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Oilers’ free agency plans, potential trades, and more

Silly signing season is upon us. NHL free agency officially opens tomorrow at 10 a.m. MT and with more cap space available than good players, I fully expect we will see some contracts players get overpaid with contracts that will age poorly.

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Oilers’ Forward Shakeup: Red Wings Clear Path for Possible Trade

With NHL trade buzz heating up and little time to make moves as free agency opens up on Tuesday, speculation is growing around a pair of potential Edmonton Oilers moves that could reshape their forward group.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 30

‘The ball is in his court’: Insider predicts Corey Perry will test free agency

After scoring 29 goals in 103 games between the regular season and playoffs in 2024-25, Corey Perry isn’t going to have a difficult time finding a contract this summer.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 61 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in six minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

John Gibson News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

What can the Oilers do about their goaltending this summer?

The Edmonton Oilers may have lost their best chance at improving their goaltending when the Anaheim Ducks sent John Gibson to the Detroit Red Wings, as the market beyond Gibson sees a significant drop off.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Oilers Quick Hits: Perry’s Future, Trade Talks, & the Bouchard Deal

It’s shaping up to be a busy 24 hours for the Edmonton Oilers, as multiple reports suggest the team is working through a series of critical moves ahead of the July 1 free agency opening on Tuesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 30

How much salary cap room do the Oilers have going into free agency?

Silly Season is right around the corner. The NHL’s free agency period will open on Tuesday at noon ET, though we’ll surely start to hear about deals well before then.

Brock Boeser News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Brock Boeser to Oilers?: Tempting Fit, Complicated Math

The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly eyeing Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser in what could be one of the bigger free agency signings of the offseason.

Brock Boeser News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Brock Boeser to the Oilers Rumors Gaining Momentum

With less than 24 hours to the opening of NHL unrestricted free agency, the idea of Brock Boeser joining the Edmonton Oilers is gaining momentum. Multiple insiders, including Elliotte Friedman and David Pagnotta, have linked the disgruntled Vancouver Canucks winger to Edmonton, suggesting there’s real weight behind the speculation.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Three former Maple Leafs who could reunite with team in free agency

Free agency opens in less than 24 hours, and things are starting to heat up.

Every NHL player to score 500 goals

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / June 30

Edmonton Oilers 2025 NHL Draft Recap

The Edmonton Oilers had no picks in the first or second rounds of this year’s NHL Draft. They entered the Draft with five mid-to-late-round picks. Their newest prospects are… Tommy Lafreniere – 83rd Overall – Right Winger/Centre: From the WHL’s Kamloops Blazers, put up 24 goals and 32 assists for 56 points in 68 games.

NHL News / Oilersnation / June 30

Pacific Division Free Agency Primer: Where each rival stands ahead of July 1

The 2025 NHL Draft has come and gone, and the league now turns its attention to free agency, which opens on July 1. For the Edmonton Oilers and their Pacific Division rivals, this is where the real off-season action begins.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 30

Who should stay and who should go as the Edmonton Oilers approach free agency

The Edmonton Oilers trading Evander Kane just feels like the first move in a bunch of them. There’s a vibe that a lot will happen this week, both to make the Oilers cap-compliant with Evan Bouchard and Leon Draisaitl raises kicking in next season, and to give the team a potentially Cup-winning boost.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Oilers’ 7th Round Pick Aidan Park Is Feel-Good Story of the 2025 NHL Draft

During Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday (June 28), the Edmonton Oilers made five selections: Tommy Lafreniere (83rd overall), David Lewandowski (117th), Asher Barnett (131st), Daniel Salonen (191st), and, finally, Aidan Park (223rd).

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 30

Oilers re-sign Kasperi Kapanen to one-year, $1.3-million contract

The Edmonton Oilers are taking care of some housekeeping Monday morning. The team announced they had re-signed Noah Philp to a one-year contract, but that’s not the only news they took care of.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Questions Remain as Insider Pushes Back on Nurse Trade Noise

Elliotte Friedman said on his most recent 32 Thoughts Podcast, “I’m not buying any of the Darnell Nurse noise, I think he’s staying in Edmonton.” These comments come after rumors popped up that the Oilers might look to move Nurse and clear out his over $9 million contract for cap space reasons.

Kasperi Kapanen News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

2014 First-Round Pick Sticking Around for Edmonton Oilers

2014 first-round pick Kasperi Kapanen has signed a new contract. The 28-year old has re-signed with the Edmonton Oilers. It’s a one-year agreement. Kapanen’s new contract is one-year worth $1.3 million.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / June 30

Key Forwards to Return with Edmonton Oilers in Surprise UFA and RFA Re-Signings

The Edmonton Oilers and Stan Bowman are keeping busy so far to start their offseason, as they have just re-signed two of their key forwards. The Edmonton Oilers are inking unrestricted free agent forward Kasperi Kapanen to a one-year, $1.3 million deal.

Noah Philp News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Oilers re-sign Noah Philp to one-year, two-way contract

On Monday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that the team has re-signed forward Noah Philp to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The deal carries an NHL AAV of $775,000 for the 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Report: Oilers re-sign Kasperi Kapanen to one-year contract

According to PuckPedia, the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.3 million contract with winger Kasperi Kapanen. Kapanen, a 28-year-old from Finland, was set to test the free agent market on July 1, but will instead stay put in Alberta.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Oilers’ 2025 Free Agents: Who Should Stay & Who Should Go

July 1 is right around the corner, and that means one thing in the NHL: free agency. Teams with spots to fill and money to spend will begin shopping around both inside and outside their house to improve their team for next season.

Noah Philp News / Oilersnation / June 30

Oilers re-sign Noah Philp to one-year, $775,000 contract

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed forward Noah Philp to a one-year contract, the club announced Monday morning. Philp will earn $775,000 on the deal. Philp, 26, appeared in 15 NHL games for the Oilers last year, getting his first true taste of the big league, though he had much more success in the AHL.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30