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Matthew Savoie News / NHL Trade Talk / July 29
Why Matt Savoie Should Be the Oilers’ Next Core Contract
The Edmonton Oilers have not recently been bolstered by much young talent pushing for significant roles. Overall, the team has been one of the older groups in the league for quite some time—something that’s common among teams contending for the Stanley Cup.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 29
Pidutti: McDavid ties Gretzky as best player in the world for ninth straight year
Crosby or Ovechkin? Ronaldo or Messi? Brady or Manning? The title of “best player in the world” is a source of endless debate in the world of sports. But in the NHL, we haven’t heard many of those debates in a while.
Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / July 29
Connor McDavid’s extension continues to be a gift for the Oilers
I know Connor McDavid signed his extension last year, and I know we’ve a year to digest the idea of him sticking around for two more years at $12.5 million per season starting this season, but sometimes the hockey world gives you a reminder of just how wild that number actually is.
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?"
Matthew Savoie News / Oilersnation / July 29
Agent: No extension talks yet between Oilers and Matt Savoie
There have been no discussions between the Edmonton Oilers and Matt Savoie on a possible long-term extension, according to the player’s agent on Tuesday.
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.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 29
The most important piece in the Oilers organization?
The Edmonton Oilers are blessed with elite talent. From Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl through to Evan Bouchard and Zach Hyman, the Oilers are a perennial Stanley Cup contender with these pieces alone.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 29
The day the Oilers owner was shot: Inside the forgotten 1982 hostage crisis of Peter Pocklington
Love him or hate him, and almost everyone has hated him for the last 30-plus years, there are few Edmonton Oilers who lived a more interesting life than the man who owned them: Peter Pocklington.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 28
From McDavid magic to Savoie snipes: Oilers honourable-mention goals of the 2025-26 season
This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 28
McDavid ‘extremely disappointed’ by Nurse trade, but excited for Oilers’ future
Connor McDavid broke his silence on the Edmonton Oilers’ biggest trade of the summer on Monday. McDavid spoke to the media at the Zach Hyman Celebrity
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 28
Oilers’ Short Playoff Run in 2026 Will Help Them This Season
The Edmonton Oilers have been taking it easy and relaxing this summer. Leon Draisaitl has been on an African Safari, Connor McDavid was out enjoying himself on the water, and Zach Hyman was chilling out as he hosted his annual Charity Golf Tournament.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 28
Ex-Oilers prospect Matvei Petrov signs trial deal in KHL
Matvei Petrov is taking his talents overseas. The former Edmonton Oilers prospect signed a trial agreement with the Kontinental Hockey League’s Spartak Moscow last week.
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 28
McDavid’s McKenna Comments Hint He’ll Never Join the Maple Leafs
Speaking at the Zach Hyman Celebrity Classic at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto on Monday, Connor McDavid garnered some reaction with his, frankly, very tame comments about Gavin McKenna.
Ryan Reaves News / The Oil Rig / July 28
Ryan Reaves has 'one more left in the tank;' should the Edmonton Oilers sign him?
As we near the end of July, free-agent news becomes much lighter. However, last week, NHL forward and noted enforcer Ryan Reaves made some of it. In a Vince Carter-esque declaration, Reaves declared that he’s still good for one more NHL season.
Mike Babcock News / The Hockey Writers / July 28
Oilers Stars Discuss Why They Support Hiring of Coach Mike Babcock
Three of the Edmonton Oilers’ top stars took the opportunity on Monday (July 27) to share their excitement about the team’s controversial hiring of Mike Babcock as head coach.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 28
Oilers Didn’t Upgrade Their Goaltending This Offseason
If you were to ask most Edmonton Oilers fans, they would be happy with the way the offseason has panned out so far. They were able to move out an ugly
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 28
Oilers’ perfect trade target amid 2026 NHL Free Agency
The trade market has rarely felt this alive. Big names keep changing addresses, and the Edmonton Oilers would be wise to keep their phone lines open. One target stands out above the rest, Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko, a player whose skill set and contract status make him an almost too-perfect fit for what Edmonton needs.
Vladimir Tarasenko News / NHL Trade Talk / July 27
Oilers Prediction: Vladimir Tarasenko Signs One-Year Value Deal
The Edmonton Oilers have been one of the NHL’s most patient teams this offseason, leaving enough cap flexibility to capitalize if the right opportunity presents itself.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 27
Oilers forward Zach Hyman’s perfect message to Frederik Andersen amid goalie’s big summer
The Edmonton Oilers have not won the Stanley Cup since 1990, but went to the Stanley Cup final in 2006, 2024, and 2025. While the team hopes to win a Cup in 2027, the Oilers hope the signing of Frederik Andersen, a former Stanley Cup Champion, will bring them a Cup.
Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / July 27
Draisaitl’s Comments Reveal Why Babcock Is What the Oilers Need
Sometimes players say more than they realize. Leon Draisaitl was asked recently why he believes Mike Babcock is the right coach for the Edmonton Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHLFanCentral / July 27
Connor McDavid Backs Mike Babcock Hire, Calls Him ‘Perfect Fit’ for Oilers’ Stanley Cup Push
Connor McDavid has openly supported the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock as their new head coach. Many people have questioned Babcock’s return to the NHL, but McDavid believes the team made the right choice.
NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / July 28
Connor McDavid: Gavin McKenna will 'have his hands full' playing in Toronto
Connor McDavid is no stranger to being drafted first overall into a hockey-crazed Canadian market desperate for its next superstar. In 2015, McDavid was that for the Edmonton Oilers, and 11 years later, in 2026, Gavin McKenna is stepping into that same role for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 28
Oilers’ Connor McDavid calls Darnell Nurse departure ‘extremely disappointing’
The Edmonton Oilers are going to look a little different come next fall, especially on the blue line after Darnell Nurse was traded to the San Jose Sharks earlier in July.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 28
'I had a great experience with him': Oilers' Zach Hyman defends Mike Babcock hire
As we creep toward the 2026-27 season, there are still a lot of people around the game who are scratching their heads about the Edmonton Oilers‘ biggest move this offseason: hiring Mike Babcock as the team’s new head coach.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 26
Are the Edmonton Oilers still Stanley Cup contenders?
The Edmonton Oilers are coming off an extremely disappointing season. After making it to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, the team fell apart in the 2026 playoffs.
Tommy Lafreniere News / The Hockey Writers / July 26
Oilers’ Tommy Lafreniere Takes Big Step With Summer Showcase Invite
After a breakout season, one of the most promising Edmonton Oilers prospects has just taken the next step in his exciting progression. Forward Tommy Lafreniere is among 32 players invited by Hockey Canada to the World Junior Summer Showcase, running from July 26 to Aug.
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