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Here’s when the Oilers need to sign each of their drafted prospects

The clock is ticking for the Edmonton Oilers to sign a number of their drafted prospects. With the new collective bargaining agreement yet to be ratified, many of the Oilers’ current unsigned prospects will fall under the previous CBA.

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5 Teams Tried to Lure a Retired Goalie Back—Were Oilers Among Them?

The NHL’s thin goaltending market has led to an unexpected twist. According to active player agent Allan Walsh, five teams reportedly reached out to now-retired netminder Marc-André Fleury to see if he would consider un-retiring.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Hockey Latest / July 5

Andrew Mangiapane Reveals The Key Reason He Decided To Sign With The Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers recently signed Andrew Mangiapane in free agency, and he now revealed the exact reason he decided to agree to join the team. Edmonton Oilers splashed into free agency by inking forward Andrew Mangiapane to a two-year, $7.2 million deal with a $3.6 million average annual cap hit.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 5

Getting to know the Edmonton Oilers’ 2025 sixth-round pick Daniel Salonen

With only five picks in this year’s draft and none above the third round, the Edmonton Oilers had to make the best with what they had. One spot where the

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 5

Luca Munzenberger Is Latest Oilers’ Draft Failure From Ken Holland Era

On Friday (July 4), Edmonton Oilers prospect Luca Munzenberger signed with German club Kölner Haie of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), essentially bringing an end to any future the 22-year-old defenceman might have had with the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 5

Post-Free Agency Oilers: Updated Line Combinations and Depth Chart

The dust has all but settled on free agency, with Nikolaj Ehlers signing in Carolina being the last big name to come off the board late this week. And now, conversations can begin in earnest as to what rosters across the league will look like on opening day. Let’s dive into what the Oilers’ lineup could look like come October.

Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / July 5

Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Evan Bouchard

After their second consecutive Stanley Cup Final loss to the Florida Panthers, the Edmonton Oilers’ offseason started later than most. After another heartbreaking defeat, their attention quickly turned toward that draft and free agency.

Edmonton Oilers News / Blade of Steel / July 5

Former Oilers First Overall Pick Shocks Fans by Launching Singing Career

A former first-overall pick of the Edmonton Oilers has shocked hockey fans around the globe, as he has just revealed his incredible singing talent. Does the sound of 'Nail Yakupov' ring a bell?

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 4

Oilers’ Trade for Top U.S. College Star Falls Apart—For Now

The Edmonton Oilers came close to acquiring one of college hockey’s new young stars, but the deal has, somewhat inexplicably, hit a wall—for now. According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, Edmonton was in advanced talks with the Tampa Bay Lightning to land Isaac Howard, the reigning Hobey Baker Award winner as the top player in U.S.

Jeff Skinner News / House of Hockey / July 4

Former 40-Goal Scorer Still Pondering Next NHL Team in Free Agency

Jeff Skinner, who appeared in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 1st time in his career this spring with the Edmonton Oilers, is pondering his next move

Andrew Mangiapane News / Oilersnation / July 4

Oilers envision Andrew Mangiapane as ‘the ultimate versatile player’ in their top-six

The Edmonton Oilers’ signing of Andrew Mangiapane is one that has members of the organization excited. Beyond that, someone they see having a big role on the roster next season, as the team looks not just to make it to the Stanley Cup Final, as they have the last two years, but to come out on top.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 4

Oilers prospect Luca Münzenberger signs contract with DEL’s Kölner Haie

Luca Münzenberger is heading home. The Edmonton Oilers’ prospect signed a contract with the DEL’s Kölner Haie for the 2025-26 season, the club announced Friday.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 4

Fans Notice Oilers Oddly Leave Out Two Players In Goodbye Post

The Edmonton Oilers said goodbye on social media to five former players on Thursday. Making sure to thank Connor Brown, John Klingberg, Viktor Arvidsson, Derek Ryan, and Corey Perry, there was no mention of Evander Kane or Jeff Skinner.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

TSN Experts Project 3 Oilers Will Play for Canada at 2026 Olympics

There are now just seven months to go until the 2026 Winter Olympics, which are scheduled to take place in Italy from Feb. 6 to 22. Milano Cortina 2026 will feature the long-awaited return of best-on-best competition in men’s hockey at the Olympics.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 4

The prospects that the Edmonton Oilers will have to make a decision on

With the draft in the rearview, the next biggest event in terms of prospects is NHL ELC decision day. With five new additions to the Edmonton Oilers prospect pipeline (Tommy Lafreniere, David Lewandowski, Asher Barnett, Daniel Salonen, and Aiden Park), that means older draft picks have their rights expiring.

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Are the Oilers better off with Trent Frederic over Evander Kane?

The Edmonton Oilers said farewell to Evander Kane on June 25, trading him to the Vancouver Canucks after a four-year run with the team and as Cam Lewis

Stan Bowman News / Hockey Latest / July 4

NHL Insider Drops Surprising Revelation on Stan Bowman's Mindset Following Free Agency Criticism

Oilers GM Stan Bowman has been facing some heat for his free agency decisions, and NHL insider Gene Principe revealed a shocking revelation on his mindset.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

Oilers Fans Shouldn’t Panic About Slow Start to Free Agency

The new league year kicked off at 12 p.m. EST on July 1, and teams got busy signing available players to new deals and adjusting their rosters as needed.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

Edmonton Oilers 2025-26 Roster Projection 1.0

The Edmonton Oilers were never considered favourites to land any of the big-name free agents like Nikolaj Ehlers, Mitchell Marner, or Brad Marchand this summer, but fans expected them to be a little more active than they were on day one.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 4

Oilers Thoughts: McDavid negotiations getting started, Curtis Lazar an underrated addition, and more

So far, unsurprisingly, the off-season has been a rollercoaster for fans of the Edmonton Oilers. Many panicked due to a lack of movement on July 1, while others sat back and watched as other teams overpaid for underwhelming talent.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / July 3

Eight-year term for Evan Bouchard was ‘never in the cards’

For as much as those in the Edmonton market wanted to see the Oilers lock up Evan Bouchard to a long-term contract, it was something that was never going to happen.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / July 3

Oilers Fans Debate Unconventional Idea Involving Darnell Nurse

In the wake of the Edmonton Oilers’ recent playoff disappointment and a, thus far, relatively slow free agency period, an unusual suggestion has sparked debate among fans and media outlets who cover the team: moving high-priced defenseman Darnell Nurse to a forward role.

Jeff Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / July 3

Jeff Skinner remains unsigned — has ship sailed with Oilers?

Skinner, who scored 16 even-strength goals last season at a $3 million cap hit, found himself frequently scratched under head coach Kris Knoblauch.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / July 3

Edmonton Oilers Free Agent Frenzy Recap

Happy belated Canada Day to you all. It’s not always easy to pay attention to more news about your team while enjoying barbeque and fireworks. But I hope you did, nonetheless.

Evan Bouchard News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Oilers GM Reveals Truth About Unexpected Evan Bouchard Contract Decision

After completing a two-year deal expiring on July 1, the Edmonton Oilers wanted to lock in defenseman Evan Bouchard for the long haul. However, the blueliner's agent had other plans, and Bouchard, 25, signed a short-term, four-year, $42 million extension with an average annual value of $10.5 million.