If you read Connor McDavid’s letter to Canada, one thing hits you fast: this guy could’ve taken the easy road, the bright lights, whatever he wanted. Instead, he stuck with Edmonton.
If there was any doubt about whether Connor McDavid loves the city of Edmonton and wants to win a Stanley Cup with the Oilers, then read the man’s words
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are just around the bend, and with NHL players returning to the event, the hockey world has transfixed its gaze onto Milan for what should be a fascinating scene.
The two biggest priorities on GM Stan Bowman and the Edmonton Oilers’ checklist ahead of the March 6 trade deadline are to acquire an impactful top-nine forward and move out Andrew Mangiapane‘s $3.6 million contract in the process, whether that be all in one move or via separate deals.
Does anyone want to win the Pacific Division? Since the calendar turned to 2026, the race for first place in the Pacific Division has been uninspiring.
The Edmonton Oilers have extended a defenceman currently playing with the Bakersfield Condors. With the news that Calvin Pickard cleared waivers, the team also announced that they’ve signed left-shot defenceman Atro Leppänen to a one-year extension.
A solid first season in North America has landed a blueliner another NHL contract. On Monday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that the team has signed defenseman Atro Leppänen to a one-year, two-way contract extension for the 2026-27 season.
Edmonton Oilers netminder Calvin Pickard has cleared NHL waivers, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Pickard, 33, was placed on waivers Sunday, weeks after sliding down the Oilers goaltending depth chart from the backup to the No.
Perhaps Stuart Skinner wasn’t the main issue after all. Despite helping lead the Edmonton Oilers to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, there were many, both fans and media alike, who thought goaltending, and in particular Skinner, was the main reason Connor McDavid and company had yet to win it all.
Somewhat shockingly, Calvin Pickard has cleared waivers. Elliotte Friedman was the first to report that the Edmonton Oilers’ veteran backup has not been claimed by another NHL team.
The Oilers announced they’ve signed defenseman Atro Leppänen to a two-way extension. The deal carries an $850K NHL salary for 2026-27 with a $360K minors salary and a $400K guarantee, per PuckPedia.
The Edmonton Oilers have had a tough time against the Minnesota Wild in 2025-26, and a big part of that has been the play of young goaltender Jesper Wallstedt, who stopped 72 of 75 shots across two road wins at Rogers Place.
Steven Dangle Glynn, host of the "SDPN" podcast and well-known superfan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, pitched a trade proposal that would see the Edmonton Oilers and Maple Leafs make a trade.
For Connor McDavid, the wait is finally over. After a 12-year absence of NHL players from the Olympic stage, hockey’s greatest talent will finally get his chance to represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan this February.
The Edmonton Oilers continue to grind along this season, finishing January with an 8-5-2 record and a 28-20-8 record overall for 64 points. They are tied for first place in the Pacific Division, but they’ve played two more games than the Vegas Golden Knights.
If you watch Leon Draisaitl play, you notice a few things almost immediately: the size, the speed, and the way he seems impossible to stop once he gets going.
Despite a 22-goal season with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2024-25, Jack Roslovic struggled to get the contract he was in search of last summer. The 29-year-old had interest from a number of teams, but was holding out in hopes of landing a deal with more term than what he was being offered.
Zach Hyman’s been turning heads lately, and it’s not just because he has a nose for the net. There’s no denying that having Connor McDavid on your line makes life a lot easier—but Hyman’s recent stretch shows it’s about more than just riding shotgun with a generational talent.