Edmonton Oilers

Racism directed at Bear sparks jump in donations to Beckie Scott's Spirit North

By: Canadian Press

Scott, who founded Spirit North over a decade ago, says contributions rose by $10,000 in just one day this past week.

May 29, 2021

Edmonton Oilers' veteran goalie Mike Smith relishes another playoff chance

By: Canadian Press

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith is a 39-year-old veteran aspiring to hoist the Cup before the end of his career.

May 18, 2021

Player of the Week | Connor McDavid

By: David Morassutti

Connor McDavid led the league in points while notching another impressive accomplishment to help his team punch their ticket to the postseason.

May 10, 2021

This or That | Leon Draisaitl

By: NHLPA Staff

Leon Draisaitl dekes his way through a round of This or That.

April 28, 2021

After the Buzzer | Kailer Yamamoto

By: Chris Lomon

A multi-sport athlete, Kailer Yamamoto credits his time on the diamond for helping aspects of his game on the ice with the Edmonton Oilers.

March 17, 2021

Player of the Week | Leon Draisaitl

By: David Morassutti

With a hat trick, a four-game goal-scoring streak and nine points, Leon Draisaitl also netted NHLPA.com Player of the Week.

March 15, 2021

Players growing the game, connecting with fans through G&D and Sonnet Insurance

By: Chris Lomon

They’re connecting virtually but the impact is palpable. Players are helping to grow the game through NHLPA Goals & Dreams alongside Sonnet Insurance (Sonnet).

March 2, 2021

Nurse and Reaves collaborate in conversation on diversity and inclusion

By: Adrienne Middlebrook

Darnell Nurse and Ryan Reaves know the obstacles BIPOC hockey players face. The two sat down with Sportsnet host David Amber for a Team Rogers talk.

February 25, 2021

Player of the Week | Connor McDavid

By: David Morassutti

The captain of the Edmonton Oilers boasted a 12-point week, highlight-reel moves and a pair of game-winning goals to extend his point streak to seven games.

February 1, 2021

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Kris Russell to one-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Kris Russell to a one-year, US$1.25-million contract extension.

October 21, 2020

Ennis on the road to recovery

By: Chris Lomon

While an injury is never good news, some good came in the form of two familiar faces that were ready to help out Tyler Ennis during a rehabilitation under difficult circumstances.

October 15, 2020

Draisaitl honoured to make TLA history

By: Chris Lomon

The enormity of the honour isn’t lost on the player known as the “German Gretzky.”

September 21, 2020

Leon Draisaitl receives players' vote for 2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award

By: NHLPA Media Release

Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers has received the players’ vote for the 2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award (TLA), presented annually “to the most outstanding player in the NHL,” as voted by fellow NHLPA members.

September 21, 2020

One minute with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

By: NHLPA Staff

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' nickname? It stinks.

September 18, 2020

TLA finalist spotlight: Leon Draisaitl

By: Chris Lomon

When it comes to the most notable part of Leon Draisaitl's game, it's the mental approach that comes to Tyler Ennis' mind.

September 14, 2020

2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award finalists: Draisaitl, MacKinnnon, Panarin

By: NHLPA Media Release

The NHLPA has announced the three finalists for the 2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award are forwards Leon Draisaitl, Nathan MacKinnon and Artemi Panarin.

July 14, 2020

Oilers, Cave family announce new charity honouring forward Colby Cave

By: Canadian Press

Edmonton Oilers chairman Bob Nicholson remembers Colby Cave as a tireless worker on the ice and in the community.

April 14, 2020

Statement from NHLPA Executive Director Don Fehr on the Passing of Colby Cave

By: NHLPA Media Release

National Hockey League Players’ Association Executive Director, Don Fehr, today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Colby Cave.

April 11, 2020

Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave dies at age 25 after suffering brain bleed

By: Canadian Press

Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave died Saturday after suffering a brain bleed earlier this week.

April 11, 2020

Oilers forward Colby Cave in medically-induced coma after suffering brain bleed

By: Canadian Press

The Edmonton Oilers say forward Colby Cave is out of emergency surgery after suffering a brain bleed.

April 7, 2020