Jon Cooper doesn't believe Edmonton Oilers fans need to worry about comments from an agitated Connor McDavid over the weekend.

While there's a lot to be proven before fans jump on the "Oilers are back" train, play-by-play voice Jack Michaels reminded those same fans that there are reasons for optimism. "Nothing More Than That": McDavid Clarifies Questionable Coaching Comments

The Oilers signed Josh Samanski out of Germany's DEL in the offseason. Perry Nelson / Imagn Images Years from now, Edmonton Oilers forward Josh Samanski can describe his first NHL goal as a thing of beauty.

It has been a tumultuous year for the Edmonton Oilers, who appear poised to back into a playoff spot thanks to a brutal down year for the entire Pacific Division, rather than because of their own strong performance.

Bill Burr is renowned for his work as a stand-up comedian, but he also appears to have plenty of hockey knowledge.

Two teams at the top of the Western Conference standings take the ice when the fifth-place Utah Mammoth (37-28-6) host the seventh-place Edmonton Oilers (34-28-9) at Delta Center on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. ET. Utah claimed a 4-3 victory at home its last time out on March 22 against the Los Angeles Kings.

Edmonton Oilers (34-28-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Utah Mammoth (37-28-6, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT. BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers vis

The Oilers have been adding younger players in an effort to bring more speed and aggressive checking to the forward group.

Seasons are starting to wrap up. With the Scandinavian leagues, KHL, and NCAA all heading towards the playoffs, this means Edmonton Oilers prospects either have to lock in or are already done for the season.