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Evander Kane disappoints in playoffs: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

Welcome to my annual player review series, where I dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player-by-player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.

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Edmonton Oilers Finally Pull the Trigger on Long-Awaited Goaltending Change

The Edmonton Oilers need a change in net, and while they haven't made that change, they have switched up the goaltending coach after a recent announcement.

Connor McDavid News / House of Hockey / July 8

Connor McDavid's Wife Lauren Kyle All-But-Confirms His Next Contract With the Edmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid's future in Edmonton has been up in the air in recent months, but the latest comment from his wife has revealed where his next contract will be.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / July 8

Oilers Star Forward Felt Helpless During SCF

After losing to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final for the second year in a row, the Edmonton Oilers are left with a feeling of "what if?" What if Stuart Skinner maintained his strong run of form into the final?

Joe Thornton News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 7

Report: The Oilers did not renew goalie coach Dustin Schwartz’s contract

The Edmonton Oilers will reportedly be moving on from Dustin Schwartz as their goaltending coach this summer. A mainstay in the organization since 2014, the Oilers reportedly let his contract lapse when it expired at the end of June, marking the end of an era in the Oilers’ organization.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 7

Dustin Schwartz won’t return as Oilers goalie coach as replacement options open up

For the first time in over a decade the Edmonton Oilers will have a new goalie coach. Dustin Schwartz, who was hired in November of 2014, will not return for a 12th season.

Mattias Ekholm News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Mattias Ekholm

As the offseason continues, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player report cards. Our last report card graded Mattias Janmark, and we move on to the other Mattias, in Mattias Ekholm.

Zach Hyman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 7

Oilers’ Zach Hyman drops ‘helpless’ truth bomb after missing Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers really could have used Zach Hyman in the Stanley Cup Final rematch against the Florida Panthers. After losing in a thrilling seven-game series in 2024, the Cats beat the Oil in just six games this June — and the star forward’s production was sorely missed throughout the championship.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / July 7

Former Edmonton Oilers Centerman Lands New Head Coaching Job

A former centerman of the Oilers, who also suited up for the Jets and other teams, has decided to accept a head coaching job for an AHL team. The Colorado Avalanche announced Monday that Mark Letestu will become the AHL's coach for the Colorado Eagles.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 7

Oilers’ Darnell Nurse, Adam Henrique declined to waive no-trade clauses: report

All the talk about the Edmonton Oilers heading into the off-season was how the team was looking to clear out salary cap space. They were able to do so

Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Oilers Have Bigger Problem Than a $10.5 AAV with Evan Bouchard

The Edmonton Oilers may have successfully kept Evan Bouchard in the fold with a new four-year, $42 million contract, but the way the deal came together should raise red flags about his future.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / July 7

Threat of an offer sheet from Hurricanes reportedly drove up Evan Bouchard’s contract price with Oilers

In the lead-up to Evan Bouchard signing his four-year, $10.5-million AAV extension with the Edmonton Oilers, reports surfaced that his deal was going to come in a million dollars short of where it actually landed.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / July 7

Oilers Nearly Landed Lightning's Top Prospect and Hobey Baker Winner in Wild Draft-Day Deal

NHL insider Frank Seravalli revealed details of a failed trade on draft day, as the Oilers made a trade offer for Tampa Bay's top prospect that did not happen.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7

Oilers Beat Maple Leafs to Sign Key Free Agent Forward

The Edmonton Oilers won a key free-agent battle this summer, signing skilled winger Andrew Mangiapane over the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

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The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

The 'MLB ballpark names' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

The 'Leading scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 7

Looking back at Key Moments from the Oilers’ 2024-25 Season

The 2024-25 NHL season has come and gone. While the final game of the season didn’t have the result we all wanted, there were plenty of highlights from the 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers that ultimately outweigh the lowlights. Let’s take a look at some of the memorable things that happened this season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 7