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LEON DRAISAITL REVEALS A CRAZY CONVERSATION HE HAD WITH MCDAVID TO MOTIVATE HIM

BY SKY

If you were to ask any hockey fan who is the most dominant and dynamic duo throughout the National Hockey League, nine times out of ten you will hear and , numbers don't lie!

The two are off to yet another historic season, surpassing Oilers legends in many accomplishment categories that surprise most!

currently leads the NHL in goals scored with 25, the next lowest at number two is rookie phenom with 23 goals scored.

is behind McDavid with 19 goals, but also has rallied up 27 assists which sits him at fourth overall in league assists.

The duo is just iconic, and even better this season as has seriously stepped his game up, but what motivated him to do so? Well, it seems as if his best buddy did, .

'Drai'' spent a lot of with McDavid this summer and has ''been trying to tell McDavid to be more selfish", well, it seems as if he's taken note as he's on page for 60 plus goals!!

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REPORT: The Oilers Have Their Eyes Set on Acquiring a Team's Fan Favourite

REPORT: The Oilers Have Their Eyes Set on Acquiring a Team's Fan Favourite

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to load up ahead of the NHL's trade deadline, now that they are back in the playoffs, the Oilers General Manager Ken Holland is looking at ways to improve their chances of going deep yet again.

REPORT: Oilers Management Spotted Scouting Opposing Canadian Team's Game

REPORT: Oilers Management Spotted Scouting Opposing Canadian Team's Game

BY RYAN HOLLINGSWORTH

Oilers management will certainly rack up frequent flyer miles and long-distance cell phone bills as the March 3rd trade deadline approaches.

Klim Kostin Converts A Calgary Flames Fan To Be An Oilers Fan

Klim Kostin Converts A Calgary Flames Fan To Be An Oilers Fan

When it comes to the Edmonton Oilers most popular players most fan favorites include Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Evander Kane, and Zach Hyman.

Edmonton's Stuart Skinner Receives an Honour That No Oilers Goaltender Has Received in 20 Years

Edmonton's Stuart Skinner Receives an Honour That No Oilers Goaltender Has Received in 20 Years

BY AUSTIN SABOURIN

Imagine being a rookie in the NHL and in your first year you get nominated to go to the All-Star competition, well for these three NHL rookies they don't have to imagine it because they are going this year.

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BREAKING: The Worst is Confirmed For The Toronto Maple Leafs

BREAKING: The Worst is Confirmed For The Toronto Maple Leafs

BY AUSTIN SABOURIN

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray was supposed to be the starter tonight against the Ottawa Senators as he was the first one out on the ice for warmups, but that wasn't the case tonight as a last-minute change happened and Ilya Samsonov got the nod instead.

BREAKING: NHL Organization to Protest and Ban Something That Fans Aren't Going to Like

BREAKING: NHL Organization to Protest and Ban Something That Fans Aren't Going to Like

When it comes to hockey games many of the fans who attend games like to have a good time and unwind.

McDavid and Draisaitl Both Get Matching Mullet Haircuts (PHOTOS)

McDavid and Draisaitl Both Get Matching Mullet Haircuts (PHOTOS)

BY RYAN HOLLINGSWORTH

The word mullet has been used frequently this season.

Former Oiler Ethan Bear Releases a Huge Statement Online

Former Oiler Ethan Bear Releases a Huge Statement Online

BY AUSTIN SABOURIN

Former Edmonton Oilers defenseman and current defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks Ethan Bear and his fiancée just announced on Instagram that the Birth of their daughter happened late Tuesday night.

LEADERS 2022-2023
TOP 10		GP	G	A	PTS
1- CONNOR MCDAVID		49	40	49	89
2- LEON DRAISAITL		47	28	45	73
3- NIKITA KUCHEROV		47	19	52	71
4- DAVID PASTRNAK		48	37	33	70
5- TAGE THOMPSON		48	34	34	68
6- JASON ROBERTSON		51	33	33	66
7- MATTHEW TKACHUK		48	25	39	64
8- JACK HUGHES		49	33	31	64
9- ERIK KARLSSON		50	15	49	64
10- MIKKO RANTANEN		47	34	26	60
2022-2023 LEADERS

Toronto Maple Leafs Superfan Dies Just One Day After Completing His Life Goal in Toronto

Toronto Maple Leafs Superfan Dies Just One Day After Completing His Life Goal in Toronto

BY AUSTIN SABOURIN

A lifelong Maple Leafs fan checked off the last thing on his bucket list before passing.

The Edmonton Oilers Are Right in The Mix of The Closest Playoff Race in Years

The Edmonton Oilers Are Right in The Mix of The Closest Playoff Race in Years

BY AUSTIN SABOURIN

As we come up on 50 games played, the Edmonton Oilers currently sit 12th in the league, 4th in their division, and are in the first wild card spot with a record of 27-18-4.

Devils' Player Caught Watching NHL News Mid Game on IPad

Devils' Player Caught Watching NHL News Mid Game on IPad

I am sure everyone has heard of John Tortorella's recent antics of removing the IPads from the Flyers benches, not allowing players to review footage of their mistakes or to discuss plays that occured because according to Tortorella, it's ''too distracting''.

REPORT: Canadian Team Turns Down a First Round Pick For One Their Forwards

REPORT: Canadian Team Turns Down a First Round Pick For One Their Forwards

The NHL trade deadline is quickly approaching and is nearly one months time away, on March 3rd 2023.

NHL Not Listing McDavid in NHL's Fastest Skater Competition

NHL Not Listing McDavid in NHL's Fastest Skater Competition

BY AUSTIN SABOURIN

Back in 2019 Mcdavid became the first player to win the Fastest Skater competition three times and he had won three years in a row.

Connor McDavid Makes a Huge Change: to His Style?

Connor McDavid Makes a Huge Change: to His Style?

BY AUSTIN SABOURIN

Connor McDavid 26 has been on a whole other level this year as we all know, earlier in the year he became the fastest player to hit 40 goals since Pavel Bure in 1999-00.

Oilers Dylan Holloway Receives a Huge Promotion With The Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Dylan Holloway Receives a Huge Promotion With The Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers forward Dylan Holloway has made the big club this season but has been buried in the bottom lines under Jay Woodcroft.

Major Update Regarding Evander Kane's Court Trial: Good News For Oilers

Major Update Regarding Evander Kane's Court Trial: Good News For Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers received news last week that Evander Kane would return, but sadly after only playing a few games he had to leave due to ''personal reasons'' which was due to his court bankruptcy trial taking place.

Proposed Trade With Panthers Could Help The Oilers

Proposed Trade With Panthers Could Help The Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers really need to make some moves if they intend to make a postseason run this season.

BREAKING: Leafs Superstar Removed From All-Star Game After Terrible News

BREAKING: Leafs Superstar Removed From All-Star Game After Terrible News

As if the Toronto Maple Leafs' injuries this season have yet to pile up enough? Well, things just got MUCH worse.

Bruins and Habs Fan Get Into Heated Bloodied Altercation in Public

Bruins and Habs Fan Get Into Heated Bloodied Altercation in Public

NHL rivalries sometimes develop in off-ice rivalries as well, especially when they involve two of the original six NHL clubs, as was clearly shown just the other day between these two passionate hockey fans.

50 Year Old Jaromir Jagr Still Going Viral in The Czech League

50 Year Old Jaromir Jagr Still Going Viral in The Czech League

When it comes to a professional hockey players shelf life it's generally pretty short.

Oilers Forward Refuses to Take a Photo With Flames Fan and Does The Unthinkable Gesture

Oilers Forward Refuses to Take a Photo With Flames Fan and Does The Unthinkable Gesture

BY RYAN HOLLINGSWORTH

Klim Kostin continues to grow and develop his fan base with the Edmonton Oilers.

Jack Edwards Apologizes to Pat Maroon and it Doesn't Go As Planned

Jack Edwards Apologizes to Pat Maroon and it Doesn't Go As Planned

This season, Boston Bruins radio broadcaster Jack Edward's career has trended more than ever because of a controversial subject that went viral online.

Oilers Eliminate One Defensemen Off Their Trade Radar Due to Breaking Injury News

Oilers Eliminate One Defensemen Off Their Trade Radar Due to Breaking Injury News

Shayne Gostisbehere is a defensemen that has had a love/hate relationship with fans in Arizona and Philadelphia, the defensemen is a VERY offensive-defensemen, meaning there is not much upside to his defensive game aside from the odd play, you can say he's a liability sometimes on the defensive end.

NHL Player Safety Hands Out The Maximum Amount of Fine Under The CBA

NHL Player Safety Hands Out The Maximum Amount of Fine Under The CBA

BY AUSTIN SABOURIN

The NHL player safety has fined Arizona's defenceman Juuso Valimaki $4,189.

BREAKING: 12 NHL Networks May Be Forced to Cancel as They File $55 Billion in Bankruptcy

BREAKING: 12 NHL Networks May Be Forced to Cancel as They File $55 Billion in Bankruptcy

If you rely on the American site Bally's and Sinclair sports you could be in jeopardy of losing the opportunities to watch your favorite hockey team.

Joonas Korpisalo Makes One Of The Best Saves This Season Vs Leon Draisaitl

Joonas Korpisalo Makes One Of The Best Saves This Season Vs Leon Draisaitl

When they say hockey goalies are the toughest position to play, it's true.

The Edmonton Oilers Are Cursed..

The Edmonton Oilers Are Cursed..

The Edmonton Oilers were looking to climb up to the top of the Pacific Division.

''Bruce There it is'' Chant Breaks Out After Canucks New Coach Calls a Timeout

''Bruce There it is'' Chant Breaks Out After Canucks New Coach Calls a Timeout

It was a rough night for the Vancouver Canucks as they faced the Seattle Kraken Wednesday night in Climate Pledge Arena.

Oilers Forward Trio Makes NHL History Last Done by NHL Legends

Oilers Forward Trio Makes NHL History Last Done by NHL Legends

BY RYAN HOLLINGSWORTH

Chemistry is always tough to find when new linemates are put together when a new season begins.

Johnny Gaudreau Instantly Regrets Cheap Jab at Connor McDavid

Johnny Gaudreau Instantly Regrets Cheap Jab at Connor McDavid

To say Johnny Gaudreau has had quite the history with the Edmonton Oilers would be an understatement.

Huge News For Oilers' Darnell Nurse's Sister and The NHL

Huge News For Oilers' Darnell Nurse's Sister and The NHL

The NHL's top stars have their eyes set on FLA Live Arena, home of the Florida Panthers who are hosting the 2023 NHL All-Star weekend February 3rd and 4th.

Oilers' Fans Spotted Something New About Stuart Skinner Last Night (PHOTOS)

Oilers' Fans Spotted Something New About Stuart Skinner Last Night (PHOTOS)

BY RYAN HOLLINGSWORTH

When the Oilers took to the ice tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets, fans could not help but notice that goaltender Stuart Skinner was sporting a new look and setup.

Edmonton Oilers Trade Activity Seems Close to Being Finalized

Edmonton Oilers Trade Activity Seems Close to Being Finalized

Per Shane Seney of nhltraderumors.

Jaromir Jagr Buries a Beauty in Pro Game At The Age of 50

You could put all of your money and your entire house on Jaromir Jagr being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame after he has officially ends his playing career.

NHL Insider Confirms Oilers Express Interest in Former Cup Winning Defensemen

BY RYAN HOLLINGSWORTH

All Oilers fans know, this season will be marked as one with poor defense and goaltending.

Evander Kane Now on Trial For The Next Seven Days Following Bankruptcy Trial

Evander Kane Now on Trial For The Next Seven Days Following Bankruptcy Trial

The Edmonton Oilers will be without Evander Kane tonight as they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, Kane's bankruptcy trial has officially began and will be lasting for the next seven days.

Rick Tocchet Gets Booed After First Win in First Game With Canucks

Rick Tocchet Gets Booed After First Win in First Game With Canucks

Now that the Vancouver Canucks fired Bruce Boudreau Sunday morning, much later then expected, they hired Rick Tocchet as his replacement, Tocchet would make his Canucks Coaching debut vs the Chicago Blackhawks.

Patrick Roy Throws Shade Towards What Carey Price is Doing

Patrick Roy Throws Shade Towards What Carey Price is Doing

This morning on Montreal radio station BMP Sports, Patrick Roy spoke about his retirement and the end of his career with the Colorado Avalanches.

Canucks Fan Throws Jersey Onto The Ice Under 4 Minutes Into The Game

Canucks Fan Throws Jersey Onto The Ice Under 4 Minutes Into The Game

The Vancouver Canucks morale has to be at an all time low.

''He was a young ******* little punk'' Former NHL'er Speaks on Evander Kane's Past

''He was a young ******* little punk'' Former NHL'er Speaks on Evander Kane's Past

Evander Kane has clearly not had a perfect past, but many people haven't as well- it is perfectly okay to have a rough past as long as the individual learns from it, and moves forward, as Kane has.

Two Tuesday Night Heavyweight Tussles You've Got to See

Two Tuesday Night Heavyweight Tussles You've Got to See

We've seen some very good hockey fights this season, one of my favorites has to be Montreal Canadiens rookie defenceman Arber Xhekaj.

BREAKING: Did Bettman Just Reveal The Next Canadian City to get an NHL Team?

BREAKING: Did Bettman Just Reveal The Next Canadian City to get an NHL Team?

Despite how you may feel about the NHL, Commissioner Gary Bettman holds a great deal of power when he speaks, he recently addressed the media at the Montreal Canadiens game last night, and it was interesting.

The Oilers May Need to Sacrifice This Future Star in a Trade

The Oilers May Need to Sacrifice This Future Star in a Trade

BY RYAN HOLLINGSWORTH

Daniel Nugent-Bowman, who's the staff writer for the Edmonton Oilers for The Athletic waiting on his views of what is happening with the Oilers as the March 3rd trade deadline approaches.

BREAKING: Canadian NHL Franchise Officially Open For Bidding For New Owners

BREAKING: Canadian NHL Franchise Officially Open For Bidding For New Owners

BY RYAN HOLLINGSWORTH

Since Eugene Melnyk, the former owner of the Ottawa Senators, passed away, there has been much discussion about who will own the team going forward.