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This marks Stan Bowman’s first full off-season at the helm of the Edmonton Oilers. On July 24, 2024, the Edmonton Oilers hired Bowman as general manager.

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Grading Oilers’ 2025 NHL Draft class

The 2025 NHL Draft saw many prospects realize their dreams of making it to the league. Teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins had major draft hauls and hope their depth can lead them in the future.

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

Edmonton Oilers do not qualify Olivier Rodrigue, Cameron Wright, and Jacob Perreault

According to our own Jason Gregor, the Edmonton Oilers did not extend qualifying offers to goaltender Olivier Rodrigue, forward Cameron Wright, and forward Jacob Perreault.

Evan Bouchard News / Field Level Media / June 30

Report: D Evan Bouchard signs four-year deal with Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed Evan Bouchard, locking up one of the league's most versatile defensemen for four years, multiple reports said Monday.

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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.

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 / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Edmonton Oilers Extend Evan Bouchard to 4-Year Contract

The Edmonton Oilers and No. 1 defenceman Evan Bouchard have agreed to a contract: four years with a $10.5 million cap hit. Oil Country is getting the 25-year-old on an affordable salary through the 2028–29 campaign.

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Oilers Sign Evan Bouchard to Controversial 4-Year Extension

The Edmonton Oilers have locked in defenseman Evan Bouchard on a four-year contract extension worth $10.5 million annually, according to several reports.

Evan Bouchard News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Report: Oilers re-sign Evan Bouchard to four-year contract

A rising star is making northern Alberta his home for a few more years. According to multiple reports, the Edmonton Oilers have re-signed defenseman Evan Bouchard to a four-year contract extension.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Oilers will reportedly use up most of their cap space to extend Evan Bouchard

As first reported by Cam Robinson of EliteProspects and later confirmed by TSN’s Chris Johnston, the Edmonton Oilers are putting the finishing touches on an extension for pending restricted free agent defenseman Evan Bouchard.

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

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 30

Oilers’ free agency plans, potential trades, and more

Silly signing season is upon us. NHL free agency officially opens tomorrow at 10 a.m. MT and with more cap space available than good players, I fully expect we will see some contracts players get overpaid with contracts that will age poorly.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Oilers’ Forward Shakeup: Red Wings Clear Path for Possible Trade

With NHL trade buzz heating up and little time to make moves as free agency opens up on Tuesday, speculation is growing around a pair of potential Edmonton Oilers moves that could reshape their forward group.

Kasperi Kapanen News / Total Apex Sports / June 30

Edmonton Oilers Re-Sign Kasperi Kapanen To 1-Year Deal

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed Kasperi Kapanen to a one-year contract worth $ 1.3 million. In making this move, the Oilers are getting a player that is a solid bottom-six player that can score a timely goal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / June 30

Edmonton Oilers 2025 NHL Draft Recap

The Edmonton Oilers had no picks in the first or second rounds of this year’s NHL Draft. They entered the Draft with five mid-to-late-round picks. Their newest prospects are… Tommy Lafreniere – 83rd Overall – Right Winger/Centre: From the WHL’s Kamloops Blazers, put up 24 goals and 32 assists for 56 points in 68 games.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 30

Who should stay and who should go as the Edmonton Oilers approach free agency

The Edmonton Oilers trading Evander Kane just feels like the first move in a bunch of them. There’s a vibe that a lot will happen this week, both to make the Oilers cap-compliant with Evan Bouchard and Leon Draisaitl raises kicking in next season, and to give the team a potentially Cup-winning boost.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / June 30

Key Forwards to Return with Edmonton Oilers in Surprise UFA and RFA Re-Signings

The Edmonton Oilers and Stan Bowman are keeping busy so far to start their offseason, as they have just re-signed two of their key forwards. The Edmonton Oilers are inking unrestricted free agent forward Kasperi Kapanen to a one-year, $1.3 million deal.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Report: Oilers re-sign Kasperi Kapanen to one-year contract

According to PuckPedia, the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.3 million contract with winger Kasperi Kapanen. Kapanen, a 28-year-old from Finland, was set to test the free agent market on July 1, but will instead stay put in Alberta.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Oilers’ 2025 Free Agents: Who Should Stay & Who Should Go

July 1 is right around the corner, and that means one thing in the NHL: free agency. Teams with spots to fill and money to spend will begin shopping around both inside and outside their house to improve their team for next season.

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Oilers’ Darnell Nurse Would Never Agree to Be Traded

Ever since his $74 million deal was signed ahead of the 2021-22 season, Darnell Nurse has been criticized plenty and often by Edmonton Oilers fans. The 30-year-old is one of the highest-paid defencemen in the NHL, which is a massive overpay given that he isn’t even a top-two blueliner on his own team.

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Oilers GM Reveals Where Things Stand with Connor McDavid's Extension

Connor McDavid will be eligible to sign a contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers on July 1, but as of now, there has not been much movement toward a deal.

Corey Perry News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Corey Perry's Future in Edmonton Threatened by Oilers' Situation

Corey Perry wants to run it back with the Edmonton Oilers, but unless something changes in the next few days, the veteran winger might have to look elsewhere.