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Former Oilers forward Jeff Skinner signs in Switzerland with EHC Biel-Bienne

A one-time Edmonton Oilers forward has decided to go overseas. Jeff Skinner is headed to Europe, signing a one-year deal with EHC Biel-Bienne of Switzerland’s National League that will last until April 2027.

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‘From Peter Parker to Spider-Man’: Condors coach praises captain Seth Griffith

Building a minor league program that can churn out NHL talent is critical for the long-term health of an organization like the Edmonton Oilers. At its core, the AHL is a developmental league.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 14

Most Shafted Oiler in Recent Memory Leaves NHL, Signs With Swiss League Club

Former Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner didn’t have the easiest time in Edmonton. He was relatively productive given the lack of ice time and opportunity he got under then-head coach Kris Knoblauch, but it was clear, even in 2024-25, that Skinner’s career was winding down.

David Lewandowski News / Oilersnation / August 14

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 16: David Lewandowski

Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. We make our way to the WHL with our next player in the top 20, David Lewandowski, who is coming off a strong junior season in the Western Hockey League.

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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

Eemil Vinni News / The Oil Rig / August 14

How Eemil Vinni will impact the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending depth

The Edmonton Oilers recently signed goaltending prospect Eemil Vinni to a contract. On its own it is a good sign, but a deeper look into the depth chart offers a curious view.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Mike Babcock News / Professor Press Box / August 14

The Curse of the Elite Athlete: Why the Oilers Wanted Mike Babcock

There is something fascinating about the Edmonton Oilers hiring Mike Babcock that has little to do with systems, line combinations or even coaching style.

NHL News / Oilersnation / August 14

Oilers former coach says McDavid will win the Stanley Cup: ‘I predict it’

One of Connor McDavid’s former coaches with the Edmonton Oilers is certainly a believer he’ll be a champion one day. Long-time NHL coach Dave Tippett was a guest on the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast this week, reminiscing about his days with the Phoenix Coyotes with former players Paul Bissonnette and Keith Yandle.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / August 14

ECHL: Goatheads Sign Jake Chiasson for the Upcoming Season

The New Mexico Goatheads announced that they’ve signed forward Jake Chiasson for the 2026-27 season. The Edmonton Oilers selected Chiasson 116th overall in the fourth round of the 2021 NHL Draft.

NHL News / Oilersnation / August 13

NHL uploads full game between Oilers, Flames that featured goalie fight, line brawls

One of the most memorable games in the Battle of Alberta’s history is now available to be watched in full. The National Hockey League uploaded a full replay of the Feb.

Kasperi Kapanen News / Oilersnation / August 13

31 Oilers Questions: Can Kasperi Kapanen stick in the top six?

There have been few greater player stories around the Edmonton Oilers in recent years than that of Kasperi Kapanen. Cast aside and thrown to the curb by the St.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 13

Cutting McDavid and Draisaitl’s minutes on the Oilers penalty kill? ‘Silly to close doors on anything,’ says Bowman

One of the talking points of the off-season has been whether new Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock will try to reduce minutes for Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

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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 / August 13

Three’s Company: The six seasons the Edmonton Oilers used five or more goalies

The Edmonton Oilers will aim to carry three goaltenders into the 2026-27 season. As Jason Gregor noted, most netminders don’t like it, more teams have tried it recently, and the Oilers will experiment with it, at least to start the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 13

Edmonton Oilers alternate history: Mike Comrie for Corey Perry

Last summer, I ran through a couple of alternate history scenarios involving our Edmonton Oilers. They were pretty funny exercises, so I wanted to return to this topic.

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The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

Adam Henrique News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

Adam Henrique Deserves to Be On an NHL Roster in 2026-27

We are almost a month and a half removed from the beginning of the new league year and there are still some notable names left unsigned on the free agent market.

Trent Frederic News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13

From 'Worst Contract' to Breakout Candidate: Trent Frederic’s Chance to Rewrite Everything

Trent Frederic has had a tumultuous start to his Edmonton Oilers career. Picked up at the 2025 trade deadline — along with Max Jones, who’s been a decently productive fourth‑liner when healthy, and prospect Petr Hauser, whom they opted not to re‑sign this summer — that season’s run ended with yet another Stanley Cup Final appearance.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 13

5 Oilers prospects who are playing for an entry-level contract this season

As Oilersnation continues to count down the top prospects in the Edmonton Oilers organization, today we’ll look at some of the players whose rights could expire at the end of the 2026-27 season.

Connor Ungar News / Oilersnation / August 12

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 17: Connor Ungar

Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. That makes it back-to-back goalies in the top 20 rankings, with Connor Ungar being my 17th-ranked player.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 14

The one‑for‑one trade that still haunts the Edmonton Oilers

Watching Taylor Hall celebrate his day with the Stanley Cup, I couldn’t help but look back at the infamous one‑for‑one deal the Edmonton Oilers made to acquire Adam Larsson.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Oilers Can’t Afford Another Slow Start to the Season

If there’s one trend that new head coach Mike Babcock can change for the Edmonton Oilers this season, its avoiding the slow start. It seems like during the last seven seasons, the Oilers have always seemed to be playing catch-up after falling behind in the early stages of every NHL campaign.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Mike Babcock’s History With Frederik Andersen Could Shape Oilers’ Goalie Battle

Frederik Andersen has already lived through one version of life as Mike Babcock’s starting goaltender. It involved 66 starts in consecutive seasons, public pressure in Toronto, and enough trust for Babcock to travel to Denmark to meet Andersen’s family after a playoff elimination.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 12

31 Oilers Questions: Do the Oilers need a right-shot centre?

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 12

Oilers Have a Goaltending Logjam Developing

The Edmonton Oilers have accumulated plenty of goaltending depth throughout their organization, but they may now be approaching the point where having too many options creates another problem.

Beau Akey News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Oilers’ Beau Akey Has a Crucial Development Season Ahead

Beau Akey does not need to play an NHL game for this season to be a success. After everything that has interrupted his development, simply putting together a healthy, dependable season with the Edmonton Oilers’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, Bakersfield Condors, might be more valuable.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / August 11

How one Edmonton Oilers 2025 playoff game may have single-handedly saved the current era

Often times, when you look at a franchise’s golden years, there’s a series of occurrences that result in its ending. Both the Edmonton Oilers, and General Manager Stan Bowman, have seen this happen to them.