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.
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.
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.
A 51-save night for Connor Ungar might have given the Edmonton Oilers confidence that if Calvin Pickard is claimed on waivers by another team Monday, the Oilers won’t have to shift into panic mode.
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.
One thing that still gets lost when we talk about goaltending is that goalies are people before they’re systems. We love to reduce it to technique — angles, depth, rebound control — and all of that matters.
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. Seeing lots of chatter of how this team needs to get a legit third-line centre and that’ll really bring it together… a completely foolish sentiment, really.
There are strong players in the NHL, and then there are players whose strength changes the logic of the game. The Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl belongs firmly in the second category.
The Edmonton Oilers have made a decision in the goaltending department, placing netminder Calvin Pickard on NHL waivers Sunday, the club announced. Pickard, 33, found himself as the Oilers’ third-goaltender in recent weeks when Tristan Jarry returned from injury.
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.
Edmonton Oilers fans, you have even more of a reason to brag about your team. Forbes.com just released its list of the most profitable sports teams in 2026, and the Oilers are tied for third with an operating income of $244 million and a value of $3.2 billion.
Connor McDavid continues to lead the Edmonton Oilers through another strong season. However, he recently reflected on one of the most difficult moments of his career. In a recent Instagram video promoting BodyArmor, McDavid spoke openly about the knee injury that challenged him both physically and mentally.
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.
The Edmonton Oilers have had a strong 2025–26 season so far, posting a 28-19-8 record and leading the Pacific Division. Their offense remains one of the most dangerous in the NHL, with Connor McDavid driving scoring and playmaking.