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🎙️ Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer · @880ched
29mOilers Now with Bob Stauffer — 2026-10-27
The Oilers got drilled by Toronto, then let Detroit slip away 4-3 in a shootout, with a rough second period, shaky faceoffs and a penalty kill that remains a work in progress. Still, Bob Stauffer’s larger point is hard to argue: Edmonton is 8-2-2, leading the Pacific Division, and has spent the season missing key pieces, including Mattias Ekholm, Zach Hyman, Jason Dickinson and Matt Savoie. Mike Babcock wants the Oilers to learn how to win in tight-checking games rather than rely on river hockey, while Connor McDavid’s penalty-killing duty reflects the club’s shortage of trusted options until healthier bodies return. Dickinson appears close to coming back, Ekholm feels good after his concussion, and the Oilers should improve as the lineup finally fills out.
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📰 Oildrop · INJURY UPDATE · @oildrop
2hMattias Ekholm cleared the concussion protocol and returned to Edmonton Oilers practice after a frightening fall against Carolina.
📰 Oil On Whyte · @OilonWhyte
5hLeon Draisaitl finally recognized for his incredible performance
Leon Draisaitl was named the NHL’s First Star of the Week after piling up six goals and three assists in three games, including two goals in each outing. The run pushed his season point total to 24 and has him charging toward Rocket Richard contention, with a Battle of Alberta against Devin Cooley next on the docket.
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📰 OilersNation · @oilersnation.com
6hThe dynasty Oilers had to learn to play defence too
The Oilers’ first loss to the Islanders in 1983 exposed a young, high-flying team that needed more than elite skill to win the Stanley Cup. They added grit and committed to a stronger two-hundred-foot game, then beat the Islanders the next year and won four more Cups in six seasons. The lesson for today’s club under Babcock is pretty plain: talent gets you noticed, but consistent defensive work gets you through May.
📰 The Hockey Writers · @thehockeywriters.com
6hNHL Rumors Rundown: Sabres or Canadiens for Larkin, Oilers Lose Hyman, Maple Leafs Tease Blockbuster
The Oilers may be without Zach Hyman for at least a week after he left Monday’s game against Detroit following a head-first collision with the boards. There’s no official update yet, but concussion concerns are hanging over a team already short on wing options, with Colton Dach and Isaac Howard the obvious candidates to move up.
📰 The Oil Rig · @theoilrig.ca
9hEdmonton Oilers rumour roundup: How injuries are affecting the team
Devon Levi is expected to miss a few weeks, leaving the Oilers to lean heavily on Tristan Jarry while Matt Tomkins serves as the veteran backup option. Edmonton is also dealing with injuries to key forwards, including Zach Hyman, Jason Dickinson, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Matthew Savoie, which has put the club’s depth under the microscope. Ivan Miroshnichenko is an intriguing possibility, but the Oilers have not been specifically linked to the young Washington winger.
📰 Lowetide · @lowetide.ca
9hLay Me Down In Silence Easy
The Oilers are 8-2-2 through 12 games, still tracking close to the expected 9-3-2 start, but their early scoring heater has cooled over the past four games. The top line remains productive, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is showing well and Tristan Jarry steadied the crease; the clearest lineup question is whether Ike Howard should get more opportunity at Alex Formenton’s expense.
📰 Oildrop · INJURY UPDATE · @oildrop
10hZach Hyman left Edmonton's shootout loss to Detroit after being hit into the boards, with no postgame injury update provided.
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Edmonton hosts Detroit at Rogers Place tonight looking to answer Saturday’s 7-2 loss to Toronto, with Tristan Jarry projected to start in goal as the Oilers continue a five-game homestand.
Source: Oilers Official
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The Oilers are 8-2-1 but their five-on-five game and bottom-six scoring have gone stale, leaving Mike Babcock pressure to shuffle lines and defensive pairings while Mattias Ekholm and Devon Levi remain out and the club leans heavily on Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Source: OilersNation, Lowetide, The Hockey Writers, Oil On Whyte
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Leon Draisaitl was named the NHL’s First Star of the Week after six goals and three assists, extending his goal streak to six games, while Connor McDavid and Draisaitl combined for 10 points in Edmonton’s 6-5 shootout win over Carolina.
Source: Oilers Official, The Hockey Writers
📰 OilersNation · @oilersnation.com
1dMonday Mailbag: Are the Oilers just a one line team again?
The Oilers are winning with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl doing plenty of heavy lifting, but the lack of consistent five-on-five offence remains the concern. With Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman back and Matt Savoie and Dickinson still to return, the hope is that Edmonton can build a deeper top nine and finally split up its dynamic duo. Isaac Howard has competed well in limited minutes, though the mailbag crew figures it is time to give him more skilled linemates or make a clearer decision on his role.