Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Could the Oilers put together a competitive offer for Nikita Kucherov?

The NHL world got rocked on Friday evening with a bombshell report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman: the league’s reigning MVP, Nikita Kucherov, has informed the Tampa Bay Lightning that he will not be re-signing with them this offseason and has requested a trade.

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Flashback Friday: Two Oilers trades with the Islanders set back the rebuild

Even after drafting Connor McDavid, it took the Edmonton Oilers over half a decade to become Stanley Cup contenders legitimately. Yes, the Oilers almost made it to the Western Conference Finals in 2017, but that was sandwiched between missing it in 2016, as well as two misses in 2018 and 2019.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 30

Superstars Connor McDavid, Matthew Schaefer face off as Oilers visit Islanders

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is in the midst of one of the best season-opening runs in NHL history. New York Islanders phenom Matthew Schaefer is also doing unprecedented things on a seemingly nightly basis.

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Jake Walman’s Healthy Scratch Leaves Oilers With Tough Choices

Jake Walman’s healthy scratch became more uncomfortable when the Edmonton Oilers delivered a 4-0 victory over the Calgary Flames without him Wednesday.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

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

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 30

Oilers Prospect Update: New faces stand out for Bakersfield

The Bakersfield Condors have played only three games in nearly two weeks. A slow start would be an understatement. In those games, the Condors had only one win.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Rumors / October 30

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Matt Rempe, and Players With Term

Frank Seravalli of Sportsnet: Edmonton Oilers coach Mike Babcock has been wanting to add more size and toughness to his forward group, and GM Stan Bowman is looking at their options.

Mike Babcock News / Professor Press Box / October 30

Oilers’ Babcock Is Doing What He Didn’t Do with the Maple Leafs. Why?

Mike Babcock’s coaching decisions show an interesting contrast. When he coached the Toronto Maple Leafs, he rarely kept Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner together for extended stretches.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 30

5 trade targets the Oilers should pursue over Matt Rempe

The Edmonton Oilers are in need of a physical presence. According to Sportsnet’s Frank Seravalli, the Oilers are eyeing New York Rangers forward Matthew Rempe.

Jake Walman News / NHL Trade Talk / October 30

A $49 Million Mistake?: Oilers Being Criticized for Hasty Signing

Jake Walman was the extra skater at practice for the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, suggesting he might be a healthy scratch again Saturday as the Edmonton Oilers take on the New York Islanders.

Jake Walman News / Oilersnation / October 30

What led to Jake Walman becoming a healthy scratch for the Oilers?

When Jake Walman wired home the go-ahead goal late in the third period against the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, it felt like the cherry on top of what was already a superb playoff run from the Edmonton Oilers’ defenceman.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Edmonton Oilers’ Original Third Jersey Turns 25

This week marks the 25th anniversary of the debut of the Edmonton Oilers’ original third (aka alternate) jersey, which they wore for the first time, in a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks at Skyreach Centre on Oct.

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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.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / October 30

The Edmonton Oilers hold a lot of the fault for their recent attendance woes

The current fiscal environment in North America is at arguably its worst elongated point since the late-2000s. Be it for political, inflationary, or just plain economical reasons, money is harder to come by now for the non-wealthy.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Oilers Will Be a Brand-New Team When They Return to Full Strength

It feels like a broken record being played every time we talk about the Edmonton Oilers’ biggest problem of the early season: injuries. It has plagued the team from the first puck drop in late September and it feels as though every time the injured reserve (IR) takes one step forward, it simultaneously takes two steps back.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

Tristan Jarry News / Oilersnation / October 30

Tristan Jarry’s upcoming stretch will define his future with the Oilers

When Tristan Jarry’s struggles were at their worst last season, I came up with a gag to try to change the feng shui surrounding his performance. Nation Network video editor and the most vocal Jarry supporter I know, Padon, was at an Edmonton Oilers game with his cousin last winter.

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Oilers Pundit Suggests Organization May Have Concerns with Walman’s Work Ethic

After an injury-riddled 2025-26 season, both Edmonton Oilers fans and the organization were optimistic about a bounce-back 2026-27 for Jake Walman. Though it’s early, it’s been anything but that through the nine games he’s dressed so far.

Evander Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / October 29

Could Oilers Bring Back Polarizing Forward to Add Grit to Bottom-Six?

The Edmonton Oilers could consider a familiar name if they want more size and scoring potential near the bottom of their lineup: Evander Kane. A reunion appears highly unlikely, and this is a hypothetical fit rather than reported interest.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 29

5 Trade Targets Who Could Add Size and Physicality to the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers could be looking to add more size and toughness to their forward group, with head coach Mike Babcock reportedly pushing for a more physically imposing lineup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 29

3 Edmonton Oilers connections to Sir Patrick Stewart

The sad news today that acting legend Sir Patrick Stewart passed away at the age of 86 doesn't seem particularly hockey connected, or even hockey adjacent.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 29

Why the Edmonton Oilers should pass on trading for Matt Rempe

The Edmonton Oilers want more size and brawn in their lineup. At least, that’s what Frank Seravalli tells us in a column on Thursday morning: head coach Mike Babcock wants more trees, less shrubs.

Edmonton Oilers News / EssentiallySports / October 29

'Project Number One for the Off-Season': NASCAR’s Brad Moran Vows to End Fuel-Saving Farce After Talladega Debacle

The 2026 YellaWood 500 has revealed a bigger problem with NASCAR racing this year. After much debate and criticism around the field running on 25% throttle

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / October 29

Connor McDavid Is Playing a Different Sport Right Now

We’ve all seen Connor McDavid do ridiculous things for years. But what he’s doing this season is starting to feel a little silly. Wednesday night he got two more assists in a 4-0 win over the Flames, and in the process he broke an NHL record.

Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Jarry’s shutout against Flames a hopeful sign of things to come

It’s never a dull moment in the Edmonton Oilers‘ crease. After it looked like they were finally going to get some stable goaltending from Devon Levi, an undisclosed injury as knocked him out for a couple weeks, joining Frederik Andersen who’s missed all of the regular season thus far.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / October 28

Connor McDavid keeps up torrid pace as Oilers smack Flames

Connor McDavid claimed another slot in the NHL record book and goaltender Tristan Jarry collected his first shutout of the season as the host Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 4-0 on Wednesday.

Zach Hyman News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Oilers place Zach Hyman on injured reserve

The Edmonton Oilers placed forward Zach Hyman on injured reserve with a sore neck, head coach Mike Babcock told reporters Wednesday. Hyman, 34, left Monday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period after he took a hit from Red Wings’ defenseman Andreas Englund.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Are the Edmonton Oilers a one-line team?

The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a predicament. They have the NHL’s top-two point leaders in their lineup — Connor McDavid with 34 and Leon Draisaitl with 24 — but beyond their linemate in Vasily Podkolzin and defenseman Evan Bouchard, the Oilers have no one with more than five points.