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Former Oilers defenceman Jordan Oesterle retires

A former Edmonton Oilers defenceman has retired. 34-year-old Jordan Oesterle has hung up the skates after a 12-year career, his agency O2K Sports Management announced.

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Oilers prospect Beau Akey looks to continue building pro habits

Beau Akey is the highest draft choice the Edmonton Oilers have selected in the 2020s who remains in the organization. The former second-rounder taken 56th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft just finished his first season of pro hockey last year, playing 42 games on the Bakersfield Condors blueline.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / July 13

Vasily Podkolzin’s Story Shows What Kris Knoblauch Got Right

There was an interesting little nugget hidden in Vasily Podkolzin’s comments about the Edmonton Oilers’ coaching change, and it had very little to do with Mike Babcock.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

Oilers News & Rumours: Mantha, Dach, Clattenburg, Podkolzin

The Edmonton Oilers have made a lot of additions to their roster this offseason, including the creation of a brand new three-goalie tandem, as well as bringing in Ryan Shea to replace Darnell Nurse.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 13

What Kasperi Kapanen’s history under Mike Babcock means for the Oilers

Many Edmonton Oilers fans likely breathed a sigh of relief when it was announced on July 1 that forward Kasperi Kapanen had re-signed with the team on a one-year deal worth $2.6 million.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / July 13

Should Mike Babcock cut power-play minutes for the Oilers’ stars?

During his introductory press conference, head coach Mike Babcock said he was going to decrease the ice time of his top players and ensure depth players had more opportunities.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

Edmonton Oilers’ 3 Best Contracts for 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers are entering their most important season in franchise history. Salary cap management is crucial, and they need team-friendly deals to remain competitive during their Stanley Cup window.

Colton Dach News / Field Level Media / July 13

Oilers bring back F Colton Dach on 2-year contract

The Edmonton Oilers signed restricted free agent Colton Dach to a two-year, $2.4 million contract on Sunday. The 23-year-old forward had nine points (three

Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / July 12

Sunday Scramble: There’s nothing wrong starting Isaac Howard in the Oilers top-six next season

My colleague Tyler Yaremchuk wrote a column this week arguing the Edmonton Oilers must use their current cap space to acquire a top-six winger. I don’t feel that way, given some of the names suggested. If you’re calling Vancouver, you’re calling about Brock Boeser, not about Jake DeBrusk.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 12

Oilers sign Colton Dach to two-year extension

The Edmonton Oilers are keeping around a piece of their depth up the middle for the next couple of years. On Sunday, the Oilers signed center Colton Dach to a two-year contract extension.

Colton Dach News / Oilersnation / July 12

Oilers sign Colton Dach to two-year, $1.2 million AAV contract

Colton Dach is officially under contract. The Edmonton Oilers announced on Sunday afternoon that they’ve agreed to terms with the restricted free agent.

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Colton Dach News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12

Oilers Sign Colton Dach to New 2-Year Deal

The Edmonton Oilers have locked up forward Colton Dach on a two-year deal carrying a $1.2 million cap hit. The 23-year-old was brought in from the Chicago Blackhawks at last season’s trade deadline and went on to play 61 games in 2025–26, posting five goals and eight assists while adding a physical edge with 52 penalty minutes.

Colton Dach News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 12

Oilers Sign Colton Dach To Two-Year Extension

This afternoon the Edmonton Oilers shared that Colton Dach has been re-signed on a two-year pact worth $1.2MM per season. The forward was the club’s last notable restricted free agent to deal with this summer.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12

Oilers’ New Goalie Was Initially Expected to Join Their Rival

For the first time in a long time, there is actually excitement surrounding the state of the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending. A potential three-goalie setup featuring two new faces in Frederik Andersen and Devon Levi, along with a still relatively new face in Tristan Jarry, has given Edmonton hope that the position is finally in a good place.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12

'Targeted Oiler' Laughs Off Mike Babcock Bully Allegations

The running narrative in Edmonton is that new coach Mike Babcock won’t be hard on the star players. No, the polarizing head coach has a reputation for being harder on depth guys and non-stars, which, if true, theoretically puts someone like Vasily Podkolzin in his crosshairs.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Oilers’ Top 5 Goalies of the Connor McDavid Era

The Edmonton Oilers appear to be headed into the 2026-27 NHL season with a trio of goaltenders, Frederik Andersen, Tristan Jarry, and Devon Levi, none of whom were with the team at the start of 2025-26.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 12

Top 100 Oilers: No. 25 — Andy Moog

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

Connor Clattenburg News / Oilersnation / July 11

Connor Clattenburg will battle to make Oilers roster: ‘I’m ready to rock’

Connor Clattenburg got a taste of NHL hockey last season with the Edmonton Oilers. Well, five of them. The fifth-round pick in the 2024 draft is a brash, throwback of a player: a take-no-prisoners scrapper better suited for hockey in 1986 than 2026.

Frederik Andersen News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

Andersen Could Have a Surprising Role with Oilers to Start 2026-27 Season

When Frederik Andersen signed a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers in free agency, the size of the AAV and the term on the deal suggested he was being added for depth.

Matt Copponi News / Oilersnation / July 11

Former Oilers draft pick Matt Copponi signs with AHL Marlies

Matt Copponi has left the Edmonton Oilers organization, signing a one-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs AHL affiliate, the Marlies. Copponi, 23, was selected by the Oilers in the seventh round, 216th overall, of the 2023 draft after scoring 14 goals and 29 points in 37 games at the NCAA’s Merrimack College.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / July 11

How Much More Accountability Do the Oilers Really Need?

There is an interesting lesson hidden in the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock. For years, the conversation around the Oilers has been pretty simple.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 11

Edmonton Oilers depth updated review

So far, the Edmonton Oilers have made plenty of moves this offseason. They have brought in new goalies, defencemen, and forwards to help build a championship-winning team.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 9

Hurricanes owner facing harsh criticism for Stanley Cup decision

Being a billionaire affords you the opportunity to do a lot of things. They're just not always the right things.

Hurricanes Owner Roasted Over Who He Put on the Stanley Cup

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 9

Analyzing the Edmonton Oilers’ three-way goaltending battle

The Connor McDavid era has been defined by many things, but one of the most prominent has been the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending. The lack of a consistent, dependable starter during much of McDavid’s tenure has been one of the biggest drags on the team’s potential with McDavid.