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McDavid Trade Rumours Are Getting Out of Hand

It’s August. The NHL season is still weeks away. There aren’t many games to talk about, so naturally, the hockey rumour machine has decided Connor McDavid might be playing somewhere other than Edmonton.

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31 Oilers Questions: Can Colton Dach have a breakout season?

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season.

Adam Henrique News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 24

Free Agent Profile: Adam Henrique

As with so many players before him, Father Time has not been kind to Adam Henrique. Once a quality middle-six center for the New Jersey Devils and Anaheim Ducks, Henrique dropped off significantly during his time with the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Edmonton Oilers Could Make Huge Splash With 41-Goal Scorer

The Edmonton Oilers have reshaped parts of their roster this offseason, yet one analyst insists they still lack a key piece up front if they want another deep playoff run.

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

Samuel Jonsson News / Oilersnation / August 24

Oilers goalie prospect Samuel Jonsson expected to return to North America

It appears that rumours surrounding Samuel Jonsson’s return to Sweden were a false alarm. Last week, news spread online that the Edmonton Oilers‘ goalie prospect was headed back to his home country to play next season after spending 2025-26 with the ECHL’s Fort Wayne Komets.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

How Mike Babcock Could Reshape the Oilers’ Identity

The Edmonton Oilers will enter the 2026–27 season with a different voice behind the bench and an opportunity to establish a clearer identity. Edmonton hired Mike Babcock after an inconsistent season ended with a first-round loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Connor Ingram News / Daily Faceoff / August 24

Which team will Connor Ingram sign with?

It has been almost two full months since NHL unrestricted free agency opened back on July 1, and there are still a few notable players without homes for the 2026-27 season.

Stan Bowman News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

Stan Bowman’s Quietest Mistake Is About to Blow Up Edmonton’s Goaltending Plan

Stan Bowman has done some genuinely strong work during his time with the Edmonton Oilers. He’s modernized parts of the roster, found value in overlooked players, and stabilized areas that had been weak for years.

Leon Draisaitl News / Trade Talk Sports / August 24

NHL Analyst Has Leon Draisaitl Shockingly Low in Center Rankings

The NHL Network revealed its top 20 centers in the league right now on Sunday night, which is always sure to stir up controversy and generate debates around the hockey world during the quiet days of the offseason.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 24

Why the Oilers should let young players battle for roster spots

Last week, I wrote about the idea of the Edmonton Oilers adding a little bit of depth by way of professional tryouts and mentioned names like Luke Glendening and Curtis Lazar.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / August 24

Draisaitl: Oilers ‘looking to be coached’ by Babcock this season

One of the top stars in the game is embracing a change behind the bench, regardless of how controversial the decision is. When speaking to the media during the NHL European Player Tour last Friday, Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl was asked about his team’s decision to hire Mike Babcock as its new head coach, despite his checkered past.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

Babcock’s coaching success could be thanks to one critical hire by the Oilers

According to Allan Mitchell of The Athletic, it won’t be Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, or Evan Bouchard who are the keys to success for Mike Babcock in Edmonton.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 24

An inside look at the Edmonton Oilers’ front office

The Edmonton Oilers released an inside look at video from inside the front office. The video offers a glimpse into some of the Oilers rationale during free agency.

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The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

Ryan Shea News / The Hockey Writers / August 24

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Ryan Shea

The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player previewed was Connor Murphy, and now we turn our attention to the newest member of the defence core.

Samuel Jonsson News / NHL Trade Talk / August 23

Goalie Prospect Samuel Jonsson Making a Big Decision, and He May Not Choose the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers’ decision to sign so many goalies to work in their system may have left one top prospect feeling neglected. Goaltending prospect Samuel Jonsson is reportedly returning to Sweden for the 2026-27 season, which may not be a major development concern, but it could raise another issue worth watching.

Connor Ingram News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 23

Free Agent Profile: Connor Ingram

After losing his roster spot with the Utah Mammoth, Connor Ingram was hopeful that a change of scenery to the Edmonton Oilers would help get his career back on track.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 23

Sunday Scramble: The Drop showcases Michael Parkatti and analytics in Oilers’ offseason decisions

Curious about how involved Michael Parkatti is in the Edmonton Oilers decision-making process? You’d get a good sense watching The Drop. The Drop is the Oilers+ behind-the-scenes, all-access show.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 23

Former Oilers on New Teams in 2026-27

This summer was another one full of changes for the Edmonton Oilers, both in coaching and player personnel. With new faces coming in, several players from the 2025-26 team have found new homes for this season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 23

Should Kasperi Kapanen be Leon Draisaitl’s go-to right-winger?

Though the Edmonton Oilers had a disappointing exit in the 2026 playoffs at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks, one clear bright spot was the performance of their second line.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 23

The Missing Piece: Why Michael Bunting Might Be Exactly What the Oilers Need

When former Leafs GM Kyle Dubas let Zach Hyman walk to Edmonton, Toronto fans were furious and Oilers fans were ecstatic. Many Leafs fans called it a disastrous contract and insisted Hyman wouldn’t live up to the deal.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 23

Oilers Could Make Unexpected Move With Familiar PTO Invite

Kurt Leavins of The Edmonton Journal posted an interesting take on the Edmonton Oilers and a player they might consider inviting to camp on a professional tryout.

Tobias Rieder News / Oilersnation / August 23

Oilers from the past: Has Tobias Rieder finally started scoring goals?

One of the wilder stories in the past decade surrounding the Edmonton Oilers was hearing Bob Nicholson blame a failed 2018-19 season on Tobias Rieder. I mean, come on.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / August 23

NHL Rumours: McDavid Trade Destinations, Houston Expansion Soon & Capitals Extensions

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off by looking at three teams that Connor McDavid could look to join if he is to leave the Edmonton Oilers. Next, expansion is on the horizon, and Houston looks to be joining the NHL sooner than many expected.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 23

Oilers’ All-Time Top 8 European Defencemen

After taking a look at the Edmonton Oilers’ All-Time Top 5 European Forwards, focus now shifts to the back end for a glance at the top European blueliners in franchise history.

Connor Murphy News / The Hockey Writers / August 24

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Connor Murphy

The start of the 2026-27 season is fast approaching, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The first player was Evan Bouchard, and now we turn our attention to another defenceman who’s entering his first full season with the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Rumors / August 22

2026-27 Edmonton Oilers Season Preview

The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them hire a new head coach, trade away a longtime defenseman, and add veteran goaltending depth.