Category: Dave Tippett
Slumping Oilers need more from guys not named McDavid, Draisaitl
Zack KassianConnor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are starting to look fatigued -- and that could spell trouble for the Edmonton Oilers. The other players on the roster simply aren't providing enough for an Oilers team that has now lost four in a row.
Read moreTippett and Oilers have 'too many guys not contributing enough'
Dave TippettOilers head coach Dave Tippett addressing the media after their 5-1 loss to the Kings, says this type of sloppy loss has been coming for awhile now, because they haven't had enough contribution from everyone in their lineup.
Read moreTippett on Niemelainen earning his chance to prove he belongs with Oilers
Edmonton OilersOilers head coach Dave Tippett discusses the challenge of having so many rookies on the back end due to injury and COVID-19 protocols, but says the latest guy to make his debut, Markus Niemelainen, has earned every chance he'll get.
Read moreOilers Moving Puljujarvi to the Third Line Is Not a Demotion
Ryan McLeodSince early last season, Jesse Puljujarvi has held a spot on the Edmonton Oilers’ top line, finding a home to the right of superstar centre Connor McDavid. Other than the…
Read moreOilers' Tippett says Skinner is ready for opportunity in front of him
Dave TippettDave Tippett spoke about the hard work that goalie Stuart Skinner has put in to get to the NHL and why he's ready for this opportunity.
Read moreWhy Tippett's Oilers always get up for 2nd game of back-to-backs
Dave TippettDave Tippett discusses what makes this Oilers group so resilient in the 2nd game of back-to-backs, as they have a 15-4 record in the back half since he started coaching them. Courtesy: OilersTV
Read moreStuart Skinner proving to Oilers that he's ready for the NHL
Edmonton OilersOilers head coach Dave Tippett discusses what's impressed him most about Stuart Skinner's game and his growth, saying he's got himself where "he's confident he can play in the league and that shows when he plays in them." Courtesy: OilersTV
Read moreTippett credits Kevin Lowe for being the glue of the Oilers dynasty
Edmonton OilersEdmonton coach Dave Tippett reflects on franchise legend Kevin Lowe's career, acknowledging how difficult it was to go up against the former Oilers star and crediting him for the teams success in their Stanley Cup years.
Read moreTippett impressed by talent displayed on Oilers' power play unit
Dave TippettOilers coach Dave Tippett believes the team's power play success stems from the talent making things happen that can't be coached.
Read moreUnbelievable Oilers continue to find different ways to win games
Duncan KeithA lot of things are unbelievable in Edmonton so far this season as the Oilers continue to find ways to win games and improved to a 6-1 record Saturday by hunkering down and gutting out a 2-1 road win against the Vancouver Canucks.
Read moreTippett uses more analytics than people know, 'but ones that actually matter'
Dave TippettOilers head coach Dave Tippett talks analytics, says some of the stats about shots against are way over-played, and "we use way more analytics than people know, but they're ones that actually matter."
Read moreOilers showing maturity in way they handle one loss in an 82-game schedule
Dave TippettOilers head coach Dave Tippett explains how his team has shown a maturity level this season with how they're handling wins and losses, knowing the focus is to play a full 82-game schedule and to become a good playoff team.
Read moreAtkinson scores twice, helps Flyers hand Oilers first loss of season
Claude GirouxEDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers lost for the first time this season, 5-3 to the Philadelphia Flyers at Rogers Place on Wednesday.
Read moreCan't win 'em all: Despite solid effort, Oilers suffer first loss of season
Centre (ice hockey)The Edmonton Oilers weren't about to go down without a fight, but it wasn't enough to keep an unbeaten season going. The team's season-opening win streak ended at five games after a 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.
Read moreHow Bouchard is becoming the X-factor that Tippett and Oilers envisioned
Dave TippettOilers head coach Dave Tippett discusses how much Evan Bouchard has grown as a player and two-way defenceman this season, and Bouchard discusses how he feels about his expanded role and minutes increase.
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