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What Did Gretzky Mean About McDavid and Edmonton?

When Wayne Gretzky talks hockey, the words on the surface are only half the story. The rest is usually in what he doesn’t say directly. On an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Gretzky was asked about the future of Connor McDavid and his place with the Edmonton Oilers.

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The Edmonton Oilers current free agency landscape this offseason

The Edmonton Oilers enter another offseason facing a reality that has become increasingly familiar. The expectations have not changed, the pressure has not disappeared, and the margin for error remains small for a team still operating firmly within its competitive window.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 24

Why the Edmonton Oilers should target goaltender Sebastian Cossa this offseason

Over the Connor McDavid era, the Edmonton Oilers have consistently been searching for answers in net. Over the iterations, several approaches have been used.

Calvin Pickard News / The Hockey Writers / May 24

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Calvin Pickard

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Leon Draisaitl, and now we turn our attention to goaltender Calvin Pickard.

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The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Last playoff-goals leader by team' quiz

Colton Dach News / Oilersnation / May 24

Colton Dach shows high potential: Oilers 2025-26 player review

Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 23

2026 IIHF World Championship Day 9: Samanski logs 3 points

Things have been going great for Edmonton Oilers players at the 2026 IIHF World Championship, but there were a few disappointing results on Saturday. There were three Oilers in action.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 23

A Goalie the Oilers Might Get Almost for Free

Devon Levi could check a lot of boxes for the Edmonton Oilers if they want to take a relatively cheap, somewhat risky swing at a long-term solution in net.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 23

Top 100 Oilers: No. 31 — Dave Hunter

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

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 23

Darnell Nurse’s future uncertain after inconsistent season: Oilers 2025-26 player review

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 23

Paul Fischer climbs ranks in impressive year: Oilers 2025-26 prospect review

The first part of this might be a little traumatic as an Edmonton Oilers fan reading this, but Paul Fischer was acquired in the 2024 off-season from St.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 23

Oilers rumors: Edmonton could sign 2-time KHL champion this summer

The Edmonton Oilers could look to add another young forward to their organization this offseason following Maxim Berezkin’s second straight Gagarin Cup championship with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl in the KHL.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 23

Should the Oilers target young goalies Cossa or Levi?

The position group under the most scrutiny for the Edmonton Oilers heading into the off-season is goaltending. What else is new? Tristan Jarry has two

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 23

Oilers prospect Maxim Berezkin wins second Gagarin Cup

It appears that the Edmonton Oilers are going to get some forward depth from overseas. On Thursday, Oilers prospect Maxim Berezkin (also stylized as Maxim Beryozkin or Maksim Berezkin) lifted the Gagarin Cup for the second consecutive season, helping the Kontinental Hockey League’s Yaroslavl Lokomotiv defeat the Kazan Ak Bars in the finals.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Leon Draisaitl

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Jack Roslovic, and now we turn our attention to superstar forward Leon Draisaitl.

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The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 22

2026 IIHF World Championship Day 8: Four Oilers secure victories

All four Edmonton Oilers in action Friday picked up a win in the 2026 World Championship. Germany picked up their second victory of the tournament, defeating Hungary 6-2.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 22

Vegas once blocked Oilers from hiring AHL coach: Pagnotta

Insider Dave Pagnotta says the Vegas Golden Knights have denied the Edmonton Oilers before when it comes to coaches. Pagnotta appeared on Daily Faceoff’s The Sheet Friday morning to talk about the ongoing Bruce Cassidy situation, of which there is no update, but he did share new information he learned.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 22

Questions defining the Oilers off-season: Is a blockbuster trade coming?

Over the course of this five-part series, where I’ve gone through the questions that will define what is arguably the most consequential offseason in Edmonton Oilers history, I’ve looked at a lot of different things.

Josh Samanski News / Professor Press Box / May 22

Josh Samanski Looks to Be Part of the Oilers Future

Josh Samanski is one of those players who doesn’t exactly show up with fireworks, but somehow keeps finding his way into important moments for the Edmonton Oilers.

Sebastian Cossa News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

Sebastian Cossa Won’t Solve Oilers Goaltending Woes

Edmonton Oilers fans are once again trying to dissect ways to fix this team’s goaltending. That is nothing new, as this organization has been searching for a true number-one netminder throughout Connor McDavid’s entire NHL career.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 22

Oilers trade tree: Broberg and Holloway offer sheet fallout

The first sign of trouble of Stan Bowman’s tenure was with the two offer sheets. Shortly after joining the Edmonton Oilers, Bowman was faced with a dilemma: allow two young players to walk for a measly second- and third-round draft pick, or match their offers and go well over the cap and deal with that issue before the start of the season.

Jack Roslovic News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Jack Roslovic

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Darnell Nurse, and now we turn our attention to Jack Roslovic.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21

The Risk and Reward of Knoblauch Sitting Out vs Jumping Back In

Kris Knoblauch’s in that weird limbo. The Oilers let him go before his shiny three‑year deal even kicked in, so he’s technically still on the payroll but not coaching.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21

3 Oilers Goalies Saddled with Unflattering Label in Latest 'All Bust' Team

It was a bad year for the Edmonton Oilers, highlighted by questions in goal where their goaltenders became one of the season’s top storylines. Now, with the 2025-26 campaign over and the Oilers trying to figure out where to go next, it’s become clear that the goaltending needs to be addressed.

Mike Babcock News / Trade Talk Sports / May 21

Is Mike Babcock Really an Option for the Edmonton Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers’ ongoing hunt for a new head coach continues to generate buzz, and for a moment this week, it included a familiar — and controversial — figure: Mike Babcock.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

What should the Oilers prioritize this offseason?

After a stunning first-round exit, the Edmonton Oilers have a lot on their plate heading into the offseason, with some tough choices to make. On top of