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Agent Poll Offers Bold Predictions on Connor McDavid’s Next Contract

Connor McDavid is unquestionably the best player in the world, yet he currently isn’t—and won’t be— the highest-paid player in the NHL for at least two more years after this season.

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Oilers Prospect Update: Lafrèniere and Nicholl impress in pro debuts as Condors clinch AHL playoff spot

It was a three-game week for the Bakersfield Condors, and it started off strong with a 5-2 win against the Tucson Roadrunners last Wednesday. The win halted a three-game losing streak and started a mini winning streak of their own after they beat the San Diego Gulls on Friday by a score of 5-3.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 14

Regular-season finale carries more weight for Oilers after shootout loss to Avalanche

Game 82 of the regular season has suddenly become a must-win for the Oilers. After a 2-1 shootout loss to Colorado, Edmonton can finish anywhere from first to fourth in the Pacific Division, depending on how the final few days unfold.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 14

What the 2026 Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup playoffs lineup should look like

With only one game remaining for the Edmonton Oilers in the 2025–26 regular season, it is time to set our eyes upon the playoffs. What could the lineup look like for the start of Game 1?

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Connor Ingram News / NHL Trade Talk / April 14

A Decision Has Been Made by the Oilers on Connor Ingram

Despite a loss on Monday night, Connor Ingram is now the guy in Edmonton. The netminder has been a total success story this season, and versus the Colorado Avalanche, he offered up even more evidence that the choice about who will start in goal for the Oilers in the playoffs is a no-brainer.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ Shootout Loss to Avalanche

The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Colorado Avalanche at Rogers Place on Monday (April 13). The score was tied 1-1 at the end of overtime, before Colorado outscored the host Oilers 3-2 in the shootout.

Leon Draisaitl News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

Oilers Could Be Getting Draisaitl Back in Round 1 of the Playoffs

There was some good news for the Edmonton Oilers at their morning skate on April 13. Injured forward Leon Draisaitl was out on the ice at practice and according to TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, he looked to be skating fairly well.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 14

Connor McDavid carrying the Oilers, Connor Ingram gets no run support, and injury timelines

After falling to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon, the Oilers returned to Rogers Place for their final two regular-season games of the year.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14

Oilers fall to Avs in shootout, slip 2 points back of Knights

Nathan MacKinnon scored the decisive goal in a shootout, Scott Wedgewood made 30 saves through regulation and overtime plus one more in the shootout, and the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 14

Playoff atmosphere arrives as Oilers fall to Avalanche in shootout: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The penultimate game has come to an end, and the Edmonton Oilers will need some help. On Monday evening, the Oilers hosted the Colorado Avalanche for their second-to-last regular-season game, falling 2-1 in a shootout.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 13

Oilers’ Draisaitl feeling good on injury recovery: ‘I’m not there yet’

Leon Draisaitl says he’s feeling pretty good, but there still needs to be time before he returns to the Edmonton Oilers lineup. The Oilers second leading scorer spoke to the media on Monday after participating in practice on the fifth line.

Chris Pronger News / Oilersnation / April 14

Chris Pronger reveals he agreed to long-term contract with Oilers while drunk

When Chris Pronger was traded to the Edmonton Oilers on Aug. 3, 2005 and signed a long-term contract hours later, he was drunk and didn’t consult with his wife, Lauren, before signing the deal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 13

GDB 81.0: Oilers can finish anywhere from first to fourth in Pacific Division (7:30 PM, SNW)

There are four days remaining in the NHL season, and the Edmonton Oilers can finish in four different playoff positions. They can win the Pacific, finish second or third, or finish fourth, which would be the second wild card spot and a date with the Colorado Avalanche in the first round.

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Connor McDavid News / Viral Sports News / April 13

Edmonton Oilers Expected to Make Major Connor McDavid Decision

The Edmonton Oilers face a challenging road ahead as they attempt to secure the long-term future of their franchise cornerstone, Connor McDavid. The elite forward recently agreed to a modest two-year extension worth $25 million, carrying an average annual value of $12.5 million.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Edmonton Oilers’ Path to the Stanley Cup

The Edmonton Oilers have a clear blueprint for winning the Stanley Cup—but executing it consistently over four playoff rounds is the challenge. The team is built around elite talent, led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but it will take far more than superstar dominance to win a championship.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / April 13