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Getting to know the Edmonton Oilers prospects playing in the CHL this season

With the Canadian Hockey League starting up on September 18, three Edmonton Oilers prospects will watch as their teams play games this weekend. Tommy Lafrenière, David Lewandowski, and William Nicholl will all be attending main training camp with the big club.

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Oilers’ Newcomers Playing with Connor McDavid at Training Camp

Drama around Connor McDavid‘s contract situation has left a bad taste in the mouths of some Edmonton Oilers fans, but Day 1 of training camp provides much-needed positivity.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 18

Oilers Experiment with New Lines as Training Camp Gets Underway

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is shaking things up in preparation for the 2025-26 season, and Thursday’s practice offered a first glimpse at his plans.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 18

David Tomasek, Andrew Mangiapane skates with Connor McDavid as Oilers hit the ice for training camp

Connor McDavid had a pair of fresh faces on his wings as the Edmonton Oilers hit the Rogers Place ice Thursday morning: David Tomasek and Andrew Mangiapane.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 18

News, notes, and quotes from Day 1 of Edmonton Oilers training camp

Training camps across the National Hockey League opened yesterday, and that included for the Edmonton Oilers. 55 players are on the roster for the 2025 edition of camp, a mix of both regulars and those with something to prove.

NHL News / Oilersnation / September 18

Should the Edmonton Oilers target Connor Ingram?

Utah Mammoth General Manager Bill Armstrong announced that Connor Ingram will not return to the team for the 2025-26 season. Ingram had success for the Arizona Coyotes in both the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 18

Friends Splitting?: Draisaitl Candid About Tying His Future to McDavid’s

One of the reasons fans remain confident that Connor McDavid will re-sign a contract with the Edmonton Oilers is that McDavid would have to leave his best friend, Leon Draisaitl, if he chose to go elsewhere.

Zach Hyman News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Oilers Unsure When Zach Hyman Will Return After Wrist Surgery

The Edmonton Oilers opened training camp Wednesday without Zach Hyman on the ice, and neither the player nor management would commit to when he will return from wrist surgery.

Jake Walman News / Oilersnation / September 18

What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Oilers’ Jake Walman?

There are late bloomers in the NHL who need time to settle into their careers after being drafted, often moving between teams before finding their rhythm in their late 20s.

Connor McDavid News / FirstSportz / September 18

Oilers GM Remains Confident About Connor McDavid Signing Contract Extension with Team

One of the biggest talking points in the NHL at the moment is the contract situation of Connor McDavid. The forward is now in the final year of his deal and will become an Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA) if he does not sign a new deal.