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4 Oilers primed for bounce back seasons

With the 2026-27 NHL season fast approaching, I started looking at the Oilers’ roster to see if there are any guys primed for a bounce back season. And given there were more than a few candidates who could avenge last year’s mess, I figured I would put together my list to see how it compares with what you’ve got.

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Is Misha Donskov Mike Babcock’s Safety Net in Edmonton?

When the Edmonton Oilers announced that Misha Donskov was joining Mike Babcock's coaching staff as a consultant, the first reaction was probably pretty simple: Okay, another hockey guy in the room.

Rudolfs Berzkalns News / Oilersnation / September 5

Oilers prospect Rudolfs Berzkalns named captain of USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks

The Edmonton Oilers’ top pick from the 2026 NHL draft has been named captain of his USHL team. Rudolfs Berzkalns, whom the team selected 58th overall, will wear a ‘C’ for the Muskegon Lumberjacks this season.

Stan Bowman News / Oilersnation / September 5

Grading every trade of the Stan Bowman era with the Edmonton Oilers

In just over two years as Edmonton Oilers general manager, Stan Bowman has traded away two first-round picks, moved on from several longtime players, and made some pretty aggressive bets in pursuit of a Stanley Cup.

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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?"

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Samuel Jonsson News / The Oil Rig / September 5

2026 Edmonton Oilers prospects rankings: #4 Samuel Jonsson

Coming in at #4 in the 2026 The Oil Rig Prospect Ranking is netminder Samuel Jonsson. The former fifth-round pick was ranked by all but one of our writers, and was mostly ranked in the three to six range this year.

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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.

Frederik Andersen News / Oilersnation / September 5

Why the Oilers can survive Frederik Andersen’s absence

After revamping their goaltending group over the last calendar year — trading Stuart Skinner last December and letting Calvin Pickard walk as a free agent — the Edmonton Oilers planned to run with three goaltenders for 2026-27: Tristan Jarry, Frederik Andersen, and Devon Levi.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 5

Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 10: Quinn Hutson is set to battle for NHL spot

Kicking off the Oilers top 10 prospects list following the honourable mentions. The eldest brother in one of the National Hockey League's next generation of brothers, 24 year old winger Quinn Hutson is set to battle for a spot in the Edmonton Oilers lineup over the next few weeks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 4

Edmonton Oilers may not bring PTOs to camp despite history of success

The new National Hockey League schedule as laid out in the collective bargaining agreement that takes effect this September has 84 regular season games and just 4 preseason ones.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 4

The Oilers have found success in giving people a second chance

The Edmonton Oilers have a long history of giving people second chances. This has been the case since the 1980s, a philosophy supported by former general manager Glen Sather.

William Nicholl News / Oilersnation / September 4

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 9: William Nicholl

Welcome to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. No. 9 in the countdown is former London Knights forward William Nicholl.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 4

Bowman: Babcock pushed for the Oilers to hire Misha Donskov as coaching consultant

When the Edmonton Oilers brought Misha Donskov aboard as a coaching consultant late last week, the hire raised several questions. Why do the Oilers want someone there for only a handful of days each month?

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 4

Edmonton Oilers PTO options ahead of training camp

NHL training camps are just around the corner. With that in mind, now is the time to add any potential last minute additions to the final roster. The Edmonton Oilers’ defensive core and goaltending are all set, but there could be some options to upgrade on the forward front.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Every Player the Oilers Have Signed From a PTO Over the Last 10 Years

Professional tryout contracts, or PTOs as they are commonly referred to, are short-term deals in the NHL that allow veterans to attend training camp and play in the preseason.

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Tristan Jarry News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Oilers Need a Rebound Season From Tristan Jarry

When Edmonton Oilers general manager (GM) Stan Bowman traded Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry and Sam Poulin last December, I thought it was a deal that would help both goalies kickstart their careers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 4

Champions learn how to win: Have the Edmonton Oilers?

Winning a championship often comes after several hard lessons have been learned. Historically, a number of NHL franchises have faced adversity before winning the Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 4

Rival reporter takes a shot at Oilers' additions on defence

Despite what many people may assume, the Edmonton Oilers have a relatively strong defence group. The team has been a well above average defensive team for years now with multiple strong players at this position.

Kevin Bieksa News / Oil on Whyte / September 4

The Edmonton Oilers should sign free agent Kevin Bieksa

Kevin Bieksa wasn't a National Hockey League player who was overflowing with natural talent. It's probably a good thing for him that NHL Edge statistics on skating speed weren't tracked during the years he was in the league.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 3

Would You Do It? Oilers Land Elias Pettersson in Blockbuster

The Edmonton Oilers have built one of the NHL’s most dangerous offensive cores around Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but what if they took another massive swing by acquiring Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson?

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 3

Oilers Considering a PTO: 'Still Some Decent Players Out There'

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman appeared with Bob Stauffer on Oilers Now and offered a few important offseason updates for Oilers fans. Addressing injuries to Frederik Andersen and Matt Savoie, he also discussed the team’s salary-cap situation and the possibility of bringing in players on professional tryouts (PTOs).