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The off-season has been quite busy for Edmonton Oilers management with a rehaul of the team since the quick exit in round one of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Sidney Crosby gives assessment on Oilers coach Mike Babcock: ‘Really organized’

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers leadership group vetted Mike Babcock themselves before the organization hired the 63-year-old coach. Babcock impressed them by how he approaches the game.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 8

Edmonton Oilers hit the ice for first skate ahead of 2026-27 training camp

The time has come, summer is over, and now it’s hockey season. In Edmonton, where the Oilers have aspirations of hoisting Lord Stanley’s Mug next July, players hit the ice at the Downtown Community Rink for their first skate.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / September 8

The Oilers Picked a Direction. Now They Have to Live With It

Eight weeks ago, there was a pretty simple question hanging over the Edmonton Oilers. What exactly was the plan? They had just finished a 93-point season, good for second in the Pacific Division, only to get bounced by Anaheim in six games in the first round.

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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

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 8

Rogers Place to remain home of Oilers until 2036

Rogers will remain a major partner of the Edmonton Oilers. On Tuesday, the two announced that Rogers Place will remain the Oilers’ home until 2036, confirming a 10-year commitment.

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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 8

Sidney Crosby Praises Mike Babcock Ahead of Oilers Season

Edmonton Oilers fans have heard plenty about what Mike Babcock could bring behind the bench, but an endorsement from Sidney Crosby carries considerable weight.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Oilers Still Have One Major Unanswered Question Heading Into 2026-27

There isn’t a team in the NHL facing more pressure than the Edmonton Oilers heading into 2026-27. This is a team that has had two of the best players in the NHL for a decade in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, yet still haven’t been able to get the ultimate job done.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 8

Oilers’ Zach Hyman remains a legitimate first-line player

Zach Hyman is still a first-line player. Don’t fall for the claims that he is aging or that there is a shiny new toy ready to replace him. Hyman isn’t old.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 8

Oilers fans should keep an eye on this CHL team this season

For Edmonton Oilers fans looking to the prospect pool in the hopes of long-term promise post-Connor McDavid, there is some optimism in that regard. Some might look to the non-roster list and look at the likes of Quinn Hutson and Connor Clattenburg, but beyond those players lies some additional prospect depth.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 8

The Minten Contract Is a Warning Shot: Oilers’ Delay Could Cost Millions on Matt Savoie

Fraser Minten just signed a seven‑year deal with the Boston Bruins worth $7.2 million AAV — the latest example of the NHL’s new trend: long‑term, high‑AAV bets on young players who haven’t fully broken out yet.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / September 8

McDavid-to-Maple Leafs rumor gets major update from reporter who started it

The viral speculation surrounding Connor McDavid potentially joining the Toronto Maple Leafs has been clarified by The Hockey News’ Michael Augello, who stressed that his original comments were never intended to suggest the Edmonton Oilers captain had decided he wanted to leave.

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.

Connor McDavid News / Trade Talk Sports / September 8

The Connor McDavid to Toronto Rumors Just Won’t Go Away

Until Connor McDavid signs a long-term extension or wins a Stanley Cup in Edmonton, talk about his potential departure is always going to linger and resurface.

Curtis Lazar News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Oilers Should Sign Veteran Forward Curtis Lazar to a PTO

Nearly 10 weeks have passed since NHL free-agency opened, and veteran centre Curtis Lazar remains unsigned after his one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers expired on June 30.

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The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

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The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

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Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / September 8

Beyond Accountability: What Mike Babcock could change behind the Oilers’ bench

We’ve heard it time and again this summer: the Edmonton Oilers were looking for a different type of coach when they brought in Mike Babcock. The word that has resurfaced in articles and interviews has been accountability; the team’s leadership felt they needed more of this from their coach to get over the finish line.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Max Jones & Eduards Tralmaks

The 2026-27 season starts in a few weeks, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was Kasperi Kapanen, and now we turn our attention to two forwards competing for roster spots.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 8

September slated to be a busy month for the Edmonton Oilers

Year after year, September brings its own traditions with it in Alberta's capital city. The kids head back to school, the weather cools and the sun goes down a little earlier each night, and the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers get their pre-season going.

Evan Bouchard News / Oil on Whyte / September 7

Oilers star Evan Bouchard disrespected again by latest rankings

Edmonton Oilers top blueliner, Evan Bouchard, is no stranger to not getting his flowers. Look no further than last season when Bouchard dominated and had

Viljami Marjala News / Oilersnation / September 7

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 7: Viljami Marjala

Welcome to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. We’re on to our second player in the mini four-skater tier from the top 20 that I found incredibly close and hard to rank: Viljami Marjala.

Kasperi Kapanen News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

Kasperi Kapanen Will Play Important Role for the Oilers This Season

In the midst of some change for the Edmonton Oilers before the coming season, they have plenty of returning pieces looking to build on the success of recent years.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / September 7

The Goalie Decision the Oilers Really Got Wrong

There is a temptation to look back at the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to sign Jack Campbell and simply say, “Well, that didn't work.” True enough. It didn't.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 7

The Oilers’ Most Mysterious Signing: Could Eduards Tralmaks Actually Make the Team?

Eduards Tralmaks is a name most Edmonton Oilers fans have never heard — and honestly, most of the league hasn’t either. He’s an undrafted 29‑year‑old who spent the bulk of his career overseas in the Czech leagues, with a four‑year NCAA stint at the University of Maine and parts of three seasons in the AHL with Providence mixed in.

Devon Levi News / Oilersnation / September 7