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Examining the Oilers salary cap outlook after signing Formenton

The Edmonton Oilers used up some of their cap space on Wednesday, signing winger Alex Formenton to a one-year, $850,000 contract. The deal, according to PuckPedia, will be paid in full salary, with no clauses or conditions attached.

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Oilers intriguing rookie camp invites to keep an eye on

The Edmonton Oilers announced their rookie camp roster on Thursday with plenty of expected names and a few camp invites as well. The annual camp kicks off on Friday where they will practice over the weekend before facing their Alberta rivals, the Calgary Flames on Monday, September 14th.

NHL News / Oil on Whyte / September 11

The Edmonton Oilers' road record against the Columbus Blue Jackets may surprise you

Beyond the surface level success of many Stanley Cup contenders lie some peculiar statistics, records, individual game occurrences, and runs of form. Be

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 10

Oilers release 27-man rookie camp roster

The Edmonton Oilers have announced their rookie camp roster that will arrive at the facilities on Friday. The plan is for players to report for medicals and their first on-ice practice at the Downtown Community Arena, the organization said in a statement Thursday.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

Connor McDavid Outlines the Keys to Success for the Oilers in 2026-27

Connor McDavid took time from his captain’s skate in Edmonton on Sept. 9 to meet with the local media and his comments could be a sign of what’s to come in the 2026-27 season for the Edmonton Oilers.

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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.

Connor McDavid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 10

Connor McDavid drops pre-training camp message that will fire up Oilers fans

Following two consecutive Stanley Cup Final losses in 2024 and 2025, the Edmonton Oilers are enjoying a longer-than-usual offseason after being eliminated by the Anaheim Ducks in Round 1 of the 2026 postseason.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 10

Draisaitl Reveals Babcock Has Already Been Getting Directly in the Faces of the Oilers

Leon Draisaitl was asked about how the communication was going between the Edmonton Oilers and their new coach, Mike Babcock. Saying “he’s just so clear,” Draisaitl added that Babcock was a real man in his comments to the team and that they, as real men in the locker room, needed that exact kind of messaging.

Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / September 10

Mike Babcock spent summer stealing systems from across the NHL

There’s a common expression in media: “Good artists copy, great artists steal.” So what has Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock been up to this summer

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / September 10

As camp approaches, refreshed Connor McDavid looks for line stability with Oilers

The time away was longer than he would’ve liked, but Connor McDavid believes there’s optimism and energy in the Edmonton Oilers ranks during the captains’ skates.

Vasily Podkolzin News / Oilersnation / September 10

Oilers bold prediction: Vasily Podkolzin hits the 50-point mark in 2026-27

At around the same time last year, I projected Vasily Podkolzin’s point total for the 2025-26 campaign at 37 points, and I was right on the money in his second season with the Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / Oilersnation / September 10

McDavid on Oilers signing Alex Formenton: ‘It’s a great opportunity for him’

More than 400 days after being acquitted following the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, Alex Formenton is returning to the NHL. The 26-year-old inked a one-year $850,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, just in time to hit the ice for the club’s first captain’s skate ahead of training camp.

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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.

Viljami Marjala News / Oil on Whyte / September 10

Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 9: Viljami Marjala has shown major potential

Coming in at ninth overall for the 2026-27 Edmonton Oilers prospect list, Finnish forward Viljami Marjala. He follows the 10th ranked Oilers prospect, forward Quinn Hutson.

Alex Formenton News / Oilersnation / September 10

Oilers superfan ‘Mama Stanley’ says she won’t support team after Formenton signing

The Edmonton Oilers’ controversial signing of Alex Formenton has cost them a superfan. Mary Loewen, better known as “Mama Stanley” for her silver outfit resembling the Stanley Cup, shared on Instagram Wednesday night that she would no longer be supporting the team.

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Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / September 9

McDavid’s Comments Should Attract the Biggest Target on the NHL Trade Block

If Connor Hellebuyck is trying to figure out what to do and where to go, he shouldn’t overlook the Edmonton Oilers. At the very least, he should be listening to comments from captain Connor McDavid and realizing that his chances of winning — if that’s his priority in any trade destination — are as high in Edmonton as they are anywhere else.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 10

Oilers bold prediction: An Edmonton goalie scores a goal this season

Goalie goals have seen a resurgence in the NHL over the past decade, as after a 17-year dry spell, we have seen six goalie goals since 2020. Five goalies actually scored by shooting the puck in the net, while Ilya Sorokin’s sixth saw him get credit for an own goal.

Alex Formenton News / Oilersnation / September 9

Trying to make sense of why the Oilers signed Alex Formenton

The Edmonton Oilers signed Alex Formenton to a one-year, $850,000 contract Wednesday morning. Formenton, a 2017 second-round draft pick, is mainly known

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / September 9

Evan Bouchard’s contract is aging well amid the NHL’s salary cap boom

The NHL is undergoing a historic salary cap boom, and with that come consequences. Not only has it sent player salaries skyrocketing, but it’s also shifted how front offices do business.

Adam Fantilli News / Oil on Whyte / September 9

Adam Fantilli is still an RFA, but don't count on him joining the Oilers

Let me get something off the bat right away. Editions of The Mike Babcock Saga have been far and few between this summer at Oil on Whyte. Given his checkered history, especially in recent years, that might very well be seen as a good thing by a large chunk of hockey fans.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Oil on Whyte / September 9

The Oilers should steer clear of Connor Hellebuyck

To some it might seem like a match made in heaven. An offensively gifted team with a seemingly eternal question mark between the goalposts, and a MVP-calibre goaltender looking for a change of scenery.

Ty Emberson News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Ty Emberson

The 2026-27 season starts this month, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. We looked at Max Jones and Eduards Tralmaks, and now we turn our attention to Ty Emberson.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Rumors / September 9

Leon Draisaitl Backs Mike Babcock’s Oilers Hire

Leon Draisaitl believes Mike Babcock can provide the accountability and structure the Edmonton Oilers need as they pursue another Stanley Cup run. Edmonton enters the 2026–27 season with pressure already building.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / September 8

The Oilers Picked a Direction. Now They Have to Live With It

Eight weeks ago, there was a pretty simple question hanging over the Edmonton Oilers. What exactly was the plan? They had just finished a 93-point season, good for second in the Pacific Division, only to get bounced by Anaheim in six games in the first round.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 8

Sidney Crosby Praises Mike Babcock Ahead of Oilers Season

Edmonton Oilers fans have heard plenty about what Mike Babcock could bring behind the bench, but an endorsement from Sidney Crosby carries considerable weight.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Oilers Still Have One Major Unanswered Question Heading Into 2026-27

There isn’t a team in the NHL facing more pressure than the Edmonton Oilers heading into 2026-27. This is a team that has had two of the best players in the NHL for a decade in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, yet still haven’t been able to get the ultimate job done.

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.