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Bowman: Babcock will build right habits, have Oilers ‘very prepared’

Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock says he spent the summer studying and is ready to steal the systems that are working across the NHL. In a way, it’s his own boot camp as he’s set to return behind an NHL bench for the first time in seven years.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 16

Oilers announce 56-player training camp roster absent two 2026 draft picks

Training camp is officially underway for the Edmonton Oilers. While members of the organization met with the media Wednesday morning, players were put through the medicals and on-ice sessions at both Rogers Place and the Downtown Community Arena.

Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Tristan Jarry on Oilers’ three-goalie system: ‘That’s going to be a little bit of adjustment’

The Edmonton Oilers are going to be doing some things differently this season. New head coach Mike Babcock will shape the team to his image as they try to win a Stanley Cup for the first time since 1990.

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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?"

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16

Oilers GM Talks Opportunity to Sign 18-Goal Guy Before Deadline

Stan Bowman spoke with the Edmonton Oilers media contingent on Wednesday and was asked for an update on Matt Savoie. Discussing both Savoie’s injury and the status of contract negotiations, Bowman said he didn’t have an update, per se, on Savoie’s return date.

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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 / Oilersnation / September 16

‘We all don’t have to agree’: Oilers’ Bowman addresses controversial Formenton signing

Seven days after the Edmonton Oilers made their controversial signing of Alex Formenton, general manager Stan Bowman fielded questions about the team’s decision to bring in one of the five players acquitted in a high-profile sexual assault case.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 16

Oilers injury update: Regula and Janmark ahead of Savoie and Andersen in rehab timeline

The Edmonton Oilers are about to start training camp without two key pieces of their lineup. Returning forward Matt Savoie and newcomer netminder Frederik Andersen will not skate at camp, said general manager Stan Bowman on Wednesday morning, adding there is no time frame for their return.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 16

Oilers bold predictions: Stan Bowman swings big before trade deadline

The Edmonton Oilers are running out of time to win Connor McDavid a Stanley Cup. In January 2027, McDavid will turn 30 years old. While unlikely to decline, at least for another half-decade, the Oilers need a sixth Stanley Cup soon.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 16

What needs to go right for the Edmonton Oilers this season

The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026–27 season with a lot of pressure on their shoulders. They are coming off a tough playoff loss, have signed Mike Babcock, and have recently brought in Alex Formenton.

Ales Hemsky News / Oilersnation / September 16

Top 100 Oilers: No. 14 — Ales Hemsky

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

Asher Barnett News / Oil on Whyte / September 16

Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 8: Asher Barnett looks to build on freshman year

Continuing the Oil on Whyte top 10 prospects list, following the No. 9 ranked prospect is 19 year old University of Michigan blueliner, Asher Barnett at No.

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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.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Connor McDavid

The NHL season is officially here, so let’s wrap up our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. Yesterday we looked at Jake Walman, and now we focus on our final player.

Isaac Howard News / NHLFanCentral / September 16

Edmonton Oilers Could Make a Surprising Trade Decision Involving Young Forward Isaac Howard

Edmonton Oilers in the win mode now As they are heading to the new season of NHL with the superstars of Connor Mc David and Leon Draisaitl for the upcoming

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 16

Edmonton’s Most Wanted: Analyzing the NHL’s biggest Oilers killers

Oiler killers. Growing up, it was a phrase used to describe the early 2000s Dallas Stars (we got you in 1997, though, Stars fans), the Minnesota Wild (the Wild won 17 straight home games against the Oilers from 2007 to 2011), or Patrick Kane when he played for the Chicago Blackhawks (Kane’s points per game are about 27 per cent higher vs.