Cutter Gauthier continues his historic streak with two power‑play goals in three straight games and back‑to‑back hat tricks. The preview predicts a 5‑2 Oilers win, with Connor McDavid posting another multi‑point night and Evan Bouchard setting a rookie defenseman points record.
Oilers injury update: Jarry sick; Levi, Hyman look ‘ready,’ according to Babcock
Mike Babcock confirms goaltender Tristan Jarry missed Thursday’s skate due to illness, not injury, elevating Matt Tomkins to his second Oiler start against the Anaheim Ducks. Devon Levi and Zach Hyman appear ready after backup and 13th‑forward skates, respectively. Tomkins, who posted a 3.00 GAA and .901 save percentage in seven NHL starts, will make his first home appearance. Coach noted only minor lineup tweaks, with Trent Frederic back on a defensive pair and Jake Walman logging limited ice time. Babcock emphasized the team’s focus on sustainable play ahead of the Pacific Division matchup.
Why an Edmonton Oilers trade for Nikita Kucherov doesn’t make sense
The article argues that an Edmonton Oilers acquisition of Nikita Kucherov is unrealistic. Kucherov, who requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning, is a top‑five NHL talent but has no intention of being moved, according to GM Julien BriseBois. Edmonton’s core—McDavid, Draisaitl, Bouchard, Hyman, Nugent‑Hopkins, Ekholm and Podkolzin—leaves no roster spot, and trading Podkolzin or other depth assets would undermine team chemistry. Moreover, the Oilers lack sufficient assets, and a $20 million‑plus contract would exceed cap space already earmarked for McDavid and Draisaitl. The piece concludes the Oilers should focus on modest tweaks rather than a blockbuster deal.
How Zach Hyman’s influence is showing up in the games of Oilers’ Colton Dach and Vasily Podkolzin
Zach Hyman’s relentless work ethic is now shaping Edmonton’s young talents. Both Colton Dach and Vasily Podkolzin cite the captain as a model, copying his body‑positioning and net‑front aggression. Since Hyman’s October 26 injury, Dach has turned his study into results, logging two goals on a three‑game East‑coast road trip, battling Calgary’s Devin Cooley and forcing a controversial interference call against New York. Podkolzin, who idolizes Hyman, is also making a bigger impact around the crease. Their Hyman‑inspired play fuels the Oilers’ early‑season success and highlights the veteran’s influence beyond his 310‑point, 50‑goal legacy.
Pre-Scout: Oilers begin homestand against quack-tastic Ducks power play
The Oilers return home after a three‑game road swing, having earned five of six possible points despite a 4‑3 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils. Edmonton’s 11‑2‑3 start hinges on dominant first periods (20‑7) and a 9‑0‑2 record when scoring first, while second‑period slumps remain a concern. Coach Mike Babcock is tweaking the lineup, reinserting Jake Walman (season‑low 11:46 ice time) and Max Jones, who energizes the fourth line. The team now begins a four‑game homestand against a resurgent Anaheim Ducks, whose power play has ignited thanks to Cutter Gauthier’s recent hat‑trick streak. The clash will test Edmonton’s early‑game strength and Anaheim’s newfound scoring surge.
Ex-Oilers winger Evander Kane close to signing contract in KHL
Ex-Oilers power forward Evander Kane, 35, is set to join a KHL club this season, his agent Dan Milstein announced on Wednesday. After a trade to Vancouver in June 2025 and a modest 13‑goal, 31‑point campaign, Kane has been a free agent all summer. The former Edmonton star, who logged 62 goals and 111 points in 161 regular‑season games for the Oilers and led the 2022 playoffs with 13 goals, will head to Russia within days. The move follows injury‑laden 2022‑24 seasons and a missed 2024‑25 regular season due to surgery.
Ranking the Hometown Remix jerseys for all 32 NHL teams
This week marked the launch of the latest installment of the NHL’s mission to introduce a line of jerseys for teams to wear a handful of times during the 2026-27 season. In recent years, when the league’s jersey sponsor was Adidas, the league collaborated with them on the Reverse Retro and Reverse Retro 2.0 campaigns….
Could Colton Dach be another reclamation project home run for the Oilers?
Edmonton’s 23‑year‑old forward Colton Dach, a 62nd‑overall pick acquired from Chicago in a March 2024 trade, is emerging as a surprise asset for the Oilers. After a quiet stint with the Blackhawks—only five goals in 78 games—Dach has thrived in Edmonton, posting five goals in his first 20 games (a 20‑goal pace) and delivering physical, skillful play alongside Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins. The article argues that General Manager Stan Bowman may have struck another reclamation hit, similar to Vasiliy Podkolzin, as Dach’s energy and scoring potential could solidify the Oilers’ bottom‑six and reward the trade that also brought Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy.
One glaring Oilers weakness: Analyzing Edmonton’s 5-on-5 second period struggles
The Edmonton Oilers sit atop the league at 11-2-3, but their five‑on‑five play in the second period is a glaring weakness. Over the first 16 games they outscore opponents 37-29 overall, yet they’ve been outshot 146‑87 in the middle period, dropping a –55 goal differential in six crucial second‑period stretches against teams like Los Angeles, Carolina and New Jersey. Despite being even 13‑13 on five‑on‑five goals, the Oilers’ passivity and excessive time in their own zone allow opponents to swing momentum, often turning early leads into tighter games. The article breaks down shot differentials by period and questions whether fatigue or game‑flow dynamics are to blame, urging improvements before the season’s third of play.
Oilers Prospect Update: Condors early season struggles continue
The Bakersfield Condors snap into a slump, dropping games to the Abbotsford Canucks and San Jose Barracuda and sliding to the Pacific Division’s bottom with a .389 win rate. Injuries have gutted the roster—Matt Tomkins is with Edmonton, Connor Ungar, Beau Akey, Aku Raty, Connor Clattenburg and Atro Leppanen are out, and Damien Carfagna missed both recent games. Goalie depth is limited to Nathan Day and Samuel Jonsson, while the offense stalls at just 23 goals (second‑lowest in the AHL) and a 15.8% power‑play. The penalty kill languishes at a league‑worst 71.1%. Still, Quinn Hutson (5 goals in 9 games) and new call‑up Max Jones offer a glimmer of hope, and Czech defenseman Tomas Cibulka shows promising skating and playmaking.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is the oiliest Oiler of all, Jake Walman in the lineup, and stealing a point in New Jersey
The Edmonton Oilers stumble in New Jersey, falling 3-2 in a shootout after erasing a 3-1 deficit, but still pick up a point. The night also marks Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins becoming the franchise’s all‑time games leader, surpassing legends like Gretzky and Messier in his 1,038th appearance, and he adds a goal and assist. Meanwhile, defenseman Jake Walman returns from injury on a new seven‑year deal but sees limited ice time, takes a costly penalty and registers just two shots, prompting questions about his role under coach Mike Babcock.
The Day After 16.0: As Nugent-Hopkins sets Oilers games played record, team falls in shootout
Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins marks his 16‑year Oilers milestone by setting the franchise games‑played record and delivering a standout performance against the New Jersey Devils, assisting the opening goal, scoring the second, and creating an overtime chance. Despite his 55.5% expected‑goal share leading the team, Edmonton falls 4‑3 in a shootout after a disastrous second period in which they are outshot 15‑3 and trail 3‑1. The loss ends a strong road trip that left the Oilers with points in five of six games and pushes them back to the West‑Conference lead ahead of home dates versus Anaheim, Vancouver, New York and Philadelphia.
Instant Reaction: Oilers close road trip with shootout loss to Devils
The Edmonton Oilters see their three‑game winning streak snapped by a 4‑3 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils on Nov. 4, 2026, though they still pick up a point to improve to an 11‑2‑3 record. Edmonton jumps ahead 1‑0 early on an Evan Bouchard one‑timer from Mattias Ekholm, but Connor Brown’s power‑play goal ties it before Jack Hughes scores twice late in the second to give New Jersey a 3‑1 lead. Leon Draisaitl equalizes in the third, and the game proceeds to a shootout where the Devils prevail. McDavid extends his point‑and‑assist streak to 16 games, Kapanen adds two power‑play assists, and Jarry posts a .912 save percentage despite being out‑shot heavily in the second period.
Howard out ‘a couple weeks’ with injury after getting kneed against Islanders
Edmonton Oilers winger Isaac Howard will miss about two weeks after a knee‑on‑knee collision with New York Islanders forward Emil Heineman early in Saturday’s game. The injury, sustained just 2:22 into the match, forced Howard off the ice and Heineman received a five‑minute major and ejection. Coach Mike Babcock says Howard’s condition isn’t severe, but he’ll likely sit out eight games during a busy stretch that includes a four‑game homestand (Ducks, Canucks, Rangers, Flyers) and a five‑game road trip. Rookie Filip Hallander steps in as his replacement.
ONR: The Ryan Nugent-Hopkins appreciation episode
The latest Oilers Nation Radio (ONR) episode celebrates Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins as he prepares to break Edmonton’s all‑time games‑played record in a Tuesday night matchup against the New Jersey Devils. Hosts recap his 16‑year career highlights, discuss the Oilers’ recent sweep of New York, preview line combinations for the Devils game, and react to the NHL’s new Hometown Remix jerseys. The show also covers recent awards for Oilers staff and players, offers betting insights, and includes a Nugent‑Hopkins‑themed trivia segment. Listeners get a comprehensive pre‑game rundown and a nostalgic look at the franchise’s long‑serving forward.
GDB 16.0: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set to break Oilers franchise record for games played (6:30 pm, SN+)
Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins is set to eclipse Kevin Lowe’s franchise record, reaching 1,038 regular‑season games for the Edmonton Oilers on Nov. 3, 2026—15 years after his debut goal‑scoring debut on Oct. 9, 2011. The veteran forward has amassed 294 goals, 517 assists and 811 points, appeared in 102 playoff games (tied for 11th with McDavid and Draisaitl), and earned praise from teammates and coaches for his hockey sense and reliability. The piece outlines his extensive teammate list, coaching history, and occasional fights, underscoring his steady contributions as the Oilers eye a deep postseason run.
McDavid? Matthews? With Kucherov wanting out, which NHL superstar could be next?
Nikita Kucherov announces he will not re‑sign with Tampa Bay and wants a trade to a team with another superstar, sparking speculation about other NHL stars on the move. The article weighs Auston Matthews' uncertain future in Toronto—still under contract but rumored to consider leaving for a winning club—while noting his recent injury and the Leafs' playoff concerns. It also touches on Quinn Hughes' free‑agency status and potential destinations, and hints at further trade chatter involving players like Elias Pettersson. The piece explores whether the Edmonton Oilers could become a landing spot for any of these marquee talents.
Diving into the Oilers’ unsustainable start to the 2026-27 season
There’s a lot to be excited about if you are a fan of the Edmonton Oilers. They’re off to one of the best starts in franchise history, beginning the season 11-2-2. That includes a 7-0-0 record away from Rogers Place, entering Tuesday’s game atop the Western Conference and just two points behind the Carolina Hurricanes….
Pre-Scout: All hail Nuge becoming Oilers games played leader vs Devils
On Nov. 3, 2026, Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins hits his 1,038th regular‑season game, overtaking Kevin Lowe as the Edmonton Oilers’ all‑time games‑played leader. The 33‑year‑old veteran, drafted first overall in 2011, has shifted to a second‑line offensive role, posting three goals and seven points in six games alongside Colton Dach and Kasperi Kapanen. His milestone arrives as the Oilers sit atop the Western Conference, thanks to a league‑best slot‑line chance differential and only one goal against in their last three outings. The piece also notes New Jersey Devils GM Sunny Mehta’s aggressive moves—signing Anthony Mantha, extending Nico Hischier and acquiring Connor Hellebuyck—propelling the team to a 9‑5‑0 record.
NHL Notebook: Oilers jump to second in power rankings; Team Canada hires Dustin Schwartz
The Edmonton Oilers surge to second in Daily Faceoff’s power rankings after a 3‑0‑1 stretch that lifts them to an 11‑2‑2 record, highlighted by 4‑0 wins over Calgary and New York Island and a 4‑1 victory over the Rangers. Connor McDavid posts points in 15 straight games, flirting with Gretzky’s single‑season record, while defenseman Evan Bouchard races toward a historic 145‑point season. Meanwhile, former Oilers goaltending coach Dustin Schwartz is appointed head of goaltending for Hockey Canada, bringing a decade of NHL experience. The Oilers face the Devils, Ducks and Canucks later this week.
Connor McDavid named first star for October, Tristan Jarry named NHL’s second star of the week
The Edmonton Oilers dominate the Western Conference with a 24‑point lead after an 11‑2‑2 start, highlighted by Connor McDavid earning the NHL’s first star of October and Tristan Jarry securing the league’s second star for the week of Oct. 25‑Nov. 1. McDavid has recorded nine goals and 39 points in 15 games, setting a record‑breaking assist streak and projecting a 218‑point season pace. Jarry posted a .957 save percentage in three starts, including back‑to‑back shutouts, improving his overall 0.901 SV% and 2.53 GAA through seven games. Multiple Oilers—McDavid, Draisaitl, Bouchard—have also featured in recent three‑star selections.
Monday Scramble: Connor McDavid’s two-way masterpiece, Kucherov’s deep rift, and the Dylan Larkin mess
Connor McDavid delivers a two‑way masterpiece as the Oilers continue their dominant start, sitting first in the West at 11‑2‑2 and second overall. He becomes the NHL’s fastest player to 30 assists and logs his 15th consecutive game with a helper, while Edmonton’s defense allows just one goal in its last three outings. Coach Mike Babcock praises McDavid’s evolving defensive habits, and teammates note his leadership on and off the ice. Meanwhile, Nikita Kucherov hints he won’t re‑sign with Tampa Bay, sparking a communication rift, and Detroit’s Dylan Larkin missed a potential game‑tying goal against Edmonton. The Oilers face a packed schedule, including games vs New Jersey, Anaheim and Vancouver.
‘The worst jersey of all time’: Oilers fans split over Hometown Remix jerseys
The Edmonton Oilers and Fanatics debut a fourth “hometown remix” jersey—black and orange with a shoulder patch—sparking a firestorm on social media. Fans call it the “worst jersey ever,” citing unreadable numbers and a disconnect from Edmonton’s copper‑and‑blue heritage, while a few praise the nod to oil‑black and the new patch. The debate highlights mixed reactions to the design’s similarity to past dark kits and its departure from last year’s cream‑colored alternatives.
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