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Oilers Sign Goalie Prospect Nathaniel Day to 3-Yr Entry-Level Deal

The Edmonton Oilers have signed 20-year-old goaltender Nathaniel Day to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced on Saturday. A sixth-round pick (184th overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft, Day’s deal comes just ahead of the June 1 deadline to retain his rights.

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Oilers On-Ice Results Could Change McDavid Injury Return Date

Elliotte Friedman noted during Saturday’s Headlines report that the Connor McDavid injury watch is in full effect. The Oilers’ captain looks good and has been regularly skating with mid-to-late next week being the target return date.

Leon Draisaitl News / The Oil Rig / 2 hours ago

Leon Draisaitl: One of the greatest playoff performers in the NHL

As the Edmonton Oilers playoff push continues, Leon Draisaitl begins to prep for the biggest games of the year. Going into the final stretch of the season, Draisaitl and the Oilers look to heat up before the playoffs.

Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / 5 hours ago

Who should the Oilers use as Darnell Nurse’s regular defensive partner?

Several aspects of the Edmonton Oilers’ roster could use significant improvement, but when healthy, the team’s backend isn’t one of them. The acquisition

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 7 hours ago

Despite limited ice-time and injury scare, Trent Frederic arrives as promised for Oilers

As quickly as he arrived, it appeared he was gone. Just six seconds into Trent Frederic’s first game with the Edmonton Oilers, fans and pundits alike all held their collective breath as it appeared he was already hurt after trying to show off one of his best tools: his physicality.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 7 hours ago

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-0 Loss to Kings

The Edmonton Oilers battled the Los Angeles Kings from Crypto.com Arena in a Saturday matinée (April 5). Second place in the Pacific Division was up for grabs in a huge game.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 19 hours ago

Kings Shut Out Oilers 3-0 For 2 Huge Points In the Standings Race

With what the Edmonton Oilers were missing throughout their lineup, this was a game the Los Angeles Kings should have won. The Oilers were without three of their big guns in Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Mattias Ekholm on Saturday afternoon, and the Kings took advantage of that, doing what they do best on home ice: winning hockey games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 20 hours ago

Oilers sign goaltending prospect to entry-level deal

The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltending prospect Nathaniel Day to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Oilers edge Sharks despite losing Leon Draisaitl

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NHL News / Oilersnation / 21 hours ago

Instant Reaction: Undermanned Oilers fall to Kings

That wasn’t the best Edmonton Oilers game. On Saturday afternoon, the Oilers played their third of four games on this road trip, facing off against the Los Angeles Kings.

Ty Emberson News / Oilersnation / April 5

Oilers’ Ty Emberson appears in 100th NHL game

A young blueliner has hit a notable milestone. On Saturday afternoon against the Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ty Emberson appeared in the 100th game of his NHL career.

Nathaniel Day News / Daily Faceoff / April 5

Oilers sign Nathaniel Day to entry-level contract

The Edmonton Oilers announced on Saturday that the club has signed goaltender Nathaniel Day to a three-year, entry-level contract set to kick in at the

Trent Frederic News / Daily Faceoff / April 5

Trent Frederic to make Oilers debut vs. Kings

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch announced that center Trent Frederic is set to make his debut with the team on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 5

Oilers, Kings on Collision Course Yet Again

The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings just can't seem to get enough of each other, apparently. These two Pacific Division rivals have met in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in each of the past three years, with Edmonton winning in seven games in 2022, six games in 2023 and five games in 2024.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 5

Trent Frederic Set to Make Oilers Debut Saturday vs. Kings

Trent Frederic will make his Edmonton Oilers debut Saturday afternoon against the Los Angeles Kings. Following Friday’s practice, Frederic played it coy, making sure not to say he was officially going in, but he was taking regular reps in practice, and several insiders are projecting him to lace up his skates for the first time as an Oiler.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 5

3 Oilers Who Must Step Up in the Absence of Draisaitl and McDavid

While speaking to media on Friday (April 4), Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch provided an update on the condition of Oilers leading scorer Leon Draisaitl, who sustained a lower-body injury during a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday (April 3).

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / April 5

Edmonton Oilers Pregame Thoughts

For the next two weeks before the Playoffs start, I call on a mandate for every player on the team to wear bubble wrap on their equipment. At one point in the second period, when the Oilers had a power play opportunity, I noticed Adam Henrique taking a one-timer on the spot where we’d normally see Leon Draisaitl.