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Bowman: Babcock pushed for the Oilers to hire Misha Donskov as coaching consultant

When the Edmonton Oilers brought Misha Donskov aboard as a coaching consultant late last week, the hire raised several questions. Why do the Oilers want someone there for only a handful of days each month?

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Edmonton Oilers PTO options ahead of training camp

NHL training camps are just around the corner. With that in mind, now is the time to add any potential last minute additions to the final roster. The Edmonton Oilers’ defensive core and goaltending are all set, but there could be some options to upgrade on the forward front.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Every Player the Oilers Have Signed From a PTO Over the Last 10 Years

Professional tryout contracts, or PTOs as they are commonly referred to, are short-term deals in the NHL that allow veterans to attend training camp and play in the preseason.

Tristan Jarry News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Oilers Need a Rebound Season From Tristan Jarry

When Edmonton Oilers general manager (GM) Stan Bowman traded Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry and Sam Poulin last December, I thought it was a deal that would help both goalies kickstart their careers.

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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 4

Champions learn how to win: Have the Edmonton Oilers?

Winning a championship often comes after several hard lessons have been learned. Historically, a number of NHL franchises have faced adversity before winning the Stanley Cup.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 4

Rival reporter takes a shot at Oilers' additions on defence

Despite what many people may assume, the Edmonton Oilers have a relatively strong defence group. The team has been a well above average defensive team for years now with multiple strong players at this position.

Kevin Bieksa News / Oil on Whyte / September 4

The Edmonton Oilers should sign free agent Kevin Bieksa

Kevin Bieksa wasn't a National Hockey League player who was overflowing with natural talent. It's probably a good thing for him that NHL Edge statistics on skating speed weren't tracked during the years he was in the league.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 3

Would You Do It? Oilers Land Elias Pettersson in Blockbuster

The Edmonton Oilers have built one of the NHL’s most dangerous offensive cores around Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but what if they took another massive swing by acquiring Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson?

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 3

Oilers Considering a PTO: 'Still Some Decent Players Out There'

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman appeared with Bob Stauffer on Oilers Now and offered a few important offseason updates for Oilers fans. Addressing injuries to Frederik Andersen and Matt Savoie, he also discussed the team’s salary-cap situation and the possibility of bringing in players on professional tryouts (PTOs).

Frederik Andersen News / NHL Trade Talk / September 3

Was Signing an Injured Andersen Actually a Shrewd Move by the Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers knew exactly what they were getting into when they signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year deal on July 1 — including the fact that he wouldn’t be ready to play right away.

Colton Dach News / Oilersnation / September 3

What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Oilers’ Colton Dach?

Colton Dach’s name may not have drawn the most attention when the Edmonton Oilers traded for him and Jason Dickinson from the Chicago Blackhawks before last March’s trade deadline, but he certainly caught the attention of many once he donned the Oilers’ orange and blue silks.

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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.

Tommy Lafreniere News / The Oil Rig / September 3

2026 Edmonton Oilers prospects rankings: #5 Tommy Lafreniere

Welcome to The Oil Rig’s 2026 Edmonton Oilers prospect rankings. Today we look at centre Tommy Lafreniere. Lafreniere is described as a two-way centre.

Leon Draisaitl News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Leon Draisaitl

The 2026-27 season starts this month, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was goaltender Devon Levi, and now we turn our attention to a truly elite talent.

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Frederik Andersen News / Oilersnation / September 3

Oilers injury update: Frederik Andersen’s absence stems from lingering playoff injury

Maybe there was more to the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to bring in three goaltenders for next season than meets the eye. And after general manager Stan Bowman spoke with Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer, it made much more sense.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 3

Five Oilers milestones that are achievable this season

One of the common traits you'll see amongst the best players in National Hockey League history is a level of disregard for personal statistics or awards.

Kasperi Kapanen News / Oil on Whyte / September 3

Kasperi Kapanen could be a difference maker for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers got the best version of Kasperi Kapanen is the one we saw in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last spring. Dangerous in limited minutes, defensively responsible, and enough of a threat that his presence needed to be accounted for by the Anaheim Duck's coaching staff.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 2

Oilersnation celebrates 2026 Battle of the Donairs winner Famous Donair

It’s not just the Edmonton Oilers that the people of Edmonton are proud of — it’s also donairs. A good chunk of the city has that one spot they live by.

Stan Bowman News / Oilersnation / September 2

Bowman: Oilers unlikely to offer professional tryouts

The Edmonton Oilers have never been shy when it comes to signing players to professional tryouts. While they didn’t bring in any players last year, forward Mike Hoffman and defenceman Travis Dermott got invites to training camp in 2024, with the latter signing a one-year deal.