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Mike Babcock praises Colton Dach as Oilers test him at centre

Colton Dach has one man in his corner — coach Mike Babcock. There were inklings in the summer that Dach could be tried at centre, and in the Edmonton Oilers‘ first pre-season game on Saturday night, that came to fruition.

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'We’ll Be Better': Babcock Calls Out Oilers Practice, McDavid Responds

“Obviously, the standard’s high around here,” responded Connor McDavid when asked for his thoughts after Edmonton Oilers head coach said Monday’s practice wasn’t very good.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / September 21

Hellebuyck Open to Oilers Trade — Should Edmonton Explore It?

Connor Hellebuyck‘s future with the Winnipeg Jets continues to generate speculation, and the Edmonton Oilers may have just been handed an intriguing opportunity.

Alex Formenton News / The Hockey Writers / September 21

Alex Formenton Impresses in First Oilers Preseason Game

Alex Formenton entered his first preseason game with the Edmonton Oilers facing a major question: after more than four years away from the NHL, would the speed that once made him a dangerous player still translate?

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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?"

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Alex Formenton News / NHL Trade Talk / September 21

Insider Reveals Two Teams Oilers Beat Out for Alex Formenton

The Edmonton Oilers’ signing of Alex Formenton has drawn, and continues to draw, plenty of scrutiny around the hockey world and from their own fanbase.

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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.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / September 21

New pre-season rules, schedule quirks, Evan Bouchard and more…

I’m a massive fan of the quick, four-game pre-season. It started this past Saturday and wraps up this coming Saturday. Realistically, there are usually one or two jobs open on most NHL teams.

Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / September 21

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 1: Isaac Howard

Welcome to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. We have now reached the top of the pipeline, and, to no one’s surprise, Isaac Howard is currently the Edmonton Oilers’ top prospect.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 21

The Matt Savoie injury brings a key opportunity for Isaac Howard

Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Savoie is injured and will miss training camp. With him likely beginning the year a step behind everyone, this opens the door for another young Oilers forward.

Paul Fischer News / Oil on Whyte / September 21

Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 7: Paul Fischer continues steady development

Following the Edmonton Oilers eighth ranked prospect, Asher Barnett is another left-handed NCAA defenceman at seventh; Paul Fischer. Fischer was originally drafted by the St.

Michael Bunting News / Oil on Whyte / September 20

Michael Bunting could be the Oilers' missing piece

Mike Babcock's Edmonton Oilers will be defined by their ability to play four-line, two-way hockey, as well as their ability to defend effectively. If that is truly the mentality going forward, then the Oilers need to bring Michael Bunting into the fold.

NHL News / Oil on Whyte / September 20

3 things the Oilers did right vs the Winnipeg Jets

It's always good to remind one's self not to get too excited about positive preseason results, just as you shouldn't worry overly much about any negatives.

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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 20

Sunday Scramble: McDavid and Draisaitl ‘must do things right’, and the Babcock Honeymoon

From the quick burst of training camp to a home game days later, Edmonton Oilers fans got to see the familiar and new faces on Saturday night, while Mike Babcock stood on the pine to gather real, in-game information.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 21

Connor McDavid isn’t giving Mike Babcock a free pass

Connor McDavid isn’t planning to interfere with Mike Babcock’s coaching style, but the Edmonton Oilers captain made it clear there are limits to how much the players will simply stand back and let their coach operate without intervention.

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Matthew Savoie News / Oilersnation / September 20

The Oilers can’t risk going all season without signing Savoie to extension

In recent times, teams across the National Hockey League have been signing young, high-potential players with limited action to long-term deals. Back in early August, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Ville Koivunen to an eight-year deal with a cap hit worth $4 million.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 21

'What a difference-maker he’s going to be…': Babcock praises polarizing Oiler

“Pretty good, eh?” said head coach Mike Babcock when asked to assess Edmonton Oilers forward Alex Formenton. The newly signed winger had a big debut for the Oilers, scoring in a 5-2 win.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 20

Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Training Camp & Preseason Continue

The NHL season is officially here, and so is the week ahead series for the Edmonton Oilers. This article will look at the Oilers’ upcoming schedule and the storylines to follow through the preseason as we inch closer to the Sept.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 20

Looking at where Oilers prospects will play in 2026-27

The 2026-27 National Hockey League season is right around the corner. While the Edmonton Oilers kick off their season in less than two weeks, a handful of their prospects have already begun their respective seasons, mainly those still playing overseas.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / September 21

2026–27 Edmonton Oilers Pacific Division rivals preview: Calgary Flames

Welcome to the Oil Rig’s Pacific Division preview series. Today let’s take a closer look at the Calgary Flames. The Flames have yet to truly bottom out, softening any perception of a full fledged rebuild.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 20

Big dogs bark as Oilers make light work of Jets

If you wanted any indication of Edmonton Oilers hockey being back, look no further than the team giving up a goal on the second shot against on Saturday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 20

Oilers loan Samuel Jonsson, Nathaniel Day to Condors

The Edmonton Oilers have made two more cuts to their training camp roster. Following Saturday’s game, the Oilers announced that Samuel Jonsson and Nathaniel Day were loaned to the Oilers’ American Hockey League team, the Bakersfield Condors.

Mike Babcock News / Oil on Whyte / September 20

Mike Babcock was right to break-up the Oilers top defensive pairing

After almost five months off, Edmonton Oilers hockey is officially back. The Oilers kicked off their preseason in style, defeating the Winnipeg Jets by a 5-2 scoreline.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 19

Salary Cap Deep Dive: Edmonton Oilers

Navigating the salary cap is one of the most important tasks for a front office. Teams that can avoid total cap chaos by walking the tightrope of inking players to deals that match their value (or compensate for future value without breaking the bank) remain successful. Those who don’t often see struggles and front office changes.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 19

Connor McDavid reveals Edmonton Oilers leadership will 'step in' if Mike Babcock goes too far

The Edmonton Oilers will be opening the 2026–27 season under Mike Babcock—the first time he has been behind an NHL bench for a regular season game since he was fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs in November 2019.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 19

Breaking down the Edmonton Oilers training camp lines

With training camp in full swing, we got our first look at what the Edmonton Oilers opening night lineup could be. With new Head Coach Mike Babcock taking the reins there is a power vacuum for icetime.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Remembering Kevin Lowe’s Return to the Oilers 30 Years Later

Saturday (Sept. 19) marks 30 years since the Edmonton Oilers and then-37-year-old defenceman Kevin Lowe agreed to a one-year contract worth $700,000. While the addition of Lowe did little to improve Edmonton’s roster, this was a move that, intangibly speaking, meant a great deal for the franchise.