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Ranking the Oilers’ top off-season priorities

We are four weeks away from free agency in the NHL. Recent history would suggest the Edmonton Oilers need to adjust their scouting on July 1. They’ve focused mainly on smaller forwards the past few July 1sts, and it hasn’t panned out.

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Vasily Podkolzin’s continued rise: Oilers 2025-26 player review

Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

Strategic Reason For Nurse to Waive No-Trade Clause for Oilers

TSN’s Ryan Rishaug seems sold on the idea that Darnell Nurse would have an incentive to waive his no-trade clause this season, even though it’s been clear in the past that he’s been hesitant to do so, and the Edmonton Oilers have no way of forcing him to do so.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 3

Edmonton Oilers prospect Watch: 2027 matters for Paul Fischer and David Lewandowski

Every NHL draft pick comes with a development timeline. While teams hope their prospects eventually earn NHL contracts, they only have a limited window to make that decision before their exclusive signing rights expire.

Mitch Marner News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

The 'Stanley Cup captains since 2000' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 2

Which Oilers free agents are worth their projected costs?

It’s that time of year when the final two teams battle it out for Lord Stanley’s Mug, and 30 others dive deep into the off-season. The first order of business for many teams will be determining which of their pending restricted and unrestricted free agents they could consider returning.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Oilers’ Record of Signing Former Oil Kings Not Stellar

There have been a few rumours swirling this offseason about the Edmonton Oilers possibly being interested in former Edmonton Oil Kings and current Detroit Red Wings goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa.

Connor McDavid News / Trade Talk Sports / June 2

Trade Rumors Squashed: “Connor McDavid Was Not at the Grand Prix in Montreal”

“Connor McDavid was not at the Grand Prix in Montreal. He did not do any house shopping. His wife was there. She was here for an event to which she had been invited.

NHL News / Oilersnation / June 2

Why Flyers winger Owen Tippett is on the Oilers’ radar

There are more than a few roster upgrades the Edmonton Oilers need to make to their lineup, but one of them is adding another top-six scoring winger, and the rumour mill is suggesting the Oilers have interest in Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2

McDavid Leaving Oilers: Canadiens Reporter Squashes House-Hunting Rumor

Rumors surrounding Connor McDavid and a potential move to the Montreal Canadiens picked up steam this week after a report suggested the superstar could consider Montreal as a future destination.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / June 2

Oilers’ Evan Bouchard finishes 4th in Norris Trophy voting

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard was closer to being a top-three finalist for the Norris Trophy than not. The NHL announced Tuesday that Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Zach Werenski had won the 2025-26 Norris Trophy, while also peeling back the curtain on who received how many votes.

Vasily Podkolzin News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Vasily Podkolzin

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Josh Samanski, and now we turn our attention to Vasily Podkolzin.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / June 2

Colton Dach is a player the Edmonton Oilers should hit the re-sign button for

At the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, the Edmonton Oilers made two different trades with the Chicago Blackhawks. The marquee piece in one of them was Jason Dickinson, while Edmonton brought aboard Connor Murphy in the other.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 2

Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: Looking for a speedy top-six winger and goaltending

With the coaching search likely on hold until the end of the Stanley Cup Final, many of the trade rumours in Oil Country are centred around two areas of the roster.

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The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Avalanche Would Be Foolish to Move on From Jared Bednar

The Colorado Avalanche, definitive favorites to win the Stanley Cup at the beginning of the playoffs, have been shown the door. It is easily one of the most painful, disappointing losses in Avalanche playoff history and it has some wondering if it might be time to move on from head coach Jared Bednar.

Sam Gagner News / Oilersnation / June 2

Top 100 Oilers: No. 29 — Sam Gagner

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

Peter Laviolette News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1

Analyst Hints at Potential 'Mutiny' If Oilers Hire Former Cup-Winning Coach

Peter Laviolette is on the radar of the Edmonton Oilers as a candidate to be the next head coach. He’s got a strong resume and has won a Stanley Cup, meeting some of the criteria the Oilers are looking for.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

3 Top-Six Forwards the Oilers Could Trade For

The Edmonton Oilers have plenty of areas they would like to upgrade this offseason. First and foremost is goaltending, as they will need a strong tandem option for Tristan Jarry.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 1

Pump the brakes on O’Reilly as one who got away from Oilers

Believe me, I’m not afraid to Victor Wembanyama big-boy dunk on the Edmonton Oilers if the situation requires it. We know the gaffes, the jokes. Jesper Wallstedt.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1

Oilers Could Address Two Needs in Big Deal with the Canadiens

If the Edmonton Oilers are looking for goaltending help and a veteran winger with a north-south, gritty style, the Montreal Canadiens just so happen to have two options available.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 1

5 Oilers post-game quotes that caused a stir in 2025-26

The Edmonton Oilers had plenty of heated moments on the ice in the 2025-26 season and kept things spicy on the mic after games as well. From calls for

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Oilersnation / June 1

Nugent-Hopkins’ new phase: Oilers 2025-26 player review

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1

Familiar Name Suddenly Makes a Lot of Sense for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers don’t exactly need reminding that their window is wide open right now with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl driving the bus. But after

Peter Laviolette News / The Oil Rig / June 1

Analyzing Peter Laviolette’s fit as the Edmonton Oilers’ next head coach

The Edmonton Oilers are currently searching for their 19th head coach in franchise history. Since parting ways with Kris Knoblauch on May 14, Edmonton has certainly spoken with some candidates.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Oilers Players Experience More Frustration at World Championship

After their team’s postseason came to an early end, with a loss to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, a quintet of Edmonton Oilers players decided to compete at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 31

Oilers rumors: $9.25 million AAV mainstay lands high on NHL insider’s trade board

The pressure on the Edmonton Oilers’ organization is very high as the team contemplates the moves that must be made in the offseason. After reaching the Stanley Cup Final each of the last two seasons, they were eliminated in the first round this year by the upstart Anaheim Ducks.