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Five candidates not named Bruce Cassidy who could replace Knoblauch as Oilers head coach

The Edmonton Oilers are saying the quiet part out loud: they want to change their head coach. Things had been relatively quiet on that front in the days that followed Edmonton’s first-round exit, but late last week, smoke started to billow that a coaching change could be imminent.

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Oilers look unprofessional in handling of Kris Knoblauch

The Edmonton Oilers’ coaching discussion, search, or whatever you call it, it looks like a “clustereff.” This morning, Frank Seravalli reported that the Edmonton Oilers sought permission to interview Bruce Cassidy, but the Vegas Golden Knights have withheld permission, which is within their rights as they are paying Cassidy.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 12

Comparing Offseason Strategies: Oilers vs. Maple Leafs

The NHL offseason is a critical period where teams reshape their rosters, adjust coaching staffs, and refine strategies for the upcoming season. That’s certainly the case in Edmonton and Toronto, where two of the league’s most scrutinized Canadian franchises are once again under the microscope.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 12

Oilers History: Forty years ago today Sports Illustrated alleged five players on team have ‘substantial cocaine problems’

Imagine just days after one of the most gut-wrenching losses in your career, you and your teammates were embroiled in a public scandal after a scathing article accused you of being a team of drug addicts.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Mattias Ekholm News / The Hockey Writers / May 12

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Mattias Ekholm

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Mattias Janmark, and now we turn our attention to Mattias Ekholm.

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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.

Evan Bouchard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12

Oilers rumors: The injury Evan Bouchard suffered in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers failed to advance in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, largely due to an “average team” according to their captain and lingering injuries to some of their top players, including Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Oilers Reportedly Denied Interview with Division Rival's Former Head Coach

For two straight seasons, the Edmonton Oilers reached the Stanley Cup Finals, but both times, they came up short against the back-to-back Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 12

Edmonton Oilers rumours roundup: Internal rifts and offseason moves to be made

Though the offseason is in full swing for the Edmonton Oilers, there is still some time before any moves are made in earnest. Still, there is room for lots of speculation on what the offseason might hold for the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 12

Oilers Denied Permission to Speak With Top Coaching Candidate

According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, “League sources say the Oilers have sought permission to interview Bruce Cassidy as they contemplate significant coaching staff changes.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12

Oilers rumors: Edmonton will make ‘very bold’ moves this summer, says insider

The Edmonton Oilers were looking to return to the Stanley Cup Finals for a third straight year. Instead, the team fell in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 12

Analyzing five stats that defined the Oilers first-round loss to the Ducks

The first step in any successful offseason is to properly identify where things went wrong. For the Edmonton Oilers, there’s a lot you can point to. Whether you’re discussing goaltending, defence, or special teams, none of it was up to snuff in their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / May 12

Oilers Out In Round 1, Start Offseason Planning

My realistic, unbiased expectation for the Edmonton Oilers in this year’s Playoffs was a second round appearance at the very least. I believed the experience advantage over Anaheim in Round 1 would prevail.

Evan Bouchard News / Daily Faceoff / May 12

Report: Oilers’ Evan Bouchard played in playoffs with concussion

Players playing through injuries is a common occurrence in the Stanley Cup playoffs; injuries that eventually get revealed to the public once those players’ teams have been knocked out of contention.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 11

Oilers captain Connor McDavid ranked fourth among top 50 CHL players of all time

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been named as the fourth-best player in the last 50 years of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). McDavid was drafted

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NHL News / Oilersnation / May 11

Former Oilers goalie tandem Skinner, Pickard set to hit NHL free agency

One of the top free-agent goaltenders in this 2026 unrestricted class is former Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner. After he departed from the team in the Tristan Jarry trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Oilersnation / May 11

Ask Dubey: Why Sergei Bobrovsky would be a perfect fit for the Edmonton Oilers

Welcome back to another edition of Ask Dubey. The Edmonton Oilers playoff run has come and gone like that, and it’s right into off-season mode for the team.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Rumors / May 11

A Trade That Would Help the Oilers, and the Avs Will Have Cap Issues

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Sun: The Edmonton Oilers have 31-year-old Darnell Nurse under contract through 2029-30 at a $9.25 million salary cap hit. He has a full no-trade that kicks to a 10-team no-trade clause after next season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 11

Questions defining the Oilers off-season: Can they continue to get younger?

Stan Bowman has gotten a lot of heat during his time as the Edmonton Oilers general manager, and deservedly so. Some of the big swings that he’s made, like the Tristan Jarry trade and acquisition and extension of Trent Frederic, have really blown up in his face.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 11

Targeting the missing pieces to fix the Oilers defensive struggles

The Edmonton Oilers’ off-season goal is simple: Find players who can help keep the puck out of the net. In all situations in 2025-26, the Oilers scored the sixth-most goals thanks to middle-of-the-pack five-on-five scoring and the top-rated power play.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 12

Three Oilers free agents unlikely to return for the 2026-27 season

With an earlier-than-usual playoff exit, changes are inevitable for the Edmonton Oilers. Among the many decisions to be made is which of their pending unrestricted free agents they bring back next season.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11

Latest Trade Pitch Sends Darnell Nurse to LA for Former Oiler

The Darnell Nurse trade rumors are swirling. After long being thought of as an immovable contract at $9.25 million per season, along with a full no-movement clause through 2026-27, it’s starting to feel like a deal sending the veteran defenseman out of Edmonton could come as soon as this summer.