After a disappointing return from the Olympic break, the Oilers have opted to place two players on waivers. The team announced on Sunday afternoon that both forward Andrew Mangiapane and defenceman Alec Regula have been placed on waivers, allowing every other NHL team a chance to pick them up for free.

Edmonton Oilers rumors suggest that a veteran forward is unwilling to waive his no-trade clause as the club looks to open up cap space.

The Edmonton Oilers made a notable roster move on March 1, placing forward Andrew Mangiapane and defenceman Alec Regula on waivers. With the trade deadline looming, the timing of the decision is significant — and it raises several questions about what could be coming next.

Connor McDavid surprisingly returns for a crucial road trip. The Oilers also activate Henrique and call up Savoie, shaking up the lineup.

The Edmonton Oilers may have a tough time adding players ahead of the trade deadline. All NHL teams are currently in a roster freeze because of the Olympics. As a result, clubs cannot officially complete trades until February 23.

As the season picks back up after the Olympic break, the Edmonton Oilers’ roster needs become clearer. The Oilers may soon find themselves looking backward to move forward.

The Edmonton Oilers and the San Jose Sharks square off Saturday in a high-stakes Pacific Division NHL showdown.

With the 2026 NHL trade deadline almost here, it is apparent that the Edmonton Oilers desperately need to make some changes to their roster. At this point of the campaign, the Oilers have a 29-24-8 record and are third in the Pacific Division standings with 66 points.

The Oilers did it to themselves again, playing their usual rotten defensive game and losing 5-4 to the San Jose Sharks.