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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 8
Oilers' rumored connection to Mike Babcock signifies larger NHL problem
Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is out of ideas. He must be if he's seriously considering hiring Mike Babcock as the next head coach of the Oilers.
Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / June 8
McDavid and Oilers Leadership Group On Board with Mike Babcock as Coach
Just when you think the Edmonton Oilers couldn’t do anything else to set them apart as one of the most questionably run franchises in the NHL, word leaks that the hockey club is checking into the legalities of hiring Mike Babcock as their next head coach.
Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / June 8
‘It’s real’: Babcock has reportedly spoken with Oilers owner Daryl Katz, leadership group
The smoke about Mike Babcock becoming the next Edmonton Oilers head coach is “real,” according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Conversations have occurred between Babcock and members of the Oilers leadership group of players, who are on board with the idea of hiring the long-time head coach, Friedman reported.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 8
Oilers Interested In Hiring Mike Babcock As Head Coach
According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Edmonton Oilers are consulting with the NHLPA to see if any objections need to be resolved if they were to hire Mike Babcock as their next head coach.
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 / NHL Trade Talk / June 8
Oilers Fans Won’t Believe the Latest Name Tied to Their Coaching Search
Just when the NHL world thought that the Los Angeles Kings’ hiring of Peter Laviolette was going to be the biggest coaching news of the day, the Edmonton Oilers decided to one-up them with a rumor about a potential lead in their search for a head coach.
Mike Babcock News / Daily Faceoff / June 8
Oilers consulting with NHLPA before potential hire of Mike Babcock
Just when you thought you’d seen the last of Mike Babcock in the NHL, he continues to creep back into the picture. As first reported by TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Edmonton Oilers are currently consulting with the NHL Players’ Association to see if there are objections that need resolving before potentially hiring Babcock.
NHL News / Oilersnation / June 8
Friedman: Oilers were interested in Laviolette before being hired by Kings
The Los Angeles Kings got their guy, naming Peter Laviolette the 32nd head coach in franchise history. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report Laviolette’s hiring, and when he did, he mentioned the Edmonton Oilers were among the other teams interested in hiring the veteran bench boss.
Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / June 8
Report: Oilers checking with NHLPA on potential Mike Babcock hire
The Edmonton Oilers are apparently interested in Mike Babcock. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Oilers are contemplating bringing the controversial former two-time Olympic gold medal-winning coach on board, but are first checking with the NHL Players’ Association to see if any “objections that must be resolved” before a potential hire.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 8
Oilers News & Rumours: Nurse Trade Seems Likely, McDavid Wins MVP, Hockey Operations Updates
The 2026 NHL Draft, as well as free agency, continue to inch closer as June rolls along. This is the time of year where more speculation arises, more rumours spread, and teams begin to start making moves to improve their lineup.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 8
Connor McDavid’s five best games that led to a fifth Ted Lindsay Award
I’ve said it many times before, and I’ll likely say it many times again, but we’re truly lucky to be in an era where we can watch Connor McDavid, the best player on the planet, do what he does night after night.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 8
Five buy-low candidates the Edmonton Oilers could pursue
The Edmonton Oilers are in need of reinforcements. Players that will help them regain the competitive advantage that they lost in the 2025–26 season. What
Connor McDavid News / Professor Press Box / June 7
Connor McDavid and the Loneliness of Greatness
The announcement of Connor McDavid’s Ted Lindsay Award today by the NHL doesn’t tell the whole story. There’s a version of greatness in hockey that shows up in trophies, numbers, and highlight reels.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 7
Oilers Letters to the Editor: Trading for Dylan Larkin and supporting Nurse
It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. Want to join in the fun? Details about how to reach out are at the bottom of the article. “The more you win, the more you want to win.” Larry Ellison said this in an interview with Charlie Rose, and he could not have been more right.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 7
McDavid Wins Fifth Ted Lindsay Award, Matching Wayne Gretzky’s Record
Connor McDavid has done it again. The Edmonton Oilers superstar was named the winner of the Ted Lindsay Award for the fifth time, further separating himself from his peers and cementing his place among the most decorated players in NHL history.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 7
Oilers’ Connor McDavid wins fifth Ted Lindsay Award
The NHL announced early Saturday morning that Connor McDavid has been named the 2025-26 Ted Lindsay Award winner, marking the fifth time the Edmonton Oilers captain has been voted by his peers as the best player in the NHL.
Darnell Nurse News / Professor Press Box / June 7
The Oilers' Nurse Situation: If I Were Him, Here’s How I’d Play It
The news is that the Edmonton Oilers are going to sit down and talk to Darnell Nurse about waiving his no-trade clause so they can explore trade options about moving him to another team.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 7
The Oilers Shot Themselves in the Foot Yet Again
At some point, every NHL front office learns the hard way: hockey plans rarely go as cleanly as they look on paper. The Oilers felt this sting. They gave Kris Knoblauch the boot on May 14 after a messy early playoff exit, even with those recent Finals runs.
Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / June 7
Oilers' Connor McDavid wins Ted Lindsay Award for 5th time
Edmonton Oilers superstar captain Connor McDavid became the second player in NHL history to win the Ted Lindsay Award five times on Sunday. McDavid joined Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky in winning the award presented annually to "the most outstanding player in the NHL," as voted by the members of the NHLPA.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 7
Oilers’ Connor McDavid ties NHL record with fifth career Ted Lindsay Award
Another historical mark for the best player in the world. On Sunday, the NHL announced that Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has won the 2025-26 Ted Lindsay Award.
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 7
Connor McDavid Wins Ted Lindsay Award
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has won the 2025-26 Ted Lindsay Award, an honor given annually to the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by his fellow members of the NHL Players’ Association.
NHL News / The Oil Rig / June 8
Examining a Jordan Kyrou trade for the Edmonton Oilers
Although the offseason has yet to truly begin, for 30 NHL teams, it’s speculation time. Trade rumours are already beginning to pick up steam around the league.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 7
Oilers’ All-Time Best Pick in Every Round of the NHL Draft
The Edmonton Oilers hold just four picks in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft, which is set to take place on June 26 and 27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Edmonton will pick in the second round (52nd overall), third round (84th overall), sixth round (180th overall), and seventh round (212th overall).
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 6
What the Edmonton Oilers need from their next head coach
For a relatively brief moment of time the Edmonton Oilers do not have a head coach. With a bitter end to the season fading through the stages of grief, the hiring of a new coach will harken a new outlook.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 6
3 Free Agent Forwards the Oilers Should Target
The Edmonton Oilers had a frustrating season, leading to a first-round elimination. As a result, roster changes are mandatory. They could go the trade route, but if they want to save assets, there are a few unrestricted free agents (UFAs) that make sense and would be good fits.
Darnell Nurse News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4
Oilers Looking To Trade Darnell Nurse
Veteran defenseman Darnell Nurse is “headed for a breakup” with the Edmonton Oilers, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reported today. Spector cited conversations
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