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Mike Babcock Has Been a Breath of Fresh Air for the Oilers

Mike Babcock still has a long way to go to get in the good graces of hockey fans, Edmonton Oilers fans included. In fact, the amount of negative stories that have come out about him in the past may remain at the top of everyone’s mind whenever his name is mentioned.

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Oilers Prospect Update: Bakersfield Condors split opening weekend versus Henderson

The Bakersfield Condors are back to playing hockey again. Last weekend, the Edmonton Oilers’ AHL affiliate was in Henderson for a back-to-back against the Silver Knights on Saturday and Sunday.

Filip Hallander News / Oil on Whyte / October 10

New Oilers' acquisition Filip Hallander could be a big steal

Spencer Stastney's short stint with the Edmonton Oilers was fine, with the highs and lows relatively evenly spaced. He was a decidedly average player in terms of shot strength and shooting percentage, as well as being middle of the pack in skating speed.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 10

Pre-Scout: Oilers get a taste of playing against Darnell Nurse while finding ways to win

It’s the Sydney Sweeney of starts for the Edmonton Oilers — top-heavy through their first four games. Such is the grind, missing an entire top-six line worth of forwards.

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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

Owen Michaels News / The Oil Rig / October 10

The Edmonton Oilers biggest surprise so far is Owen Michaels

The biggest surprise for the Edmonton Oilers in the early stages of the season is the outstanding play of Owen Michaels. There were signs that Michaels was a better player than his stat card suggested, as many teams tried to sign the college free agent last season.

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.

Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / October 10

Looking back at Darnell Nurse’s top five moments with the Oilers

Drafted seventh overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, Darnell Nurse slowly ascended to being a legitimate top-pairing defenceman for the team, carrying the blue line through the COVID years after Oscar Klefbom’s career was cut short due to injury.

Devon Levi News / Oil on Whyte / October 10

Devon Levi deserves to prove he can be the Oilers' starter

Although things started out rocky, the Edmonton Oilers appear to have found their man between the pipes. At least, for now. The Oilers outlook in net has been bleak for some time but with the injection of youth in the way of 24 year old Devon Levi, things are starting to look up.

Devon Levi News / Daily Faceoff / October 10

Devon Levi has stepped up for the Oilers so far

The start to the 2026-27 NHL season has been exceptionally mixed for Edmonton Oilers goaltender Devon Levi, but it’s trending in the right direction.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 9

Flashback Friday: Looking at the Oilers’ seven trades with the Sharks

After the Edmonton Oilers traded Spencer Stastney earlier this week, three of the seven defencemen remaining on their roster are former San Jose Sharks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Viral Sports News / October 9

Edmonton Oilers Emerge as Trade Destination for 2-Time All-Star

The idea of Alex DeBrincat landing with the Edmonton Oilers has floated around for a while, but it gained fresh traction this week when NHL scout Dennis King called the fit a perfect match on The Sheet with Jeff Marek.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 9

Are the Oilers’ early-season penalty kill struggles cause for concern?

Things didn’t look good after the first period on Wednesday night in Anaheim. The Edmonton Oilers were down 2-0 on two point-blank power-play goals from Beckett Sennecke.

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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.

Zach Hyman News / Oilersnation / October 9

Zach Hyman returns to Oilers practice, likely out against Sharks

The reinforcements are starting to arrive. Days after the Edmonton Oilers got centre Jason Dickinson back from injury, winger Zach Hyman is nearing a return to the lineup.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Oilers’ 3-0-1 Record Is Their Best Start in Years

In one of his first interviews before the season started, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid emphasized the need to get off to a good start. True to his word, the Oilers are off to their best start in three years, with a 3-0-1 record.

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The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / October 9

Oilers’ Evan Bouchard is forcing the respect he deserves with his hot start

Evan Bouchard is off to the best start of his NHL career, putting up 11 points and a plus-10 rating through his first four games of the season with the Edmonton Oilers.

Filip Hallander News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

5 Things to Know About New Oilers Forward Filip Hallander

On Wednesday (Oct. 7), the Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenceman Spencer Stastney. A native of Sundsvall, Sweden, Hallander has appeared in 18 games over parts of four seasons with the Penguins.

Simon Edvinsson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Would You Trade This Oilers Package for Simon Edvinsson?

The Edmonton Oilers have shown they can score. Their nine-goal performance against Vancouver offered another reminder that generating offence is hardly their biggest concern.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 9

The five best starts in Edmonton Oilers franchise history

In recent years, the Edmonton Oilers have struggled to begin seasons, which makes a 3-0-1 record in the team’s first four games a welcome start to the Mike Babcock era, especially with the injuries they’ve suffered in the early going.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 8

The numbers behind the Oilers’ star-fuelled strong start

The Edmonton Oilers that we’ve seen for the first four games under Mike Babcock have not been the team that we were promised we’d get under the veteran head coach.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 8

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl gets 100% real on comeback win vs. Ducks

The big guns led the way for the Edmonton Oilers once again Wednesday night, with Evan Bouchard, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl combining for 10 points in a 5-2 comeback victory over the divisional rival Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / October 8

What We Learned from the Oilers' 5-2 Win Over the Ducks

Every once in a while, a hockey game gives you something you didn't quite expect. Wednesday night in Anaheim, Evan Bouchard gave us one of those moments.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Oilers offense is firing on all cylinders

The Edmonton Oilers have certainly gotten their season started off on the right foot from a goalscoring perspective. It began with 14 goals over two games

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / October 8

Bouchard's historic start for Oilers has impressed Babcock

Evan Bouchard's historic start for Oilers has impressed Mike Babcock

Bouchard's hot start has been undeniable, as the elite 26-year-old offensive defenseman has six goals and five assists for a total of 11 points across four games.

Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

Senators' William Eklund leaves game with lower-body injury

Kraken' Ryan Lindgren lands on IR after getting hit hard 15 seconds into game

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Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / October 8