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Three free agent forwards the Oilers could still target

Stan Bowman rolled up his sleeves and got to work early this offseason, making multiple trades and signings by the time July 1 came to an end. He dealt Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Shakir Mukhamadullin and used some of the cap savings to sign defenceman Ryan Shea to a five-year deal.

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A third round pick in 2028 traded to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for prospect goaltender Devon Levi and a 7th round pick in 2028. Darnell Nurse traded to the San Jose sharks in exchange for left shooting defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / July 3

Oilers Trying Everything to Fix Broken Goalie Spot

The Edmonton Oilers have added another name to what is becoming one of the NHL's most intriguing goaltending situations. The club signed Frederik Andersen to a one-year, $1 million contract, with performance bonuses that could push the value to $2.8 million.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is bold

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years

The Philadelphia Flyers sent shockwaves through the NHL on Friday afternoon when they announced that they signed Anaheim Ducks restricted free agent Leo Carlsson to a five-year offer sheet.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 3

Grading the most impactful Oilers free agent signings

What many expected to be a quiet July 1 for the Edmonton Oilers ended up producing as many fireworks as the Canada Day celebrations that followed. Stan Bowman’s seat had to be feeling hot to start the summer after his club’s disappointing performance last season.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 3

Which former Edmonton Oilers have signed deals in free agency

It was a busy Canada Day for most National Hockey League teams. The Edmonton Oilers, in particular, had a busy day. Their day started slow, but the ball began to roll once they were able to trade Darnell Nurse.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / July 3

Bruins Defenseman Nixed Trade to Oilers for Darnell Nurse

The Darnell Nurse saga is over. He’s a San Jose Shark, and everyone involved is happy to move on from what was a drawn out and, at times, uncomfortable ending to his tenure with the Edmonton Oilers.

Ryan Shea News / Oilersnation / July 3

What the Edmonton Oilers should expect from Ryan Shea

Once Darnell Nurse was traded to the San Jose Sharks, the floodgates opened, and with his $9.25 million cap hit cleared, the Edmonton Oilers made their biggest move on day one of free agency by signing defenceman Ryan Shea to a five-year, $20 million contract.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 2

Breaking down the contract structure of all nine Oilers additions

What was initially anticipated to be a quiet start to free agency for the Edmonton Oilers got busy awfully quickly. Overall, general manager Stan Bowman added seven players to the organization through free agency and trades, while re-signing two more players on July 1.

Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / July 2

Looking back at Darnell Nurse’s best moments with the Oilers

The Darnell Nurse era has officially come to an end. At the time of Wednesday afternoon’s trade, Nurse was the second-longest tenured Edmonton Oiler, behind just Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

What other moves will the Oilers make this summer?

After an eventful opening day to NHL free agency, the Edmonton Oilers still have some work to do to improve their roster prior to training camp. The Oilers made some notable moves on July 1, signing forward Mathieu Joseph to add some depth up front, while finding a new No.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Grading Oilers’ 1-Year Deal for Frederik Andersen

The Edmonton Oilers have been looking for a starting goaltender that can help them win a Stanley Cup for a long time since they drafted Connor McDavid.

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Ryan Shea News / Oilersnation / July 2

How Ryan Shea will reshape the Edmonton Oilers’ blue line

This year’s NHL Free Agency day was a busy one for the Edmonton Oilers, as it saw the team significantly restructure the outline of their back end. The

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 2

Why Oilers’ game-changing goaltending bombshells make them 2026 NHL free agency winners

The Edmonton Oilers exited the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the first round in 2026 after making the Stanley Cup Final in 2024 and 2025. Now, the Oilers are looking to make a turnaround.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2

Nurse Details How His Messy Situation with Oilers Led to Necessary Trade

Following the trade that sent him to the San Jose Sharks, Darnell Nurse spoke to the media in San Jose on Wednesday. During that availability, he spoke about how things ran their course in Edmonton, and why it was pretty clear there was no turning back once the toothpaste was out of the tube.

Darnell Nurse News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Is Oilers blueline better without Darnell Nurse?

The Edmonton Oilers had to breath a slight sigh of relief on Wednesday. Defenseman Darnell Nurse had requested a trade earlier this offseason, but the task of actually dealing him seemed easier said than done.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2

Former Coach Pegs Oilers as Best Fit for Red Wings Star

The Edmonton Oilers have already checked off several major items on their offseason to-do list, but one glaring need still remains. After a productive

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Oilers re-sign Kasperi Kapanen to one-year contract

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed winger Kasperi Kapanen to a one-year contract, the club announced Wednesday afternoon. According to the Oilers, Kapanen’s new contract carries a $2.6 million cap hit for the 2026-27 season, representing a full 100 percent increase from his previous $1.3 million salary.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Oilers All-Time Best Player From Each Canadian Province & Territory

It’s July 1st, which means the opening of free agency in the NHL, when hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts will be signed. But the first day of

Jack Roslovic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Is This The Year Jack Roslovic Finally Gets Paid?

If any player has ever been forced to earn a multi-year contract, it is forward Jack Roslovic. The 29-year-old has had to sign one-year “prove it” contracts in back-to-back summers and hopes this will be the summer he finally lands a lucrative multi-year contract in free agency.