Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Why the Oilers decision to stand pat on July 1st was the right call

As I sit back with a cold one in hand, looking back at the July 1st it was, I can’t help but chuckle to myself. With the NHL’s salary cap set to rise something like 18 percent over the next three years, we all knew there were going to be spend-happy general managers around the league.

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The Edmonton Oilers Made a Couple Under-the-Radar Signings

The 2025 NHL free agent frenzy and signing period has been nothing short of fulfilling. Today we discuss a couple depth building moves the Edmonton Oilers made.

Matt Tomkins News / The Oil Rig / July 1

Oilers News: Edmonton Oilers sign goaltender Matt Tomkins to two-year, $775K AAV contract

Good news, the Edmonton Oilers signed a goalie. Bad news, this isn’t the goalie you’re looking for. Nevertheless, with Olivier Rodrigue hitting free agency without a qualifying offer following yesterday’s restricted free agent deadline, there was an organizational hole to fill.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 1

Oilers News: Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Riley Stillman to two-year, $775K AAV contract

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! The Edmonton Oilers have (finally) made a move. On a quiet July 1, Stan Bowman and the Oilers sat quietly until a couple of minor league depth moves, the first of which involves defender Riley Stillman.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Matt Tomkins News / Oilersnation / July 1

Oilers sign goaltender Matt Tomkins to two-way contract

The Edmonton Oilers have found a new third-string goalie. According to Frank Seravalli, Matt Tomkins has agreed to a two-year, two-way contract that pays him $775k if he’s with the Oilers and $400k if he’s in the American Hockey League.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Riley Stillman News / Oilersnation / July 1

Oilers sign defenceman Riley Stillman to two-year contract

It may have taken six hours, but the Edmonton Oilers have finally found a free agent to sign on July 1st. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the team is signing defenceman Riley Stillman.

John Klingberg News / Oilersnation / July 1

Sharks sign former Oilers defenceman John Klingberg

John Klingberg is headed to the West Coast. According to Brennan Klak, the right-handed defender has agreed to a one-year deal with the San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Sharks sign veteran defenseman, two others

This pair of moves most notably features a pay-raise for Klingberg after he played through last season on a one-year, $1.76M deal with the Edmonton Oilers.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Insider Shuts Down Darnell Nurse Trade Rumours

The Edmonton Oilers have an interesting summer ahead of them. While they have to soon shift their focus onto signing Connor McDavid to a contract extension, they currently have their eyes set on how they can improve their team in free agency and fill some holes as they try to make another deep run into the playoffs next season.

Connor Brown News / The Oil Rig / July 1

Oilers news: Connor Brown signs four-year contract with New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils have signed former Edmonton Oilers forward Connor Brown to a four-year contract, with an annual cap hit of $3M. After a rough 2023–24

Cody Ceci News / Hockey Latest / July 1

Edmonton Oilers Rival Signs Cody Ceci to Head-Scratching Deal

Former Edmonton Oiler Cody Ceci is on the move again, and he will be back in the same division as Connor McDavid, signing with a rival team. Cody Ceci's very short stint in Dallas has officially come to an end.

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Oilers Were Being Targeted for an Offer Sheet on Evan Bouchard

The Edmonton Oilers signed Evan Bouchard to a four-year contract extension on the eve of NHL free agency. The deal, while high at $10.5 million per season, is also being analyzed as a fair deal given where Bouchard’s game and the salary cap is going to go.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Oilers’ Pick David Lewandowski Could Be Steal of the 2025 NHL Draft

Given they had no picks in the first two rounds at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft last week in Los Angeles, the Edmonton Oilers didn’t leave SoCal with any slam-dunk prospects.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / July 1

Edmonton Oilers Officially Lose Two More Players in Free Agency

The Edmonton Oilers have lost both Corey Perry and Connor Brown in free agency, as both players have been signed by two different organizations. Former Edmonton Oiler Connor Brown is off to the New Jersey Devils.

Viktor Arvidsson News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Oilers trade Viktor Arvidsson to Bruins

The Edmonton Oilers are trading forward Viktor Arvidsson to the Boston Bruins, according to multiple reports. The deal was first reported by Irfan Gaffar.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 1

Edmonton Oilers 2025 development camp roster; 27 players invited to participate

Not to be lost in the shuffle of silly season as free agent frenzy kicks off is the Edmonton Oilers prospect development camp! Beginning on Monday, June 30, this camp features the best prospects that the team has in their pipeline, as well as a few of their recent free agent signings and draft picks.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Surprise Eastern Conference Team Interested in Oilers’ Corey Perry

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Philadelphia Flyers are “believed to have interest” in veteran winger Corey Perry, though the likelihood of a deal remains uncertain.

Darnell Nurse News / The Oil Rig / July 1

The Edmonton Oilers should move on from Darnell Nurse

Edmonton Oilers fans and myself alike, are looking for the organization to make one trade and move on from this player, to free up even more in their cap space.

Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Oilers Extending Evan Bouchard Could Negatively Impact Offseason Plans

The Edmonton Oilers will look a little different in the 2025-26 season, as they seem likely to lose Viktor Arvidsson, Corey Perry, and Connor Brown as their cap situation forces them to look elsewhere for cheaper alternatives.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Oilers Clear Space in Net, Let Goalie Walk Away in Free Agency

The Edmonton Oilers have officially parted ways with goaltender Olivier Rodrigue, choosing not to extend a qualifying offer ahead of the June 30 RFA deadline.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 30

Oilers release 2025 development camp roster

Amid a crazy Monday before free agency opens on Tuesday, the Edmonton Oilers announced their development camp roster. There will be 27 prospects participating in the camp, headlined by top prospect Matt Savoie, who played four National Hockey League games with the Oilers in 2024-25.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / June 30

Oilers sign defenceman Evan Bouchard to four-year, $10.5-million AAV extension

Evan Bouchard is here to stay — at least for four more years. The Edmonton Oilers have signed him to a four-year contract carrying an annual average value of $10.5-million. Elite Prospects’ Cam Robinson was the first to report the deal, which was later confirmed by other reports.

Noah Philp News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Oilers re-sign Noah Philp to one-year, two-way contract

On Monday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that the team has re-signed forward Noah Philp to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The deal carries an NHL AAV of $775,000 for the 2025-26 season.