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Oilers Might Be Immune to the NHL’s Biggest New Problems

According to Edmonton Journal columnist David Staples, the Edmonton Oilers may be uniquely positioned to avoid two forces currently shaking up the rest of the league (especially Canadian teams).

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How concerning is Matt Savoie missing training camp for the Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers got some tough off-season news when it was announced that Matt Savoie will be missing from training camp and will be out until late October with a lower-body injury.

Quinn Hutson News / The Oil Rig / September 7

2026 Edmonton Oilers prospects rankings: #3 Quinn Hutson

Welcome to The Oil Rig’s 2026 Edmonton Oilers prospect rankings. Today we look at winger Quinn Hutson. Hutson is a 24-year-old winger known for his speed and offensive talents.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 6

Top 10 dark horses at Edmonton Oilers training camp

Wake up and smell the pumpkin spice; Edmonton Oilers rookie camp starts this Friday, September 11th, and the main camp begins on September 15th. Which dark horses could make an impact?

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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 / September 6

Top 100 Oilers: No. 15 — Charlie Huddy

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

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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.

Quinn Hutson News / Oilersnation / September 6

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 8: Quinn Hutson

Welcome to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. The next four guys in the rankings are very close in my mind right now.

Josh Samanski News / NHL Trade Talk / September 6

Don’t Sleep on Josh Samanski — Oilers’ Potential Breakout Player

Stan Bowman has always had a knack for finding talent in places most NHL executives barely glance at. Europe has been his hunting ground for years — a market he’s mined for hidden gems, depth pieces, and the occasional star.

Mathieu Joseph News / Oilersnation / September 6

Why Oilers’ Mathieu Joseph could surprise with a bigger role than many expect this season

The Edmonton Oilers will welcome some fresh faces when training camp gets underway on September 16. Despite reports indicating that netminder Frederik

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 6

Oilers prospects that might be ready to make an impact in 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026-27 season with the potential for competition within their NHL roster. The team has seen turnover at all three positions, allowing multiple key players from last season's team to walk in free agency like; Adam Henrique, Jack Roslovic, and Connor Ingram.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 5

4 Oilers primed for bounce back seasons

With the 2026-27 NHL season fast approaching, I started looking at the Oilers’ roster to see if there are any guys primed for a bounce back season. And given there were more than a few candidates who could avenge last year’s mess, I figured I would put together my list to see how it compares with what you’ve got.

Mike Babcock News / Professor Press Box / September 5

Is Misha Donskov Mike Babcock’s Safety Net in Edmonton?

When the Edmonton Oilers announced that Misha Donskov was joining Mike Babcock's coaching staff as a consultant, the first reaction was probably pretty simple: Okay, another hockey guy in the room.

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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.

Rudolfs Berzkalns News / Oilersnation / September 5

Oilers prospect Rudolfs Berzkalns named captain of USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks

The Edmonton Oilers’ top pick from the 2026 NHL draft has been named captain of his USHL team. Rudolfs Berzkalns, whom the team selected 58th overall, will wear a ‘C’ for the Muskegon Lumberjacks this season.

Stan Bowman News / Oilersnation / September 5

Grading every trade of the Stan Bowman era with the Edmonton Oilers

In just over two years as Edmonton Oilers general manager, Stan Bowman has traded away two first-round picks, moved on from several longtime players, and made some pretty aggressive bets in pursuit of a Stanley Cup.

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Samuel Jonsson News / The Oil Rig / September 5

2026 Edmonton Oilers prospects rankings: #4 Samuel Jonsson

Coming in at #4 in the 2026 The Oil Rig Prospect Ranking is netminder Samuel Jonsson. The former fifth-round pick was ranked by all but one of our writers, and was mostly ranked in the three to six range this year.

Frederik Andersen News / Oilersnation / September 5

Why the Oilers can survive Frederik Andersen’s absence

After revamping their goaltending group over the last calendar year — trading Stuart Skinner last December and letting Calvin Pickard walk as a free agent — the Edmonton Oilers planned to run with three goaltenders for 2026-27: Tristan Jarry, Frederik Andersen, and Devon Levi.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 5

Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 10: Quinn Hutson is set to battle for NHL spot

Kicking off the Oilers top 10 prospects list following the honourable mentions. The eldest brother in one of the National Hockey League's next generation of brothers, 24 year old winger Quinn Hutson is set to battle for a spot in the Edmonton Oilers lineup over the next few weeks.