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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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.

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.

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The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers by NBA team' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

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.

Matthew Savoie News / Oilersnation / July 11

Why the Oilers should prioritize a long-term deal for Matt Savoie

The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are an interesting case study. It took years for the “computer boys” to get that team to the promised land, and while so much has been made about the analytically driven moves the organization has made over the years, their ability to identify market inefficiencies is what drove them over the top.

Vasily Podkolzin News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

For Podkolzin, the Oilers’ Biggest Challenge Is Accountability

When Mike Babcock was brought in as the Edmonton Oilers’ new head coach, it didn’t take long for everyone to focus on the obvious stuff. The noise around his history.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 11

Two other Oilers who could make Canada’s 2028 World Cup of Hockey roster

There’s no denying Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard will be a part of the next best-on-best international Canadian team. Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin, Steven Ellis, and Scott Maxwell each projected the two Edmonton Oilers to be on the 2028 World Cup of Hockey team, but there’s an argument to be made that others could join them.

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 Hockey Writers / July 11

Oilers’ Vasily Podkolzin on Knoblauch’s Exit, Babcock’s Demands, and Future Goals

The Edmonton Oilers are pivoting into a new era with winger Vasily Podkolzin gearing up for a major role. The 25-year-old forward is coming off a breakout 2025-26 campaign where he skated in all 82 regular-season games, netting a career-high 19 goals and 37 points.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

Mutual Interest Between the Oilers and 33-Goal UFA?

The Edmonton Oilers roster is just about set heading into the 2026-27 season, but with close to $6 million still available in cap space, many expect at least one more meaningful addition.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

Connor McDavid Trapped Himself Out of an Oilers Trade Request

Connor McDavid’s two-year, $25 million extension with the Oilers is the kind of short-term commitment that puts Edmonton on notice and will keep fans on the edge of their seats.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10

Do the Oilers Have a Second 'Miracle' Trade In Them This Summer?

If the Edmonton Oilers want to make further roster changes or continue adding cap space ahead of the 2026-27 season, the most direct way to do so is through a trade.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Edmonton Oilers’ 3 Worst Contracts for 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers have had a busy offseason thus far. They have been strapped against the salary cap for many years. But they finally have salary cap flexibility after trading defenceman Darnell Nurse and his entire $9.25 million cap hit for the next four seasons.

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.