Jim Parsons

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Jim Parsons is a freelance journalist who covers the Edmonton Oilers and trending NHL stories for The Hockey News. He's also a regular contributor to NHL Trade Talk, Heavy, and The Hockey Writers. Follow Jim on X or on his social media accounts.

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Babcock Calls Oilers 7-2 Loss to Maple Leafs a Step Back: "That Should be Automatic"

Oct 25, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

Devon Levi to Miss 2-4 Weeks for the Oilers

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Devon Levi is injured it sounds like he'll be out a couple of weeks. While it's not long-term, it does sound like he'll miss more than a few games. That means Tristan Jarry is going to take the bulk of the games through October and the start of November. He was not placed on LTIR as of today. Meanwhile, Mattias Ekholm will miss next three games. It is expected he will be ready for the road trip next weekend. In other injury news, Jason Dickinson is getting close to a return and could be back before the start of November.Oct 24, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Emergency Goaltending Call-Up: Who Is Matt Tomkins?

Oct 24, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Place Devon Levi on Injured Reserve, Call Up Matt Tomkins

Oct 23, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

Devon Levi Developmen at Oilers Practice?

The Edmonton Oilers were without defenseman Mattias Ekholm (UBI) and goaltender Devon Levi on Friday, as neither took the ice for practice this morning. The first was not a surprise given the nasty fall in Thursday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Levi absence is a bit more concerning. As of this post, we're awaiting confirmation on why Levi was not on the ice. The hope is that this was just a rest or maintenance day and not an injury. Given Levi's play, it would be a huge loss for the Oilers if he missed any time.Oct 23, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Give Injury Update After Mattias Ekholm Helped Off Ice in Loss to Hurricanes

Oct 23, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Rally Late to Win Shootout Thriller as McDavid Makes History

Oct 23, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Goalie Gets His Stanley Cup Ring

Frederik Andersen received his Stanley Cup Championship ring on Thursday, given to him by his former coach Rod Brind'Amour and GM Eric Tulsky. The Hurricanes are playing the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, and with Andersen now a member of the Oilers roster, Thursday was the first opportunity the team had to give him his ring in person. He was brought into the visitors' dressing room and, after a couple of speeches, got to see his ring. It was a touching moment and a nice one for the Oilers new netminder, who is currently out until around December with an injury.Oct 22, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

Nugent-Hopkins Suggests New Role Change Could Benefit His Overall Offense

Oct 22, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

Can Connor McDavid Reach 200 Points This Season?

Oct 21, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Have a New Tradition After Every Big Win

The Edmonton Oilers have introduced a new tradition. Oilers have added a second postgame award after their 4-3 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday... a crowbar! The team began the season by giving its player of the game only a Wayne Gretzky Oilers helmet. After the win, Leon Draisaitl, who scored twice, introduced a crowbar for the hardest-working player. Defenceman Ryan Shea received it for leading the team with five blocked shots.Oct 21, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Will Return Thursday For the Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock revealed that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will return to the lineup Thursday night as the Oilers take on the Carolina Hurricanes. He noted that it will allow the Oilers to spread out their center depth a bit more, so it will be interesting to see if he keeps Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl together, or if he continues with that top line, where Nugent-Hopkins will slot in. The Oilers are getting players back, which means the depth of the Oilers will allow the top guys a chance to breathe a bit more. McDavid played 25:31 on Tuesday, and Draisaitl 24:06.Oct 21, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

Bouchard Scores OT Winner on 27th Birthday as Oilers Edge Wild 4-3

Oct 21, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

3 Things the Oilers Need to Guard Against Despite a Strong Start to 2026-27

Oct 20, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

Is The Oilers Level Of Play Sustainable?

The Edmonton Oilers are 6-1-1 and have the second best goals expected totals in the NHL. The Oilers are playing lower event hockey and keeping the goals against down, but their goals for is outstanding. The top line has been dominant, but the real question is can the rest of the roster catch up? 32% outside of the top line is slightly concerning. The buy in from the team and the stars is at another level. How long does it last?Oct 20, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers’ 6-1-1 Start May Be Hiding Something... Or Maybe Not

Oct 19, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

McDavid Records Five-Point Night as Oilers Roll Past Utah 6-2

Oct 18, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

Oilers' Forward in Jeopardy Of Losing Spot?

With the Edmonton Oilers getting healthier and the depth on the roster becoming more evidence, changes are coming. Josh Samanski was already loaned to Bakersfield with the return of Colton Dach. Could another forward be at risk of losing his spot? The Athletic listed Isaac Howard as an under the radar trade candidate this season. "Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has something to lose with Howard. Acquired from Tampa Bay for prospect Sam O’Reilly, the 2025 Hobey Baker winner entered the season with top-six hopes but is currently stuck on the fourth line. With several injured forwards nearing a return, Howard’s spot in the lineup is also in jeopardy." They add, "While the 22-year-old winger is skilled and hardworking and holds value on an entry-level contract, the win-now Oilers don’t have years to wait for an extended development." Could Howard be traded for a win-now piece? If so, what kind of return would he fetch?Oct 18, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Getting 3 Key Players Back In Rematch with Mammoth

Oct 17, 2026

Edmonton Oilers

Babcock "Trying to Survive": Oilers Lack Of Depth Shows In 4-2 Loss to Mammoth

Oct 16, 2026

Edmonton Oilers