Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Fans Cold on Idea of Oilers Taking a Cap Gamble on a $5M Veteran Winger

The Edmonton Oilers still have real cap space to spend, and the name generating the most buzz to fill it isn’t exactly inspiring confidence. Vladimir Tarasenko has emerged as a legitimate free-agent option for Edmonton’s top six — and not everyone is sold that chasing him would be the best idea.

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The greatest cult heroes in Edmonton Oilers’ history

The Edmonton Oilers are a franchise rich with history. Some of the greatest players to ever lace skates have done so wearing the Copper and Blue. Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Jari Kurri, Paul Coffey, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, the list goes on.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / July 31

3 Oilers Most Likely To Be Traded Under Mike Babcock’s 2026-27 Season Run

Admittedly, it’s way too early to be talking about trades that could happen during a season that hasn’t started yet. At the same time, we’re in the dog days of the offseason where there isn’t much to talk about.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 31

Oilers’ top moments of 2025-26: First career goals and highlights

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Rob Schremp News / Professor Press Box / July 31

For All His Skills, What About Former Oilers Prospect Rob Schremp?

Every hockey fan has a few names that make them stop and say, “Whatever happened to that guy?” For Edmonton Oilers fans, Rob Schremp is one of those names.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / July 31

Connor McDavid’s spin-o-rama goal named best Oilers goal of 2025-26

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 31

Oilers would have gotten their guy 'if they’d just waited a week'

The Edmonton Oilers hired Mike Babcock as their newest head coach, but before deciding to interview him and then get the NHL’s approval to bring him back, they were all over Bruce Cassidy of the Vegas Golden Knights.

Maple Leafs host clears up ridiculous Gavin McKenna rumor

Canadiens need to consider trading Arber Xhekaj

Swedish team backs out of contract after signing Cal Foote

What is Matthew Schaefer going to make? His contract will shock people

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 31

2026 Edmonton Oilers draftee prospect profile: Caden Harvey

With the 2026 NHL draft complete, the Edmonton Oilers have now added another five prospects to their prospect pipeline. We here at the Oil Rig will be publishing in-depth player profiles for each of Oil Country’s newest additions, while also giving a brief projection of where they fit into the organization’s future.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 31

Oilers prospect Tommy Lafrenière targets Canada World Junior spot

A recent Edmonton Oilers draft pick is looking to make his mark on the international stage for the first time. Tommy Lafrenière, drafted 83rd overall by the Oilers in 2025, is one of 18 forwards representing Canada at this year’s World Junior Summer Showcase in Windsor, Ont.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Mark Scheifele News / NHL Trade Talk / July 31

Oilers Trade Proposal Lands Mark Scheifele: Would You Do It?

The Edmonton Oilers have established themselves as legitimate Stanley Cup contenders, but there’s still one area of the roster that could use another impact player: a top-six, right-shot forward who can skate alongside Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl.

Ryan Shea News / NHL Trade Talk / July 30

Ryan Shea’s Bargain Deal with Oilers Puts Him in Elite Value Company

Ryan Shea quietly put together one of the best bargain seasons of any NHL defenseman last year, and the Edmonton Oilers made sure they were the ones to cash in on it.

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 30

Ty Emberson vs. Joel Hanley: Top Oilers fights of 2025-26

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / July 30

‘It’s really exciting’: McDavid, Oilers discuss new three-goalie system

After back-to-back years of trotting out Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard as their opening-night goalies, the Edmonton Oilers will do something completely different in 2026-27: rotate through three goaltenders.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / July 30

Leon Draisaitl scores 1,000th NHL point: Best Oilers moments of 2025-26

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 30

How rising NHL salary caps impact future Oilers contracts

With every signing that drops in the NHL, Leon Draisaitl’s $14 million contract continues to look better and better. The eight-year extension has only

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 30

Early Rumor About Oilers Goaltending Battle Not Entirely Accurate

According to Allan Mitchell of The Athletic, expect Tristan Jarry to be the starter for the Edmonton Oilers when the 2026-27 season gets underway. He writes, “Based on evidence, Jarry is the most likely candidate to win the day.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 30

Top 100 Oilers: No. 22 — Randy Gregg

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Randy Gregg comes in at No.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 30

Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman addresses the Edmonton Oilers hiring Mike Babcock

The Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock as head coach came with plenty of questions attached, given the coach’s rocky exit from the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2023.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 30

Oilers Prospects Making Impression With Team USA at Summer Showcase

A pair of Edmonton Oilers prospects are making an impression on USA Hockey at the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase in Windsor, Ontario. Defenceman Asher Barnett and goaltender Ryan Cameron both made the cut when the United States trimmed its roster by 10 players on Tuesday (July 28).

Stan Bowman News / The Hockey Writers / July 30

Oilers’ GM Stan Bowman Off the Hot Seat With Strong Offseason

It’s been one of the more eventful offseasons in recent years for the Edmonton Oilers. They hired a new head coach, made some trades, and got busy in free agency.

Matthew Savoie News / The Hockey Writers / July 30

Matthew Savoie’s Agent Gives Update on Extension Discussions With Oilers

Several teams are getting their own business done with their respective players who are eligible for an extension, including the San Jose Sharks, who have locked up Macklin Celebrini, and are expected to extend both Collin Graf and Will Smith shortly.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / July 28

Connor McDavid: Gavin McKenna will 'have his hands full' playing in Toronto

Connor McDavid is no stranger to being drafted first overall into a hockey-crazed Canadian market desperate for its next superstar. In 2015, McDavid was that for the Edmonton Oilers, and 11 years later, in 2026, Gavin McKenna is stepping into that same role for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 28

Oilers’ Connor McDavid calls Darnell Nurse departure ‘extremely disappointing’

The Edmonton Oilers are going to look a little different come next fall, especially on the blue line after Darnell Nurse was traded to the San Jose Sharks earlier in July.

Oilers’ Zach Hyman defends Mike Babcock hire

Ducks acquire Sean Farrell from Canadiens for Sasha Pastujov

Hurricanes could turn Alexander Nikishin into next blockbuster trade

Michael Hutchinson retires from NHL after 15-year pro career

Three NHL teams that have improved the most this offseason