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2026 IIHF World Championship Day 8: Four Oilers secure victories

All four Edmonton Oilers in action Friday picked up a win in the 2026 World Championship. Germany picked up their second victory of the tournament, defeating Hungary 6-2.

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Vegas once blocked Oilers from hiring AHL coach: Pagnotta

Insider Dave Pagnotta says the Vegas Golden Knights have denied the Edmonton Oilers before when it comes to coaches. Pagnotta appeared on Daily Faceoff’s The Sheet Friday morning to talk about the ongoing Bruce Cassidy situation, of which there is no update, but he did share new information he learned.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 22

Questions defining the Oilers off-season: Is a blockbuster trade coming?

Over the course of this five-part series, where I’ve gone through the questions that will define what is arguably the most consequential offseason in Edmonton Oilers history, I’ve looked at a lot of different things.

Josh Samanski News / Professor Press Box / May 22

Josh Samanski Looks to Be Part of the Oilers Future

Josh Samanski is one of those players who doesn’t exactly show up with fireworks, but somehow keeps finding his way into important moments for the Edmonton Oilers.

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The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Last playoff-goals leader by team' quiz

Sebastian Cossa News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

Sebastian Cossa Won’t Solve Oilers Goaltending Woes

Edmonton Oilers fans are once again trying to dissect ways to fix this team’s goaltending. That is nothing new, as this organization has been searching for a true number-one netminder throughout Connor McDavid’s entire NHL career.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 22

Oilers rumors: The 3 players Edmonton could target on trade market this summer

Following another playoff failure for the Edmonton Oilers, there is work to do. Now, there are allegedly three players the Oilers are targeting, including a goalie and a forward who may play alongside Connor McDavid, according to Jeff Marek of Daily Faceoff.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 22

Oilers trade tree: Broberg and Holloway offer sheet fallout

The first sign of trouble of Stan Bowman’s tenure was with the two offer sheets. Shortly after joining the Edmonton Oilers, Bowman was faced with a dilemma: allow two young players to walk for a measly second- and third-round draft pick, or match their offers and go well over the cap and deal with that issue before the start of the season.

Jack Roslovic News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Jack Roslovic

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Darnell Nurse, and now we turn our attention to Jack Roslovic.

Bruce Cassidy News / Oilersnation / May 22

As Oilers wait for Cassidy, talk enters ‘The Babcock Zone’

do dah do dooo, do dah do dooo “ You are now entering… The Babcock Zone .” The Babcock Zone is a weird place, one whose namesake carries a “stench of desperation,” as Jason Gregor put it in an Oilersnation column earlier Thursday. Memberships are held by veteran coaches, quasi-retired coaches, or “problematic” coaches.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21

The Risk and Reward of Knoblauch Sitting Out vs Jumping Back In

Kris Knoblauch’s in that weird limbo. The Oilers let him go before his shiny three‑year deal even kicked in, so he’s technically still on the payroll but not coaching.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / Oilersnation / May 21

Marek: Could Oilers could offer sheet RFA sniper Pavel Dorofeyev for revenge?

Would the Edmonton Oilers try to enact revenge on the Vegas Golden Knights? Host of Daily Faceoff’s The Sheet, Jeff Marek, sparked loads of conversation with a “chaotic” idea on whether the Oilers would offer sheet Pavel Dorofeyev.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / May 21

2026 IIHF World Championship Day 7: Bouchard logs 3 assists in Canada’s win

It wasn’t pretty, but Canada remains undefeated in the 2026 World Championship. Thursday morning, the Canadians took on Norway in Group B action. Only two Edmonton Oiler players, Evan Bouchard and Darnell Nurse, were in action, as the United States, Germany, and Sweden were all off.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 22

It’s embarrassing to mention Mike Babcock as possible Oilers head coach

There would be no stronger stench of desperation than the Edmonton Oilers interviewing Mike Babcock for their vacant head coaching job. This is not a hot take, and I don’t even think it should be controversial.

Mattias Ekholm News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Oilers Can’t Rely on Ekholm in a Top-Pairing Role Next Season

TheEdmonton Oilers are entering the biggest offseason of the Connor McDavid era. There is a belief among many that this team may have missed their opportunity to win a Stanley Cup with this core group after coming as close as you can in both 2024 and 2025.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21

3 Oilers Goalies Saddled with Unflattering Label in Latest 'All Bust' Team

It was a bad year for the Edmonton Oilers, highlighted by questions in goal where their goaltenders became one of the season’s top storylines. Now, with the 2025-26 campaign over and the Oilers trying to figure out where to go next, it’s become clear that the goaltending needs to be addressed.

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Darnell Nurse

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Spencer Stastney, and now we turn our attention to Darnell Nurse.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 21

How the next head coach can maximize the Oilers’ core

“On every team, there is a core group that sets the tone for everyone else. If the tone is positive, you have half the battle won. If it is negative, you are beaten before you ever walk on the field.” Truer words have never been spoken.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Ranking Edmonton Oilers Coaches of the Connor McDavid Era

The Edmonton Oilers are searching for a new head coach after relieving Kris Knoblauch of his duties. Knoblauch had served as Oilers head coach since November 2023.

Bruce Cassidy News / The Oil Rig / May 21

Is Vegas blocking Bruce Cassidy and the Edmonton Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers’ search for a new head coach has encountered an unusual complication that extends beyond typical NHL business practices. While General Manager Stan Bowman has publicly outlined a coaching search following the dismissal of Kris Knoblauch, the team’s preferred candidate remains unavailable.