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Oilers Sign Defenseman to Massive Extension

The Edmonton Oilers made a last minute move to keep one of their best players around. Top defenseman and pending restricted free agent Evan Bouchard was hours away from being an option for opposing organizations to offer sheet.

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Oilers Sign Evan Bouchard to Controversial 4-Year Extension

The Edmonton Oilers have locked in defenseman Evan Bouchard on a four-year contract extension worth $10.5 million annually, according to several reports.

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Evan Bouchard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Oilers will reportedly use up most of their cap space to extend Evan Bouchard

As first reported by Cam Robinson of EliteProspects and later confirmed by TSN’s Chris Johnston, the Edmonton Oilers are putting the finishing touches on an extension for pending restricted free agent defenseman Evan Bouchard.

Oilers re-sign Noah Philp to one-year, two-way contract

Report: Oilers re-sign Kasperi Kapanen to one-year contract

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / June 30

Oilers sign defenceman Evan Bouchard to four-year, $10.5-million AAV extension

Evan Bouchard is here to stay — at least for four more years. The Edmonton Oilers have signed him to a four-year contract carrying an annual average value of $10.5-million. Elite Prospects’ Cam Robinson was the first to report the deal, which was later confirmed by other reports.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 30

Oilers’ free agency plans, potential trades, and more

Silly signing season is upon us. NHL free agency officially opens tomorrow at 10 a.m. MT and with more cap space available than good players, I fully expect we will see some contracts players get overpaid with contracts that will age poorly.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Oilers’ Forward Shakeup: Red Wings Clear Path for Possible Trade

With NHL trade buzz heating up and little time to make moves as free agency opens up on Tuesday, speculation is growing around a pair of potential Edmonton Oilers moves that could reshape their forward group.

Corey Perry News / Oilersnation / June 30

‘The ball is in his court’: Insider predicts Corey Perry will test free agency

After scoring 29 goals in 103 games between the regular season and playoffs in 2024-25, Corey Perry isn’t going to have a difficult time finding a contract this summer.

John Gibson News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

What can the Oilers do about their goaltending this summer?

The Edmonton Oilers may have lost their best chance at improving their goaltending when the Anaheim Ducks sent John Gibson to the Detroit Red Wings, as the market beyond Gibson sees a significant drop off.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Oilers Quick Hits: Perry’s Future, Trade Talks, & the Bouchard Deal

It’s shaping up to be a busy 24 hours for the Edmonton Oilers, as multiple reports suggest the team is working through a series of critical moves ahead of the July 1 free agency opening on Tuesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 30

How much salary cap room do the Oilers have going into free agency?

Silly Season is right around the corner. The NHL’s free agency period will open on Tuesday at noon ET, though we’ll surely start to hear about deals well before then.

Brock Boeser News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Brock Boeser to Oilers?: Tempting Fit, Complicated Math

The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly eyeing Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser in what could be one of the bigger free agency signings of the offseason.

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Brock Boeser News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Brock Boeser to the Oilers Rumors Gaining Momentum

With less than 24 hours to the opening of NHL unrestricted free agency, the idea of Brock Boeser joining the Edmonton Oilers is gaining momentum. Multiple insiders, including Elliotte Friedman and David Pagnotta, have linked the disgruntled Vancouver Canucks winger to Edmonton, suggesting there’s real weight behind the speculation.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 30

Potential free agency targets for the Edmonton Oilers

July 1 is such an anticipated day in the hockey world. That day marks Free Agency. It’s a day where GMs line up to bid to acquire other players in the hopes of making their team better.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Three former Maple Leafs who could reunite with team in free agency

Free agency opens in less than 24 hours, and things are starting to heat up.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / June 30

Edmonton Oilers 2025 NHL Draft Recap

The Edmonton Oilers had no picks in the first or second rounds of this year’s NHL Draft. They entered the Draft with five mid-to-late-round picks. Their newest prospects are… Tommy Lafreniere – 83rd Overall – Right Winger/Centre: From the WHL’s Kamloops Blazers, put up 24 goals and 32 assists for 56 points in 68 games.

NHL News / Oilersnation / June 30

Pacific Division Free Agency Primer: Where each rival stands ahead of July 1

The 2025 NHL Draft has come and gone, and the league now turns its attention to free agency, which opens on July 1. For the Edmonton Oilers and their Pacific Division rivals, this is where the real off-season action begins.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 30

Who should stay and who should go as the Edmonton Oilers approach free agency

The Edmonton Oilers trading Evander Kane just feels like the first move in a bunch of them. There’s a vibe that a lot will happen this week, both to make the Oilers cap-compliant with Evan Bouchard and Leon Draisaitl raises kicking in next season, and to give the team a potentially Cup-winning boost.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 30

Oilers re-sign Kasperi Kapanen to one-year, $1.3-million contract

The Edmonton Oilers are taking care of some housekeeping Monday morning. The team announced they had re-signed Noah Philp to a one-year contract, but that’s not the only news they took care of.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Report: Oilers re-sign Kasperi Kapanen to one-year contract

According to PuckPedia, the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.3 million contract with winger Kasperi Kapanen. Kapanen, a 28-year-old from Finland, was set to test the free agent market on July 1, but will instead stay put in Alberta.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Oilers’ 2025 Free Agents: Who Should Stay & Who Should Go

July 1 is right around the corner, and that means one thing in the NHL: free agency. Teams with spots to fill and money to spend will begin shopping around both inside and outside their house to improve their team for next season.

Noah Philp News / Oilersnation / June 30

Oilers re-sign Noah Philp to one-year, $775,000 contract

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed forward Noah Philp to a one-year contract, the club announced Monday morning. Philp will earn $775,000 on the deal. Philp, 26, appeared in 15 NHL games for the Oilers last year, getting his first true taste of the big league, though he had much more success in the AHL.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

6 Players Edmonton Oilers Should Target in Free Agency

The Edmonton Oilers won’t have a ton of cap room to work with, but they are going to do their best to improve their roster once free agency begins on July 1.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

NHL Rumours: Three Unknowns Surrounding the Edmonton Oilers Offseason

For today’s NHL Rumours, the Edmonton Oilers are going into the summer with three burning questions. How will new general manager Stan Bowman operate? That’s what we are all looking for.

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Oilers’ Darnell Nurse Would Never Agree to Be Traded

Ever since his $74 million deal was signed ahead of the 2021-22 season, Darnell Nurse has been criticized plenty and often by Edmonton Oilers fans. The 30-year-old is one of the highest-paid defencemen in the NHL, which is a massive overpay given that he isn’t even a top-two blueliner on his own team.

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Oilers GM Reveals Where Things Stand with Connor McDavid's Extension

Connor McDavid will be eligible to sign a contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers on July 1, but as of now, there has not been much movement toward a deal.

Zack Kassian News / House of Hockey / June 29

Edmonton Oilers Shockingly Fire Longtime NHLer Zack Kassian

Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is expected to announce some changes to the team's front office after news leaked that pro scout and former Oilers forward Zack Kassian was fired from his new role after just one season.