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Opportunity to Trade Darnell Nurse to the Ducks Just Opened Up

For weeks, the Darnell Nurse trade talk has been front and center. However, over the past few days, as trades came across the NHL newswire, Nurse’s name hasn’t been popping up.

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Oilers Draft Guide: Draft Picks, Targets, and Predictions for the 2026 NHL Draft

It’s draft day in the National Hockey League. Thirty-two teenagers will be selected in the first round on Friday night, as another 192 will hear their names called on Saturday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 26

Random Thoughts: Darnell Nurse, the NHL Draft, and Oilers benefitting from Mike Babcock

The NHL Draft kicks off tonight with Round 1 expected to take 48 years to complete, and that had me thinking about whether we’re in for any kind of action despite the Oilers not having a pick until tomorrow morning.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 26

Oilers’ Draisaitl welcomes Babcock’s hard coaching: ‘I want that’

Leon Draisaitl is one of the most astute and articulate hockey players in the game. When the Edmonton Oilers star sits down to speak his mind, he doesn’t mince words.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 26

Zach Hyman calls past experience with Babcock ‘phenomenal’

The Edmonton Oilers, who met with Mike Babcock during the hiring process, have now all spoken to the media since the news became official on Tuesday. It’s a resounding chorus of support and excitement from Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Zach Hyman.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 26

The five best drafts in Edmonton Oilers history

The NHL Draft is here, and it’s expected to be a good one. The 2026 Draft will be one of the more stacked drafts in recent memory. There are a number of top prospects ranging from skilled forwards like Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, to stalwart defenders like Chase Reid and Keaton Verhoeff.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 26

Oilers rumors: There could be a new No. 1 team on Darnell Nurse’s trade list

The previous report about the Darnell Nurse trade list indicated that the Pittsburgh Penguins were his top destination. Now, a new report indicates he may have a new preferred destination, according to Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 26

Oilers at No. 52: A look at the five best players ever drafted at that spot

The NHL Draft begins tonight, and as things stand, the Edmonton Oilers won’t make their first selection until No. 52 overall. Picking at No. 52 could change at a moment’s notice, as the Oilers could use the pick as part of a trade package or attempt to move up in the draft.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 25

7 players the Oilers could target at pick 52 in 2026 NHL Draft

We are just a day away from the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, NY. And as of today, the Edmonton Oilers carry a total of four picks heading into the weekend.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

The One Oiler Best Qualified to Judge Mike Babcock Just Shared a Surprising Truth

When it comes to the debate surrounding Mike Babcock’s return to the NHL as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, few people are better positioned to weigh in than Zach Hyman.

Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / June 25

Connor Ingram ‘bullish’ on re-signing with Oilers

Could the Edmonton Oilers return the same goaltending tandem as last season? Connor Ingram was expected to hit the free agent market next Wednesday when free agency opens, and there’s been little noise about a possible extension — until Thursday. Sportsnet’s Mark Spector said Ingram would welcome coming back to play for the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 25

Seravalli: Nurse trade not imminent unless talk changes ‘dramatically’

One insider believes that unless things change dramatically and quickly, Darnell Nurse won’t be traded by the first round of the NHL Draft on Friday night.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

$7M Forwards on Oilers’ Radar Amid Darnell Nurse Trade Talks

If the Edmonton Oilers ultimately trade Darnell Nurse, the return likely won’t be centered around another defenceman. During Oilers Now, Bob Stauffer suggested that if Edmonton moves Nurse, the ideal scenario would involve acquiring a forward earning roughly $7 million annually.

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Connor Ingram News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Connor Ingram 'Bullish' on Returning, But Oilers Looking at Other Options

The speculation is that the Edmonton Oilers and goaltender Connor Ingram won’t come to terms on an extension prior to July 1 and free agency, but don’t tell Ingram that.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 25

Oilers Trade Tree: How Jakub Jeřábek and a forgotten draft pick defined the Chiarelli era

At the helm of the Edmonton Oilers, Peter Chiarelli made some pretty devastating moves. His first was a positive, selecting Connor McDavid first overall, which was an easy move.

Connor McDavid News / Professor Press Box / June 25

What McDavid Is Really Asking for in Edmonton

There’s a moment in every great player’s career where the conversation shifts from “can he win?” to “what is he willing to change in order to win?” And with Connor McDavid, that question always carries more weight because the expectations around him are already so extreme they almost feel static.

Jordan Spence News / The Oil Rig / June 25

Edmonton Oilers trade target: Jordan Spence

A defenceman who is rumoured to be on the trading block is Ottawa’s Jordan Spence. Spence began his career with the Los Angeles Kings after they selected him in the fourth round of the 2019 NHL Draft.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 25

Oilers trade targets: Should Edmonton buy-low on Kent Johnson?

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman have been fixtures in the Edmonton Oilers’ top six for most of the McDavid era. But as they enter their mid-30s, they’ll need to hand over the keys to a new generation sooner or later.

Mike Babcock News / The Oil Rig / June 25

Predicting the Edmonton Oilers’ lines under Mike Babcock

Much of the focus leading up to the Edmonton Oilers hiring of Mike Babcock has been about his comportment off of the ice. His reputation has taken many shots, as several former players have been happy to endorse their own testimonies.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Could a Dream Winger Target Be Coming Available for the Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers have been busy making headlines for their off-ice personnel decisions — the firing of Kris Knoblauch and hiring of Mike Babcock — so far this offseason, but now it’s time for GM Stan Bowman to start reshaping the roster.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Oilers Prioritizing Darnell Nurse Trade, But No Deal Guaranteed

The Edmonton Oilers continue to explore the trade market involving Darnell Nurse, but according to Oilers insider Bob Stauffer, there is no certainty that a deal ultimately gets across the finish line.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 25

Why Ethan MacKenzie could be the Oilers perfect 52nd overall pick

The NHL Draft isn’t something Edmonton Oilers fans get excited about anymore. The days of drafting near the top of the first round, or even on the opening day, are long gone.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / June 23

Making sense of the Oilers' decision to hire Mike Babcock

Three years after resigning from his last coaching stop with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Babcock is now tasked with getting the Oilers over the hump.

Oilers reward veteran player with familiar name with long-term deal

Calgary Flames acquire Simon Nemec in blockbuster trade

NHL to investigate two Texas cities for expansion

Ottawa Senators find Brady Tkachuk replacement with trade for William Eklund

Tkachuk trade continues concerning trend for Canadian NHL teams

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Oilers News & Rumours: Murphy & Dickinson Extended, Babcock Hiring, Kapanen Leaving?

The Edmonton Oilers have a lot of things going on right now. From extending key pending free agents, to finding a new head coach, to trying to improve their roster on the trade market, they have a lot of work to do between now and the beginning of the 2026-27 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / June 22

Oilers reward veteran player with familiar name with long-term deal

A player named Connor has agreed to a new longterm to stay with the Edmonton Oilers, but it's not the one fans are hoping they eventually see news about.

Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster

Tkachuk trade continues concerning trend for Canadian NHL teams

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Mammoth sign coach Andre Tourigny to new contract

Kraken re-sign forward Bobby McMann to six-year deal

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