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Rumours explain the rift between Edmonton Oilers Kris Knoblauch and Stan Bowman

Things aren’t great between the Edmonton Oilers coaching staff and management, and it seems the situation has gotten worse as the season went on. The friction has reportedly even influenced lineup decisions, according to insider Tom Gazzola.

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Insider Suggests McDavid, Matthews Futures Could Soon Come to a Head

Very rarely are players the caliber of Connor McDavid or Auston Matthews ever even thought of possibly becoming available, but in the current NHL landscape, there is a world where both could be on the move sooner rather than later.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 10

Why the Edmonton Oilers’ Stanley Cup window is far from closed

The dust has settled on the Edmonton Oilers’ season after another year where they don’t have a Stanley Cup to show for it. Of course, doom and gloom have shrouded the state of the organization because of it, but it’s time to put a pause on that noise.

Trent Frederic News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Trent Frederic

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card was given to Connor Murphy, and now we turn our attention to Trent Frederic.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Zach Hyman News / Oilersnation / May 9

The Intern Diaries: Off-season antics around the Oilersnation office

Hello everyone, welcome to week three of the Intern Diaries. Just in case anyone was wondering, there are now 81 days until the Zach Hyman Celebrity Classic, which is a charity golf tournament hosted by the Hyman family in Toronto, and it’s basically just the Oilers’ Met Gala.

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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 / Oilersnation / May 9

With five Oilers headed to the World Championships, what happened to all the rest talk?

In the immediate aftermath of being knocked out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the first round, the Edmonton Oilers‘ leaders are doing the right things. Connor McDavid and his wife Lauren are on holiday with friends, lying down their yoga mats and relaxing in Savasana .

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 9

Oilers silver linings as 5 players thrived in an unfulfilling 2025-26 season

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2025–26 season was definitely unfulfilled, as there will once again be no Cup-raising banner night to open next season. But there were still silver linings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 9

So much for rest as five Oilers head to the World Championships

In the immediate aftermath of being knocked out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the first round, the Edmonton Oilers leaders are doing the right things. Connor McDavid and his wife, Lauren, are on holiday with friends, laying down their yoga mats and relaxing in Savasana .

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Rumors / May 9

It’s an Important Offseason for the Edmonton Oilers

Sportsnet 590 The FAN: Frank Seravalli, on some of the offseason decisions the Edmonton Oilers could consider. Will there be a coaching change? Will they be able to move defenseman Darnell Nurse?

Matthew Tkachuk News / Professor Press Box / May 9

If the Oilers Had Drafted Matthew Tkachuk, Not Jesse Puljujärvi

There are draft mistakes, and then there are history-changing draft mistakes. For the Edmonton Oilers, the 2016 NHL Draft might quietly sit in that second category.

Connor Murphy News / The Hockey Writers / May 9

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Connor Murphy

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card was given to Evan Bouchard, and now we turn our attention to one of the newest Oilers, Connor Murphy.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 9

Jessica Campbell and the Edmonton Oilers: why the fit makes sense

The conversation surrounding the Edmonton Oilers this offseason will naturally focus on the obvious questions. What changes need to be made? Which players stay?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 9

The Evan Bouchard snub, Connor McDavid deserves the Hart Trophy, and the Oilers making trades

The Oilers’ offseason is barely underway, and I already have plenty to yell about. Between Evan Bouchard’s Norris snub, Connor McDavid’s Hart case, and a summer that could be built around trades, there’s no shortage of nonsense to talk about.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 9

Scribe Floats Trade That Could Land Oilers No. 2 Pick

Mark Lazerus of The Athletic took a look at what options might be on the table for the San Jose Sharks, who got a win of their own at the NHL Draft lottery, moving up to select second overall.

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The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

Connor McDavid News / The Oil Rig / May 9

What Connor McDavid’s ominous 'if I feel that’s here' means for his future with the Edmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid sat at the podium last week after the worst playoff performance of his career, his team eliminated in the first round by the upstart Anaheim Ducks and said the words that should terrify every Oilers fan.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 9

Oilers Stock Watch: 3 players whose value dropped in 2025-26

The Edmonton Oilers entered 2025-26 with high expectations following two straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final. After failing to reach 100 points in the regular season or win a single playoff round, several Oilers saw their stock plummet.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 8

Nurse, Bouchard join ex-Oilers on Team Canada for 2026 World Championship

Edmonton Oilers defencemen Darnell Nurse and Evan Bouchard will be joined by three former teammates when they represent Team Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 8

Why firing Kris Knoblauch won’t fix the Oilers’ defence and the McDavid-Draisaitl dilemma

Lord Byron once said, “The best prophet of the future is the past.” Byron was an English poet in the early 1800s, and his quote connects to many aspects of life, including sports.

Curtis Joseph News / Oilersnation / May 8

Top 100 Oilers: No. 33 — Curtis Joseph

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Curtis Joseph comes in at No.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / May 8

Bouchard says Norris Trophy snub ‘stings’, but he won’t let it bother him

Evan Bouchard admits there are many great defencemen in the National Hockey League. But for the Edmonton Oilers blueliner to finish outside the top three in Norris Trophy voting, despite leading the league in points by a defenceman with 95, and playing huge minutes on the penalty kill — that does sting.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / May 8