Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar has a simple explanation for why his team cannot copy the Edmonton Oilers’ power play. “Because we don’t have Connor McDavid,” Bednar told reporters when asked why Colorado cannot simply do what Edmonton does. The reporter pointed out that Nathan MacKinnon is arguably the closest player to Connor McDavid. Bednar, … Read more
Mike Babcock challenged the Edmonton Oilers to repeat their best stretches after Thursday’s wild 9-7 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. The Oilers scored nine goals at Rogers Arena to secure their first win of the 2026-27 NHL season. Edmonton had opened the campaign with a 6-5 overtime loss to Vancouver. Connor McDavid led the offense … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers are exploring the NHL trade market for another winger to play alongside Connor McDavid. Dave Pagnotta discussed Edmonton’s plans on the “Bleed Oil Blue Podcast.” He said the Oilers are already looking at potential additions. “This is a club that would like to bring in somebody,” Pagnotta said. “I still kind of … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers opened the 2026-27 NHL season with a wild 6-5 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Edmonton erased a three-goal deficit in the third period before Paul Cotter scored the overtime winner. The Oilers shared the final score on X with the caption, “Canucks end it in OT.” Fans quickly reacted to the … Read more
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has welcomed the challenge of playing under new head coach Mike Babcock. McDavid believes Babcock can bring the structure Edmonton lacked during a disappointing 2025-26 NHL season. Speaking with Sportsnet’s Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman, McDavid explained what he wants from his new coach. Friedman asked how he wants Babcock … Read more
