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The Edmonton Oilers hired Mike Babcock as their next head coach. Everybody has been focusing on the controversy surrounding Babcock because the NHL Players Association conducted a formal investigation before the Oilers officially hired him on June 23.

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Why Rickard Rakell might not be the home-run swing the Oilers need

The NHL offseason has been absolute bedlam so far. We’ve seen star players traded, multiple first-round picks moved, and pricey offer sheets signed. Amid all the chaos, the Edmonton Oilers quietly improved their cap situation and added on the margins.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 9

Hurricanes owner facing harsh criticism for Stanley Cup decision

Being a billionaire affords you the opportunity to do a lot of things. They're just not always the right things.

Hurricanes Owner Roasted Over Who He Put on the Stanley Cup

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Frederik Andersen News / NHL Trade Talk / July 9

Oilers Signing Gets High Ranking Among Best of the Summer

According to Harman Dayal of The Athletic, the Edmonton Oilers are getting a high rank for one of their summer signings. Among the best free-agent additions, Frederik Andersen ranks near the top for smart deals and astute signings by any NHL club this offseason.

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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?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 9

Why the modern three-goalie system is the right gamble for Edmonton

To say the Edmonton Oilers backed themselves into a corner with the Tristan Jarry trade would be an understatement. Between his contract and Jack Campbell’s buyout, the team had already committed roughly $7.9 million to their goaltenders next season, with an empty roster spot left to fill.

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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 / Oilersnation / July 9

Oilers new alternate jersey will be black with ‘Flint Tropics’ motif

The Edmonton Oilers will have a new alternate jersey for the upcoming season, with little tidbits emerging on what the design is. Each NHL team will have new alternates as part of the league’s “Hometown Remix” jerseys, meant to tie directly to the city, culture, history, and identity of the market.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 9

Andersen, Joseph provide Stanley Cup rings to Oilers

The position group the Edmonton Oilers needed to address most in the off-season was goaltending. General manager Stan Bowman was busy adding two goaltenders

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8

Did Berube’s Unexpected Decision Lead to the Oilers’ Pivot to Hiring Babcock?

Craig Berube says he took himself out of the running for the Edmonton Oilers’ head coaching job — and it wasn’t because the interview went badly. There was talk he really wanted the job in Edmonton, so it’s odd to hear him say that it was his choice to pull himself from the running.

Craig Berube News / Oilersnation / July 8

Berube positive about Oilers interview but process ‘dragged too long’

One of the Edmonton Oilers’ head coaching candidates during this recent cycle talked about his experience on a recent podcast. On Leafs Morning Take on Wednesday, they interviewed outgoing Toronto coach Craig Berube, who was an early candidate in Edmonton’s coaching search before they eventually decided to hire Mike Babcock.

Mathieu Joseph News / Oilersnation / July 8

Why Mathieu Joseph could be a highly useful defensive forward for the Oilers

Most of the Edmonton Oilers’ moves this off-season, particularly the more significant ones, have focused on improving the back end and the goaltending.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8

Penguins’ Wingers Could Be Ideal Trade Targets for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have had a pretty successful offseason thus far, though if there is one area they would still like to address and upgrade, it would be the top six, specifically a top-six winger.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8

Oilers Could Bring Back Polarizing D-Man For Depth Scoring Boost

If defenseman John Klingberg remains unsigned this summer, the Edmonton Oilers could do a lot worse than the offensive blueliner in a depth role. The Oilers have decided that the goal this coming season is to spread out the offense to ensure that Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Evan Bouchard aren’t overworked.

Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / July 8

Who should replace Darnell Nurse as the Oilers’ next alternate captain?

With Darnell Nurse now with the San Jose Sharks, the Edmonton Oilers have at least a couple of things left to figure out for next season. For one, who’s taking over the music?

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

How the Oilers’ Offseason Decisions Affect Their AHL Prospects

A flurry of moves to start the new league year means an abundance of decisions ahead for the Edmonton Oilers. They have a full roster of NHL talent, but we can’t forget about the players waiting for their shot in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Bakersfield Condors.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7

Oilers Could Right a Wrong and Unlock Second Power Play Unit with Unsigned UFA

With head coach Mike Babcock coming in and the mandate being that the Edmonton Oilers will spread out their offence, that could mean finding the right mix on a second-unit power play.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 7

How will D.J. Smith deploy the Oilers defence?

The Edmonton Oilers currently have ten defensemen who played NHL games last season. Most would agree the top five D-men are Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm, Jake Walman, Connor Murphy, and Ryan Shea.

Chris Pronger News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Revisiting the Oilers’ Chris Pronger Trade 20 Years Ago

On July 3, 2006, I was in my car listening to Bob Stauffer and Mark Spector on Team 1260 in Edmonton when they announced that Chris Pronger was being traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Anaheim Ducks for Joffrey Lupul, Ladislav Smid, two first-round picks and a second-round pick.

Stan Bowman News / Oilersnation / July 7

Stan Bowman needs to make a big splash and add a scoring winger

As the NHL offseason hits its quiet period, the Edmonton Oilers are still sitting with close to $6 million in cap space and, with a few roster moves, could easily see that number creep up north of $8 million.

Frederik Andersen News / Oilersnation / July 7

Just rest needed for Frederik Andersen’s knee injury: ‘Very reassuring’

Frederik Andersen revealed the injury he suffered during the Stanley Cup Final that kept him out of the lineup for the final three games of the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Oilers News & Rumours: Mukhamadullin, Stastney, Emberson, Andersen Speaks

The Edmonton Oilers have been quite active this offseason, making some moves behind their bench as well as with their roster, with some player personnel changes.

Mike Babcock News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Oilers Leadership Group Getting Blasted By Babcock Was Positive

The Edmonton Oilers weren’t expecting to be eliminated in round one of the playoffs last season. In fact, fans were hoping they could make another deep playoff run and have a shot at making it into their third straight Stanley Cup Final; unfortunately, that wasn’t the case.