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Insider Suggests Oilers Struggling to Find Trade Partner for Darnell Nurse

The Edmonton Oilers have been quiet on the trade front this offseason. Despite the team needing to trade Darnell Nurse, following his trade request, to clear up some cap space, they have yet to trade him and are seemingly running out of time before free agency opens up.

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Rick Pracey explains Oilers’ strategy at 2026 NHL Draft: ‘Sense, skill, compete’

The Edmonton Oilers looked to identify three characteristics in prospects they were going to draft: Sense, skill, and compete. That’s what director of

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / June 28

Do the Oilers Dare to Do Something They’ve Avoided for Years?

There’s been a lot of noise about Mike Babcock potentially being the guy to change things in Edmonton. Some people like the idea. Some don’t. Some think the game has moved on.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 27

Analysis from Buffalo on each of the five prospects the Oilers selected

The Edmonton Oilers entered Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft with just four selections but wasted little time making moves. Instead of getting themselves involved and making their first pick of the draft, Edmonton shipped the 52nd overall pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning, sliding back just six spots to No.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / June 27

Oilers Quick Hits: Size, IQ, and Two Different Paths in Round 3

The Edmonton Oilers didn’t try to force one identity through the middle rounds of the 2026 NHL Draft. Instead, they took two very different swings that say a lot about how they’re thinking about depth long-term.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 27

A complete recap of the Oilers’ five picks at the 2026 NHL draft

All things considered, it was a quiet two days at the NHL Draft for the Edmonton Oilers. While rumours of trade requestee Darnell Nurse needing to open up his list and the Anaheim Ducks potentially being an option swirled, the Oilers got down to business selecting five players in thanks to a second-round trade down.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 27

Edmonton Oilers select Ryan Cameron 212th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft

With the 212th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Edmonton Oilers have selected goaltender Ryan Cameron out of the USHL. He is coming off a bit of a rough season, but the Oilers are in desperate need of goaltending.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 27

Oilers select goaltender Ryan Cameron in the seventh round of the 2026 NHL draft

The Edmonton Oilers have selected goaltender Ryan Cameron in the seventh round of the 2026 NHL Draft. The 18-year-old, 6-foot-2, 183 pound netminder spent last season with the USHL’s Cedar Rapids RoughRiders, posting a 24-11-5 record, a 2.92 goals-against average and an .882 save percentage.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 27

Edmonton Oilers select forward Caden Harvey 180th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft

The Edmonton Oilers have selected forward Caden Harvey 180th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. Harvey, born in Pennsylvania, transferred to the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires last season from the USHL.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 27

Oilers take centre Caden Harvey in sixth round of 2026 NHL Draft

The Edmonton Oilers continued their draft day by selecting Penn State commit Caden Harvey in the sixth round. Harvey is the 180th overall draft choice, drafted out of the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 27

Oilers rumors: Western Conference team added to Darnell Nurse sweepstakes

The Edmonton Oilers continue exploring the trade market for Darnell Nurse after the longtime defenseman requested a move earlier this month. While The

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 27

Edmonton Oilers select defender Andrew Robinson with the 133rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

The Edmonton Oilers have added some draft capital here on day two of the 2026 NHL Draft. Originally set to pick 52nd in the second round, the team traded down to 58th while adding a fifth round pick in this year’s draft, allowing them to pick 133rd.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 27

Oilers select defenceman Andrew Robinson in fifth round of 2026 NHL Draft

The Edmonton Oilers have selected defenseman Andrew Robinson in the fifth round, 133rd overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. The 6-foot, 190-pound defenceman just finished his first season of hockey in the Ontario Hockey League with the Windsor Spitfires, scoring nine goals and 24 points in 63 games with a plus-36 rating.

Milton Gastrin News / The Oil Rig / June 27

Edmonton Oilers select Malcom Gastrin 84th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft

With the 84th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Edmonton Oilers have selected Malcom Gastrin out of Sweden. He is the younger brother of Milton Gastrin, who the Washington Capitals drafted.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 27

Oilers draft Swedish forward Malcom Gästrin in 3rd round

The Edmonton Oilers have selected Swedish forward Malcom Gästrin in the third round. Edmonton selected the 6-foot, 174lb, left-shooting 17-year-old with the 84th overall draft pick of the 2026 NHL draft.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 27

Edmonton Oilers select centre Rudolfs Berzkalns 58th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft

After making us wait in suspense for the time clock to run out on the 52nd pick, the Edmonton Oilers traded down to 58th and added pick #133 in this year’s draft.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 27

Oilers trade down in second round, select centre Rudolfs Berzkalns 58th overall

The Edmonton Oilers traded back in the second round of the 2026 NHL draft, moving from pick No. 52 to pick No. 58, using it to select Latvian centre Rudolfs Berzkalns.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27

Darnell Nurse Trade Talks Stalled — Expansion of List Now a Must

Progress on a Darnell Nurse trade just hit a wall. As Friday’s first round of the NHL Draft came and went, Nurse was not moved by the Edmonton Oilers. Even though trades were coming in fast and furious in the days prior, Edmonton was silent on day one.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Oilers Can’t Compete in This Seller’s Market

The NHL offseason is off to a hectic start. There have been numerous big trades involving quality players. If teams wanted an immediate upgrade to their lineup, they needed to pay up to get it.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 27

Oilers free agent targets: Jamie Oleksiak would be a great replacement for Darnell Nurse

It seems like it’s a “when not if” situation regarding a Darnell Nurse trade. You more than likely know the story by now. Last week, Nurse requested a trade after over a decade in the Edmonton Oilers organization.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

$7M Forwards on Oilers’ Radar Amid Darnell Nurse Trade Talks

If the Edmonton Oilers ultimately trade Darnell Nurse, the return likely won’t be centered around another defenceman. During Oilers Now, Bob Stauffer suggested that if Edmonton moves Nurse, the ideal scenario would involve acquiring a forward earning roughly $7 million annually.

Connor Ingram News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Connor Ingram 'Bullish' on Returning, But Oilers Looking at Other Options

The speculation is that the Edmonton Oilers and goaltender Connor Ingram won’t come to terms on an extension prior to July 1 and free agency, but don’t tell Ingram that.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / June 23

Making sense of the Oilers' decision to hire Mike Babcock

Three years after resigning from his last coaching stop with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Babcock is now tasked with getting the Oilers over the hump.

Oilers reward veteran player with familiar name with long-term deal

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Tkachuk trade continues concerning trend for Canadian NHL teams

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Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

Oilers name Mike Babcock as head coach

Babcock, 63, has a 700-418-183 regular-season coaching record over 17 NHL seasons and 1,301 games.

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Connor Murphy News / Yardbarker / June 22

Oilers reward veteran player with familiar name with long-term deal

A player named Connor has agreed to a new longterm to stay with the Edmonton Oilers, but it's not the one fans are hoping they eventually see news about.

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