Derek Van Diest
Edmonton Sun
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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OILERS NOTES: Desharnais back in lineup after quick trip to AHL
Desharnais came down sick for the game against the Detroit Red Wings, was assigned to Bakersfield, then recalled to Edmonton → Read More
Oilers unable to hold off high-flying Rangers at Rogers Place
The ingredients for a lopsided loss were all there for the Oilers heading into their game against the Rangers at Rogers Place on Friday. → Read More
Bev Priestman soldiers on with Canadian women's national team in conflict
Canadian women’s national soccer team coach Bev Priestman did her best to prepare her squad for its opening game at the SheBelieves Cup. → Read More
Kailer Yamamoto expected back in Oilers lineup against Rangers
Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft confirmed Yamamoto would be activated and play his first game since Jan. 11. → Read More
Canada coach Bev Priestman navigating through turbulent waters at SheBelieves Cup
Bev Priestman is stuck between the proverbial rock and hard place in the labour dispute between the women’s national team and Canada Soccer. → Read More
Oilers focus on Red Wings as rumour mill keeps churning
Heading towards the March 3 NHL trade deadline, Edmonton has been rumoured to be a possible landing spot for some big names → Read More
BOSTON PIZZA CUP: Strong opening draw for Kyler Kleibrink
Kyler Kleibrink and his rink had an excellent opening game at the 2023 Boston Pizza Cup provincial men’s curling championship at the River Cree Resort and… → Read More
Oilers begin four-game road trip with feisty victory against the Red Wings
Fortunately the posts were painted pretty thick and the Oilers only had to battle back from a one-goal, first-period deficit. → Read More
OILERS NOTES: Stuart Skinner has blast at NHL all-star weekend
Skinner was the first Oilers goaltender to be named to All-Star weekend since Tommy Salo in 2001-2002 → Read More
Oilers expected to be buyers heading towards trade deadline
The issue for Oilers general manager Ken Holland is the team has no cap space to add another salary to the lineup → Read More
Oilers head off to sun on winning note after pounding Blackhawks
The sun is always warmer and sand softer on a tropical beach after a win. → Read More
Evander Kane returns to lineup for Edmonton Oilers
Kane had been away in San Jose, Calif., dealing with his bankruptcy case and missed the Oilers 3-2 overtime loss against Columbus → Read More
OILERS NOTES: Zach Hyman rolling with career season
Already surpassing a career-best point total with just under half a season to play, Hyman has fit in even better than envisioned. → Read More
OILERS NOTES: Warren Foegele providing valuable minutes
The game against the Seattle Kraken might have been one of the best of the season for Foegele → Read More
OILERS NOTES: Winning streak coincides with turnaround last season
It was about this time a year ago, the Oilers began their climb up the Pacific Division standings → Read More
Dylan Holloway taking big strides with Edmonton Oilers
Holloway registered his first multi-point game in the NHL on Tuesday with a pair of assists in a 5-2 win against the Seattle Kraken → Read More
OILERS NOTES: Being called up to the NHL starting to sink in for Desharnais
The six-foot-six blueliner was called up during the Oilers four-game western road trip, making his NHL debut against the Anaheim Ducks → Read More
Evander Kane getting closer to a return for Edmonton Oilers
Kane is recovering from a serious laceration to his wrist sustained against the Tampa Bay Lightning → Read More
Colorado Avalanche battling through Stanley Cup hangover
The Avalanche came to face the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, out of a playoff spot and on a five-game losing skid → Read More
Oilers unable to hold off Avalanche in Conference Final rematch
The Avalanche were back in town for the first time since sweeping the Oilers out of the playoffs and then going on to win the Stanley Cup → Read More