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Josh Samanski is NHL-ready and should be considered as a strong option for the Oilers' next call-up. Steph Chambers / The Edmonton Oilers’ top farm team, the AHL Bakersfield Condors, has been sending productive players to the parent team on the double this season.
Connor McDavid crashed the net in OT against LA Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg and nudged the puck over the goal line. The Rogers Place faithful went wild, celebrating the apparent win, but the refs gave an emphatic “no goal” call before reviewing the play.
The Blackhawks begin a four-game homestand on Monday night as they host the Edmonton Oilers. It’ll be the second of three meetings between the clubs this season. The Blackhawks have earned points in three of their last four games against the Oilers (1-1-2).
The Edmonton Oilers were asked if they were interested in bringing back Evander Kane and politely declined. The Vancouver Canucks reportedly reached out to the Oilers recently and wanted to know if they had any interest in reuniting with their former winger,
An ex-Edmonton Oilers defenceman has cashed in with the St. Louis Blues, inking a massive new contract extension.
Leon Draisaitl’s wife, Celeste Desjardins, showed her support during the Edmonton Oilers star’s 1,000th NHL point celebration night in Edmonton on Sunday.
The Edmonton Oilers carry six more points and surer footing in the Western Conference playoff hunt than the Chicago Blackhawks entering Monday's matchup, yet host Chicago still has something Edmonton envies.
Matt Savoie is spending his rookie season moving up and down the lineup in Edmonton. He has a nice range of skills and is already a responsible player, especially considering he’s a freshman. The five-on-five scoring hasn’t come yet, and that’s a concern, but this new line he’s on now may be a key to offensive success.
Matt Tomkins was signed this summer to be a mentor goalie, not an NHL prospect or Bakersfield’s go-to goalie. He’s been OK in Bako, but it’s time for Ungar to get games, and the same goes for Pickard or Ingram, should either end up back in Bako.