With the NHL Trade Deadline in the rearview mirror, stories are coming out of players nearly moved, such as Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse.

One or two more seasons without a Stanley Cup could be the breaking point for Oilers superstar Connor McDavid, says Pierre LeBrun.

Former NHL star Wayne Gretzky believes the Edmonton Oilers remain in a strong position this season, but he offered one clear warning about the playoff picture. Edmonton currently sits third in the Pacific Division with a 31-25-8 record and

The Edmonton Oilers picked up one of their biggest wins of the season, defeating the league-leading Colorado Avalanche by a score of 4-3 at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday (March 10).

Instead, the game turned into a controversial affair after a second-period collision involving Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram and Avalanche star forward Nathan MacKinnon. With 37 seconds remaining in the second period on a Colorado power play, MacKinnon drove toward the net after a pass from Brock Nelson.

The Edmonton Oilers face a critical road trip with their playoff hopes uncertain due to inconsistent play and defensive struggles.

With the 2026 Trade Deadline having come and gone, the Edmonton Oilers were able to bring in pieces that they hope can help lead them to another deep playoff run.

In 2022-23, McDavid had a career-high 153 points (64 goals, 89 assists) in 82 games. Not only did he score but he was one of the best defensive forwards in the league, coming back repeatedly to break up opponents’ attacks. He was the best player in the league by a country mile.