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Oilers Head Coach Hiring Update Emerges After Mike Babcock News

The Edmonton Oilers are headed into the thick of the NHL offseason without a head coach, but that search appears to be nearing its conclusion. Following Thursday's developments involving Mike Babcock, it looks like the Oilers will finally be able to hire their preferred man to become the next franchise head coach.

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Oilers Have Possible NHL Draft Trade Locked and Loaded For Darnell Nurse

The Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly in active discussions over a potential trade involving defenceman Darnell Nurse. As per The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta, if a deal is reached, the trade is likely to go down around the NHL Entry Draft on June 26.

Connor Ungar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18

Oilers Sign Connor Ungar To One-Year Contract

According to a team announcement, the Edmonton Oilers have signed netminder Connor Ungar to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. Ungar’s new deal will pay him $850K at the NHL level.

Connor Ungar News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

Oilers sign Connor Ungar to one-year, two-way contract

The Edmonton Oilers announced on Thursday afternoon that they have signed goaltender Connor Ungar to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season that carries a salary cap hit of $850,000 at the NHL level.

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Connor Ungar News / Oilersnation / June 18

Oilers sign goaltender Connor Ungar to one-year contract extension

The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Connor Ungar to a one-year, two-way contract, the club announced Thursday. Ungar, 24, is entering his third year in the Oilers organization after signing him to a two-year, entry-level contract in March 2024, and his new deal will carry a $850,000 cap hit, the team reported.

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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.

Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / June 18

Oilers, Penguins working on Darnell Nurse trade: Report

Darnell Nurse and Kyle Dubas may soon be reunited a decade after being together with the Soo Greyhounds. The Edmonton Oilers defenceman requested a trade June 11, providing the team a list of three to five teams, among them the Pittsburgh Penguins, for whom Dubas is the general manager.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 18

Oilers free agent update: Talks with Murphy continue, Roslovic to test market

While the Edmonton Oilers are one step closer to hiring their next head coach, they are eyeing up re-signing their top free-agent defenceman. TSN’s Ryan Rishaug reported Thursday afternoon that discussions continue between the Oilers and Connor Murphy’s camp.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

Will the Oilers run it back with their goalie tandem?

While the Edmonton Oilers are in the midst of some off-ice drama, many are wondering what parts of the team will look like on the ice next fall, particularly in between the pipes.

Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / June 18

Oilers to begin hiring Mike Babcock after receiving NHL clearance

The Edmonton Oilers should have their next head coach locked in early next week. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Oilers will formally begin the process of hiring Mike Babcock after the NHL officially cleared him to work in the league Thursday morning.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18

Are Oilers Thinking About Bringing Back Ex-Playoff Goal Leader on Discount Deal?

The Edmonton Oilers will need depth scoring for cheap this summer. One option could be a former player in Evander Kane. The ex-Oilers winger is a pending UFA coming off a 13-goal season.

Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / June 18

Oilers cleared to hire Mike Babcock as NHL wraps up investigation

According to multiple sources, the Edmonton Oilers will be able to hire Mike Babcock. The NHL’s investigation into Mike Babcock’s past in Columbus three years ago is wrapping up shortly, and the league will not get in the way of the Oilers hiring the 63-year-old coach.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Oilers Announce 2026 Preseason Schedule

On Wednesday (June 17), the Edmonton Oilers announced their schedule for the upcoming 2026 NHL preseason. In preparation for the 2026-27 NHL season, Edmonton will face the Winnipeg Jets in a home-and-home set of exhibition games on Sept.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18

Latest Trade Idea Sends Darnell Nurse to Boston for Young Defenseman

We all know that Darnell Nurse is not going to be an Edmonton Oiler much longer. The real question is where he will be heading for the next chapter of his NHL career.

Jason Dickinson News / Oilersnation / June 18

Dickinson vs. Laughton as Oilers third-line centre options

We are 13 days from NHL free agency, and the Edmonton Oilers still don’t officially have a head coach, as they await the NHL’s decision from the Mike Babcock investigation.

Jack Roslovic News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18

Oilers 'really like' 21-goal forward who is likely headed to market

The Edmonton Oilers are likely going to lose Jack Roslovic to the free agency market. Or, at least they’ll have to wait to see what kind of offers he gets before getting the chance to bring him back on a team-friendly deal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 18

Why the Jarry and Ingram tandem failed: 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.

Frederik Andersen News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Oilers Should Target Frederik Andersen as an Inexpensive Free-Agent Goalie Option

The Edmonton Oilers search for a goalie continues. It’s been a constant throughout the career of Connor McDavid, and hasn’t changed as he prepares for what will be his 12th NHL season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 17

Oilers think they won’t have to retain ‘a lot’ in Nurse trade: Friedman

There is a lot of chatter around the league about Darnell Nurse, maybe more than people would expect, leading the Edmonton Oilers to believe they won’t have to retain a lot on his contract.

NHL News / Oilersnation / June 17

Can the Oilers take advantage of a flooded NHL goalie market?

We got our first trade of the NHL offseason Tuesday as the Toronto Maple Leafs traded 27-year-old goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for goalie Sam Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae and a third-round pick.

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Oilers Will Be a Worse Team Without Darnell Nurse

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably aware of the fact that it sounds like Darnell Nurse’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers is nearing its end.

Darnell Nurse News / The Oil Rig / June 16

Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: Coaching search continues and a looming Nurse trade

With the Stanley Cup awarded the offseason is underway. There will be a flurry of player movement around the league, and the Edmonton Oilers will have to find a way to improve their roster for next season.

NHL 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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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.

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.

Mike Babcock News / Yardbarker / June 10