That is why teams like the Edmonton Oilers (and others) have more players than they need for a game. Extra, just in case.

Heiskanen is expected to miss extended time with a knee injury suffered Tuesday night against the Golden Knights.

Are the Edmonton Oilers a better team than they were a season ago? I think they might be. A year ago this week the Oilers were riding an incredible 16-game winning streak and preparing for the NHL All ...

Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg (3 ... (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer) The Edmonton Oilers signed free agent defenseman John Klingberg to a one-year contract on Friday, the team announced.

Against a premier team like the Oilers just a night later ... It is hoped that the Avalanche will return ready to go on a run ...

The Stars added to its lineup, acquiring Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci from the Sharks. What does it mean for the Stars, and ...

The Dallas Stars have added some depth to their roster in a trade with the Sharks as the injuries continue to pile up.

Perhaps the most attractive acquisition target for Edmonton at the deadline is Karel Vejmelka of the Utah Hockey Club. His ...

Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci were traded to the Dallas Stars by the San Jose Sharks on Saturday ... in 54 games for the ...

His words and tone are encouraging, and the Oilers’ investment in him is the personification of low rise. If he’s healthy and can return to something close to his time with the Dallas Stars ...

Meanwhile, Calvin Pickard -- Skinner's backup -- has started as the favorite in 15 games. In those matchups, the Oilers are ...

The Edmonton Oilers are climbing up the NHL standings ... contender status has been upgraded to legitimate threat. The Dallas Stars quietly remain one of the best teams in the NHL, and a true ...