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On YouTubeConnor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / October 13
What McDavid’s Oilers-First Contract Says About Who He Is
When Connor McDavid signed his two-year, $25 million extension with the Edmonton Oilers earlier this week, the hockey world was more than surprised. Not because he was signing — superstars sign contracts all the time — but because he left money on the table – lots and lots of it.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 13
Oilers Thoughts: A look at Frederic and Tomášek’s opportunities, early impressions of Mangiapane and Regula
Edmonton Oilers fans have many things to be thankful for on Thanksgiving weekend — an important one being that their captain recently signed a very team-friendly two-year extension, and another being the big win over the Vancouver Canucks in their last game.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 13
Oilers Should Send Howard to AHL to Make Room for Roslovic
Jack Roslovic, who the Edmonton Oilers signed to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million last Wednesday (Oct. 8), is about to debut with his new team. The veteran forward’s first time wearing an Oilers jersey could come as early as Tuesday (Oct.
The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 13
Kris Knoblauch hails Connor McDavid’s 'heck of a play' pairing up on penalty kill with Leon Draisaitl
The Edmonton Oilers earned their first win of the season on Saturday night beating the Vancouver Canucks 3–1 at Rogers Place. Early on, Captain Connor McDavid drew a holding penalty on Derek Forbort after turning sharply below the goal line setting up Edmonton’s first power play.
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
Brett Kulak News / Sporting News / October 13
Oilers' Brett Kulak gets $3.5 million contract update 
Edmonton has been working hard.
Andrew Mangiapane News / The Hockey Writers / October 13
Oilers’ Mangiapane Having Hot Start Should Not Come as a Surprise
The Edmonton Oilers were aggressive this offseason and chose to sign forward Andrew Mangiapane to a two-year contract to help bolster their forward depth.
Edmonton Oilers News / Sporting News / October 12
Edmonton Oilers hit roadblock in search for steadier goaltending
It's no secret that the Edmonton Oilers want to have a bit more stable goaltending as they look for a third straight Stanley Cup Finals appearance, although it's going to be much harder than they anticipate.
Mattias Janmark News / Trade Talk Sports / October 12
3 Reasons Oilers’ Mattias Janmark’s Days Might Be Numbered
For a player who has quietly been a reliable depth piece, Mattias Janmark may be facing his final chapter with the Edmonton Oilers. Once a key part of the team’s penalty kill and defensive rotation, Janmark’s position now looks precarious.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 12
Oilers and GM Has Bad News for the Stuart Skinner Haters
Calvin Pickard picked up a big win for the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night, proving once again that the team tends to play well in front of their backup netminder.
NHL News / Oilersnation / October 12
Canucks’ Tyler Myers fined for cup-check slash on Oilers’ Connor McDavid
The NHL’s department of player safety has fined Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers $2,500 for a cup-check slash on Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid.
Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / October 12
The Evolution of Oilers’ Evan Bouchard From Power Play Maestro to Olympic Hopeful
The Edmonton Oilers‘ blueliner Evan Bouchard is one of those players who makes the game look deceptively simple. Give him the puck, and he’ll find a way to turn chaos into order.
Leon Draisaitl News / The Hockey Writers / October 12
Draisaitl Likely to Become Edmonton Oilers’ All-Time Goals Leader
When the Edmonton Oilers chose to draft Leon Draisaitl with the third-overall pick in the 2014 Draft, there were some pundits who believed it was the wrong decision.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 12
Noah Philp’s first NHL goal, goalie envy, and can Alec Regula be a regular for the Oilers?
After dropping the season opener to the Flames on Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers had a chance to rebound against another Pacific Division rival, the Vancouver Canucks.
Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / October 12
GM Reflects on McDavid Scare: 'Thankfully, It Never Got That Far'
Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman opened up on Saturday night about how Connor McDavid’s two-year, $12.5 million extension came together — and by his own admission, it was hardly a traditional negotiation.
NHL News / The Oil Rig / October 12
The Edmonton Oilers secure their first win of the season in close defeat of the Vancouver Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers won 3–1 against the Vancouver Canucks last night in Edmonton. Noah Philp scored his first career goal, Andrew Mangiapane his second of the season in his 500th career game, and Leon Draisaitl drained an empty net backhander from centre ice to propel the Oilers past the Canucks.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 12
4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-1 Win Against Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers picked up their first win of the new NHL season, defeating the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 3-1 at Rogers Place on Saturday (Oct.
NHL News / Oilersnation / October 12
Oilers lose in the streets, but beat Canucks on the sheet
If hockey games were won and lost by the number of big hits thrown, then the Vancouver Canucks may have beaten the Edmonton Oilers in Saturday night’s game.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12
Oilers find scoring touch, hold off Canucks
Andrew Mangiapane and Noah Philp scored second-period goals, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-1 victory over the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.
Stuart Skinner News / Oilersnation / October 11
‘Skinner’s on the clock here’: Oilers won’t wait long if goaltending change is needed
Tick tock. Stuart Skinner is on the clock. His time as the Edmonton Oilers starting goaltender could come to a close soon if he doesn’t prove he can take a step forward in his play, TSN’s Ryan Rishaug reports.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 11
Pickard In, Skinner Out : What It Means for the Oilers’ Goalie Situation
It may mean nothing, but it may also be a sign that the rope in Edmonton for goaltender Stuart Skinner is extremely short. The Edmonton Oilers are making a notable change in goal as they prepare for their second game of the season against the Vancouver Canucks.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 11
What the Edmonton Oilers 2025–26 season opener has shown us
Well that was a very Edmonton Oilers-esque way to start the season, huh? The vibes were so immaculate to start the game. The new look power play overseen by Paul MacFarland scored on it’s very first opportunity.
Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / October 11
Oilers Superstar Deserves More Credit for Extension
I was completely wrong about Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. After Leon Draisaitl signed his monster extension in 2024, it felt like a sure thing that McDavid’s next deal would beat Draisaitl and anyone else’s salary to make the greatest player in the world the highest-paid one as well.
Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / October 11
Edmonton Oilers: Ekholm Extension, Roslovic Signing & Pregame
The Edmonton Oilers gave us two more pieces of news, both prior to and during the game. We thought we were out of updates, then they pulled us back in.
Jake Walman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9
Oilers place key defenseman on injured reserve
The Oilers announced that defenseman Jake Walman is headed to injured reserve after sitting out last night’s season opener with an undisclosed injury. They’ll use his vacant spot to officially register forward Jack Roslovic’s contract and add him to the active roster after announcing his signing last night.
Leon Draisaitl News / Daily Faceoff / October 9
Oilers' Leon Draisaitl becomes 11th active NHLer to score 400 career goals
Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl joined elite company.
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