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‘It’s a testament to Connor’s commitment to Edmonton’: Gary Bettman discusses McDavid’s contract, rising salaries

TORONTO, Ont. – Salaries for top NHL stars are starting to change. What started with Kirill Kaprizov’s massive record-breaking deal a few weeks ago turned into major deals for many of the NHL’s top players, including Connor McDavid, Kyle Connor and Jack Eichel.

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Mattias Ekholm News / The Hockey Writers / 3 hours ago

Edmonton Oilers Extend Mattias Ekholm to 3-Year Contract

Following Connor McDavid’s two-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers, the floodgates have opened. After getting defenceman Jake Walman locked into a seven-year extension, fellow defender Mattias Ekholm signed a three-year pact on Oct.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Oilersnation / 4 hours ago

‘Why would Edmonton be calling me’: Andrew Mangiapane talks about joining other side of Battle of Alberta with Oilers

The Battle of Alberta takes centre stage once again Wednesday night, as the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames square off to kick off the year. And the Oilers are entering the matchup with a longtime Flame now on their side.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 7 hours ago

Scenes From Morning Skate: Extensions Change Game One Narrative

Take a deep breath, Oilers fans. After months of speculation, uncertainty, and endless contract talk, the cloud hanging over this team has finally lifted.

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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.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / 7 hours ago

Maple Leafs Must Dismantle Roster to Lure McDavid in 2028

Connor McDavid’s recent two-year, $12.5 million extension with the Edmonton Oilers has reshaped the strategy many teams will deploy over the next three seasons.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / 5 hours ago

Edmonton Oilers: New Deals, McDavid Extension & Season Opener

A lot of late offseason news to talk about before the start of first game. The Edmonton Oilers re-signed Vasily Podkolzin to a three year extension that’ll kick in after this season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / 6 hours ago

The Oil Rig roundtable: The team’s expectations and thoughts on the upcoming 2025–26 season

Today is the day. The opening game for the 2025–26 season. Energy is high in Oil Country, fresh off of extensions to key personnel like Kris Knoblauch, Vasily Podkolzin, and Jake Walman.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / 7 hours ago

Edmonton Oilers year-over-year opening game roster

Tonight, the 2025–26 season begins for the Edmonton Oilers. They will be playing host to the Calgary Flames for an opening night Battle of Alberta. The energy in Oil Country is high right now, fresh off of the stunning contract extension signed by Connor McDavid.

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Mattias Ekholm News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Oilers continue rash of signings, extend D Mattias Ekholm

The Edmonton Oilers executed their third key contract extension in as many days, signing veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm to a three-year, $12 million pact on Wednesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 9 hours ago

Breaking down the details in Oilers’ extensions for McDavid, Walman, and Ekholm

It’s been a tidy few days of work for the Edmonton Oilers off the ice. Not only did their captain Connor McDavid come to them with the McDiscount on Monday, inking a two-year, $25-million extension, but Jake Walman signed a solid seven-year, $49-million deal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / 9 hours ago

Oilers Send Top Prospect Down to AHL

With the NHL opening it's season, it was time for teams to start submitting their opening night roster and fans could find out who did make their rosters and who did not.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / 9 hours ago

Edmonton Oilers opening night roster set with final transactions made

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2025–26 opening night roster is now fully in view. The team had to wait an extra day to place Zach Hyman on long-term injured reserve.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / 11 hours ago

Edmonton Oilers Announce 2025-26 Opening Night Roster

The Edmonton Oilers are locked into their 2025-26 opening night roster, and while there are some injuries and potential moving pieces still, this is what the Oilers had at the deadline, trimming their team down to 23 players.

Mattias Ekholm News / Oilersnation / 12 hours ago

Pagnotta: Oilers could re-sign Mattias Ekholm for $4 million AAV or less

It was anything but a case of the Mondays for the Edmonton Oilers. Stan Bowman put a bow on his offseason work by signing captain Connor McDavid to a two-year,

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / 12 hours ago

Jake Walman Is a Perfect Fit for the Oilers

It’s been a busy few months for the Edmonton Oilers, and this one feels like another turning point. General manager Stan Bowman locked up defenceman Jake Walman to a seven-year contract this week, and from the way Bowman talked, you could hear both relief and genuine excitement.

Isaac Howard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Oilers to recall 2022 first-round pick for NHL debut

A former first-round pick is expected to make his NHL debut with the Oilers.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 7

Oilers place Zach Hyman on LTIR, recall David Tomasek from AHL

The Edmonton Oilers have placed left winger Zach Hyman on long-term injured reserve and recalled right winger David Tomasek from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors, the team announced Tuesday, hours before the official start of the 2025-26 NHL season.