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Who is Connor Murphy? 5 interesting facts about Oilers re-signed veteran

The Edmonton Oilers locked in some defensive stability on their blueline when they re-signed Connor Murphy to a five-year deal in June worth $4 million per season.

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2026 Edmonton Oilers Draftee Prospect Profile: Andrew Robinson

With the 2026 NHL draft complete, the Edmonton Oilers have now added another five prospects to their prospect pipeline. We here at the Oil Rig will be publishing in-depth player profiles for each of Oil Country’s newest additions, while also giving a brief projection of where they fit into the organization’s future.

Frederik Andersen News / The Oil Rig / July 23

Who is Frederik Andersen? Getting to know the Edmonton Oilers’ new goaltender

When the Edmonton Oilers signed Frederik Andersen in free agency, they added far more than another experienced goaltender. The 36-year-old arrives in Edmonton as a Stanley Cup champion and one of the most accomplished Danish players in NHL history.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Oilers’ 5 Biggest Questions Entering 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026-27 season with one goal in mind: finally getting over the hump and winning the Stanley Cup. After another summer filled with change, the roster looks different, the coaching staff has a new voice behind the bench, and several key players will be under the microscope from opening night.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Philip Broberg News / Oilersnation / July 23

How Broberg’s agent used Oilers’ cap crunch in 2024 to secure offer sheets

Philip Broberg’s agent described on a podcast Wednesday what happened behind the scenes in securing an offer sheet for both his client and fellow Edmonton Oilers teammate Dylan Holloway, leading to their exit to St.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 22

Top 100 Oilers: No. 23 — Lee Fogolin

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

Kirill Marchenko News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

Oilers Trade Proposal Lands Kirill Marchenko: Would You Do It?

The Edmonton Oilers have spent the offseason looking for another impact winger who can elevate their top six, and few players fit that description better than Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 22

Bouchard and Ekholm score back-to-back hat tricks: Best Oilers moments of 2025-26

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals , the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

In Hindsight: The Quiet Trade Costing the Oilers a Top Defender

With John Marino officially signing the biggest contract of his career – an eight-year, $54 million extension ($6.75 million AAV) with the Utah Mammoth – I wanted to look back on the former Edmonton Oiler’s 6th-round pick and ask, ‘Why isn’t Marino signing a deal today with the Oilers?’ Back in the 2015 draft, the Oilers were very busy.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

Analyst believes there could be a new best player in the world next year

Connor McDavid has been the consensus best player in the world since almost the moment he stepped foot in the NHL, and for the majority of that time, it hasn’t been much of a debate.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

The Oilers’ goalie signing that made sense — until it didn’t

With Jack Campbell officially retiring from professional hockey, I wanted to look back on the Edmonton Oilers ‘ decision-making nearly four years to the day of his signing a lucrative five-year deal worth $25 million.

Zach Hyman News / Oilersnation / July 22

Random Thoughts: The Battle of Alberta, the Oilers still have space, and putting an 'A' on Zach Hyman

We’re deep in the summer dead zone, and the lack of Oilers news has given me the chance to formulate a few Random Thoughts that I can use your help in figuring out.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

Oilers News & Rumours: Schedule Reveal, Jack Campbell Retires, McDavid Linked to Flyers

The Edmonton Oilers have made many changes this summer, and while the offseason has been fairly quiet recently, there are a few things going on around the team.

Ryan Cameron News / Oilersnation / July 22

Oilers goalie prospect Ryan Cameron’s ‘steady climb’ to the NHL Draft

Ryan Cameron had a much different NHL Draft experience than most prospects. He didn’t get called on stage to try on his new team’s jersey. He didn’t get a phone call.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 21

Is 'Pretty Close' Good Enough for the Oilers to Start the Season?

The Edmonton Oilers are probably one top-six forward away from having an ideal group up front. But one analyst is making the case that “pretty close” is probably good enough and the Oilers don’t need to make a desperate move to acquire another winger before the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 21

Oilers offseason keeps them firmly in the ‘win now’ window

One prominent hockey writer believes the Edmonton Oilers did enough this offseason to remain Stanley Cup contenders. Matt Larkin of Daily Faceoff is breaking down all four NHL divisions and looking at where each team sits in terms of contending for a championship.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 21

Ellis: Oilers prospect pool ‘one of the worst pipelines in the game today’

One prospect analyst has looked at the Edmonton Oilers pipeline and sees one of the worst in the league. Daily Faceoff’s prospect analyst Steven Ellis is evaluating all 32 NHL teams’ prospect pools throughout the offseason.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / July 21

Analyst Isn’t Buying The Latest Connor McDavid Contract Rumor

With Leo Carlsson and Connor Bedard resetting the market by signing massive new contract extensions that have made them the highest- and third-highest-paid players in the NHL, many have begun to wonder what the actual best player in the world — Connor McDavid — will make when he’s up for a new deal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 21

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Edmonton Oilers’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.

Devon Levi News / Oilersnation / July 21

Who Is Devon Levi? 5 interesting facts about new Oilers goalie

The Edmonton Oilers made several big moves on the first day of free agency, including a trade that saw them acquire netminder Devon Levi and a seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a 2028 third-round draft pick.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 20

Why one analytics model graded the Oilers off-season poorly

While there are still two months until the puck drops on opening night for the Edmonton Oilers, we’ve reached the point in the NHL off-season where most of the action is behind us.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 20

10 Burning Questions for Edmonton Oilers 2026-27 season

The Edmonton Oilers’ main camp starts in 58 days on Sept. 16. They play their first preseason game on Saturday, Sept. 19, and for the first time in franchise history, the Oilers start the regular season with a game in September.

Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / July 19

Evan Bouchard Should Be Off the Oilers’ Penalty Kill This Season

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard had a fantastic 2025-26 season, recording 21 goals and 95 points, averaging 24:41 of ice time. This was his career high in goals, assists, points, and ice time.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 19

Top 3 Oilers’ Departed Free Agents That Will Hurt the Most

The Edmonton Oilers have been busy this offseason, making several signings since free agency opened on July 1. These moves have generated excitement among Edmonton fans, who are eager to see the likes of goaltender Frederik Andersen and defenceman Ryan Shea in action with the Oilers.