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The Oilers’ John Marino Story Is Really About Development

A recent piece by Kyle Odland at NHL TradeTalk looked back at an interesting Edmonton Oilers “what if?” With John Marino signing an eight-year, $54 million extension with the Utah Mammoth, Odland asked the obvious question: why isn’t Marino signing that deal with Edmonton?

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Jason Dickinson scores twice in Oilers’ playoff debut: Best Oilers moments of 2025-26

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / July 24

Did the Oilers Fix the Right Problem This Offseason?

The Edmonton Oilers made a lot of moves this offseason. But did they fix the right problems? Fans won’t know until well into the 2026-27 season. It’s easier to grade the Oilers’ moves today than it will be when we know how they actually worked out.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 24

Expert Ranks 2 Oilers Deals Among NHL’s Worst — But Are They?

The Edmonton Oilers are notorious for giving out contracts that, at the time, are looked at with a scrunched-up face. Back in 2008, we all saw Shawn Horcoff get his six-year, $5.5 million AAV deal that ended up being mocked.

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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 / July 24

Oilers prospect Tommy Lafrenière named to Canada WJC Showcase

One Edmonton Oilers prospect will get an opportunity to impress Hockey Canada brass at an upcoming summer tournament. Tommy Lafrenière was one of 18 forwards selected to Team Canada for the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase from July 26 to Aug.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 24

Three-goalie rotation can work for Edmonton Oilers with ‘clear communication,’ says NHL veteran

Earlier this week, I had a chance to chat with New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen as part of the DFO Live interview series that Carter Hutton and I are doing, and we discussed three-goalie systems potentially becoming more of the norm.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHLFanCentral / July 24

Can the Oilers End a 37-Year Division Title Drought? Their Schedule Says They Can

After suffering the longest divisional title drought over three decades, the 2026-27 NHL schedule can potentially turn the tables for the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / July 24

Ghosts Of Oilers Past: Dallas Eakins

After starting the offseason with chaotic noise during Edmonton’s head coach hiring period, let’s have a laugh and reminisce about a failed coaching experiment.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 24

Oilers Trade Proposal Lands Steven Stamkos: Would You Do It?

The Edmonton Oilers have spent the past several seasons doing everything possible to maximize their Stanley Cup window around Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Andrew Robinson News / Oilersnation / July 24

Oilers pick Andrew Robinson ready for feature role with Windsor Spitfires

Players don’t always develop in a linear path. Sometimes they experience brief setbacks, and sometimes they level up rapidly. Perhaps no prospect in the recent Edmonton Oilers’ draft class understands that better than Andrew Robinson, whom the team selected 133rd overall in the 2026 Draft.

Duncan Keith News / The Hockey Writers / July 24

Revisiting the Oilers & Blackhawks Duncan Keith Trade

The Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers were in different positions following the 2020-21 NHL season. The Blackhawks were looking to retool a squad of both young and old players to try and make things work, while the Oilers were gearing up to finally make a deep run.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 24

Ranking every general manager in the Edmonton Oilers franchise’s history

Despite shuffling through goaltenders and head coaches quite a bit in franchise history, the Edmonton Oilers have been stable at one position. There have been fewer than ten full-time general managers in the 47 years the Oilers have been in the NHL.

Frederik Andersen News / Oilersnation / July 24

Frederik Andersen takes Stanley Cup to Legoland in Denmark

It’s that time of year when the Stanley Cup champions get to bask in their glory and spend one day with the most prized trophy in pro sports. So what did one of the newest members of the Edmonton Oilers do to celebrate the highlight of their career?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 23

Alec Regula vs Tye Kartye: Top Edmonton Oilers fights of 2025-26

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.

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The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / July 23

Kris Knoblauch Is Taking a Coaching Break: Smart or Silly?

Kris Knoblauch is officially done in Edmonton (for now), and honestly, it feels like the Oilers didn’t waste any time once the 2025-26 season ended. He got fired on May 14, 2026, after that first-round playoff exit to the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 23

McDavid dances past defence to score on Stuart Skinner: Best Oilers goals of 2025-26

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Edmonton Oilers History of Danish Hockey Players

In their biggest addition via free agency this offseason, the Edmonton Oilers signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract. Andersen is fresh off winning the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Caden Harvey News / Oilersnation / July 23

Oilers sixth round pick Caden Harvey focuses on consistency

Identifying prospects who can make an impact in the NHL becomes a daunting task in the later rounds of the draft. Scouting departments must identify who has the greatest growth potential.

Andrew Robinson News / The Oil Rig / July 23

2026 Edmonton Oilers Draftee Prospect Profile: Andrew Robinson

With the 2026 NHL draft complete, the Edmonton Oilers have now added another five prospects to their prospect pipeline. We here at the Oil Rig will be publishing in-depth player profiles for each of Oil Country’s newest additions, while also giving a brief projection of where they fit into the organization’s future.

Connor Murphy News / Oilersnation / July 23

Who is Connor Murphy? 5 interesting facts about Oilers re-signed veteran

The Edmonton Oilers locked in some defensive stability on their blueline when they re-signed Connor Murphy to a five-year deal in June worth $4 million per season.

Frederik Andersen News / The Oil Rig / July 23

Who is Frederik Andersen? Getting to know the Edmonton Oilers’ new goaltender

When the Edmonton Oilers signed Frederik Andersen in free agency, they added far more than another experienced goaltender. The 36-year-old arrives in Edmonton as a Stanley Cup champion and one of the most accomplished Danish players in NHL history.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Oilers’ 5 Biggest Questions Entering 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026-27 season with one goal in mind: finally getting over the hump and winning the Stanley Cup. After another summer filled with change, the roster looks different, the coaching staff has a new voice behind the bench, and several key players will be under the microscope from opening night.

Philip Broberg News / Oilersnation / July 23

How Broberg’s agent used Oilers’ cap crunch in 2024 to secure offer sheets

Philip Broberg’s agent described on a podcast Wednesday what happened behind the scenes in securing an offer sheet for both his client and fellow Edmonton Oilers teammate Dylan Holloway, leading to their exit to St.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 22

Top 100 Oilers: No. 23 — Lee Fogolin

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

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 21

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Edmonton Oilers’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.