The young man pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced under an intensive custody and supervision order — a sentencing option for youth convicted of serious criminal offences who have a mental illness or psychological disorder.

An Edmonton mother says her family is feeling the strain as a strike by school support staff enters its second week. More than 3,000 support workers have been picketing over a wage dispute with their employer.

Klingberg will either be a brilliant addition for the Oilers or a quick audition that will be forgotten by fall.

Don’t worry, there won’t be any meteorological humour this time. I was told the response to my attempt on Tuesday was very chilly.

When Brendan Morrison played for the Washington Capitals in 2009-10, he was amazed by the goal-scoring prowess of a young Alex Ovechkin. But a road trip in Edmonton solidified just how much of a presence the captain was off the ice as well.

Two of the National Hockey League’s top teams will tangle at Rogers Center in Edmonton, Alberta, on Tuesday night. The Washington Capitols, which top all NHL teams with 67 points, will open a five-game road trip against the Oilers (29-14-3, in the Pacific Division), one of six teams with at least 60 points.

While the Edmonton Oilers were on a rush against the Washington Capitals, a plate of nachos landed on the ice. Oilers vet Corey Perry actually had to avoid them as he got the puck on his stick and buried the one-timer.

Tom Wilson, Matt Roy and Pierre-Luc Dubois scored and Logan Thompson made 30 saves during a 3-2 win over the Connor McDavid-less Oilers.

The Edmonton Oilers released a statement after captain Connor McDavid received a three-game suspension for cross-checking.

The biggest possible signing among Oilers prospects is Russian power winger Maxim Berezkin. I ranked him No. 3 on the winter edition of Edmonton’s top-20 prospect list based on size, skill and performance. He has scored 11-21-32 in 46 KHL games this season, and his free-agent window opens this spring.

Moments ago, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported that Oilers forward Derek Ryan cleared waivers, and will be sent officially to the AHL. The Edmonton Oilers placed Derek Ryan on waivers yesterday, as the team needed to clear cap and roster space for the addition of John Klingberg.