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Olivier Rodrigue’s first NHL start, Oilers power play problems, and Vasily Podkolzin’s leg almost fell off

After a tough loss in L.A. on Saturday afternoon, the injury-riddled Edmonton Oilers were back to work against the lowly Anaheim Ducks for the fourth and final game of their road trip.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 2

7 Canucks who will lose NHL waiver exemption at the end of the season

Every year, there’s at least a handful of names that hit the NHL waiver wire that come as a bit of a surprise to teams and fans alike. For the most part, young players are waiver exempt, allowing them to be sent down and called up freely from the NHL to the AHL.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 4

Has the shine worn off on Vasily Podkolzin’s time with the Oilers?

Make no mistake about it Vasily Podkolzin was a bright spot early on this season for the Edmonton Oilers. He came into training camp hungry, acquired by the team over the summer after fizzling out with the Vancouver Canucks, as Edmonton looked to pivot after offer sheets for Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg landed in their mailbox.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 3

Jeff Skinner up, Vasily Podkolzin down as Oilers shuffle forward lines

With the Edmonton Oilers mired in a two-game losing skid, head coach Kris Knoblauch made some changes to the team’s forward lines at practice on Monday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 13

Oilers’ Vasily Podkolzin believes Connor McDavid ‘will score 2000 points’

Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin that his captain Connor McDavid will eventually surpass the 2000-point mark in his NHL career. The Russian winger did a one-on-one interview with RG Media’s Daria Tuboltseva on Friday, where he discussed how his time with the Oilers has gone so far.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

Fantasy Hockey 2024-25: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 15

Identifying the players with four games each week and filling your roster with those players can increase your chances of winning your fantasy hockey matchup.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 6

Why Vasily Podkolzin should stick on the Oilers’ second line

After deciding not to match Dylan Holloway’s two-year, $2,290,457 offer sheet from the St. Louis Blues last August, the Edmonton Oilers hoped Vasily Podkolzin, acquired for a fourth-round pick from the Vancouver Canucks, could step in as his replacement and provide value at just only $1 million per season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

Podkolzin, Skinner Key as Oilers Earn 4-2 Win Over Kraken

The Edmonton Oilers earned their third consecutive victory with a 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night. The game, which began with a bizarre delay due to a power outage, saw the Oilers jump out to an early lead and maintain control for most of the contest.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 28

Top five Oilers fights of the year: #1 — Vasily Podkolzin fights Jeremy Lauzon

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 3

Oilers’ All-Time Top 5 Russian Players

With goals in three straight games, Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin is suddenly hot. The 23-year-old, who was acquired in an offseason trade with the Vancouver Canucks, didn’t have a goal in his first 21 games with the Oilers.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 1

The Vasily Podkolzin heater, Stuart Skinner was fantastic, and a Ball Arena review

The Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche squared off in the first of their three meetings this season, and it was the Oilers who came through with a convincing 4-1 win.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1

Podkolzin Scores Again: Takeaways in Oilers’ 4-1 Win Over the Avs

The Edmonton Oilers extended their win streak to three games with a dominant 4-1 road win over the Colorado Avalanche. Needing points in a back-to-back situation after an overtime win on Friday, the Oilers have played well on this road trip and are hoping the positive things are doing lead to more of the same.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 24

Can the Oilers Expect Vasily Podkolzin to Heat up After 1st Goal?

It took one-quarter of the 2024-25 NHL schedule, but at last, Vasily Podkolzin has his first regular-season goal as a member of the Edmonton Oilers. The Russian winger, who joined the Oilers via an offseason trade with the Vancouver Canucks, opened the scoring in Edmonton’s 6-2 victory over the New York Rangers at Rogers Place on Saturday (Nov.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 24

Podkolzin’s First Oilers Goal Comes with Perfect Timing for His Parents

Vasily Podkolzin picked up his first goal as an Edmonton Oiler on Saturday night, a moment that was met with huge relief as he’d been working hard to put points on the board, but hadn’t been rewarded with a goal.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 23

Vasily Podkolzin scores first goal with Oilers, snaps 20-month NHL goalless drought

Vasily Podkolzin finally got the monkey off his back. The winger scored his first goal as a member of the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, wiring a nicely placed pass from Leon Draisaitl over the shoulder of New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 20

Vasily Podkolzin Proving Oilers Gamble Paying Off

Vasily Podkolzin continues to earn his spot in the Edmonton Oilers’ top six, delivering a standout performance in the top six on Tuesday night, particularly while playing with Connor McDavid.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 1

Watch: Vasily Podkolzin lands knockout punch in first fight with Oilers

Vasily Podkolzin must’ve been watching old fight footage of Dave Semenko, because he channeled the late Oilers bruiser during a fight against the Nashville Predators Thursday night.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25

Vasily Podkolzin Gets a Bit of a Bump With the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers had quite the busy offseason, with one signing in particular addition standing out. 23-year-old Vasily Podkolzin was added in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 18

The Vasily Podkolzin trade has minimal upside for the Vancouver Canucks

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 18

Oilers acquire former first-round forward in trade with Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forward Vasily Podkolzin from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for the Ottawa Senators’ 2025 fourth-round pick.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 17

An unremarkable season for Vasily Podkolzin leaves a lot to be desired: Year in Review

Vasily Podkolzin hasn’t had the easiest time in the NHL since his rookie season. The former 10th overall pick has spent more and more time in the minors as his career has gone along, and that backward progression hasn’t done the Vancouver Canucks any favours when it comes to rounding out the lineup.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 1

Vancouver Canucks assign Vasily Podkolzin to AHL Abbotsford for Calder Cup playoff run

The Vancouver Canucks have assigned forward Vasily Podkolzin to the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks, as announced by GM Patrik Alvin on Wednesday morning. Podkolzin, who was selected 10th overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, had been traveling with the Canucks throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs but had yet to see any playing time.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1

Canucks reassign former first-round pick

The 22-year-old is two years removed from a solid rookie season, finishing ninth on the Canucks in scoring in 2022 with 14 goals and 26 points in 79 contests.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9, 2024

Canucks recall former first-round pick

After being papered down to the minors on Friday, Vasily Podkolzin is back up with the Canucks as the team announced that they’ve recalled him from AHL Abbotsford.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 2, 2024