Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Disappointment as Fan Favorite Not Coming to Oilers’ Camp on PTO

The Edmonton Oilers are heading into their 2025-26 training camp without plans to invite players on professional tryouts (PTOs), meaning any rumors that fan-favourite Klim Kostin could be back seem to be inaccurate.

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Fans in Calgary chant ‘McDavid is leaving’ as Oilers lose to Flames in rookie match

Whenever the Oilers and Flames meet, fans on both sides trade chirps. That didn’t change at Sunday’s rookie game in Calgary. During the shootout, Flames supporters reportedly tried to get under Edmonton’s skin by chanting Connor McDavid’s name.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / September 15

Oilers Discussing Extension With Key Defenseman

The Edmonton Oilers and captain Connor McDavid are the biggest contract domino yet to fall in the NHL. It's expected to be the richest contract signed in league history, a befitting deal for the world's best player.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 15

Oilers release seven players from tryout contracts ahead of NHL training camp

The Edmonton Oilers have announced that they’ve released defenseman Dru Krebs from his professional tryout contract, as well as released center Andrew O’Neill, defensemen Jaxen Adam, Hyde Davidson, Parker Von Richter, and Carson Woodall, and goaltender Josh Banini from their amateur tryout contracts.

Connor McDavid News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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?

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 15

Training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Western Conference

What are the biggest training-camp battles to watch? Let's take a look at the top three from the Western Conference.

Rangers in no rush to extend key winger — and that could spell bad news for Wild

Maple Leafs star makes bold contract demand, but deal not yet close

A look at the Pittsburgh Penguins landscape before the 2025-26 NHL season

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 15

Report Cards for Top Edmonton Oilers Prospects in Rookie Games against Flames

Those yearning for the return of the Edmonton Oilers were treated to a couple of high-scoring thrillers this past weekend that surely satisfied their appetite for hockey.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 15

Examining the performances of the Edmonton Oilers prospects in the Next Gen Showcase

With both games against the Calgary Flames rookies completed, there have been some standouts, surprises, and underwhelming performances. Rookie camps largely serve as an opportunity for players not yet signed to an NHL deal, one last chance to impress before the true pre-season begins.

NHL News / Oilersnation / September 15

NHL Notebook: Former Stars coach regrets pinning Western Conference Final loss to Oilers on goaltender

Now that he’s had time to reflect, former Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer isn’t happy with how he handled his team’s loss to the Edmonton Oilers in last season’s Western Conference Final.

Ivan Fedotov News / The Oil Rig / September 15

Should the Edmonton Oilers have acquired Ivan Fedotov?

Shortly before training camps opened, a sneaky little trade was announced. The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired goaltender Ivan Fedotov from the Philadelphia Flyers for a sixth-round draft pick.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Oilers News & Rumours: Hart, Howard, Skinner, PTOs

As training camp before the 2025-26 season gets underway, the Edmonton Oilers continue to focus on their goal of winning their first Stanley Cup since 1990, and finally getting over the hump rather than losing in another Stanley Cup Final.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 15

Top 100 Oilers: No. 78 — Jimmy Carson

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Jimmy Carson comes in at No.

Edmonton Oilers News / Sporting News / September 15

Oilers goaltending solution could prove controversial

It's fair game for the Edmonton Oilers to sign free agent goaltender Carter Hart to shore up their crease, the potential backlash involved might lead the team to stay away from him regardless of the benefits.

Nathaniel Day News / Oilersnation / September 14

Offence all around as Oilers fall in final rookie game against Flames: Game Recap, Highlights, and Reaction

Like Friday, the Edmonton Oilers lost another high-scoring rookie game against the Calgary Flames in the final NextGen showcase game. This time, the Oilers fell by a final score of 5-4, as they hung around in the game, but were unable to find the game-tying goal late in the third period.

Zach Hyman News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14

Oilers Look to Fill Zach Hyman’s Void as Season Approaches

As the Edmonton Oilers skate, rookies try to show well in games, and training camps begin, there’s a question mark next to Zach Hyman‘s name. He’s projected to be a big part of the 2025-26 season, but uncertainty remains over whether he will be ready for the opener.