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Oilers’ Connor McDavid shares hilarious take after Alex Ovechkin’s retirement announcement

Alex Ovechkin’s farewell tour is officially underway, and the tributes have started pouring in from around the NHL. Connor McDavid offered one of his own on Tuesday, though the Edmonton Oilers captain could not resist adding an honest confession about where his loyalties were as a kid.

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Oilers Rumours: Oilers trade talk continues to heat up

Reading the tea leaves, it appears that the Edmonton Oilers are heavily pursuing a young forward with many reports pointing towards a right-handed centre.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 6

ONR: Devon Levi shines, the Oilers head to California, and Gavin McKenna’s early struggles

It’s Tuesday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today’s podcast, the fellas discussed the Oilers’ 3-1 win over Seattle, injury updates, looked at the upcoming road trip, line combinations, and more.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 6

Oilers seek revenge against Ducks after playoff ouster

The Anaheim Ducks will look to continue their unbeaten start when they host the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday in a rematch from last season's Stanley Cup playoffs.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 6

Tuesday Thoughts: Lots of goals, Stastney’s trade market, McDavid’s best start, and more

My least favourite statement from an analyst is during a high-scoring NHL game when someone says, “The coaches won’t like it.” The harsh truth is offence sells the game in the regular season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Oilersnation / October 6

Four young forwards the Oilers could trade a defenceman for

After starting the year with a boatload of injuries up front, it appears help may be on the way for the Edmonton Oilers, but the search may have started long before the injury bug hit.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 6

Three takeaways from the first three games of the Oilers’ season

Three games into the season, Edmonton Oilers fans have already felt just about every emotion a person can feel. Oilers fans have felt excitement about

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 6

Everything you need to know ahead of the Oilers' second week

The Edmonton Oilers enjoyed a strong start to the season despite some significant hiccups. Let's take a moment to recap how the team fared last week before diving into this week's action.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 6

Three keys for the Oilers on their California road trip

The Edmonton Oilers begin a three-game road trip to California this week. They’ll face the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday, the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, and the Los Angeles Kings next Tuesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 6

Oilers Linked to Eastern Conference Trade for Young Center, Says Insider

The Oilers are reportedly in the mix for a young forward from an Eastern Conference club, according to NHL insider Darren Dreger. Speaking on The Nielson Show, Dreger declined to name the player but offered a detailed description.

Devon Levi News / The Oil Rig / October 6

Edmonton Oilers rumours roundup: Can Devon Levi secure the starting role?

The Edmonton Oilers are still in the early stages of their season. This means that a lot of younger players are still being evaluated against the team’s needs.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Ryan Cameron News / Oilersnation / October 6

Exclusive: Oilers goaltending prospect Ryan Cameron sets sights on USHL season: ‘I want to dominate’

Through the first three Edmonton Oilers games, the focus is on goaltending. What else is new around here? There is the Tristan Jarry and Devon Levi shuffle, the injury to Frederik Andersen delaying his Oilers debut, the rise of Connor Ungar to AHL starter, and prospects Samuel Jonsson and Nathan Day grinding it out in the ECHL.

Evan Bouchard News / Oil on Whyte / October 5

Evan Bouchard awarded second star of the week by the NHL

Evan Bouchard has had a fast start to the 2026-27 campaign, which has helped the Edmonton Oilers get off to a 2-0-1 start while also making them look like one of the league's more dangerous scoring outfits.

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The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

Owen Michaels News / Professor Press Box / October 5

The Oilers, Owen Michaels, and the Players We Often Miss

I'm starting to think Owen Michaels might be one of those hockey players we don’t notice until we suddenly wonder how we missed him. That's always interested me about an NHL player.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Oilersnation / October 5

NHL Notebook: Oilers seventh in power rankings; Ovechkin set to retire

The team at Daily Faceoff have fired up their weekly power rankings for the first time this season, and have the Edmonton Oilers coming in seventh. It comes after an up-and-down week for the team in which they lost their season opener 6-5 in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, before beating them 9-7 on Thursday.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 5

Oilers looking to improve forward depth amid injury bug

The Edmonton Oilers are already dealing with a ton of injuries this year. They are without five forwards so far, including Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who is on IR.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 6

Have the Oilers finally found their goaltender?

There’s a good case here that the Edmonton Oilers stumbled into something they weren’t fully expecting, and it starts with a story some Oilers fans might already know.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 5

The Oilers signing Tarasenko or Bunting is better than trading for a depth forward

The Edmonton Oilers’ forward depth was seen as an area of strength heading into this season, but just three games in, it has already been tested. While scoring hasn’t been an issue, with 17 goals, the second-most in the National Hockey League, their top nine is an area of concern due to injuries.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5

Oilers Forward Hopes to Return to Lineup During Upcoming Road Trip

Jason Dickinson skated with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, then spoke to the media afterward to update fans on his injury. Dickinson was on the ice and fully participated in practice.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 5

Oilers news: Dickinson returns to practice, Levi starts against Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers hit the ice Monday morning, fresh off a first week that went 2-0-1. And as the team prepares for a three-game road trip through Southern California, they got some reinforcements as Jason Dickinson skated with the team.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / October 5

Oilers’ Bouchard named NHL’s second star of the week

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard has earned himself the NHL’s second star of the week after a big three-game set to open the 2026-27 season. He played a key part in the Oilers’ 2-0-1 start to the year, scoring four goals and eight points, helping the team earn five of six points.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 5

3 Forwards the Oilers Could Target in Reported 'Lateral Trade'

The Edmonton Oilers have gotten off to a strong start to their 2026-27 season, with a 2-0-1 record through their first three games. The fact they have had this solid of a start, with several key players out with injuries, proves they have some strong depth and could be in for a solid campaign if things keep working in their favour.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 5

Edmonton Oilers have found hidden gem in Owen Michaels

Owen Michaels is living proof that offensive totals don’t tell the whole story when it comes to a player. Not much was made of the fact that the Edmonton Oilers signed the undrafted college free agent last spring.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 4

Oilers Looking To Add Forward Depth

The Oilers have been hit with a rash of injuries to start the season, especially up front. However, their back end remains relatively healthy. To that

Owen Michaels News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injuries, Goaltending, Michaels Debut, & More

The regular season is underway, and the Edmonton Oilers are off to a 2-0-1 start against divisional rivals. They kicked off their schedule with a tough 6-5 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks, then responded with a 9-7 win over Vancouver after nearly choking away an 8-2 lead.