Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Will off-season injuries force Stan Bowman to spend some of Oilers’ cap space?

Does this latest Edmonton Oilers injury news change GM Stan Bowman’s plans to keep his salary cap powder dry? News broke on Wednesday afternoon that Matt Savoie and Frederik Andersen will both miss training camp after suffering injuries during “off-season training sessions,” the Oilers said in a statement.

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Matthew Savoie Among Four Oilers Unavailable For Start Of Camp

The Edmonton Oilers will kick off training camp with four players sidelined by injury. Those players include forwards Mattias Janmark and Matthew Savoie, defenseman Alec Regula, and goaltender Frederik Andersen per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / August 26

Savoie, Andersen among four Oilers players missing training camp

The Edmonton Oilers will begin their preperation for the 2026-27 NHL season well short of full strength. On Wednesday, the Oilers announced that forwards Matt Savoie and Mattias Janmark, along with defenseman Alec Regula and goaltender Frederik Andersen, are expected to miss the team’s training camp in September.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 26

Insider Teases Oilers To Sign UFA After Learning Of Injury News

The Edmonton Oilers got bad news on Wednesday, learning that Matt Savoie, Frederik Andersen, Alec Regula, and Mattias Janmark will miss the start of training camp in a month.

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / August 26

Oilers’ Early Injuries Create Opportunity and Healthy Competition

The Edmonton Oilers will begin training camp without several notable players. The organization announced that forwards Matt Savoie and Mattias Janmark, defenceman Alec Regula and goaltender Frederik Andersen are not expected to participate when camp opens next month.

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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.

Evan Bouchard News / Professor Press Box / August 26

3 Reasons Evan Bouchard Could Hit 100 Points This Season

Let's talk about Evan Bouchard, because the number he needs to hit is honestly kind of wild once you think about it. He needs just five more points than he put up last year to become the first Oilers defenceman to score 100 points since Paul Coffey back in 1985-86.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 26

Oilers’ Savoie, Andersen to miss training camp after suffering off-season injuries

When Edmonton Oilers training camp kicks off in September, the team will be missing two important pieces as Matt Savoie and Frederik Andersen will be absent.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 26

What Oilers could become guys this season?

NHL teams need as many “guys” in their lineup as they can get. The more guys, the better the chance of winning Lord Stanley’s Cup. These players are key parts of the team, making important contributions.

NHL News / Oilersnation / August 26

Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames rookie showcase set for Sept. 14

We are nearing the first glimpses of Edmonton Oilers players hitting the ice in an actual game. As of 1 p.m. MT Wednesday, tickets are on sale for the NextGen Showcase game between Oilers rookies and Calgary Flames rookies.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 26

Scribe Suggests Blowback to Big Oilers Trade Will Start to Surface

It’s an interesting take, but according to David Staples of the Edmonton Journal, the Edmonton Oilers are about to feel some blowback from the Mattias Ekholm trade.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 26

If the Oilers were to make a big trade, what assets do they have to offer?

For what feels like the first time in a long time, the Edmonton Oilers will enter a season with significant financial flexibility. On Aug. 7, general manager Stan Bowman joined Oilers Now, where he made it clear that despite his offseason moves, he doesn’t expect the current roster to be the finished product.

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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.

Darnell Nurse News / Professor Press Box / August 26

The Oilers May Miss Darnell Nurse More Than They Think

Darnell Nurse spent a long time being one of those Edmonton Oilers players who seemed to live in two different worlds. There was the contract, and then there was the hockey player.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 26

The biggest 2010s draft busts for the Edmonton Oilers

The 2010s were about as rock bottom as it could get for the Edmonton Oilers. Although the “Decade of Darkness” started following the 2005–06 season, it was the turn of the 2010s where the misery hit critical levels.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 26

‘I want to be remembered as a Stanley Cup winner’: Draisaitl talks Babcock, Oilers legacy

Legacy. The longer a player lasts in the National Hockey League, the more prominent the question of what their careers will be remembered for. Is it for being a depth player?

Mattias Janmark News / The Hockey Writers / August 26

Oilers 2026-27 Season Previews: Mattias Janmark

The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was Trent Frederic, and now we turn our attention to another struggling forward.

David Pastrnak News / NHL Trade Talk / August 25

Oilers Trade Proposal Lands David Pastrnak: Would You Do It?

The Edmonton Oilers could create the NHL’s most dangerous offence by acquiring David Pastrnak from the Boston Bruins. However, landing a winger who recorded 100 points last season and is signed through 2030–31 would require an enormous offer.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 25

Edmonton Oilers reveal new jersey numbers for 2026-27 season

We now know what jersey numbers the newest members of the Edmonton Oilers will wear this season. The Oilers’ social media team posted the backs of the five jerseys online on Tuesday morning. Shakir Mukhamadullin will wear No.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 25

Savoie & Howard Could Be Oilers’ 2 Most Important Pieces This Season

The Edmonton Oilers are entering their most important season of the Connor McDavid era. As has been the case in Edmonton the last several years, this is truly a Stanley Cup or bust type season, though the pressure is undeniably ramped up even more this time around.