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Oilers’ Goalie Coach Change Hints at Plans for Skinner & Pickard

The Edmonton Oilers are set to make a key behind-the-scenes change this offseason by removing Dustin Schwartz, who has been the team’s goalie coach since November 2014.

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Hurricanes Threatened Offer Sheet Forcing Oilers to Act Fast, per Elliotte Friedman

The Carolina Hurricanes reportedly were eying Edmonton Oilers RFA defenseman Evan Bouchard with an offer sheet, per a report from analyst Elliotte Friedman.

Curtis Lazar News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Oilers Signing Curtis Lazar a Smart Depth Addition

The Edmonton Oilers have been a little quiet this offseason with free agency underway, and while they did land Andrew Mangiapane on a fair two-year deal worth $3.6 million annually, they haven’t done much else in terms of filling out their roster.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / July 6

Edmonton Oilers Top Trade Target Stolen Away At The Last Moment By The Maple Leafs Per Insider

The Edmonton Oilers have made some questionable decisions this summer, and now it's been revealed that one of their top targets was stolen by Toronto.

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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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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Oilers Quietly Explored Offseason Trade of Top Defenseman

The Edmonton Oilers entered the offseason with difficult decisions to make after another deep playoff run fell short of the ultimate goal. According to

Andrew Mangiapane News / Oilersnation / July 6

Analyzing what the Edmonton Oilers can expect from Andrew Mangiapane

Though the 2025 NHL off-season thus far has been rather uneventful compared to summers of the past, the Edmonton Oilers have nevertheless made multiple changes to their roster, particularly (and almost exclusively) towards their forward core.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 6

No-trade clauses halt potential Oilers moves as two players say no

The Oilers are trying to make the adjustments that will put them over the top after back-to-back Stanley Cup Final losses, but at least two veteran players expressed no desire to waive their no-trade clauses.

Analyzing what the Oilers can expect from Andrew Mangiapane in 2024-25

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Every NHL player to score 500 goals

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Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Maple Leafs Predicted to Land Connor McDavid, Build 'Dominant 1-2 Punch'

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid isn’t a free agent yet, but speculation around his future has already begun to heat up with just one year left on his contract.

Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Hurricanes Threatened Oilers with Bouchard Offer Sheet & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumours rundown, the Edmonton Oilers were quick to get an Evan Bouchard contract done because the Carolina Hurricanes were threatening to offer sheet him, but pivoted to K’Andre Miller after Bouchard was extended.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / July 6

NHL Analyst Links Oilers and Sabres in Blockbuster Goalie Trade This Offseason

NHL analyst Jacob Punturi believes the Oilers could be primed to acquire a star goalie from the Sabres this offseason to help solve their issues in the crease.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 6

Looking at where the Oilers’ newly-drafted prospects will play in 2025-26

In the 2025 National Hockey League draft, the Edmonton Oilers made five selections. For the third consecutive season, the Oilers entered the draft without a first-round pick.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Oilersnation / July 6

Analyzing what the Oilers can expect from Andrew Mangiapane in 2024-25

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / July 6

Oilers, Sabres Primed for Another Blockbuster Trade?

The Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers formed a strong trade relationship during the summer of 2024. The organizations swapped young forwards as prospect Matthew Savoie went to Edmonton in exchange for Ryan McLeod, a middle-six center entering the prime years of his career.

Derek Ryan News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Derek Ryan

The offseason is in full swing, and so are the player grades for the Edmonton Oilers. The first report card was given to Evan Bouchard, and next up is Derek Ryan.

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Connor McDavid News / Blade of Steel / July 5

Connor McDavid's Wife Lauren Kyle Sends Heartbreaking Goodbye "Going to Miss You So Much"

NHL Free Agency is a time for players to cash in, but it's not always hard leaving a team you've come to know, and for Lauren McDavid, it's even tougher.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 5

Tommy Lafrenière on joining McDavid and Draisaitl with Oilers: ‘I can’t even believe my name is in a sentence with those two’

When Tommy Lafrenière heard his name called in the third round of the 2025 NHL draft, he couldn’t help but laugh. Getting drafted in the Edmonton Oilers organization — one with superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl — is something he never imagined.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 5

Connor McDavid Will Be a Top-10 Player of All-Time Even Without a Cup

Some people believe that you need to win a championship to be considered an all-time great in a sport. I think this is especially true in hockey, where if you search for the best players of all time, some of the lists feature players such as Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, Mario Lemieux, and Gordie Howe–all Stanley Cup winners.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / July 5

NHL legend has bold comments about Connor McDavid's future with Oilers

Connor McDavid could potentially depart the Oilers within the next year.

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Every NHL player to score 500 goals

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 5

Oilers’ Ruthless Summer Stance an Early Test for the Roster

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2025 offseason under new General Manager Stan Bowman is a vastly different one than the offseason of his predecessor. Taking a more calculated and unsentimental approach to roster construction, he’s testing his roster early.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Oilersnation / July 5

What does Andrew Mangiapane bring to the Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers made a reasonable bet signing 29-year-old winger Andrew Mangiapane to two-year contract, with an annual average value of $3.6 million.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 5

Goalie Shocker Among 3 Possible Mid-Season Moves for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have taken a more measured approach to this year’s free agency period. Instead of signing several players out of the gate, the team added only two after trading Viktor Arvidsson and Evander Kane, then losing Corey Perry, Connor Brown, and John Klingberg to other offers.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / July 5