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Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25
Oilers Prioritizing Darnell Nurse Trade, But No Deal Guaranteed
The Edmonton Oilers continue to explore the trade market involving Darnell Nurse, but according to Oilers insider Bob Stauffer, there is no certainty that a deal ultimately gets across the finish line.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 25
Why Ethan MacKenzie could be the Oilers perfect 52nd overall pick
The NHL Draft isn’t something Edmonton Oilers fans get excited about anymore. The days of drafting near the top of the first round, or even on the opening day, are long gone.
Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / June 25
Connor McDavid Backs New Oilers Identity Under Mike Babcock
Before the 2026-27 season begins, Connor McDavid has embraced a dramatic shift in the Edmonton Oilers’ direction. He is backing new head coach Mike Babcock to reshape the team’s identity.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / June 24
Senators linked to Ingram, two ‘available’ goalies would waive to join Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers need at least one more goaltender to round out their crease for the 2026-27 season. Who that will be is a big question mark as the team approaches free agency.
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24
Connor McDavid sounds incredibly desperate in support of Oilers hiring Mike Babcock
The Edmonton Oilers are facing intense scrutiny for their decision to hire Mike Babcock for their head-coaching role given all of the baggage he brings with him.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24
Connor McDavid Backs Mike Babcock: 'This Is What We Want'
The Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire — and quite frankly even consider hiring — Mike Babcock has drawn major scrutiny for a number of different reasons.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 24
Connor McDavid wants Mike Babcock to push Oilers’ top players: ‘It’s time’
Connor McDavid has had his fair share of NHL head coaches. From Todd McLellan, to Ken Hitchcock, to Dave Tippett, to Jay Woodcroft, and Kris Knoblauch.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 24
Trying to find positives in the Oilers’ hiring of Babcock and Smith
I was pessimistic about the Edmonton Oilers hiring Mike Babcock from the second the rumours started to fly around, and yesterday’s introductory press conference didn’t do anything to ease my concerns.
Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / June 24
Darnell Nurse could stay in Edmonton, but Flyers emerge as option
The writing appeared to be on the wall for Darnell Nurse and the Edmonton Oilers. General manager Stan Bowman was going to try leveraging Nurse to consider a deal to waive his no-move clause, and Nurse ended up requesting a trade, submitting a three-to-five team trade list.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 24
Mike Babcock, Stan Bowman plan bigger roles for Oilers depth players
Stan Bowman thinks the Edmonton Oilers‘ top players were playing too much last season. That was one of the reasons he liked the conversations with Mike Babcock when going through their hiring process.
Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24
Is Darnell Nurse Staying After What New Oilers Assoc. Coach D.J Smith Said?
Edmonton Oilers fans are awaiting news on a Darnell Nurse trade, but there was a little wrinkle thrown into the conversation on Tuesday as new Oilers associate coach D.J.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 24
D.J. Smith has a plan to fix the Oilers’ penalty kill
Over the past five years, the Edmonton Oilers have had a below-average penalty kill. They’ve allowed the ninth most power play goals since 2022, been shorthanded the 11th most times and are tied for 17th with a 78.4 per cent penalty kill.
Jesse Puljujarvi News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24
Former top Oilers draft pick returning to the NHL?
It looks like Jesse Puljujarvi could be on his way back to the NHL. The former fourth-overall draft pick by the Edmonton Oilers has struggled to find his footing in the league, having started in Edmonton, then gone overseas, returned to play with Carolina, Pittsburgh, and Florida, and then left again for the Swiss league.
Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / June 24
Oilers Re-Sign Dickinson and Murphy
Within the last couple of days, the Edmonton Oilers have re-signed pending UFAs Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy to 5-year contract extensions. Dickinson, turning 31 next month, will be making $4M per season.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24
These Oilers Players Could Benefit from Babcock’s Tough Love
As I noted in an earlier post I wrote about the Edmonton Oilers’ new head coach, Mike Babcock, it isn’t as if Babcock hasn’t moved the needle for players to help them get untracked.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 24
Babcock details path to becoming Oilers head coach: ‘It’s a pretty special thing’
Mike Babcock was happily retired. He was good at it, he said, but when Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman called with an opportunity to coach a team with players like Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Zach Hyman, it was one he couldn’t pass up.
Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / June 23
5 Things You Might Not Know About the Oilers' Reijo Ruotsalainen
When people think about the great Edmonton Oilers teams of the 1980s, the names come quickly. Wayne Gretzky. Mark Messier. Jari Kurri. Paul Coffey. But there was another player who made a surprisingly big impact despite spending very little time in Edmonton.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / June 23
Making sense of the Oilers' decision to hire Mike Babcock
Three years after resigning from his last coaching stop with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Babcock is now tasked with getting the Oilers over the hump.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 23
Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: Who will stay and who will go?
The NHL offseason is officially in full swing. With big trades and major re-signings, the league will see a busy next couple weeks or so. Let’s get into the latest in this week’s rumour roundup for the Edmonton Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 23
Oilers News & Rumours: Murphy & Dickinson Extended, Babcock Hiring, Kapanen Leaving?
The Edmonton Oilers have a lot of things going on right now. From extending key pending free agents, to finding a new head coach, to trying to improve their roster on the trade market, they have a lot of work to do between now and the beginning of the 2026-27 season.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 23
Oilers Offseason Trade Bait: Who’s Available & Who’s Untouchable?
The trade market is heating up in the NHL as the new league year is just over a week away. The Edmonton Oilers could be among the teams that are active in moving players this summer, but the question of who might be moving remains to be seen.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 22
What’s next for Oilers after Dickinson, Murphy extensions?
The Edmonton Oilers began their offseason over the weekend, locking up two of their pending unrestricted free agents in center Jason Dickinson and defenseman Connor Murphy.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / June 22
Oilers reward veteran player with familiar name with long-term deal
A player named Connor has agreed to a new longterm to stay with the Edmonton Oilers, but it's not the one fans are hoping they eventually see news about.
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