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Shakir Mukhamadullin News / Oilersnation / July 5
What Shakir Mukhamadullin brings to the Oilers’ blue line
On Thursday, I released a piece analyzing Ryan Shea, one of the two NHL defencemen that the Edmonton Oilers added on Free Agency Day. The other defender is Shakir Mukhamadullin, acquired from the San Jose Sharks in a trade that sent Darnell Nurse the other way, who also signed a two-year contract extension with the team yesterday morning.
Vladimir Tarasenko News / The Hockey Writers / July 5
Insider Suggests Oilers Could Look at Signing Vladimir Tarasenko
The Edmonton Oilers have had a near perfect offseason so far. They have moved on from Kris Knoblauch, traded away Darnell Nurse’s entire $9.25 million cap hit, kept their key pending free agents, and tackled their team needs as they head into one of the most important seasons since they drafted Connor McDavid.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 4
NHL teams are finally realizing offer sheets are a viable (and smart) strategy
NHL general managers are finally starting to realize restricted free agency is not only a viable strategy, it might also be one of the best options teams can have in finding impact talent.
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?
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 4
Two Oilers prospects invited to U.S. World Junior Summer Showcase
Two Edmonton Oilers prospects have received invitations to be among the best junior players in the United States. USA Hockey invited 47 players to the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase from July 26 to August 1 in Windsor, Ont.
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.
Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / July 4
‘For whatever reason I was the problem’: Nurse on exit from Oilers
At times, Darnell Nurse was a fan favourite with the Edmonton Oilers. Other times, a whipping boy. “That’s sports, though,” said Nurse at his introductory press conference in San Jose shortly after the trade became official.
Mike Babcock News / Daily Faceoff / July 4
Did Mike Babcock impact how much Oilers could do this summer?
The Edmonton Oilers are approaching one of the most decisive years in their franchise history, as the new two-year contract for Connor McDavid kicks in,
Shakir Mukhamadullin News / Oilersnation / July 4
Oilers sign defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin to two-year contract
The Edmonton Oilers have signed newly acquired defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a two-year, $3.5 million contract, according to PuckPedia. The deal will carry an annual average value of $1.75 million.
Shakir Mukhamadullin News / Daily Faceoff / July 4
Oilers re-sign Shakir Mukhamadullin to two-year contract
The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with restricted free agent Shakir Mukhamadullin, his agent, Dan Milstein, reported Saturday morning.
Shakir Mukhamadullin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4
Oilers Sign Shakir Mukhamadullin To Two-Year Contract
The Oilers have taken care of one of their arbitration-eligible restricted free agents one day before the filing deadline. Agent Dan Milstein of Gold
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 4
How Stan Bowman’s early off-season moves sets up the Oilers
Edmonton Oilers fans have been burned by false hope before around this time of year. Remember the Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson day? We were all ready to anoint Jeff Jackson as the best GM in the league.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 4
Insider Connects Oilers to Veteran Free-Agent Winger
The Edmonton Oilers currently have just over $7.25 million in cap space, and it’s safe to say they’ll be expected to spend it. That is always the case with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading the way, and even more so with the increased urgency as the former’s short-term, two-year extension begins next season.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 4
Oilers Have Options With Plenty of Cap Space
It was a busy July 1 for Edmonton Oilers’ general manager Stan Bowman and his team as they pulled off a slew of moves in the free agent and trade markets.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 4
Oilers’ Very Early 2026-27 Roster Projection
The Edmonton Oilers are arguably entering their most important season in franchise history. With Free Agent Frenzy behind us, we now have clarity on the Oilers’ roster.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 3
Three free agent forwards the Oilers could still target
Stan Bowman rolled up his sleeves and got to work early this offseason, making multiple trades and signings by the time July 1 came to an end. He dealt Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Shakir Mukhamadullin and used some of the cap savings to sign defenceman Ryan Shea to a five-year deal.
Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / July 3
Edmonton Oilers Free Agent Frenzy Moves
A third round pick in 2028 traded to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for prospect goaltender Devon Levi and a 7th round pick in 2028. Darnell Nurse traded to the San Jose sharks in exchange for left shooting defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp.
Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / July 3
Oilers Trying Everything to Fix Broken Goalie Spot
The Edmonton Oilers have added another name to what is becoming one of the NHL's most intriguing goaltending situations. The club signed Frederik Andersen to a one-year, $1 million contract, with performance bonuses that could push the value to $2.8 million.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 4
Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years
The Philadelphia Flyers sent shockwaves through the NHL on Friday afternoon when they announced that they signed Anaheim Ducks restricted free agent Leo Carlsson to a five-year offer sheet.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 3
Grading the most impactful Oilers free agent signings
What many expected to be a quiet July 1 for the Edmonton Oilers ended up producing as many fireworks as the Canada Day celebrations that followed. Stan Bowman’s seat had to be feeling hot to start the summer after his club’s disappointing performance last season.
Darnell Nurse News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3
Bruins, Oilers had Darnell Nurse trade in place before Sharks deal
Darnell Nurse is now a member of the San Jose Sharks after being traded from the Edmonton Oilers. The trade from the Oilers to the Sharks ended the Nurse saga between him and his initial team.
Darnell Nurse News / Daily Faceoff / July 2
Is Oilers blueline better without Darnell Nurse?
The Edmonton Oilers had to breath a slight sigh of relief on Wednesday. Defenseman Darnell Nurse had requested a trade earlier this offseason, but the task of actually dealing him seemed easier said than done.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 2
Edmonton Oilers bring back Kasperi Kapanen with one-year, $2.6M contract
The theme of Free Agency Day for the Edmonton Oilers has been “don’t worry, be happy.’ With the vibes being down all throughout June, General Manager Stan Bowman responded with smart, strong moves for July 1.
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