Stadium News

Breaking News from the Bench to the Bleachers

Edmonton Oilers

Leon Draisaitl had strong words on Connor McDavid after early playoff exit

Another season without a Stanley Cup title is another wasted year of having Connor McDavid for the Edmonton Oilers, and Leon Draisaitl is very much aware of that. Draisaitl made that clear when he assessed Edmonton’s outlook following the team’s early exit from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. “In what world do you have the … The post Leon Draisaitl had strong words on Connor McDavid after early playoff exit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreLeon Draisaitl had strong words on Connor McDavid after early playoff exit

NHL Rumors: 3 Edmonton Oilers Who Likely Won’t Be Back

The Edmonton Oilers‘ 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs run can certainly be described as disappointing. After entering the playoffs with high expectations, the Oilers lost in the first round to the Anaheim Ducks in six games. Now, the Oilers are entering the summer with a ton of questions that they will be looking to answer.Given how […] The post NHL Rumors: 3 Edmonton Oilers Who Likely Won’t Be Back appeared first on HEAVY.

Read moreNHL Rumors: 3 Edmonton Oilers Who Likely Won’t Be Back

Connor McDavid says Oilers have taken a step back

The Edmonton Oilers will not be making a third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final, as they were eliminated from the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Anaheim Ducks in six games. The Ducks now prepare to face the Vegas Golden Knights for the first time in their history, while the […] The post Connor McDavid says Oilers have taken a step back appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreConnor McDavid says Oilers have taken a step back

Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner’s immediate reaction to eliminating Mammoth in Game 6

One of the biggest changes during the most recent NHL offseason was the major sign-and-trade deal of Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Vegas Golden Knights, moving on from the team he’d spent nearly the first decade of his NHL career with. After a productive regular season, Marner has helped the Golden […] The post Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner’s immediate reaction to eliminating Mammoth in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreGolden Knights’ Mitch Marner’s immediate reaction to eliminating Mammoth in Game 6

Stan Bowman responds to Connor McDavid calling Oilers average

The dreams of making a third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final for the Edmonton Oilers officially came to a close after they were unable to dig themselves out of a 3-1 series deficit against the Anaheim Ducks and were eliminated in six games. The Oilers, who had lost in each of the last […] The post Stan Bowman responds to Connor McDavid calling Oilers average appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreStan Bowman responds to Connor McDavid calling Oilers average

The injury Oilers’ Connor McDavid played through vs. Ducks

Connor McDavid was clearly not at 100 percent in the Edmonton Oilers’ six-game, first-round Stanley Cup Playoff loss to the Anaheim Ducks, which was one of the catalysts of the team going home early in 2026. On Saturday, head coach Kris Knoblauch admitted that McDavid, as well as Jason Dickinson, were both playing through fractures […] The post The injury Oilers’ Connor McDavid played through vs. Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreThe injury Oilers’ Connor McDavid played through vs. Ducks

Mitch Marner scores 1st Golden Knights playoff goal in Game 6 vs. Mammoth

The Vegas Golden Knights are on the brink of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Vegas has the Utah Mammoth of the ropes, and they got a massive boost on Friday night. Golden Knights star Mitch Marner announced his arrival in a big way on the game’s biggest stage. Marner scored in […] The post Mitch Marner scores 1st Golden Knights playoff goal in Game 6 vs. Mammoth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreMitch Marner scores 1st Golden Knights playoff goal in Game 6 vs. Mammoth

Paul Bissonnette Rips Oilers GM Stan Bowman: ‘I Think Management’s Failed Them’

NHL on TNT panelist Paul Bissonnette ripped Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman, saying that the team’s management group has failed the team. The Oilers lost 5-2 to the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night to lose their first-round playoff series 4-2 and get bounced from the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. Considering the Oilers went to the […] The post Paul Bissonnette Rips Oilers GM Stan Bowman: ‘I Think Management’s Failed Them’ appeared first on HEAVY.

Read morePaul Bissonnette Rips Oilers GM Stan Bowman: ‘I Think Management’s Failed Them’

Former Oilers Player Thinks Connor McDavid Could be Traded

Former Edmonton Oilers player Anson Carter said that he believes the team could trade Connor McDavid after getting bounced in the playoffs. Carter, who played with the Oilers from 2000-2003, is a panelist with the NHL on TNT crew. Speaking after the Oilers lost 5-2 to the Anaheim Ducks and were bounced from the NHL […] The post Former Oilers Player Thinks Connor McDavid Could be Traded appeared first on HEAVY.

Read moreFormer Oilers Player Thinks Connor McDavid Could be Traded

Oilers star Connor McDavid drops sobering take after series loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers entered this season with high hopes to make a Stanley Cup run after finally getting the Connor McDavid contract extension settled, but things didn’t go according to plan this season. A tumultuous campaign came to a crashing halt on Thursday night, when the Anaheim Ducks knocked the Oilers out of the playoffs […] The post Oilers star Connor McDavid drops sobering take after series loss to Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreOilers star Connor McDavid drops sobering take after series loss to Ducks

Connor McDavid Admits the Oilers Were an ‘Average Team’ This Year

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid admitted that he led an “average team” this year, which is why they were eliminated in the playoffs. In a first-round playoff upset, the Anaheim Ducks beat the Oilers 5-2 in Game 6 to win the series 4-2. For the Oilers, this is a disheartening loss after the team went […] The post Connor McDavid Admits the Oilers Were an ‘Average Team’ This Year appeared first on HEAVY.

Read moreConnor McDavid Admits the Oilers Were an ‘Average Team’ This Year

Cutter Gauthier, Ducks eliminate Connor McDavid, Oilers in Game 6

The Anaheim Ducks had the chance to eliminate the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. It wouldn’t be easy, with Connor McDavid and company looking to force a Game 7. However, Cutter Gauthier and his teammates did not allow Edmonton to secure an extra game in this series. Gauthier scored his fourth goal of the series […] The post Cutter Gauthier, Ducks eliminate Connor McDavid, Oilers in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreCutter Gauthier, Ducks eliminate Connor McDavid, Oilers in Game 6