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Could the Oilers find their next goalie on the waiver wire?

The month of July is officially halfway done and as things currently stand, the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending duo for 2024-25 will once again be Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / July 15

Edmonton Oilers Coaching Staff Changes

Kris Knoblauch will have a couple of new fellow employees behind the bench. With the roster seeing plenty of changes this offseason, you might as well also change the people who direct the roster on the ice.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 15

The Edmonton Oilers have not one, but two potential Calder Trophy contenders next season

It’s been a while since the Edmonton Oilers have had any presence in the Calder Trophy race for rookie of the year in the NHL. In fact, over the last 10 seasons, they have only had three players receive any Calder votes at all.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Stuart Skinner Deserves to Be the Oilers’ Starting Goalie

The Edmonton Oilers are a team built on elite star power and a win-now window. With Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl at the peak of their careers, every offseason is about pushing closer to a Stanley Cup.

Jake Walman News / NHL Trade Talk / July 15

Bumping Walman Up Depth Chart Creates Two Big Issues for Oilers

Even though the Edmonton Oilers’ trade deadline speculation included names like Mikko Rantanen last season, what the team did end up adding was a smart, offensively talented, and surprisingly tenacious defenseman.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 15

Evaluating the goaltending options still available for the Edmonton Oilers

This offseason has been a lot more mixed-bag than the 2024 offseason was for the Edmonton Oilers. In contrast to the “Summer of Jeff” that brought in a swath of top free-agents and re-signings, the Oilers have mostly nibbled around the edges this time.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / July 15

Kris Knoblauch Drops Big Hint Regarding Isaac Howard and Matt Savoie's Roles for Next Season

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed how he plans to use Isaac Howard and Matt Savoie next season, and hinted they could crack the top-six group. The Edmonton Oilers are getting young for next year.

Trent Frederic News / Oilersnation / July 15

The best is yet to come for Trent Frederic: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

Welcome to my annual player review series, where I dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player-by-player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / July 15

Oilers Make Coaching Change Due to Fatal Flaw

Throughout the Edmonton Oilers' back-to-back trips to the Stanley Cup Finals, which both ended in losses to the Florida Panthers, their major flaw has been on full display.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Fans Cold on the Idea of Oilers Taking a Gamble on $15M Goalie

As the spotlight remains fixed on Connor McDavid’s long-term future, the Edmonton Oilers have another contract decision quietly brewing—one that could have major implications on the team’s ability to contend for years to come.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Get to Know the Edmonton Oilers’ 3 New Coaches

On Monday (Jul. 14) morning, the Edmonton Oilers announced they had made some changes to their coaching staff, including a new goaltending coach, a new assistant, and a new skills coach.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 14

Why now could be the time for the Oilers to pounce on the goaltending market

Death, taxes, and talking about Edmonton Oilers goaltending. They’re three sure things in life as long as hockey’s been a thing in Alberta’s Capital, and the 2025 off-season has been no different.

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Kris Knoblauch News / Blade of Steel / July 14

Kris Knoblauch Reacts to Oilers' Coaching Changes: It Was a Tough Call'

Many expected changes in net for the Oilers, and while those are yet to come, Kris Knoblauch has opened up on the hiring of a brand new goaltending coach.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 14

Kris Knoblauch will give Howard and Savoie an opportunity on Oilers’ Special Teams

While Kris Knoblauch announced his coaching staff on Monday, it was also the first opportunity to speak with the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers about recent trades and free agent signings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 14

Oilers ‘expect to have young forwards’ playing in key roles in 2025-26

For the second consecutive off-season, the Edmonton Oilers saw a considerable amount of turnover. Following last year’s loss in the Stanley Cup Final,

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / July 14

Paul Coffey Takes New Role With the Team After Being Removed From Oilers Bench

After being removed recently as one of the Oilers' assistant coaches, Paul Coffey has decided to remain with the team and take on a role as advisor to the owner.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14

Edmonton Oilers Make Multiple Coaching Changes

Some changes are coming to the Edmonton Oilers’ coaching staff for the 2025-26 campaign. The Oilers announced they’ve hired Paul McFarland as an assistant coach, Peter Aubry as a goaltending coach, and Conor Allen as a skills coach.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 14

Oilers make major changes to Kris Knoblauch’s coaching staff

The Edmonton Oilers have lost to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final in consecutive seasons. That has led to a lot of change to the roster, with depth forwards Evander Kane and Viktor Arvidsson leaving this offseason.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 14

Oilers add three coaches, Paul Coffey moves to advisory role

The Edmonton Oilers announced Monday they added three new coaches to their staff, with Paul McFarland joining as an assistant, Peter Aubry taking over for the goalies and Conor Allen as their new skills coach.

Conor Allen News / Oilersnation / July 14

Oilers announce additions of McFarland, Aubrey, Allen to coaching staff as Coffey departs

The Edmonton Oilers announced several changes to their coaching staff Monday morning as their off-season overhaul continues. The most notable change will see the departure of Paul Coffey from the coaching staff, as he returns to his previous role of special advisor to ownership and hockey operations.

Edmonton Oilers News / Blade of Steel / July 14