Chasing Two Rabbits

I think you have to give it 20 games. Coach Mike Babcock probably sends for Josh Samanski in the days to come, because the Oilers estimates on injured players returning is as reliable as public restro...

It's difficult to project this Oilers group before seeing how well some of the new additions perform.

Here we all are contemplating another loss by the Edmonton Oilers. Tristan Jarry took ownership of a rancid effort on his part, but Mike Babcock sees other problems. So do I. Podkolzin-Draisaitl-Kapan...

This season has a chance to be one for the ages, as memorable as any in team history. This could be Connor McDavid's Stanley Cup season, and that would be a major story. This could be McDavid's final ...

Here are the main issues that could impact the Oilers as the regular season begins.

We have made it through training camp and now wait for last minute moves. Will the Oilers keep Owen Michaels or Josh Samanski? Is there a trade in the air? After going 4-0 and having all areas look go...

The players who don't make the Oilers' opening-night roster will push for an in-season chance.

Last night I found myself in typical Oilers viewing mode. Waiting for a mistake. Waiting for the air to come out of the team and for the chaos to rain down misery. Truth to tell, I've watched that way...

You never truly know about a player or coach until they arrive on the town team. It's impossible to know another club like we know the Edmonton Oilers. Trying to tell a stranger about the Oilers would...

I want to mention two players off the top this morning. Last night in Vancouver Ike Howard and Tomas Cibulka played exceptional games. Great skating, anticipation and skill combined for what was (so f...

The Edmonton Oilers will play a "Condors" level roster tonight according to the advance verbal from the team. Devon Levi gets the start, against the Canucks NHL (sic) lineup according to reports. It s...

The Oilers have no other candidates for the position of young emerging goal scorer who can thrive on a skill line.

One of my all-time favourite songs is called Hickory Wind. Written by Gram Parsons and Bob Buchanan, it was included in the Sweehearts of the Rodeo album by The Byrds n 1968. The song is about coming ...

The Oilers play in Winnipeg against the Jets tonight. It's a long day for the players, and we often see some unusual performances in the Winnipeg away game. This year, we'll get a first blush view of ...

Edmonton's second line appears like it's destined to be a season-long worry for the organization.

Jason Chimera took three full minor league seasons and 230+ AHL games before establishing himself as an NHL player. He had believers (Kevin Lowe said every summer Chimera would make the team) and detr...

Edmonton's second line appears like it's destined to be a season-long worry for the organization.

The Oilers found out some things last night. Everyone in the hockey world knew the McDavid line would flatten buildings, and they did. Then what happened? Exactly. Draisaitl-McDavid-Podkolzin 13:03, 1...

The Oilers' AHL team stands to house some impressive talent, and those young players should have plenty of opportunity.

In the 1966-67 season, Chicago Blackhawks winger Bobby Hull scored 52 goals on 322 shots. It was an explosive season, featuring a 16.2 shooting percentage and the second most in a single season before...

This year, Oilers training camp will go by in the blink of an eye; it is the shortest in team history.

I came away from yesterday's Oilers news and videos with two impressions: First, the lines and pairings are what Mike Babcock envisioned before yesterday. Second, how quickly he recognizes the names o...

This year, Oilers training camp will go by in the blink of an eye; it is the shortest in team history.

There were no big surprises yesterday as the Edmonton Oilers turned on the lights at Rogers Place and began the shortest training camp in team history. The official training camp list offered no surpr...

New Oilers coach Mike Babcock wants his teams to make smart plays quickly, and be devoted to turning over pucks.

The Edmonton Oilers will look a little different this season. You'll see four lines rolling, unusual consistency on those lines, and possibly a checking unit assigned to elite opposition (at least at ...

New Oilers coach Mike Babcock wants his teams to make smart plays quickly, and be devoted to turning over pucks.

This is the 1980 Edmonton Oilers official training camp list.

Cal Nichols passed away Saturday at the age of 84. In a city that doesn't throw around the phrase 'beloved owner' often, Nichols is a universally revered individual in this city. He and the other owne...

The Oilers' inability to surround Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl with sufficient talent has been an annual frustration.

Training Camp Hopeful No. 3: Aku Räty

Here's a look at the current state of Edmonton's prospects, where they are now and what can be expected during the 2026-27 season.

The Edmonton Oilers are signing quality out of the US college system again. Last year it was Quinn Hutson and Damien Carfagna, and this spring the club added a unicorn in RH center Owen Michaels. He i...

Oilers general manager Stan Bowman needs to add a difference-maker to the team's forward group.

The Oilers are rolling out training camp information by sundial, but it does give us a chance to look closely at the young men who represent the future of the team. The cover photo on the main page is...

Oilers general manager Stan Bowman needs to add a difference-maker to the team's forward group.

The Oilers spent the summer telling us a signing or PTO was unlikely, but the penalty-killing skill of Alex Formenton changed general manager Stan Bowman's mind. I'm not sure he makes the team outrigh...

There is a window to acquire a veteran forward who can be an impact player before opening night.

No, it isn't winter, in fact we can't even see it from here (you're saying 'shut up!' right now and I can hardly blame you. Please read this. We are closer to the training camp for this year's Oilers,...