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Bowman Says Oilers in 'Ideal Spot' for Big In-Season Addition

GM Stan Bowman told OilersNOW 880 on Friday that the Edmonton Oilers are finally in an ideal spot heading into the season with some cap space to work with.

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3 Oilers Poised for Career Seasons in 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers made significant changes around their core this offseason, but some of their most important improvement in 2026-27 could come from players still developing within the lineup.

Trent Frederic News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Oilers’ Trent Frederic Will Break Out in 2026-27

It’s been an up-and-down start to his Edmonton Oilers career for Trent Frederic. He came over in a 2025 Trade Deadline deal and is now headed into season two of an eight-year deal with the team.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 8

Who is Ryan Shea? 5 little-known facts about the Oilers’ defenceman

The Edmonton Oilers strengthened the left side of their blue line on the first day of free agency, signing defenceman Ryan Shea to a five-year, $20 million contract.

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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

Kris Knoblauch News / Professor Press Box / August 7

Why Getting Fired Could Be the Best Thing for Kris Knoblauch

I'm always a little interested when a coach gets fired after doing a pretty good job. Kris Knoblauch is a good example. He didn't come into Edmonton with a long NHL head-coaching résumé.

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / August 7

If Mr. Bad Guy Can’t Win, Watch Out in Edmonton

If the Edmonton Oilers don’t start the season hot, their new coaching hire of Mike Babcock could go sideways in a hurry, and it won’t even be because the guy is automatically “bad.” It’ll be about whether he can survive the first wave of problems without losing the room.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

3 Oilers Who Could Benefit Most From Mike Babcock’s Arrival

Mike Babcock’s arrival will inevitably be judged by what he can get from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but some of the Edmonton Oilers who could benefit most from the coaching change are much further down the lineup.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

3 Oilers Who Deserve Bigger Roles in 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers dramatically reshaped their roster this offseason, but some of their most useful options for 2026-27 were already in the organization.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 7

Examining the AHL Condors roster after first offseason signing

The Bakersfield Condors added some depth to their lineup this week, signing forward Tucker Robertson to a one-year AHL contract. The 23-year-old was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 draft by the Seattle Kraken, but has yet to play in an NHL game.

Noah Philp News / Oilersnation / August 7

Former Oilers forward Noah Philp retires from professional hockey

Former Edmonton Oilers forward Noah Philp has decided to hang up his skates. The news comes as a bit of a surprise, as the 27-year-old had just signed a contract to play with HV71 in the Swedish Hockey League.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 7

Top stories to watch in the upcoming Edmonton Oilers season

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Oilers Quietly Rebuilt Their Penalty Kill This Offseason

The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending changes and decision to trade Darnell Nurse received most of the attention surrounding their offseason overhaul. Their quieter reconstruction of the penalty kill could ultimately become just as important.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

3 Oilers With the Most to Prove Entering 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers’ aggressive offseason created new opportunities throughout the roster, but it also increased the pressure surrounding several players entering 2026-27.

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The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

Ryan Shea News / Oilersnation / August 7

Was Ryan Shea’s strong 2025-26 sustainble or lucky? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 6)

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.

Tomas Cibulka News / Oilersnation / August 6

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 19: Tomas Cibulka

Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. Just like No. 20 Owen Michaels on our countdown, the 19th-ranked player on this list came as a free agent signing.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 6

Can Matt Savoie and Isaac Howard succeed under Mike Babcock?

We are 40 days away from the start of training camp for the 2026-27 season. The Edmonton Oilers have made some changes to their roster, but the most significant change will be on the bench, with head coach Mike Babcock and associate coach D.J.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

Oilers Have One More Unusual Offseason Signing to Make

The Edmonton Oilers have spent the offseason reshaping their roster, but one unusual addition remains before the 2026-27 season begins. Under the NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), every team must employ a full-time emergency backup goaltender, commonly called an EBUG.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 6

With CBA changes, the Oilers will need to find a full-time EBUG

The Edmonton Oilers will need to make one more signing this off-season as part of a new wrinkle in the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement. One of the

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 6

Game 6: The memorable 2006 Stanley Cup Final’s sixth game

When the Edmonton Oilers made the Stanley Cup Final two years ago, it felt almost as magical as 18 years prior. When they went on the road for Game 5, and won both that and then Game 6 (at home), the magic increased.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ looming Oilers record will cement his legacy

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is positioned to make Edmonton Oilers history almost immediately in the 2026-27 season. Nugent-Hopkins enters the campaign with 1,031 regular-season appearances for Edmonton, only six behind Kevin Lowe’s franchise record of 1,037.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / August 6

Can Evan Bouchard shake the label of a bad defender? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 5)

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 / Professor Press Box / August 5

Two Oilers Who Could Surprise Everyone This Season

Every team needs a couple of players to surprise people if it is going to have a really good season. For the Edmonton Oilers, I think two names are particularly interesting: Isaac Howard and Devon Levi.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

5 PTO Candidates the Oilers Should Consider

The Edmonton Oilers have done most of their heavy lifting this offseason, but one question still lingers as training camp approaches: should they bring in another veteran forward on a professional tryout (PTO)?

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

Oilers Seeking First Division Title Since 1986-87

It’s been 40 years since the Edmonton Oilers last won their division. It’s the longest active division title drought in major North American professional sports.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 5

Oilers Fans May Want to Remember What Happened Before

Oilers hired Mike Babcock to push the envelope and make the team tougher, but the real question is whether he also brings that same “I’m the decision-maker, deal with it” energy that made some players feel pretty lousy in the past—like healthy-scratching Mike Modano late in the season.