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Oilers new alternate jersey will be black with ‘Flint Tropics’ motif

The Edmonton Oilers will have a new alternate jersey for the upcoming season, with little tidbits emerging on what the design is. Each NHL team will have new alternates as part of the league’s “Hometown Remix” jerseys, meant to tie directly to the city, culture, history, and identity of the market.

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Analyzing the Edmonton Oilers’ three-way goaltending battle

The Connor McDavid era has been defined by many things, but one of the most prominent has been the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending. The lack of a consistent, dependable starter during much of McDavid’s tenure has been one of the biggest drags on the team’s potential with McDavid.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 9

Andersen, Joseph provide Stanley Cup rings to Oilers

The position group the Edmonton Oilers needed to address most in the off-season was goaltending. General manager Stan Bowman was busy adding two goaltenders

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8

Did Berube’s Unexpected Decision Lead to the Oilers’ Pivot to Hiring Babcock?

Craig Berube says he took himself out of the running for the Edmonton Oilers’ head coaching job — and it wasn’t because the interview went badly. There was talk he really wanted the job in Edmonton, so it’s odd to hear him say that it was his choice to pull himself from the running.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Craig Berube News / Oilersnation / July 8

Berube positive about Oilers interview but process ‘dragged too long’

One of the Edmonton Oilers’ head coaching candidates during this recent cycle talked about his experience on a recent podcast. On Leafs Morning Take on Wednesday, they interviewed outgoing Toronto coach Craig Berube, who was an early candidate in Edmonton’s coaching search before they eventually decided to hire Mike Babcock.

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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.

Mathieu Joseph News / Oilersnation / July 8

Why Mathieu Joseph could be a highly useful defensive forward for the Oilers

Most of the Edmonton Oilers’ moves this off-season, particularly the more significant ones, have focused on improving the back end and the goaltending.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8

Penguins’ Wingers Could Be Ideal Trade Targets for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have had a pretty successful offseason thus far, though if there is one area they would still like to address and upgrade, it would be the top six, specifically a top-six winger.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8

Oilers Could Bring Back Polarizing D-Man For Depth Scoring Boost

If defenseman John Klingberg remains unsigned this summer, the Edmonton Oilers could do a lot worse than the offensive blueliner in a depth role. The Oilers have decided that the goal this coming season is to spread out the offense to ensure that Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Evan Bouchard aren’t overworked.

Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / July 8

Who should replace Darnell Nurse as the Oilers’ next alternate captain?

With Darnell Nurse now with the San Jose Sharks, the Edmonton Oilers have at least a couple of things left to figure out for next season. For one, who’s taking over the music?

Mike Babcock News / The Oil Rig / July 8

Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: Babcock challenging stars and other offseason rumblings

While most of the offseason’s action is likely in the rear view, there is still plenty of time and opportunity for the Edmonton Oilers to manoeuvre. As

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

How the Oilers’ Offseason Decisions Affect Their AHL Prospects

A flurry of moves to start the new league year means an abundance of decisions ahead for the Edmonton Oilers. They have a full roster of NHL talent, but we can’t forget about the players waiting for their shot in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Bakersfield Condors.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7

Oilers Could Right a Wrong and Unlock Second Power Play Unit with Unsigned UFA

With head coach Mike Babcock coming in and the mandate being that the Edmonton Oilers will spread out their offence, that could mean finding the right mix on a second-unit power play.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 7

How will D.J. Smith deploy the Oilers defence?

The Edmonton Oilers currently have ten defensemen who played NHL games last season. Most would agree the top five D-men are Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm, Jake Walman, Connor Murphy, and Ryan Shea.

Chris Pronger News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Revisiting the Oilers’ Chris Pronger Trade 20 Years Ago

On July 3, 2006, I was in my car listening to Bob Stauffer and Mark Spector on Team 1260 in Edmonton when they announced that Chris Pronger was being traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Anaheim Ducks for Joffrey Lupul, Ladislav Smid, two first-round picks and a second-round pick.

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Stan Bowman News / Oilersnation / July 7

Stan Bowman needs to make a big splash and add a scoring winger

As the NHL offseason hits its quiet period, the Edmonton Oilers are still sitting with close to $6 million in cap space and, with a few roster moves, could easily see that number creep up north of $8 million.

Frederik Andersen News / Oilersnation / July 7

Just rest needed for Frederik Andersen’s knee injury: ‘Very reassuring’

Frederik Andersen revealed the injury he suffered during the Stanley Cup Final that kept him out of the lineup for the final three games of the season.

Ryan Shea News / The Oil Rig / July 7

How new defenceman Ryan Shea will fit into the Edmonton Oilers’ blueline

Amidst several other moves at the start of free agency, the Edmonton Oilers signed Ryan Shea. A late blooming left shot defenceman, Shea is a relative unknown.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Oilers News & Rumours: Mukhamadullin, Stastney, Emberson, Andersen Speaks

The Edmonton Oilers have been quite active this offseason, making some moves behind their bench as well as with their roster, with some player personnel changes.

Mike Babcock News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Oilers Leadership Group Getting Blasted By Babcock Was Positive

The Edmonton Oilers weren’t expecting to be eliminated in round one of the playoffs last season. In fact, fans were hoping they could make another deep playoff run and have a shot at making it into their third straight Stanley Cup Final; unfortunately, that wasn’t the case.