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Thanks for the memories, Kris Knoblauch

After having a couple of days to think about the Oilers firing Kris Knoblauch, I don’t know that my opinion has changed much from where it started. I don’t think any of us were surprised that Knobby got gassed, but I also don’t think everything that went wrong during the 2025-26 season was his fault either.

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Leafs analyst calls Oilers’ pursuit of Berube ‘baffling’

Few have had a better seat in the Craig Berube era in Toronto than Arun Srinivasan. As the managing editor of our sister website The Leafs Nation, Srinivasan has been on the Leafs beat for years, getting day-to-day access to one of the NHL’s most interesting organizations.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / May 18

Sense is that Connor McDavid could leave without Oilers improvements

Everything the Edmonton Oilers do this offseason will be under a major microscope—not just because the hockey world is watching closely, but because Connor McDavid is as well, and as intently as ever.

Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Craig Berube News / Daily Faceoff / May 18

Report: Oilers expected to meet with Craig Berube

A veteran coach might not be on the unemployment line for very long. According to TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, the Edmonton Oilers are expected to meet with Stanley Cup-winning head coach Craig Berube sometime in the near future.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Athlon Sports / May 18

Oilers Reportedly Set to Interview Former Maple Leafs Head Coach

The Edmonton Oilers have taken another step in their coaching search following the firing of former head coach Kris Knoblauch earlier this month after the franchise fell way short of expectations.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 18

Former Maple Leafs Coach to Interview with Edmonton Oilers

As the Edmonton Oilers do their due diligence and speak to coaching candidates around the NHL, former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is interviewing with the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 18

Analyst pitches the idea of a new GM in Edmonton

This could be an offseason of major changes for the Edmonton Oilers, and it already started with the dismissal of head coach Kris Knoblauch before his new extension had even kicked in.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Oilers’ Samuel Jonsson & Connor Ungar Should Be the AHL Goalie Tandem in 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers have needed goaltending for decades. They’ve had many different goalies, but none have panned out the way they’ve hoped. The organization has struggled to draft and develop them properly.

Kent Johnson News / Oilersnation / May 17

Letters to the Editor: Kent Johnson is a perfect trade target for Oilers

It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. Want to join in the fun? Details about how to reach out are at the bottom of the article. The Oilers should target Kent Johnson.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 17

2026 IIHF World Championship Day 3: Ekholm scores, Howard strikes twice

For the first time in the 2026 IIHF World Championship, Canada had a day off. However, there were still Edmonton Oilers players in action, as Isaac Howard’s United States took on Great Britain in the early game, Mattias Ekholm’s Sweden took on Denmark in the afternoon game, and Josh Samanski’s Germany took on Latvia in the late game.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / May 17

Pete Peeters: Backbone of a Goalie Era and Oilers Influence

Edmonton-born Pete Peeters isn’t usually the first name that comes up when hockey fans talk about great goaltenders, but that probably says more about how we remember goalies than it does about what he actually did on the ice.

Tristan Jarry News / Professor Press Box / May 17

What Do the Oilers Do Now With Tristan Jarry?

If you’re sitting around wondering what exactly the Edmonton Oilers are going to do with Tristan Jarry this summer, you’re not alone. It’s one of those situations where everyone can see the problem.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 17

Why Bruce Cassidy may struggle to fix Oilers’ Trent Frederic

If the Edmonton Oilers wind up successful in their attempts to court Bruce Cassidy for their now-vacant head coaching position, there might be one player who isn’t too happy to see his arrival.

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Kasperi Kapanen News / Oilersnation / May 17

Kasperi Kapanen had a productive second season in Edmonton: 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.

Darnell Nurse News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 17

This Summer Might Be The Oilers’ Best Chance To Move Darnell Nurse

The Edmonton Oilers had a tumultuous past season and have a laundry list of players who were put in positions where they couldn’t succeed or who underperformed relative to their paycheques.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 18

Brutal cap realities mean Oilers cannot run it back

With two years remaining on Connor McDavid’s contract, this will be the most important off‑season in the McDavid and Draisaitl era for the Edmonton Oilers.

Matthew Savoie News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Matt Savoie

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Curtis Lazar, and now we turn our attention to Matt Savoie.

Stan Bowman News / Oilersnation / May 17

Questions defining the Oilers off-season: Which pending UFAs will Stan Bowman re-sign?

We are onto the fourth part of my offseason kickoff series here at Oilersnation, where I look at the five storylines that will define this summer for the Edmonton Oilers.

Jack Roslovic News / Oilersnation / May 16

Jack Roslovic showed flashes during an inconsistent campaign: Oilers 2025-26 player review

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16

Oilers’ Daryl Katz Reportedly Furious After Disappointing Season

The Edmonton Oilers entered the 2025-26 season with Stanley Cup expectations after reaching back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals under Kris Knoblauch. Instead, they spent most of the year looking inconsistent, disconnected, and far from the dominant contender many expected them to become.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16

Top Free Agent Seen as Oilers’ Ideal Offseason Acquisition

The Edmonton Oilers are about to embark on what could be an extremely busy and important offseason. There has never been more urgency to win led by Connor McDavid than right now, given his short-term contract and the fact that he’s going to turn 30 in January.