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Expectations for the Edmonton Oilers are high heading into the new season. The disappointment of last season’s first-round exit still looms, plus there’s the lingering question of what the future holds for Connor McDavid.

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With No Guardrails on Mike Babcock, What Could Go Wrong?

In the Edmonton Oilers NHL trade-talk panel, the Mike Babcock stuff got weirdly interesting fast. Like, there aren’t really any guardrails here. The challenge Babcock threw down was basically “If you’re not all-in, if you’re not letting me push it, it’s not going to work.” And the important part?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 18

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 14: Zack Sharp

Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the Top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. No. 14 on the top 20 is yet again another defenceman, but this player is newer to the Oilers system, and that’s Zack Sharp.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

Revisiting the Sharks & Oilers Emberson-for-Ceci Trade

The recent trade between the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks involving Darnell Nurse isn’t the first time the two franchises have connected on a deal to swap blue liners.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 18

Wall Street filing proposes first Edmonton Oilers-tied ETF in league-wide index

The line between sports betting and traditional investments has been blurring in recent years, with the influx of online casinos and prediction markets becoming the norm in today’s culture.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 18

Oilers’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season

The Edmonton Oilers failed to win the Stanley Cup again in 2026. This time, though, they weren’t the runners-up. In fact, they weren’t even close to being the runners-up.

NHL News / Oilersnation / August 18

‘This is utter nonsense’: Gamers react to McDavid’s 99 overall rating on EA’s NHL

We are deep in the weeds this offseason. There has essentially been zero news around the Edmonton Oilers, with only a few interviews popping up from players and management.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 17

31 Oilers Questions: Which offseason acquisition will have the greatest impact on the Oilers?

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 17

5 Former Oilers Who Could Become Reunion Trade Targets

The Edmonton Oilers will likely explore the trade market for top-nine scoring and special-teams help during the 2026–27 season. Several former Oilers could become intriguing reunion targets because they already understand Edmonton’s system, pressure and core players.

Trent Frederic News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Oilers’ Frederic Opens Up on What Led to 2025-26 Struggles

Edmonton Oilers fans were completely fed up with Trent Frederic after what was a miserable 2025-26 season. The 28-year-old, who scored a career-high 18 goals and 40 points in 2023-24, managed just four goals and seven points in his first full season in Edmonton.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / August 17

McDavid becomes first player in EA Sports NHL’s ’99 Club’

He may wear No. 97, but gamers will soon see that Connor McDavid is actually 99 — and no, it’s not a Wayne Gretzky reference. On Monday, EA Sports announced

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / August 17

McDavid’s Greatest Feat Yet: The Superstar Who Changed Hockey Now Changes the Game Itself

Connor McDavid has been the defining player of his generation for so long that the superlatives almost feel redundant. His ability to warp the pace of a game, carve through defenders, and create plays no one else on earth can even see has made him must‑watch hockey regardless of your rooting interest.

Nail Yakupov News / Oilersnation / August 17

Oilers from the past: Nail Yakupov becomes a champion

When you look through the annals of the NHL, Nail Yakupov will go down as one of the biggest busts in league history. Drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 2012, Yakupov was a dynamic offensive player who, by all accounts, was the No.

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The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

Griffin Reinhart News / Professor Press Box / August 17

Whatever Happened to ex- Oilers' Griffin Reinhart?

If you were an Edmonton Oilers fan back in the summer of 2015, you probably remember the Griffin Reinhart trade. And if you're being honest, you probably don't love thinking about it anymore.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / August 17

McDavid becomes inaugural member of EA Sports NHL’s ’99 Club’

Connor McDavid has achieved plenty across his 11 NHL seasons, but his latest piece of history came to fruition Monday when EA Sports made him the inaugural member of their “99 Club” in the NHL video game series.

Vasily Podkolzin News / NHL Trade Talk / August 17

Podkolzin Is Outworking Everyone — And a Career Year Might Be Coming

The Edmonton Oilers acquired Vasily Podkolzin two years ago, back on August 18th, 2024. For a former 10th‑overall pick who had fallen out of favour in Vancouver, the price was shockingly low — just a 2025 fourth‑round pick.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 17

3 Young Forwards the Oilers Could Target Instead of a Rental

The Edmonton Oilers will likely search for another top-six forward during the 2026–27 season. However, general manager Stan Bowman should be cautious about moving premium assets for an ageing rental who may only spend a few months in Edmonton.

NHL News / Oilersnation / August 17

Who should be the Edmonton Oilers’ 6th defenceman?

The Edmonton Oilers will enter the 2026-27 season with five defencemen firmly locked into opening‑night roles: Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm, Connor Murphy, Jake Walman, and Ryan Shea.

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / August 18

NHL insider names three teams to watch if Connor McDavid ever leaves Edmonton

Connor McDavid is entering the most pivotal year of his Edmonton Oilers’ career in 2026-27. The hockey world has known from the moment McDavid re-signed on a short-term deal in Edmonton that the clock would now be ticking on his time with the Oilers if he doesn’t win a Stanley Cup during that span.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 17

Edmonton Oilers’ generosity with no-trade clauses is becoming a roster problem

The Edmonton Oilers went into the 2025–26 season with Stanley Cup Final appearances in back-to-back years. They had a generational captain in Connor McDavid fresh off a 138-point Art Ross Trophy season and every reason to believe the window was still wide open.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Devon Levi Could Be the Oilers’ Most Important Player in 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers made several significant changes during the 2026 offseason, but none could have a greater long-term impact than the acquisition of Devon Levi.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Oilers’ All-Time Top 5 European Forwards

Since their inaugural NHL season in 1979-80, the Edmonton Oilers have had more than 80 European forwards suit up for at least one game. The list includes players from 13 different countries: Belarus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.