Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Something Feels Different in Edmonton This Time Around

Few teams have more riding on this season than the Edmonton Oilers. Let’s break down what’s helping them and what’s stacked against them as they head into another run at the Cup.

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Analyst: 0% Chance Connor McDavid Stays in Edmonton Beyond Current Contract

No team is under more pressure to win in 2026-27 than the Edmonton Oilers, because the future of their captain and the world’s best player could very well be riding on it.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 26

Four Oilers to watch in pre-season finale vs. Flames

With only one more pre-season game remaining for most teams and the regular season beginning on Tuesday, teams have begun to make the majority of cuts to their rosters.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / September 26

'0% Chance' McDavid Stays in Edmonton, Says TSN Analyst

The Toronto media, or at least just Jeff O’Neill, is having more fun with the fan base of the Edmonton Oilers. On a recent episode of OverDrive, O’Neill suggested there’s a “0% chance” Connor McDavid stays in Edmonton beyond the two-year contract extension he recently signed, and Oilers fans are riled up.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 26

Do the numbers support the Oilers loading up McDavid and Draisaitl?

The Edmonton Oilers have spent years debating whether they are better with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl together or apart. But over the past three seasons, the answer has depended heavily on who plays beside them.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 26

Previewing the Edmonton Oilers' first week of the 2026-27 NHL season

The 2026-27 NHL regular season is almost here. And with that comes 84 games (minimum) worth of Edmonton Oilers hockey. Alongside my post-game takeaways, I'll be previewing the Oilers' in-season action on a weekly basis.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 25

Oilers make many surprising cuts to their training camp roster

The Edmonton Oilers announced their second round of cuts to their training camp roster on Friday morning. The club released forward Seth Griffith from his professional tryout contract (PTO).

Jason Dickinson News / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Oilers’ Jason Dickinson unlikely to start season

Some unwanted news for one of the top teams in the Western Conference. When speaking to the media on Friday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock revealed that defenseman Jason Dickinson has suffered a setback during the preseason and is unlikely to be in the lineup for the opening night of the 2026-27 regular season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 25

What fans need to know after the Oilers' third preseason game

The Edmonton Oilers have gone three-for-three so far in preseason. Most of that hasn't exactly been pretty hockey, but it is what it is. The team's most recent effort, a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks, was exactly that.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 25

Four NHL teams under most pressure to win the Stanley Cup this season

Let's take a look at four NHL teams that are going to be facing the most pressure to win during the 2026-27 season.

Mark Messier torches Oilers for controversial Mike Babcock hiring

Zach Hyman invites Messier to visit Oilers after Babcock comments

Sharks name Macklin Celebrini 14th captain in franchise history

Is the NHL cooling down on expansion a good thing?

Five NHL rookies who have stood out the most during 2026-27 preseason

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Jason Dickinson News / Oilersnation / September 25

Oilers injury update: Jason Dickinson suffers setback ahead of opener

The Edmonton Oilers may be without Jason Dickinson when the regular season begins in four days. The veteran centre did not skate on Friday morning and has not been on the ice for team practices much in the past week.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / September 25

The Oilers Just Lost a Player They Probably Needed

Sometimes the injury news that looks the smallest on paper isn't necessarily the smallest problem. That's where the Edmonton Oilers are with Jason Dickinson.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / September 25

Draisaitl Offers Up an Uneasy Dose of Reality for Oilers Fans

After Friday’s full-roster practice, Leon Draisaitl was asked about preparing for opening night of the 2026-27 season and how much more work the team might need to do to feel ready.

Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / September 25

Isaac Howard leads ‘outmatched’ Oilers to victory over the Canucks

Hard work has been the prevailing theme for the Edmonton Oilers throughout training camp this fall. The pace in practice. The aggressive penalty killing.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 25

Oilers reassign 15 players to trim training camp roster

The Edmonton Oilers are close to finalizing their roster. On Friday morning, the Oilers sent down most of their minor-league roster that remained with the big club after a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks the night before.

Ethan Bear News / Oil on Whyte / September 25

Former Oilers defenceman named to Hamilton's training camp roster

A former Edmonton Oilers defenceman will be part of a historic season in Hamilton. Ethan Bear, who was drafted by the Oilers in the 2015 NHL Draft, was recently named to the Hamilton Hammers' inaugural training camp roster.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 25

A look at players the Oilers could potentially claim on NHL waivers

With NHL training camps coming to a close, it is time to examine which players may be placed on waivers with the hope that their club can sneak them through and store them on the farm, or develop them further.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / September 25

Did Isaac Howard Answer Mike Babcock's Question?

Sometimes a young player doesn't need to score three goals to get your attention. One goal and one assist will do. That's what Isaac Howard gave the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night in Vancouver.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 25

Tristan Jarry steady, Isaac Howard scores, and only one more Oilers tune-up game until show time

The Bakersfield Condors Edmonton Oilers were in Vancouver on Thursday to square off against the Canucks in their third of four tune-up games of the pre-season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 25

Edmonton Oilers prospects roundup: New season equals new prospects to watch

With the 2026–27 NHL preseason underway, that means another NHL season is just around the corner. With a new season comes new prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system as they add five new prospects from the 2026 NHL draft.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Zach Hyman invites Mark Messier to visit Oilers after Mike Babcock comments

The Edmonton Oilers just can’t seem to avoid drama these days.

Mark Messier torches Oilers for controversial Mike Babcock hiring

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24

Is Messier Wrong? Oilers CEO Defended Letting Players Help Hire Babcock

Mark Messier’s comments about the Edmonton Oilers and their decision not just to hire Mike Babcock as coach but to let the leadership group lead the charge caught a lot of attention on Wednesday.

Matthew Savoie News / The Oil Rig / September 24

Edmonton Oilers will pay big for Matthew Savoie’s next contract

The Edmonton Oilers are at a very critical juncture of franchise history. Connor McDavid has two more guaranteed seasons under contract, Mike Babcock has been hired as head coach, and the need to capture the team’s sixth Stanley Cup has never been more pressing.