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Cutting McDavid and Draisaitl’s minutes on the Oilers penalty kill? ‘Silly to close doors on anything,’ says Bowman

One of the talking points of the off-season has been whether new Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock will try to reduce minutes for Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

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Three’s Company: The six seasons the Edmonton Oilers used five or more goalies

The Edmonton Oilers will aim to carry three goaltenders into the 2026-27 season. As Jason Gregor noted, most netminders don’t like it, more teams have tried it recently, and the Oilers will experiment with it, at least to start the season.

Adam Henrique News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

Adam Henrique Deserves to Be On an NHL Roster in 2026-27

We are almost a month and a half removed from the beginning of the new league year and there are still some notable names left unsigned on the free agent market.

Trent Frederic News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13

From 'Worst Contract' to Breakout Candidate: Trent Frederic’s Chance to Rewrite Everything

Trent Frederic has had a tumultuous start to his Edmonton Oilers career. Picked up at the 2025 trade deadline — along with Max Jones, who’s been a decently productive fourth‑liner when healthy, and prospect Petr Hauser, whom they opted not to re‑sign this summer — that season’s run ended with yet another Stanley Cup Final appearance.

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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?"

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 13

5 Oilers prospects who are playing for an entry-level contract this season

As Oilersnation continues to count down the top prospects in the Edmonton Oilers organization, today we’ll look at some of the players whose rights could expire at the end of the 2026-27 season.

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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.

Connor Ungar News / Oilersnation / August 12

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 17: Connor Ungar

Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. That makes it back-to-back goalies in the top 20 rankings, with Connor Ungar being my 17th-ranked player.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13

The one‑for‑one trade that still haunts the Edmonton Oilers

Watching Taylor Hall celebrate his day with the Stanley Cup, I couldn’t help but look back at the infamous one‑for‑one deal the Edmonton Oilers made to acquire Adam Larsson.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Oilers Can’t Afford Another Slow Start to the Season

If there’s one trend that new head coach Mike Babcock can change for the Edmonton Oilers this season, its avoiding the slow start. It seems like during the last seven seasons, the Oilers have always seemed to be playing catch-up after falling behind in the early stages of every NHL campaign.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Mike Babcock’s History With Frederik Andersen Could Shape Oilers’ Goalie Battle

Frederik Andersen has already lived through one version of life as Mike Babcock’s starting goaltender. It involved 66 starts in consecutive seasons, public pressure in Toronto, and enough trust for Babcock to travel to Denmark to meet Andersen’s family after a playoff elimination.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 12

31 Oilers Questions: Do the Oilers need a right-shot centre?

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 12

Oilers Have a Goaltending Logjam Developing

The Edmonton Oilers have accumulated plenty of goaltending depth throughout their organization, but they may now be approaching the point where having too many options creates another problem.

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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.

Beau Akey News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Oilers’ Beau Akey Has a Crucial Development Season Ahead

Beau Akey does not need to play an NHL game for this season to be a success. After everything that has interrupted his development, simply putting together a healthy, dependable season with the Edmonton Oilers’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, Bakersfield Condors, might be more valuable.

Eemil Vinni News / Oilersnation / August 12

Oilers prospect Eemil Vinni signs one-year AHL contract with Condors

One of the Edmonton Oilers’ top goaltending prospects is coming to North America, as Eemil Vinni has signed a one-year, AHL contract with the Bakersfield Condors.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 12

What the Oilers’ Top Five Prospects Say About Their Best Trade Chip

NHL.com’s Derek Van Diest just detailed a list of the top prospects in the system for the Edmonton Oilers. It ranks the top five players with the best chance of making an impact in the NHL, but it got me thinking.

Beau Akey News / Oilersnation / August 12

Oilers prospect Beau Akey praised by Condors coach despite injuries: ‘Something to be proud of’

There wasn’t much about Beau Akey’s first season of professional hockey that went according to plan. Before the campaign even started, the Edmonton Oilers’ 2023 second-round pick sustained an injury that sidelined him for a month.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / August 12

Analyst Pitches McDavid and Matthews Joining Forces to Create a Superteam

Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid have been tied at the hip throughout their NHL careers so far, as first-overall picks, superstars, and now captains of two big Canadian-market teams in the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 12

Oilers Trade Proposal Lands Matthew Knies: Would You Do It?

The Edmonton Oilers need a long-term successor for Zach Hyman, and Toronto Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies represents almost the perfect candidate. Acquiring him, however, would require Edmonton to surrender one of its best young players.

Zach Hyman News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Oilers Need a Succession Plan for Zach Hyman

Zach Hyman remains one of the Edmonton Oilers’ most important forwards, but the organization cannot ignore the need to begin planning for life without him.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Oilers’ Top 5 Moments in the Saddledome

2026-27 marks the final season the Calgary Flames will play at the Scotiabank Saddledome as they await the arrival of their new arena. The Saddledome opened in 1983 as the Olympic Saddledome, in preparation for the 1988 Olympic Winter Games.

Shawn Horcoff News / Oilersnation / August 11

Top 100 Oilers: No. 19 — Shawn Horcoff

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

Josh Samanski News / Oilersnation / August 11

31 Oilers Questions: How does Edmonton’s centre depth impact Josh Samanski’s roster spot?

Count me amongst the admirers of Josh Samanski’s defensive game. When the Edmonton Oilers were growing short on bodies, especially at centre, through the home stretch of the 2025–26 NHL season, Samanski seized the opportunity.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 11

Oilers Should Be Patient With Their Remaining Cap Space

For years, Edmonton Oilers treated their cap space less like an asset and more like an emergency supply. The organization operated so close to the ceiling that an injury, recall, or unexpected opportunity could create another round of financial gymnastics.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / August 11

How one Edmonton Oilers 2025 playoff game may have single-handedly saved the current era

Often times, when you look at a franchise’s golden years, there’s a series of occurrences that result in its ending. Both the Edmonton Oilers, and General Manager Stan Bowman, have seen this happen to them.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Oilers GM Reveals Edmonton's Plan for Millions in Unused Cap Space

The Edmonton Oilers may have room under the salary cap, but general manager Stan Bowman says that doesn't mean another move is imminent. The Oilers currently