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Oilers Gameday – Vs. Chicago

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The Edmonton Oilers will try and do something very rare tonight, sweep a season series from a conference opponent. The…

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Sell, Sell, Sell?

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The Edmonton Oilers returned home from a brief two game road trip with two points in the bank. Unfortunately, they…

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Talbot Market Heating Up, Defense Heading Out?

The Edmonton Oilers are about to enter some very interesting times. The team will start fighting for their playoff lives…

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So…..Now What?

I have to tell you, time away was liberating. Stepping away from Twitter and writing about the Edmonton Oilers for…

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Would you trade Draisaitl?

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Peter Chiarelli has left his successor with a roster with few tradable assets and a maxed out salary cap. The…

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The Man In The High Castle?

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In case you missed it, the Oilers fired Peter Chiarelli last night during (yes, DURING) the game between the Oilers…

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Who is actually making the decisions?

Peter Chiarelli has finally been put out of his misery. The fans have been gifted a small reprieve but, in…

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The Rig Radio 01-22-2019, “Koskinen, Deadline, & Chiarelli.”

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In this episode Jason and Séan discuss the Koskinen signing, the trade deadline, and Peter Chiarelli. https://soundcloud.com/the-oilers-rig/rig-radio-01-22-2019-koskinen-deadline-chiarelli You can find…

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This current title probably reflects the views of most people who watch hockey in the city of Edmonton. Today, the…

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Edmonton Oilers Trade Deadline Targets: Overview

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It might seem far off, but the February 25th NHL trade deadline is only about a month away. We’ve already…

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Whats Going On With Jesse Puljujarvi?

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We are days away from when I’ll kick off our annual trade deadline coverage here at The Oilers Rig. I’ll…

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Oilers Gameday @ Vancouver: Wildcard Race…….?

The Oilers are back in action (as are we) after a 7-2 thumping of the *squints* Buffalo Sabres. Milan Lucic…

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Oilers All In For Scoring Help

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The mandate is there, the push is on. The Edmonton Oilers are under immense pressure to make the Stanley Cup…

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Oilers On TFP’s Trade Watch List

If last night’s 4-3 shootout victory proved anything, it is that the Edmonton Oilers very much still only go as…

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Rig Radio 01-08-2019, “Bush League.”

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In this episode, Jason and Séan discuss how to fix the Oilers salary cap and the Hampus Lindholm hit on…

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Oilers Gameday @ San Jose: That’s Going To Leave A Mark

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The Oilers are in San Jose tonight. This is their lineup: The Oilers won last game (in Anaheim) and the…

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Wing Additions In The Cards For Oilers?

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The NHL’s trading deadline is about seven weeks away now, and the buyers and sellers are starting to identify themselves….

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NHL: Edmonton Oilers at New Jersey Devils

Can Three Centers Work For The Oilers?

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Ken Hitchcock did something on Sunday. After an embarrassing loss to the LA Kings on Saturday night, Hitch adjusted his…

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Oilers Gameday @ Anaheim: The Stoppable Force Against The Movable Object

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The Oilers are back in action tonight as they take on the Anaheim Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Ducks less than…

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Oilers Gameday: @ Los Angeles – Ride Into The Danger Zone

Call Kenny Loggins, because the Edmonton Oilers are about to ride into the Danger Zone. Tonight, the Oilers kickoff an…

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Rig Radio 01-03-2019, “Chiarelli.”

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In this episode Jason & Séan discuss Peter Chiarelli. They aren’t happy. https://soundcloud.com/the-oilers-rig/rig-radio-01-03-2019   You can find the Oilers Rig…

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Minnesota Wild v Edmonton Oilers

“Joke of a Franchise, That’s What They Are”

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The national media pressure is starting to build on the Edmonton Oilers. Bruce Arthur of TSN and the Toronto Star…

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Guest Post: Heartbreak

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by Steven Darnell Stauffer  The Edmonton Oilers broke my heart. Much has already been written, and will be for years…

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Oilers Gameday vs Winnipeg: 2019 Can’t Start Soon Enough

For the final time in 2017 2018, the Oilers are taking the ice tonight against the Winnipeg Jets. It’s been…

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Ten Edmonton Oilers Predictions For 2019

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Happy New Year everyone! Tonight the Edmonton Oilers will finish off their 2018 slate the same way they finished 2017,…

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Oilers Acquire Manning

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired another defender, bringing in Brandon Manning from Chicago. Drake Caggiula is heading to Chicago in…

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Oilers Acquire Alex Petrovic

After an embarrassing loss at home against the Sharks that took the losing streak to five games, the Edmonton Oilers…

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Something’s Gotta Give

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In the spring of 2015, three great hockey things happened: The Washington Capitals did not get eliminated by the Pittsburgh…

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Darnell Nurse’s Ceiling Being Exposed In Major Way

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When the Edmonton Oilers selected Darnell Nurse with the seventh overall pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the hope…

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