Oilers fans are talking about Connor Ingram this morning, but I'm thinking about Logan Stanley. Both are interesting waiver options this fall. lowetide.ca/2025/09/26/p...

What we’ve learned about Oilers rookies Matt Savoie and Ike Howard in preseason www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...

There’s no point in wasting pre-season energy over fumbled breakouts before the puck is secure. You should wait, THEN fret over the fumbled breakouts in the Stanley Cup Final. lowetide.ca/2025/09/25/e...

Quinn Hutson and Atro Leppänen have been money in the preseason, two Russian prospects are worth tracking and Noah Philp is NHL-ready. Here is the Oilers prospect stock watch. www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

Some thoughts on last night's game lowetide.ca/2025/09/24/l...

Stock watch: Where every Oilers prospect stands entering 2025-26 season www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

Oilers v Jets and some personal news. lowetide.ca/2025/09/23/p...

The Nuge is out, all over town. One of the most beloved Oilers in team history may be taking on a new role in 2025-26. www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

Edmonton Oilers veteran Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is facing the hands of time www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

First blush numbers from two preseason games last night. Some of the youngsters impressed. lowetide.ca/2025/09/22/f...

Oilers first two preseason games featured some exciting new names. Here's a look at what should be a thriving Bakersfield-to-Edmonton shuttle in 2025-26. www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

I've been cheering for sports teams since the 1960's and most of the time my favourite teams have been misery. The 1970's Bruins, 1980's Oilers and the last decade of the Philadelphia Eagles ran and run counter to all I've known. I'm grateful to all of them.

t's game day! A look at all possible lines and pairings, and an explanation of the Jumanji going on at my house these days. lowetide.ca/2025/09/21/p...

I’ve been observing Oilers minor league system for decades. It has rarely been stocked with a more diverse and interesting group than the one fans will see this season. www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

Signs of hope in Oilers camp, led by 29's words about the Selke. That's the key. lowetide.ca/2025/09/20/l...

Evan Bouchard's signing was a math home run, but not every Stan Bowman deal this summer was an analytics darling. Here's a look. www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

What to do with an aging roster? Marble youth into the lines and pairings. Kris Knoblauch's decision on Matt Savoie's deployment could define player, and coach. lowetide.ca/2025/09/19/o...

Were the Edmonton Oilers’ summer moves supported by analytics? www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

A conversation with the old day (well, two old guys) about the Oilers and this season to come. lowetide.ca/2025/09/18/a...

Trent Frederic is rugged, can score goals, and has utility. He's an important player for the 2025-26 Oilers. www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

I believe this year will be the most unusual in Oilers history. If we’re honest, it already is. lowetide.ca/2025/09/17/t...

Why Edmonton Oilers’ bet on Trent Frederic a key to 2025-26 season www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

A few notes on training camp, renewal, and the joy and delight that comes from watching young players surprise you each fall with something called progress. lowetide.ca/2025/09/16/t...

When a strong Stanley Cup contender starts two seasons in a row poorly, that strong contender should approach training camp and preseason with some urgency. www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

The Oilers must post a stronger start to the regular season in 2025-26. I look at a wayward beginning to the last two seasons, and what can be done about it. www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

If you're concerned about Ike Howard, this comparable article from early August might hold interest. Some solid names, including Matt Coronato. www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

Keys for Edmonton Oilers to achieve all-important fast start in 2025-26 www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

Oilers rookies to track in the year to come (there are nine newcomers worth monitoring for possible NHL play). lowetide.ca/2025/09/15/o...

Oilers-Flames rookies Game 2, and how best to evaluate rookie rosters. lowetide.ca/2025/09/14/o...

Are Edmonton Oilers achieving more in procuring young talent than in the past? www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

Some thoughts on last night's rookie game. lowetide.ca/2025/09/13/g...

I wrote about three youngsters in Oilers camp yesterday with a long-term chance to make the big team. Each of them impressed in last night's game. www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

‘Under the radar’ names you should know entering Oilers’ rookie and main camps www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

Flames at Oilers Game 1 (Rookies) includes 2015 quotes about 97 and 29, the importance of this year's new arrivals, and a Winnie the Pooh quote that is my favourite. lowetide.ca/2025/09/12/f...

A conversation that connects Damien Carfagna's possible progression to Jordan Oesterle's a decade ago. I know, I know, I'm always writing about the popular subjects. lowetide.ca/2025/09/11/a...

Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch's training camp to come should involve several late pre-season games with the lines and pairings we'll see opening night. Start as you mean to go. www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Going (rookie) camping! Memories of youth and a thumbnail sketch on every Oilers invite. lowetide.ca/2025/09/10/g...

Edmonton Oilers need to start as they mean to go at this year’s camp www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Friday it begins again. Sticks and pucks and skates cutting ice return in all their glory! Oilers-Flames rookie games. Here's a look at what I'm going to be watching for on the weekend. lowetide.ca/2025/09/09/f...

Zach Hyman's delayed return to action means opportunity. Aside from the obvious candidates to ride shotgun with Connor McDavid, there are some interesting (and qualified) options. www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

Condors, mentors, and a fun season to come for Bakersfield hockey fans. lowetide.ca/2025/09/08/w...

Which Oilers wingers could step up in Zach Hyman’s early-season absence? www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

Which Oilers wingers could step up in Zach Hyman’s early-season absence? www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

The Oilers are aging at several prominent positions. Stan Bowman is chasing roster midnight. www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

I think there's an excellent 'play along at home' opportunity for Oilers fans as training camp approaches. It involves goaltending, but not at the level many believe. lowetide.ca/2025/09/07/l...

A few thoughts on the passing of Ken Dryden lowetide.ca/2025/09/06/k...

Here are five legit surprises with a good chance of happening during Oilers preseason (and not one of them includes the word "contract" or "extension") www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

A look at how injuries might impact training camp, and a few thoughts on the latest Connor McDavid news. lowetide.ca/2025/09/05/f...

Predicting the 5 biggest surprises of Edmonton Oilers training camp this fall www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...