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Oilers cleared to hire Mike Babcock as NHL wraps up investigation

According to multiple sources, the Edmonton Oilers will be able to hire Mike Babcock. The NHL’s investigation into Mike Babcock’s past in Columbus three years ago is wrapping up shortly, and the league will not get in the way of the Oilers hiring the 63-year-old coach.

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Are Oilers Thinking About Bringing Back Ex-Playoff Goal Leader on Discount Deal?

The Edmonton Oilers will need depth scoring for cheap this summer. One option could be a former player in Evander Kane. The ex-Oilers winger is a pending UFA coming off a 13-goal season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Oilers Announce 2026 Preseason Schedule

On Wednesday (June 17), the Edmonton Oilers announced their schedule for the upcoming 2026 NHL preseason. In preparation for the 2026-27 NHL season, Edmonton will face the Winnipeg Jets in a home-and-home set of exhibition games on Sept.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18

Latest Trade Idea Sends Darnell Nurse to Boston for Young Defenseman

We all know that Darnell Nurse is not going to be an Edmonton Oiler much longer. The real question is where he will be heading for the next chapter of his NHL career.

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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?

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Jason Dickinson News / Oilersnation / June 18

Dickinson vs. Laughton as Oilers third-line centre options

We are 13 days from NHL free agency, and the Edmonton Oilers still don’t officially have a head coach, as they await the NHL’s decision from the Mike Babcock investigation.

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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.

Jack Roslovic News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18

Oilers 'really like' 21-goal forward who is likely headed to market

The Edmonton Oilers are likely going to lose Jack Roslovic to the free agency market. Or, at least they’ll have to wait to see what kind of offers he gets before getting the chance to bring him back on a team-friendly deal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 18

Why the Jarry and Ingram tandem failed: 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.

Frederik Andersen News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Oilers Should Target Frederik Andersen as an Inexpensive Free-Agent Goalie Option

The Edmonton Oilers search for a goalie continues. It’s been a constant throughout the career of Connor McDavid, and hasn’t changed as he prepares for what will be his 12th NHL season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 17

Oilers think they won’t have to retain ‘a lot’ in Nurse trade: Friedman

There is a lot of chatter around the league about Darnell Nurse, maybe more than people would expect, leading the Edmonton Oilers to believe they won’t have to retain a lot on his contract.

NHL News / Oilersnation / June 17

Can the Oilers take advantage of a flooded NHL goalie market?

We got our first trade of the NHL offseason Tuesday as the Toronto Maple Leafs traded 27-year-old goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for goalie Sam Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae and a third-round pick.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 17

Oilers rumors: 3 free agent defensemen who could replace Darnell Nurse

Darnell Nurse’s days in Edmonton may be numbered after the longtime Oilers defenseman requested a trade last week. Although his $9.25 million cap hit is

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 17

Canadiens goaltender linked to Oilers after brutal season

It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers need to improve between the pipes if they hope to return to the level that saw them reach back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals in 2024 and 2025.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 17

Oilers 2026-27 pre-season schedule gets underway Sept. 19

Save the date! The Edmonton Oilers have announced their 2026-27 pre-season schedule. The puck will drop at Rogers Place on Saturday, September 19, at 6 PM MST against the Winnipeg Jets in their first of four pre-season games.

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Penguins Land Oilers’ Nurse in Suggested Offseason Blockbuster

The Edmonton Oilers will be trading Darnell Nurse this offseason, and the Pittsburgh Penguins make sense as a potential fit. The news of Nurse requesting

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Ilya Mikheyev News / Oilersnation / June 17

Oilers free agent targets: Ilya Mikheyev could add speed and scoring

The 2025-26 NHL campaign is officially a wrap, and the offseason is about to ramp up as teams look to improve their rosters in an attempt to unseat the newly crowned Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes.

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Oilers Will Be a Worse Team Without Darnell Nurse

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably aware of the fact that it sounds like Darnell Nurse’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers is nearing its end.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 17

Random Thoughts: The Oilers offseason, rumours, and bloggers getting Cup rings

The Stanley Cup has been handed out, we’re just under two weeks out from the NHL Draft, and that gave me a minute to put a few Random Thoughts together about our beloved Edmonton Oilers.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17

Oilers Still Have Problem Despite No 'Smoking Gun' in Babcock Investigation

During a recent episode of Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer, former NHL GM and player agent Brian Lawton, said he is among the many insiders starting to believe the investigation into Mike Babcock by the NHL won’t take long.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 17

Why buyouts aren’t a viable option for the Oilers this summer

Just 48 hours after the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup on Sunday night, the first milestone of the offseason has arrived: the NHL’s buyout window.

John Tortorella News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Oilers Should Pivot and Hire John Tortorella

The Edmonton Oilers may have been eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they continued to be one of the most talked about teams all the way through the Cup Final.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 16

10 Thoughts: Oilers coaching search, NHL trade rumours, and Stanley Cup aftermath

The 2026 season is over. The Carolina Hurricanes are the champions, and now teams will buckle down and start preparing for next season. The NHL entry draft begins in 10 days, and free agency starts in 15 days.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 16

NHL Rumors: Players from other teams have concerns if Mike Babcock ends up in Edmonton; Golden Knights aren't afraid to make bold moves

Jason Gregor: A text from an NHL player agent when asked about the Edmonton Oilers coaching position, and Mike Babcock: “The opportunity to play with McDavid or Draisaitl is diminished with the potential to be coached by Babcock.