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A new twist has emerged in the Oilers attempt to name Mike Babcock as their new head coach and Matt Pearce is back to break it all down for you today as the NHLPA's request for an investigation into Babcock's shenanigans in Columbus has been granted by the league's head office. But, new reports show that there may be more than meets the eye regarding the reasoning over Babcock's resignation in Sep...

Matt Pearce delivers the latest on the Mike Babcock situation as this has spread like wildfire through the media with numerous reports that Babcock as met with multiple levels of the Oilers organization, all the way from the head honcho owner Daryl Katz to the Oilers player leadership group in a move that reeks of desperation from Edmonton. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of th...

The search continues for the new head coach for the Oilers and Matt Pearce begrudgingly takes a deep dive into the new candidate throwing his hat into the ring: Mike Babcock, and a look at the timeline of events that should've kept him away from the NHL for a long time. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This includes...

As the Bruce Cassidy situation shows no movement and the NHL is still not intervening, Matt Pearce details the latest on Bruce Watch 2026 as well as a peculiar trade link from the Oilers to the Philadelphia Flyers in pursuit of Owen Tippett, but with what assets? --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This includes covera...

The Oilers could be in the market to make a blueline swap involving Darnell Nurse, but in today's episode Matt Pearce discusses why a move for Morgan Rielly from the Toronto Maple Leafs shouldn't be in the best interest of the team if they're looking to move on from #25. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This include...

Matt Pearce takes a deep dive into a scary situation for Evan Bouchard as he was on the unfortunate end of a dirty hit from Ryan Lindgren in the Canada/USA matchup at the World Championships, as Matt looks into Bouchard's supposed recent history with head injuries in the playoffs and why this is concerning for the team. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, report...

Matt Pearce returns with a jampacked episode today as the news cycle is firing on all cylinders for Edmonton as prospect Maxim Berezkin looks to be staying in Russia for 2 more years, news on Evan Bouchard's health emerges and Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon enters the spotlight and takes a shot at the Oilers in the never-ending Bruce Cassidy sweepstakes. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down a...

In a head coaching search that appears to have no end in sight, Matt Pearce brings you the latest on Stan Bowman's latest interviewee for the vacant spot behind the bench, and who else could be in the mix as we await Vegas' final decision on Bruce Cassidy. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This includes coverage on p...

Matt Pearce takes a deep dive into a scary situation for Evan Bouchard as he was on the unfortunate end of a dirty hit from Ryan Lindgren in the Canada/USA matchup at the World Championships, as Matt looks into Bouchard's supposed recent history with head injuries in the playoffs and why this is concerning for the team. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, report...

In a head coaching search that appears to have no end in sight, Matt Pearce brings you the latest on Stan Bowman's latest interviewee for the vacant spot behind the bench, and who else could be in the mix as we await Vegas' final decision on Bruce Cassidy. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This includes coverage on p...

With not a lot of valuable draft picks in their hand, the Oilers get creative with bolstering their prospect pool by looking across the pond as Matt Pearce breaks down the latest signing out of Finland Aku Raty, as well as one final look into the Oilers participating in round robin play at the world championships in Switzerland. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest new...

Nearly 6 years after he was drafted by the team, Maxim Berezkin looks to be making his way over to North America to join the Oilers as Matt Pearce shares the latest on Berezkin's thoughts after winning his 2nd straight KHL Gagarin Cup, and what to expect from a player of his calibre. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers....

Matt Pearce returns today with a target for the Oilers between the pipes in an effort to get the goaltending sorted out for the teams future, looking to rescue a former Edmonton Oil King in Sebastian Cossa from the Detroit Red Wings and their crowded goalie depth chart. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This includes...

The neverending story with the Vegas Golden Knights and their unorthodox behavior with Bruce Cassidy continues as Matt Pearce returns with the latest, in a situation that unfortunately the Oilers have zero control over and all they can do is wait in an important offseason where patience may run out quickly. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours...

The Oilers continue to do their "due diligence" in their coaching search as Matt Pearce continues his quest for Edmonton to not go anywhere near trying to hire former Toronto head coach Craig Berube, and Matt also provides an update on Oilers representing their countries at the IIHF world championships in Switzerland. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports...

The Bruce Cassidy sweepstakes continue as Matt Pearce brings you the latest from Edmonton's tumultuous week with a report that owner Daryl Katz was not pleased with the end result this season, with new rumblings that former Toronto head coach Craig Berube could be looked at as a new option behind the bench, to which Matt goes over the stats to show why that would be a bad idea. --- Oilers Digest i...

The Oilers ripped the band-aid off earlier today by announcing the firings of coaches Kris Knoblauch and Mark Stuart as Matt Pearce breaks it all down for you today on a day that kickstarts the most important offseason in Oilers history. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This includes coverage on players such as Conn...

The firestorm continues with the Oilers and Kris Knoblauch as it looks like the relationship is coming to an end very soon as Matt Pearce reports the latest from Elliotte Friedman's segment regarding Edmonton's coaching situation on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This includes coverage on...

Matt Pearce takes a deep dive into a priority re-signing for the Edmonton Oilers with Connor Murphy as Matt goes into his numbers, fit in the team and thoughts after being with the Oilers for some time. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This includes coverage on players such as Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hy...

Matt Pearce brings you the latest on Oilers personnel news as it appears Kris Knoblauch could be on his way out following a disappointing end to the year and numerous comments on the questionable front office direction by Oiler cornerstones Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, with Matt taking a look at one potential candidate if the bench gets a new voice. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks...

The Oilers may have backed themselves into a corner with their goalie situation leading to some tough decisions as Matt Pearce is back with the latest on Stan Bowman's assessment of his goaltenders, and an outside look on potential goalie acquisitions this summer. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This includes cover...

Matt Pearce reports on Oilers GM Stan Bowman's season exit interview with his analysis on team construction, comparing his words on the Oilers with Connor and Leon's, where his thoughts are at heading into next year, and an overview on Stan's history in Edmonton two years in. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This in...

Matt Pearce continues with the exit interview breakdowns with Connor McDavid's thoughts on the team's construction, his injuries during the playoffs and his future as he enters his 30's next season still chasing that elusive Stanley Cup for his trophy case. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This includes coverage on...

Leon Draisaitl spoke with the Edmonton media following the end of the Oilers season to give his thoughts on the future of the Oilers, and how he feels the time is ticking on the cup window as Matt Pearce returns to break it all down for you today. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This includes coverage on players su...

Matt Pearce puts a close on the 2025-26 Oilers campaign that was unfortunately cut short with a 1st round elimination to the Anaheim Ducks, which creates some buzz around Edmonton's roster construction and most importantly, Connor McDavid, heading into the summer. --- Oilers Digest is a channel that breaks down all of the latest news, reports and rumours on the Edmonton Oilers. This includes cover...