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Who might the Oilers protect (and lose) in a 2029 NHL Expansion Draft

Earlier this summer, the NHL and Dan Friedkin agreed to a six-month window to explore bringing a team to Houston. Recent news suggests a deal is far from finalized, but the 2029-30 season has been floated as a potential target for a new Texas franchise.

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Report: Babcock signed three year-contract with Oilers

The first reports about the terms of Mike Babcock’s contract with the Edmonton Oilers have been published. According to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, it is a three-year deal with an option for a fourth year.

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Oilers’ Jake Walman Will Have Huge Bounce Back in 2026-27

There are some Edmonton Oilers players looking to build off strong 2025-26 campaigns, while others need to rebound for this season after the team lost in the first round.

Zach Hyman News / Oilersnation / September 12

Oilers: Predicting what a Zach Hyman contract extension could look like

In July 2021, when Ken Holland and the Edmonton Oilers signed Zach Hyman, no one would’ve predicted it would be as successful as it has turned out to be.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 12

3 Reasons the Oilers Could Turn Things Around Quickly

After back-to-back trips to the Stanley Cup Final, last season was a real gut check for Edmonton. They took a step back, finished second in the Pacific and exited in the first round to Anaheim.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Connor McDavid to the Maple Leafs Is the Rumour That Refuses to Die

Here we go again with the rumours. Connor McDavid wants to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Or at least that’s the latest version of a story that seems to come around every year, usually when there isn’t actually much happening with McDavid’s future.

Connor Ingram News / NHL Trade Talk / September 12

Connor Ingram Announces His NHL Retirement, Already Knows What Comes Next

The journeyman goaltender played for four NHL teams over five years. Connor Ingram announced his retirement on Instagram with a simple post and caption that read, “Don’t be sad it’s over, be happy it happened.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 12

What was the toughest team in Oilers history?

Warriors don’t always need to use their sword, but they’d better have one. For most of their history, the Edmonton Oilers have iced a fast-skating, skilled lineup.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Draisaitl Praises Babcock as O’Neill Questions Oilers’ Cup Chances

Leon Draisaitl has never been one to sugarcoat things. After the Edmonton Oilers took a significant step backward last season, the superstar forward acknowledged the club needed to rediscover the identity that carried it to consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2024 and 2025.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Penguins’ Crosby Praises Oilers’ Hiring of Mike Babcock

The Edmonton Oilers made waves this offseason when they chose to hire Mike Babcock as their new head coach, replacing former bench boss Kris Knoblauch.

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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.

Chris Kreider News / Oil on Whyte / September 12

Chris Kreider could add elite depth to the Oilers

With the 2026-27 National Hockey League regular season only two weeks away, the free agent pool is getting pretty shallow. Most teams have filled the empty slots in their lineups, and the "hot" free agents, whose skills were in the highest demand, have either landed with their old clubs, or signed a contract somewhere new.

Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / September 11

Former Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram announces retirement

With training camp right around the corner, a former Edmonton Oilers goaltender has announced his retirement. On Friday evening, netminder Connor Ingram announced his retirement on Instagram after parts of five seasons in the National Hockey League.

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Connor Ingram News / Daily Faceoff / September 11

Connor Ingram announces retirement from hockey at age 29

After more than 300 professional hockey games, Connor Ingram is calling it a career.

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Connor Ingram News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 11

Connor Ingram Announces His Retirement

After not securing a contract for the upcoming season, Connor Ingram has decided to call it a career. The netminder announced on his Instagram page that he has retired. He indicated that he intends to return to school and study psychology.

Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / September 11

‘Ready for this camp’: Isaac Howard targets big step forward with Oilers

To get to the National Hockey League, young hockey players need to hold themselves to a high standard. The same goes for former Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard, the proud owner of two World Junior gold medals, who enters the upcoming season with one year of pro experience in the Edmonton Oilers organization.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

Connor McDavid Says the Oilers Need Consistent Lines This Season

The Edmonton Oilers have spent plenty of time trying to figure out the best way to deploy Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. There have been many opinions in past years on whether the two superstars should play together or be split up onto two separate lines.

Paul Fischer News / Oilersnation / September 11

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 6: Paul Fischer

Welcome to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. We have now reached the Edmonton Oilers prospect I believe isn’t getting enough love: Paul Fischer.

John Klingberg News / Oilersnation / September 11

Former Oilers defenceman John Klingberg retires at 34

A former Edmonton Oilers defenceman officially announced his retirement from professional hockey on Friday. He turned 34 in August. John Klingberg didn’t wear the orange and blue for the Oilers for a long time, but it was a memorable time.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 11

Breaking down the greatest lines in NHL history

Today we’re going to look at some of the greatest lines in NHL history. A more accurate way to put that is to say that we’re going to look at some of the most productive lines in NHL history.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 11

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl reveals silver lining of early playoff defeat in 2025

The Edmonton Oilers have been one of the better teams in the league, but they had one of their down seasons last year, losing in the first round to the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 11

Overdrive Calls Out Oilers’ Country Club Culture — And Their Cup Chances

The Edmonton Oilers didn’t just tweak around the edges this offseason — they detonated the coaching staff. Firing Kris Knoblauch, fresh off a three‑year extension, and replacing him with Mike Babcock was easily the most polarizing move they’ve made in years.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Oilers' Leon Draisaitl Sends Strong Mike Babcock Message Ahead of 2026-27 NHL Season

Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has offered another strong endorsement of Mike Babcock ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season. Draisaitl said the new coach has communicated well and understands what Edmonton needs.

Connor McDavid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 10

Connor McDavid drops pre-training camp message that will fire up Oilers fans

Following two consecutive Stanley Cup Final losses in 2024 and 2025, the Edmonton Oilers are enjoying a longer-than-usual offseason after being eliminated by the Anaheim Ducks in Round 1 of the 2026 postseason.