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Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24
Is Darnell Nurse Staying After What New Oilers Assoc. Coach D.J Smith Said?
Edmonton Oilers fans are awaiting news on a Darnell Nurse trade, but there was a little wrinkle thrown into the conversation on Tuesday as new Oilers associate coach D.J.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 24
D.J. Smith has a plan to fix the Oilers’ penalty kill
Over the past five years, the Edmonton Oilers have had a below-average penalty kill. They’ve allowed the ninth most power play goals since 2022, been shorthanded the 11th most times and are tied for 17th with a 78.4 per cent penalty kill.
Jesse Puljujarvi News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24
Former top Oilers draft pick returning to the NHL?
It looks like Jesse Puljujarvi could be on his way back to the NHL. The former fourth-overall draft pick by the Edmonton Oilers has struggled to find his footing in the league, having started in Edmonton, then gone overseas, returned to play with Carolina, Pittsburgh, and Florida, and then left again for the Swiss league.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / June 24
Oilers Re-Sign Dickinson and Murphy
Within the last couple of days, the Edmonton Oilers have re-signed pending UFAs Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy to 5-year contract extensions. Dickinson, turning 31 next month, will be making $4M per season.
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.
Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24
These Oilers Players Could Benefit from Babcock’s Tough Love
As I noted in an earlier post I wrote about the Edmonton Oilers’ new head coach, Mike Babcock, it isn’t as if Babcock hasn’t moved the needle for players to help them get untracked.
Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / June 24
Babcock details path to becoming Oilers head coach: ‘It’s a pretty special thing’
Mike Babcock was happily retired. He was good at it, he said, but when Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman called with an opportunity to coach a team with players like Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Zach Hyman, it was one he couldn’t pass up.
Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / June 23
5 Things You Might Not Know About the Oilers' Reijo Ruotsalainen
When people think about the great Edmonton Oilers teams of the 1980s, the names come quickly. Wayne Gretzky. Mark Messier. Jari Kurri. Paul Coffey. But there was another player who made a surprisingly big impact despite spending very little time in Edmonton.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 23
Oilers’ Bowman downplays concerns that Babcock will affect free agency
On Tuesday, the Edmonton Oilers officially announced that Mike Babcock will serve as the team’s new head coach. Babcock’s appointment comes following an investigation by the NHL and NHLPA into his past conduct while behind the bench.
Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / June 23
The Oilers Player Who Makes the Babcock Hire More Interesting
During his media interview on Tuesday, Mike Babcock said his meeting with the Edmonton Oilers leadership group of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Zach Hyman was really productive.
Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / June 23
Babcock Doubles Down: Will Oilers Regret What They Asked For?
Mike Babcock didn’t walk into Rogers Place on Tuesday looking for forgiveness. He walked in there because he says he’s been asked to help deliver a Stanley Cup to this team.
Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / June 23
Babcock says Oilers leadership group is ‘all-in’ on winning
Mike Babcock says he felt “aligned” after meeting with the Edmonton Oilers‘ star players on what needs to change to be successful and win the Stanley Cup, saying they’re “all in” on winning.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 23
Bowman says Coffey won’t return to Oilers bench, doesn’t provide update on Nurse trade talks
Some extra news coming out of the press conference on Tuesday, which saw the Edmonton Oilers introduce Mike Babcock as the 19th head coach in franchise history.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / June 23
Making sense of the Oilers' decision to hire Mike Babcock
Three years after resigning from his last coaching stop with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Babcock is now tasked with getting the Oilers over the hump.
Mike Babcock News / Daily Faceoff / June 23
‘Anytime you make anybody feel uncomfortable, you should take a look at yourself’: Oilers’ Babcock on time in Columbus
In his first meeting with the press in his new role, Mike Babcock is still answering questions about his past. On Tuesday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that Babcock has been hired as the team’s new head coach.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 23
D.J. Smith Brings Much-Needed Experience to Oilers Bench
On the same day the Edmonton Oilers announced Mike Babcock as the 19th head coach in franchise history, they also introduced D.J. Smith as a new associate coach.
Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / June 23
Oilers tab Mike Babcock as head coach
The Edmonton Oilers named Mike Babcock as the 19th head coach in club history on Tuesday. He replaces Kris Knoblauch, who on May 14 was relieved of his head coaching duties after three seasons and two trips to the Stanley Cup Finals -- both losses.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 23
Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: Who will stay and who will go?
The NHL offseason is officially in full swing. With big trades and major re-signings, the league will see a busy next couple weeks or so. Let’s get into the latest in this week’s rumour roundup for the Edmonton Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 23
Oilers News & Rumours: Murphy & Dickinson Extended, Babcock Hiring, Kapanen Leaving?
The Edmonton Oilers have a lot of things going on right now. From extending key pending free agents, to finding a new head coach, to trying to improve their roster on the trade market, they have a lot of work to do between now and the beginning of the 2026-27 season.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 23
Oilers Offseason Trade Bait: Who’s Available & Who’s Untouchable?
The trade market is heating up in the NHL as the new league year is just over a week away. The Edmonton Oilers could be among the teams that are active in moving players this summer, but the question of who might be moving remains to be seen.
Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / June 23
McDavid’s Loyalty to the Oilers Is Becoming More Admirable By the Day
It’s hard to believe, but Connor McDavid has already played 11 NHL seasons. It was nearly 11 years ago that the Edmonton Oilers took to the podium back in 2015 to announce that they were selecting what is now the game’s best player with the first-overall selection.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 22
What’s next for Oilers after Dickinson, Murphy extensions?
The Edmonton Oilers began their offseason over the weekend, locking up two of their pending unrestricted free agents in center Jason Dickinson and defenseman Connor Murphy.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / June 22
Oilers reward veteran player with familiar name with long-term deal
A player named Connor has agreed to a new longterm to stay with the Edmonton Oilers, but it's not the one fans are hoping they eventually see news about.
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