Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pre-Scout: Oilers begin homestand against quack-tastic Ducks power play

It was transit day: the Edmonton Oilers travelled back from New Jersey on Wednesday instead of late Tuesday night, taking five of a possible six points from the quick three-game trip. Considering how tilted the ice was in the second period, coming away with a point against the Devils in the eventual 4-3 shootout loss is a win in my books.

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins gives emotional reaction to Oilers tribute amid major milestone

Only two players in the history of the Edmonton Oilers have played 1000 or more games for the franchise. Defenseman Kevin Lowe played 1037 games in an Oilers sweater during his career.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 4

Ex-Oilers winger Evander Kane close to signing contract in KHL

Just 17 months removed from playing in the Stanley Cup Final for the Edmonton Oilers, Evander Kane appears to be taking his talents to the KHL. This, according to his agent Dan Milstein, who said on Wednesday’s edition of DFO Insider that an announcement of which team he will sign with will come in the next few days.

Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Amazing How Quickly the Jarry Trade Narrative Has Flipped for Oilers

It’s amazing how quickly the Tristan Jarry trade narrative has flipped for the Edmonton Oilers. Not long ago, the goalie was seen as a contract the team would have to move but probably couldn’t give away.

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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?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / November 4

Oilers' Connor McDavid is the 'apple king' of the NHL

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has scored assists in 16 consecutive games and can be officially crowned the "apple king" in the NHL this season.

McDavid makes NHL history as Oilers beat Rangers

Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins sets franchise record for most games played

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Colton Dach News / Oilersnation / November 4

Could Colton Dach be another reclamation project home run for the Oilers?

Last season, the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks made two separate trades with each other. The first one was on March 2, when they sent a second-round pick to Chicago in exchange for defenseman Connor Murphy and then just two days later, they made another move with the Blackhawks for Jason Dickinson.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 4

One glaring Oilers weakness: Analyzing Edmonton’s 5-on-5 second period struggles

The Edmonton Oilers are off to a great start at 11-2-3. Many facets of their game are strong, but there is one specific area that has been a concern. Their five-on-five play in the second period.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 4

Oilers Prospect Update: Condors early season struggles continue

It was another disappointing weekend for the depleted Bakersfield Condors. With losses against the Abbotsford Canucks and San Jose Barracuda this past weekend, the Condors now sit at the bottom of the Pacific Division with a 0.389% win percentage.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / November 4

Oilers strong road trip continues to show they're a contender

The Edmonton Oilers had never had a season where they successfully swept both the California and New York state teams within a single road trip. That achievement remained just beyond their grasp as the Oilers fell to the New Jersey Devils in a shoot out on Tuesday night.

Nikita Kucherov News / The Oil Rig / November 4

Edmonton Oilers rumours roundup: The possibility of landing Nikita Kucherov

The Edmonton Oilers continue to roll onwards, accumulating a strong record to start the season. As a team with championship aspirations, the speculation around what the Oilers could or should add is always prevalent.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Mukhamadullin’s Maturation Suggests Oilers Made a Solid Bet in the Darnell Nurse Trade

Fifteen games into the 2026-27 season, the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to move Darnell Nurse looks better than it did a few weeks ago, largely thanks to the improved play of defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 4

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is the oiliest Oiler of all, Jake Walman in the lineup, and stealing a point in New Jersey

After sweeping their back-to-back weekend against the Islanders and Rangers, the Edmonton Oilers rolled into New Jersey in pursuit of a clean road trip and fourth consecutive win overall.

NHL News / Oil on Whyte / November 4

Oilers strong middle frame earns a point against the New Jersey Devils

The bad news: the Edmonton Oilers lost 4-3 to the New Jersey Devils in a game that, despite going to a shootout, didn't necessarily feel like it would go the distance.

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The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Oilers Shouldn’t Panic Over Jake Walman’s Slow Start

It’s been a problem-free start to the season for the most part for the Edmonton Oilers. With a 11-2-3 record, almost everything has gone right; almost because there’s always something or someone to worry about.

Brad Lambert News / The Oil Rig / November 4

Should the Edmonton Oilers claim Brad Lambert?

News recently dropped that the Winnipeg Jets have placed young forward Brad Lambert on waivers. He is a young centreman who, at one point, was a highly valued prospect.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Shootout Loss to the Devils

The Edmonton Oilers capped off their three-game road trip last night with a game against the New Jersey Devils, but were unable to keep their perfect road record alive.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Oilersnation / November 4

As Nugent-Hopkins sets Oilers games played record, team falls in shootout

On a night when Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set the Edmonton Oilers franchise record for games played, it’s only fitting that he was one of the best players on the ice.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 3

Instant Reaction: Oilers close road trip with shootout loss to Devils

The Edmonton Oilers continue to rack up points. On Tuesday evening, the Oilers played the final game of three on the road, taking on the New Jersey Devils.

Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / November 3

Howard out ‘a couple weeks’ with injury after getting kneed against Islanders

The Edmonton Oilers will be without winger Isaac Howard for the next couple of weeks, head coach Mike Babcock revealed Tuesday. Howard, 22, was injured early in Saturday’s matinee against the New York Islanders, when, just 2:22 into the game, he went knee-on-knee with Emil Heineman.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / November 3

Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins sets franchise record for most games played

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has set the franchise record for the most regular-season games played.

Oilers' Evan Bouchard joins elite company with early-season production

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Isaac Howard News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Oilers’ Howard out week-to-week with lower-body injury

A young up-and-comer is going to miss an extended period of time. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock revealed that forward Isaac Howard is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Evan Bouchard News / Trade Talk Sports / November 2

Oilers Evan Bouchard Is Chasing Legends. But Is There More?

Evan Bouchard has joined a list of pretty impressive names. Bobby Orr. Al MacInnis. And now the Edmonton Oilers defenceman. That’s pretty good company to keep, isn’t it?

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / November 2

McDavid Is Breaking Gretzky Records Again. Are We Getting Used to It?

Some records are records; others make you stop and think for a moment. The Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid reaching 30 assists in just 15 games belongs in the second category.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 2

Oilers' Evan Bouchard joins elite company with early-season production

Connor McDavid isn't the only member of the Edmonton Oilers who's enjoying an historic start to the season.

Connor McDavid becomes fastest player in history to 30 assists in a season

Penguins' Sidney Crosby sets record for most assists with one franchise

Predators acquire Shane Wright from Kraken for Matthew Wood

Capitals acquire Remi Poirier from Devils for draft pick

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov fined for roughing Blackhawks’ Alex Vlasic

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Oilers’ McDavid becomes fastest player in NHL history to 30 assists in a season

The 2026-27 NHL season has already been a historic one for Connor McDavid. He continued to add to it Sunday night. The Edmonton Oilers’ captain had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers, becoming the fastest player to record 30 assists in a single season at just 15 games.

Matt Tomkins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Matt Tomkins To Make Oilers Debut Sunday Against Rangers

After Edmonton’s 4-0 win over the Islanders on Saturday, coach Mike Babcock announced that Matt Tomkins will make his Oilers debut tonight against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden, via Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.