Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mike Babcock News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Mike Babcock Investigation Could Give the Oilers an Opportunity

With the Stanley Cup Final officially complete, the NHL has now launched its investigation into Mike Babcock’s 2023 resignation from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Samuel Montembeault News / Trade Talk Sports / June 16

Oilers reportedly interested in Canadiens goaltender

The Oilers tried to make changes to solidify the goaltending position last season, but they didn’t work.

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Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / June 16

Locker Room Divided: UFA Already Rethinking Return If Oilers Hire Babcock?

The Edmonton Oilers are waiting for the official investigation into Mike Babcock to conclude, but a potential issue is already brewing on the team as the leadership group shows its support for his hiring.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 16

1 player Oilers must sign in 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Edmonton Oilers failed to make the Stanley Cup Final in 2026 after making each of the previous two Finals. Edmonton is starting to feel a ton of pressure to win now while they still have both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the roster.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Professor Press Box / June 15

Did the Oilers Have Too Many Legends at the Same Time?

The Edmonton Oilers don’t really do “simple” history. Most franchises can point to a best player at each position and have a reasonable argument to back it up.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / June 15

Babcock Blowback Already Impacting Oilers as Agents Say Clients 'Concerned'

The official investigation by the NHL into Mike Babcock’s last tenure as a head coach is officially underway and the fallout from the Edmonton Oilers’ desire to see this through has players across the NHL concerned.

John Tortorella News / Oilersnation / June 15

Oilers Notebook: Could the team approach John Tortorella for coaching job?

John Tortorella might not be the Edmonton Oilers’ first choice out of Vegas Golden Knights’ head coaches. But with Bruce Cassidy’s status unknown and the perceived legal ability for Vegas to deny permission, would Edmonton consider Tortorella?

Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / June 15

Oilers’ player agents concerned as NHL begins Babcock investigation

The NHL will officially begin an investigation into Mike Babcock and whether the league takes issue with the Edmonton Oilers hiring him to be their next coach, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Monday.

Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / June 15

Replacing Darnell Nurse: 3 free-agent defencemen the Oilers could target

If the Edmonton Oilers are successful in their goal of trading Darnell Nurse ahead of next season, the team is going to have to figure out how to replace his minutes.

Taylor Hall News / Oilersnation / June 15

‘Give him his flowers’: Oilers fans celebrate Taylor Hall’s Stanley Cup victory

In 2010, when the Edmonton Oilers selected Taylor Hall first overall, there was hope amongst Oilers fans that he would be the one to lead the franchise back to the promised land.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 15

A $2 Million Question That Plagues the Oilers This Offseason

“I believe there’s an appetite to retain a little bit,’ said David Pagnotta while speaking about a potential Darnell Nurse trade out of Edmonton. While a guest on Hello Hockey (6/13), Pagnotta mentioned that there is interest in the defenseman and that teams are calling, but the contract is a sticking point, as many expected.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 15

‘If anyone deserves to win the Stanley Cup, it’s him’: Taylor Hall’s high praise for Oilers’ McDavid

When the Edmonton Oilers drafted Connor McDavid first overall in 2015, he was able to join a team that already had a deep forward group. Leon Draisaitl was coming off his first full season in the league, unbeknownst to anyone the offensive ceiling he would hit in his years that followed.

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The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 15

Edmonton Oilers David Lewandowski’s surprising connection to Leon Draisaitl

When the Edmonton Oilers selected David Lewandowski in the fourth round of the 2025 NHL Draft, many viewed the German forward as a long-term project. At 6’2”, he brings size, physicality, and a style of play that could eventually translate into a valuable NHL role.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 15

Oilers, Tortorella, and an interesting rumor that 'hasn’t gone away'

The Stanley Cup has been awarded to the Carolina Hurricanes, and for the Vegas Golden Knights, it was a solid run on the heels of a controversial coaching change that helped get them to the Finals.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / June 14

Oilers' Nurse to Penguins? Don't Underestimate the Dubas Factor

There are NHL players who become much better known for their contracts than for their actual hockey. Darnell Nurse might be the best current example. Mention his name, and the conversation usually turns immediately to the $9.25 million cap hit.

NHL News / Oilersnation / June 15

Top 100 Oilers: No. 27 — Jason Smith

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Jason Smith comes in at No.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 14

Leon Draisaitl has another dominant season: Oilers 2025-26 player review

Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 14

Could Oilers Look Into Latest Goalie to Hit the Trade Market?

Until the Edmonton Oilers truly solve their longstanding woes in goal, any potential target who becomes available, whether via free agency or the trade market, is going to be connected to them.

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

Darnell Nurse’s Replacement Is Already on the Oilers

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse is open to accepting a trade this offseason, despite having a full no-movement clause. It’s time that both parties move on and seek a solution.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 14

Good News For the Oilers and the Mike Babcock Investigation?

According to NHL insider Chris Johnston, it sounds like the NHL will clear former head coach Mike Babcock and allow him to return to the NHL as the next head coach of the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / June 13

One Question Is Driving Every Oilers Decision Right Now

There’s a strange reality that comes with being the Edmonton Oilers right now. The team is good enough to matter every season, but everything they do is now measured against a very clear timeline.

Connor McDavid News / The Oil Rig / June 13

Connor McDavid snubbed for the Hart Trophy thanks to a couple sloppy ballots

Connor McDavid finished second in Hart Trophy voting this week, losing out to Nikita Kucherov by just 10 points. He led the NHL in scoring, won the Ted Lindsay Award for a record-tying fifth time and by most measures had one of the best individual seasons in recent memory.