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Beyond Accountability: What Mike Babcock could change behind the Oilers’ bench

We’ve heard it time and again this summer: the Edmonton Oilers were looking for a different type of coach when they brought in Mike Babcock. The word that has resurfaced in articles and interviews has been accountability; the team’s leadership felt they needed more of this from their coach to get over the finish line.

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September slated to be a busy month for the Edmonton Oilers

Year after year, September brings its own traditions with it in Alberta's capital city. The kids head back to school, the weather cools and the sun goes down a little earlier each night, and the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers get their pre-season going.

Evan Bouchard News / Oil on Whyte / September 7

Oilers star Evan Bouchard disrespected again by latest rankings

Edmonton Oilers top blueliner, Evan Bouchard, is no stranger to not getting his flowers. Look no further than last season when Bouchard dominated and had

Viljami Marjala News / Oilersnation / September 7

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 7: Viljami Marjala

Welcome to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. We’re on to our second player in the mini four-skater tier from the top 20 that I found incredibly close and hard to rank: Viljami Marjala.

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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

Kasperi Kapanen News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

Kasperi Kapanen Will Play Important Role for the Oilers This Season

In the midst of some change for the Edmonton Oilers before the coming season, they have plenty of returning pieces looking to build on the success of recent years.

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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 / Professor Press Box / September 7

The Goalie Decision the Oilers Really Got Wrong

There is a temptation to look back at the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to sign Jack Campbell and simply say, “Well, that didn't work.” True enough. It didn't.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 7

The Oilers’ Most Mysterious Signing: Could Eduards Tralmaks Actually Make the Team?

Eduards Tralmaks is a name most Edmonton Oilers fans have never heard — and honestly, most of the league hasn’t either. He’s an undrafted 29‑year‑old who spent the bulk of his career overseas in the Czech leagues, with a four‑year NCAA stint at the University of Maine and parts of three seasons in the AHL with Providence mixed in.

Devon Levi News / Oilersnation / September 7

Oilers bold predictions: Devon Levi emerges as Edmonton’s best regular-season goaltender

The Edmonton Oilers’ story between the pipes this upcoming season could be one of the more intriguing storylines to follow. Tristan Jarry is set to make

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 7

Oilers Might Be Immune to the NHL’s Biggest New Problems

According to Edmonton Journal columnist David Staples, the Edmonton Oilers may be uniquely positioned to avoid two forces currently shaking up the rest of the league (especially Canadian teams).

Matthew Savoie News / Oilersnation / September 7

How concerning is Matt Savoie missing training camp for the Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers got some tough off-season news when it was announced that Matt Savoie will be missing from training camp and will be out until late October with a lower-body injury.

Quinn Hutson News / The Oil Rig / September 7

2026 Edmonton Oilers prospects rankings: #3 Quinn Hutson

Welcome to The Oil Rig’s 2026 Edmonton Oilers prospect rankings. Today we look at winger Quinn Hutson. Hutson is a 24-year-old winger known for his speed and offensive talents.

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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 / Oilersnation / September 6

Top 10 dark horses at Edmonton Oilers training camp

Wake up and smell the pumpkin spice; Edmonton Oilers rookie camp starts this Friday, September 11th, and the main camp begins on September 15th. Which dark horses could make an impact?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 6

Top 100 Oilers: No. 15 — Charlie Huddy

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

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The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

Quinn Hutson News / Oilersnation / September 6

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 8: Quinn Hutson

Welcome to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. The next four guys in the rankings are very close in my mind right now.

Josh Samanski News / NHL Trade Talk / September 6

Don’t Sleep on Josh Samanski — Oilers’ Potential Breakout Player

Stan Bowman has always had a knack for finding talent in places most NHL executives barely glance at. Europe has been his hunting ground for years — a market he’s mined for hidden gems, depth pieces, and the occasional star.

Mathieu Joseph News / Oilersnation / September 6

Why Oilers’ Mathieu Joseph could surprise with a bigger role than many expect this season

The Edmonton Oilers will welcome some fresh faces when training camp gets underway on September 16. Despite reports indicating that netminder Frederik

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 6

Oilers prospects that might be ready to make an impact in 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026-27 season with the potential for competition within their NHL roster. The team has seen turnover at all three positions, allowing multiple key players from last season's team to walk in free agency like; Adam Henrique, Jack Roslovic, and Connor Ingram.

Mike Babcock News / Professor Press Box / September 5