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Oilers Fans May Want to Remember What Happened Before

Oilers hired Mike Babcock to push the envelope and make the team tougher, but the real question is whether he also brings that same “I’m the decision-maker, deal with it” energy that made some players feel pretty lousy in the past—like healthy-scratching Mike Modano late in the season.

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What will Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ role be in 2026-27? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 4)

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 5

A look back at six current Oilers who once played in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup

The 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup is currently taking place in Edmonton from Aug. 3–8, with some of the best U18-level players in the world representing their countries, giving fans and scouts an early look at some of the top NHL Draft-eligible talent.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 5

2026 Edmonton Oilers prospect ranking: Honourable mentions

The Edmonton Oilers championship window has them living firmly in the present, their prospect pool has naturally dwindled towards the bottom of the league.

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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 5

Oiler Fans Look to PTOs, But Scribe Has Disappointing News

The Edmonton Oilers might not sign anyone else in free agency this summer, but there’s always the PTO route. Professional tryouts (PTOs) are used by teams every year.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 5

Oilers 2025 training camp flashback: Who’s here and who’s gone?

Times change, and organizations change with them. For the Edmonton Oilers, there’s been quite a bit of turnover for the organization in the last calendar year.

NHL News / Oilersnation / August 5

On this day in 1995: How Glen Sather turned a Shayne Corson offer sheet into Curtis Joseph

On this day, 31 years ago, Aug. 4, 1995, Curtis Joseph became an Edmonton Oiler and one of the most beloved in franchise history. Joseph provided hope through a particularly trying time for the franchise.

Owen Michaels News / Oilersnation / August 4

Oilers 2026 prospect countdown #20: Owen Michaels

Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. Owen Michaels is an undrafted right-shot centre out of Detroit, and after captaining Western Michigan University, signed with the Edmonton Oilers on April 2.

Brad Hunt News / Oilersnation / August 4

Former Oilers defenceman Brad Hunt announces retirement from professional hockey

A former Edmonton Oilers defenceman who spent three years with the team has hung up his skates. Brad Hunt, 37, has announced his retirement from hockey, the NHL Alumni Association shared Tuesday.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / August 4

The Nurse Trade Taught Oilers a Valuable Lesson About a Potential 2026-27 Move

For years, the Edmonton Oilers were thinking about what they could do if they cleared out $9.25 million in cap space by trading defenseman Darnell Nurse.

Asher Barnett News / Oilersnation / August 4

Oilers prospect Asher Barnett projected to USA World Junior roster

It’s been nothing short of a steady climb for Asher Barnett in terms of his development as a young player. Selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the fifth round of the 2026 draft after the team traded up, the left-shot defenceman went to the NCAA’s University of Michigan last season, scoring five goals and 18 points in 40 games.

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.

Vasily Podkolzin News / Oilersnation / August 4

A look back at Vasily Podkolzin’s dominant performance at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

The 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup is underway at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alta., with the Aug. 3-8 tournament showcasing many of the world’s best under-18 men’s hockey players as they represent their respective countries.

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The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

NHL News / Oilersnation / August 3

Three future PWHL stars reflect on Oilers development camp experience

The Edmonton Oilers turned some heads in late June when they announced three women’s hockey players would be attending their development camp. “I’ve never been in this atmosphere… It’s something girls dream of growing up,” said Caitlin Kraemer.

Trent Frederic News / Oilersnation / August 3

Can Trent Frederic build on his positive second-half metrics? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 3)

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3

Oilers Fans Are Split on Ike Howard’s Path to the NHL

One of the questions the Edmonton Oilers will have to answer this season is how much Isaac (Ike) Howard can impact the lineup. Is he ready to be an everyday NHLer, or is he headed back to the AHL for more seasoning?

Jake Walman News / Oilersnation / August 3

Is Jake Walman capable of a bounce-back year? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 2)

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3

Fans Have Field Day With McDavid to Maple Leafs Troll Post

It didn’t take long for hockey fans to tear apart one of the more bizarre Connor McDavid rumors to surface this offseason. On Monday morning, an X account claiming to have inside information posted that McDavid intends to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs when his contract with the Edmonton Oilers expires, provided he isn’t traded beforehand.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHLFanCentral / August 5