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Three-goalie rotation can work for Edmonton Oilers with ‘clear communication,’ says NHL veteran

Earlier this week, I had a chance to chat with New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen as part of the DFO Live interview series that Carter Hutton and I are doing, and we discussed three-goalie systems potentially becoming more of the norm.

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Oilers prospect Tommy Lafrenière named to Canada WJC Showcase

One Edmonton Oilers prospect will get an opportunity to impress Hockey Canada brass at an upcoming summer tournament. Tommy Lafrenière was one of 18 forwards selected to Team Canada for the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase from July 26 to Aug.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHLFanCentral / July 24

Can the Oilers End a 37-Year Division Title Drought? Their Schedule Says They Can

After suffering the longest divisional title drought over three decades, the 2026-27 NHL schedule can potentially turn the tables for the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / July 24

Ghosts Of Oilers Past: Dallas Eakins

After starting the offseason with chaotic noise during Edmonton’s head coach hiring period, let’s have a laugh and reminisce about a failed coaching experiment.

Macklin Celebrini News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 24

Oilers Trade Proposal Lands Steven Stamkos: Would You Do It?

The Edmonton Oilers have spent the past several seasons doing everything possible to maximize their Stanley Cup window around Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Andrew Robinson News / Oilersnation / July 24

Oilers pick Andrew Robinson ready for feature role with Windsor Spitfires

Players don’t always develop in a linear path. Sometimes they experience brief setbacks, and sometimes they level up rapidly. Perhaps no prospect in the recent Edmonton Oilers’ draft class understands that better than Andrew Robinson, whom the team selected 133rd overall in the 2026 Draft.

Duncan Keith News / The Hockey Writers / July 24

Revisiting the Oilers & Blackhawks Duncan Keith Trade

The Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers were in different positions following the 2020-21 NHL season. The Blackhawks were looking to retool a squad of both young and old players to try and make things work, while the Oilers were gearing up to finally make a deep run.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 24

Ranking every general manager in the Edmonton Oilers franchise’s history

Despite shuffling through goaltenders and head coaches quite a bit in franchise history, the Edmonton Oilers have been stable at one position. There have been fewer than ten full-time general managers in the 47 years the Oilers have been in the NHL.

Frederik Andersen News / Oilersnation / July 24

Frederik Andersen takes Stanley Cup to Legoland in Denmark

It’s that time of year when the Stanley Cup champions get to bask in their glory and spend one day with the most prized trophy in pro sports. So what did one of the newest members of the Edmonton Oilers do to celebrate the highlight of their career?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 23

Alec Regula vs Tye Kartye: Top Edmonton Oilers fights of 2025-26

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / July 23

Kris Knoblauch Is Taking a Coaching Break: Smart or Silly?

Kris Knoblauch is officially done in Edmonton (for now), and honestly, it feels like the Oilers didn’t waste any time once the 2025-26 season ended. He got fired on May 14, 2026, after that first-round playoff exit to the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 23

McDavid dances past defence to score on Stuart Skinner: Best Oilers goals of 2025-26

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Edmonton Oilers History of Danish Hockey Players

In their biggest addition via free agency this offseason, the Edmonton Oilers signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract. Andersen is fresh off winning the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Caden Harvey News / Oilersnation / July 23

Oilers sixth round pick Caden Harvey focuses on consistency

Identifying prospects who can make an impact in the NHL becomes a daunting task in the later rounds of the draft. Scouting departments must identify who has the greatest growth potential.

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The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

Connor Murphy News / Oilersnation / July 23

Who is Connor Murphy? 5 interesting facts about Oilers re-signed veteran

The Edmonton Oilers locked in some defensive stability on their blueline when they re-signed Connor Murphy to a five-year deal in June worth $4 million per season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Oilers’ 5 Biggest Questions Entering 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026-27 season with one goal in mind: finally getting over the hump and winning the Stanley Cup. After another summer filled with change, the roster looks different, the coaching staff has a new voice behind the bench, and several key players will be under the microscope from opening night.

Philip Broberg News / Oilersnation / July 23

How Broberg’s agent used Oilers’ cap crunch in 2024 to secure offer sheets

Philip Broberg’s agent described on a podcast Wednesday what happened behind the scenes in securing an offer sheet for both his client and fellow Edmonton Oilers teammate Dylan Holloway, leading to their exit to St.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 22

Top 100 Oilers: No. 23 — Lee Fogolin

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

Kirill Marchenko News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

Oilers Trade Proposal Lands Kirill Marchenko: Would You Do It?

The Edmonton Oilers have spent the offseason looking for another impact winger who can elevate their top six, and few players fit that description better than Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 22

Bouchard and Ekholm score back-to-back hat tricks: Best Oilers moments of 2025-26

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals , the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

In Hindsight: The Quiet Trade Costing the Oilers a Top Defender

With John Marino officially signing the biggest contract of his career – an eight-year, $54 million extension ($6.75 million AAV) with the Utah Mammoth – I wanted to look back on the former Edmonton Oiler’s 6th-round pick and ask, ‘Why isn’t Marino signing a deal today with the Oilers?’ Back in the 2015 draft, the Oilers were very busy.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

Analyst believes there could be a new best player in the world next year

Connor McDavid has been the consensus best player in the world since almost the moment he stepped foot in the NHL, and for the majority of that time, it hasn’t been much of a debate.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

The Oilers’ goalie signing that made sense — until it didn’t

With Jack Campbell officially retiring from professional hockey, I wanted to look back on the Edmonton Oilers ‘ decision-making nearly four years to the day of his signing a lucrative five-year deal worth $25 million.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 21

Is 'Pretty Close' Good Enough for the Oilers to Start the Season?

The Edmonton Oilers are probably one top-six forward away from having an ideal group up front. But one analyst is making the case that “pretty close” is probably good enough and the Oilers don’t need to make a desperate move to acquire another winger before the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 21

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Edmonton Oilers’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.