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As Oilers wait for Cassidy, talk enters ‘The Babcock Zone’

do dah do dooo, do dah do dooo “ You are now entering… The Babcock Zone .” The Babcock Zone is a weird place, one whose namesake carries a “stench of desperation,” as Jason Gregor put it in an Oilersnation column earlier Thursday. Memberships are held by veteran coaches, quasi-retired coaches, or “problematic” coaches.

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The Risk and Reward of Knoblauch Sitting Out vs Jumping Back In

Kris Knoblauch’s in that weird limbo. The Oilers let him go before his shiny three‑year deal even kicked in, so he’s technically still on the payroll but not coaching.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / Oilersnation / May 21

Marek: Could Oilers could offer sheet RFA sniper Pavel Dorofeyev for revenge?

Would the Edmonton Oilers try to enact revenge on the Vegas Golden Knights? Host of Daily Faceoff’s The Sheet, Jeff Marek, sparked loads of conversation with a “chaotic” idea on whether the Oilers would offer sheet Pavel Dorofeyev.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / May 21

2026 IIHF World Championship Day 7: Bouchard logs 3 assists in Canada’s win

It wasn’t pretty, but Canada remains undefeated in the 2026 World Championship. Thursday morning, the Canadians took on Norway in Group B action. Only two Edmonton Oiler players, Evan Bouchard and Darnell Nurse, were in action, as the United States, Germany, and Sweden were all off.

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The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Mattias Ekholm News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Oilers Can’t Rely on Ekholm in a Top-Pairing Role Next Season

TheEdmonton Oilers are entering the biggest offseason of the Connor McDavid era. There is a belief among many that this team may have missed their opportunity to win a Stanley Cup with this core group after coming as close as you can in both 2024 and 2025.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21

3 Oilers Goalies Saddled with Unflattering Label in Latest 'All Bust' Team

It was a bad year for the Edmonton Oilers, highlighted by questions in goal where their goaltenders became one of the season’s top storylines. Now, with the 2025-26 campaign over and the Oilers trying to figure out where to go next, it’s become clear that the goaltending needs to be addressed.

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Darnell Nurse

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Spencer Stastney, and now we turn our attention to Darnell Nurse.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 21

How the next head coach can maximize the Oilers’ core

“On every team, there is a core group that sets the tone for everyone else. If the tone is positive, you have half the battle won. If it is negative, you are beaten before you ever walk on the field.” Truer words have never been spoken.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Ranking Edmonton Oilers Coaches of the Connor McDavid Era

The Edmonton Oilers are searching for a new head coach after relieving Kris Knoblauch of his duties. Knoblauch had served as Oilers head coach since November 2023.

Bruce Cassidy News / The Oil Rig / May 21

Is Vegas blocking Bruce Cassidy and the Edmonton Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers’ search for a new head coach has encountered an unusual complication that extends beyond typical NHL business practices. While General Manager Stan Bowman has publicly outlined a coaching search following the dismissal of Kris Knoblauch, the team’s preferred candidate remains unavailable.

Boone Jenner News / Oilersnation / May 21

Should the Oilers sign free agent Boone Jenner?

It’s never a dull moment in Oil Country, even in the off-season, with the biggest news as of late being which veteran former head coaches are in the running to be the next bench boss of the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Rumors / May 21

The Edmonton Oilers are Looking for a Stanley Cup Winning Coach? Are the Golden Knights Blocking That?

Ryan Rishaug: Recently fired Kris Knoblaugh would likely be a candidate for any coaching vacancies, but get the sense that he is not going to be looking to get right back into it at this time.

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Mike Babcock News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Mike Babcock Emerges as Wild Card Candidate for Oilers Vacancy

The Edmonton Oilers’ coaching search continues to grow more intriguing by the day. While much of the focus remains on former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy, the Oilers may be forced to seriously evaluate alternative options as Vegas continues blocking teams from speaking with Cassidy while he remains under contract.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 20

‘It’s really humbling’: How Edmonton’s Sonny Sekhon became a Willie O’Ree Award finalist

For more than two decades, Sonny Sekhon has been a part of making the hockey community in Edmonton a more inclusive space. Now, he is on the verge of making history as the city’s first-ever winner of the Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award.

Mike Babcock News / Trade Talk Sports / May 21

Is Mike Babcock Really an Option for the Edmonton Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers’ ongoing hunt for a new head coach continues to generate buzz, and for a moment this week, it included a familiar — and controversial — figure: Mike Babcock.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 20

2026 IIHF World Championship Day 6: Howard, Ekholm star as three Oilers notch point

Three Edmonton Oilers players were in action on Wednesday at the IIHF World Championships, and all three recorded at least one point. After all, five Oilers players were off on Tuesday, and three players returned to action on Wednesday afternoon.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21

Mike Babcock gives official response to rumors about coaching Oilers

A rumor started surfacing this week about the potential for ex-NHL head coach Mike Babcock to pop his head up again in the league, specifically with the Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 20

Mike Babcock, John Tortorella emerge in Oilers coach search

The Edmonton Oilers have backed themselves into a corner in their hunt for a new head coach, and in order to get their No. 1 guy, they need a division rival to play ball.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 20

Vegas Golden Knights Have Cap Issues to Resolve to Sign Multiple Players

It is never easy to talk about teams that are still in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it is part of the business. As we have seen, teams like the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are going on long playoff runs and have to deal with their free agents days before July 1st.