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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.

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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

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 / 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.

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 / Oilersnation / June 14

Why the Oilers should bring back Brett Kulak after a Darnell Nurse trade

The Edmonton Oilers have turned what seemed like a long off-season for Oilers fans into must-watch material. From firing the calm and collected former

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Rumors / June 14

Three Teams That Darnell Nurse Would Okay a Trade Too, and Some Oilers Fallout

NHL Watcher: Elliotte Friedman on The Fan Hockey Show on the Philadelphia Flyers and a potential fit for Darnell Nurse: “I think they are interested, I’ve