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Tuesday, April 7 2026
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  • The Edmonton Oilers are breaking patterns and creating opportunity
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  • Los Angeles Kings as a first-round opponent for the Edmonton Oilers
  • Why the Edmonton Oilers should be interested in T.J. Hughes
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  • Edmonton Oilers sign forward Owen Michaels to one-year entry level contract
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    • Edmonton Oilers
      Alex BraunApril 4, 2026

      Why the Edmonton Oilers should be interested in T.J. Hughes

      Blink, and itโ€™s in the back of your net. Thatโ€™s the reality of facing the Edmonton Oilers when Connor McDavid…

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    • Edmonton Oilers
      Alex BraunMarch 28, 2026

      Blue line boost: Connor Murphyโ€™s impact for the Edmonton Oilers

      The addition of Connor Murphy has been a really solid upgrade for the Edmonton Oilers on the back end. Heโ€™s…

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    • Edmonton OilersVegas Golden Knights Center Brett Howden (21) battles Edmonton Oilers Center Connor McDavid (97) in the first period of game three in the Western Conference Second Round of the Edmonton Oilers versus the Las Vegas Golden Knights on May 08, 2023 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB
      Alex BraunMarch 21, 2026

      Road to the Stanley Cup: Edmonton Oilers potential first-round matchups

      The road to the Stanley Cup for the Edmonton Oilers starts with a first-round matchup that could shape their postseason.…

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    • Edmonton OilersEdmonton Oilers Center Connor McDavid (97) and his Power Play line celebrate a goal in the first period of game four in the Western Conference Second Round of the Edmonton Oilers versus the Las Vegas Golden Knights on May 10, 2023 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB
      Alex BraunMarch 12, 2026

      Are the Edmonton Oilers ready for the 2025โ€“26 playoffs?

      Since the Olympic break, the Edmonton Oilers have started to show signs of a team tightening up its game at…

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    • Edmonton Oilers
      Alex BraunMarch 6, 2026

      Back in history: Four retired Edmonton Oilers that would fit into today’s team

      There has been a lot of talk around the Edmonton Oilers recently. Discussions focused on what they need to do…

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    • Edmonton OilersEdmonton Oilers Defenceman Philip Broberg (86) in action in the second period of the Edmonton Oilers game versus the Colorado Avalanche on January 07, 2023 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB
      Alex BraunFebruary 25, 2026

      Revisiting past Edmonton Oilers who could adjust nicely to the current roster

      As the season picks back up after the Olympic break, the Edmonton Oilersโ€™ roster needs become clearer. The Oilers may…

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    • Edmonton OilersEdmonton Oilers Defenceman Darnell Nurse (25) skates the puck in the second period during the Edmonton Oilers game versus the Carolina Hurricanes on October 20, 2022 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB
      Alex BraunFebruary 19, 2026

      Three moves the Edmonton Oilers need to make before the trade deadline

      As we get closer to the NHL trade deadline on March 6, there are a few questions that the Edmonton…

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    • Edmonton Oilers
      Alex BraunFebruary 8, 2026

      Gritty forwards that the Edmonton Oilers should target

      When you look at the Edmonton Oilers, they don’t have a lack of talent, they have a lack of size.…

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    • Edmonton Oilers
      Alex BraunJanuary 31, 2026

      Jesper Wallstedt as a consideration for the Edmonton Oilers

      After the recent acquisition of Tristan Jarry and the proven capability in Connor Ingram, the noise around the Edmonton Oilers…

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    • Edmonton OilersOCTOBER 24 Edmonton Oilers Left Wing Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) circles in the Penguins zone in the third period during the Edmonton Oilers game versus the Pittsburg Penguins on October 24, 2022 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB
      Alex BraunJanuary 24, 2026

      Is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins the most beloved Edmonton Oiler in history?

      In 2011, the Edmonton Oilers selected Ryan Nugent-Hopkins first overall in the 2011 NHL Draft. Now he has played 1000…

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