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Connor McDavid reveals Edmonton Oilers leadership will 'step in' if Mike Babcock goes too far

The Edmonton Oilers will be opening the 2026–27 season under Mike Babcock—the first time he has been behind an NHL bench for a regular season game since he was fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs in November 2019.

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Breaking down the Edmonton Oilers training camp lines

With training camp in full swing, we got our first look at what the Edmonton Oilers opening night lineup could be. With new Head Coach Mike Babcock taking the reins there is a power vacuum for icetime.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Remembering Kevin Lowe’s Return to the Oilers 30 Years Later

Saturday (Sept. 19) marks 30 years since the Edmonton Oilers and then-37-year-old defenceman Kevin Lowe agreed to a one-year contract worth $700,000. While the addition of Lowe did little to improve Edmonton’s roster, this was a move that, intangibly speaking, meant a great deal for the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 19

Which Oilers are most likely to land on NHL waivers?

The Edmonton Oilers will need to make some decisions before the season starts. As it stands, the Oilers’ roster stands at 29 players, six more than what is allowed, according to Puckpedia’s new waiver watch.

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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 / Oil on Whyte / September 19

It's up to the Oilers to prove their doubters wrong

The Edmonton Oilers players say they're willing to do what it takes to win the Stanley Cup. Working harder, skating faster, paying more attention to the little details than their opponents on a nightly basis.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 18

ONR: Breaking down the first days of Oilers training camp

It’s Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of ONR is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today’s podcast, the fellas discussed Oilers training camp, Mike Babcock’s first spin as the head coach, another round of Ask the Idiots, line combinations, and more.

Kris Knoblauch News / Oilersnation / September 18

Did Kris Knoblauch lose the Oilers’ room last year?

A lot more was going on with the Edmonton Oilers last season than we were led to believe. The team fired head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant Mark Stuart on May 14, and it was GM Stan Bowman who announced the firing: “Following a thorough review of this past season, we believe these changes are needed,” said Bowman.

Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / September 18

Babcock explains plan to spread out minutes amongst Oilers forward group

Death, taxes, and the Edmonton Oilers trying to maximize their bottom six. They’re three long-standing traditions in life, and the Oilers’ eternal struggle to get the most out of their team when Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are off the ice has continued to plague them.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 18

Oilers training camp day two: McDavid crashes into post; Dickinson leaves shaken up

It’s day two of training camp for the Edmonton Oilers, and there have already been some tense moments thanks to a scrimmage. While day one on Thursday brought forth some colourful quotes and high-intensity skates, the vibe shifted when Oilers captain Connor McDavid crashed hard into the net.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / September 18

Oilers’ Bouchard looks to simplify his game in 2026-27

Evan Bouchard doesn’t believe he needs to radically overhaul his game, coming off a 95-point campaign. But the Edmonton Oilers‘ star blueliner also recognizes there’s always room for improvement.

Curtis Lazar News / Professor Press Box / September 18

Curtis Lazar’s Move to Switzerland Might Be a Good Hockey Decision

Some hockey stories make you stop and think about what a professional hockey career actually looks like. Curtis Lazar heading to Switzerland is one of them.

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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.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Oilersnation / September 18

Where does Ryan Nugent-Hopkins fit best in the Oilers’ lineup?

As Ryan Nugent-Hopkins enters his 16th training camp as an Edmonton Oiler, he does so with another new coach, the 11th of his career. Throughout his time with the Oilers, Nugent-Hopkins has been asked to do just about everything.

Mike Babcock News / The Oil Rig / September 18

Previewing potential Edmonton Oilers line combinations under Mike Babcock

The Edmonton Oilers, for better or for worse, have long been known as a team of second chances. The trend began during the glory days with bringing in Craig MacTavish from the Boston Bruins.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

3 Oilers to Watch This Preseason

NHL training camps are underway, and as usual, the Edmonton Oilers come into this season with a lot of hype. They made major changes this offseason, including hiring Mike Babcock as their new head coach and D.J.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / September 18

Mike Babcock Admits He Can’t Believe He’s Coaching the Oilers

Head coaches in new situations always draw a lot of attention to start the season, but none compare to the spotlight on Mike Babcock and the Edmonton Oilers.

Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / September 18

‘I work my balls off’: Babcock and Oilers’ newcomers ready to make camp impact

Get ready for a lot of one-liners from Mike Babcock. On day one of Edmonton Oilers training camp, he responded to a question about line combinations with

Ryan Shea News / NHL Trade Talk / September 18

Ryan Shea shocks day one: Oilers’ new $4M defender opens camp on the top pairing

When the Oilers finally moved on from Darnell Nurse this summer, the immediate question was simple: what now? Edmonton wasted no time answering it. With

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 17

Five takeaways from day one of Oilers training camp

I’ve been asked to create a list of takeaways from the Edmonton Oilers’ first day of training camp. Well, I’m not sure if I do. It’s a camp the size of

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 17

Bouchard, Hyman named to Oilers leadership group

The Edmonton Oilers introduced their leadership group Thursday afternoon, with two new faces joining the group. Evan Bouchard, for the first time in his NHL career, will don an ‘A’ as an alternate captain for the team this year, joining Zach Hyman as the team’s new alternate captain.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / September 17

'He’s Intense': Draisaitl Breaks Down First Skate With New Oilers Coach

Leon Draisaitl was specifically requested by Edmonton media on Thursday as the Edmonton Oilers took the ice for their first skate with new head coach Mike Babcock.

Curtis Lazar News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Former NHLer Curtis Lazar signs in Switzerland

A familiar name for NHL fans is headed overseas to play in Europe. On Thursday, Swiss team Lausanne HC announced that have signed forward Curtis Lazar for the remainder of the 2026-27 season, which just began on Tuesday.

Jake Walman News / Professor Press Box / September 16

Jake Walman Wants to Change What the Oilers See This Season

You sort of have to wonder why Jake Walman is talking about conditioning as training camp opens in Edmonton. It would be easy to read this as one of those September hockey stories where a player says he feels better, everybody nods, and we wait for the games to start.