NHL Early Look: The Edmonton Oilers Are Still At Risk Of Missing Playoffs Again © Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports Up next NHL Rumors: Will Butcher, Loui Eriksson, Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby Published on 07/23/2019 Author Featurd Writer The Edmonton Oilers have missed the playoffs in 11 of the past 13 season, and it could happen again this season.