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Oilers 2025 training camp flashback: Who’s here and who’s gone?

Times change, and organizations change with them. For the Edmonton Oilers, there’s been quite a bit of turnover for the organization in the last calendar year.

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Oiler Fans Look to PTOs, But Scribe Has Disappointing News

The Edmonton Oilers might not sign anyone else in free agency this summer, but there’s always the PTO route. Professional tryouts (PTOs) are used by teams every year.

Owen Michaels News / Oilersnation / August 4

Oilers 2026 prospect countdown #20: Owen Michaels

Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. Owen Michaels is an undrafted right-shot centre out of Detroit, and after captaining Western Michigan University, signed with the Edmonton Oilers on April 2.

Brad Hunt News / Oilersnation / August 4

Former Oilers defenceman Brad Hunt announces retirement from professional hockey

A former Edmonton Oilers defenceman who spent three years with the team has hung up his skates. Brad Hunt, 37, has announced his retirement from hockey, the NHL Alumni Association shared Tuesday.

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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

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / August 4

The Nurse Trade Taught Oilers a Valuable Lesson About a Potential 2026-27 Move

For years, the Edmonton Oilers were thinking about what they could do if they cleared out $9.25 million in cap space by trading defenseman Darnell Nurse.

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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.

Asher Barnett News / Oilersnation / August 4

Oilers prospect Asher Barnett projected to USA World Junior roster

It’s been nothing short of a steady climb for Asher Barnett in terms of his development as a young player. Selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the fifth round of the 2026 draft after the team traded up, the left-shot defenceman went to the NCAA’s University of Michigan last season, scoring five goals and 18 points in 40 games.

Vasily Podkolzin News / Oilersnation / August 4

A look back at Vasily Podkolzin’s dominant performance at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

The 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup is underway at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alta., with the Aug. 3-8 tournament showcasing many of the world’s best under-18 men’s hockey players as they represent their respective countries.

NHL News / Oilersnation / August 3

Three future PWHL stars reflect on Oilers development camp experience

The Edmonton Oilers turned some heads in late June when they announced three women’s hockey players would be attending their development camp. “I’ve never been in this atmosphere… It’s something girls dream of growing up,” said Caitlin Kraemer.

Trent Frederic News / Oilersnation / August 3

Can Trent Frederic build on his positive second-half metrics? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 3)

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 3

Oilers Fans Are Split on Ike Howard’s Path to the NHL

One of the questions the Edmonton Oilers will have to answer this season is how much Isaac (Ike) Howard can impact the lineup. Is he ready to be an everyday NHLer, or is he headed back to the AHL for more seasoning?

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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.

Jake Walman News / Oilersnation / August 3

Is Jake Walman capable of a bounce-back year? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 2)

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.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3

Fans Have Field Day With McDavid to Maple Leafs Troll Post

It didn’t take long for hockey fans to tear apart one of the more bizarre Connor McDavid rumors to surface this offseason. On Monday morning, an X account claiming to have inside information posted that McDavid intends to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs when his contract with the Edmonton Oilers expires, provided he isn’t traded beforehand.

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The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

Devon Levi News / NHLFanCentral / August 5

Devon Levi might not be ready for the NHL, but Oilers’ gamble could still pay off

The Edmonton Oilers knew they needed to do more than replace one goalie this offseason. General manager Stan Bowman also made changes to the team’s defense and added another goalie.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 3

Recapping Oilers Prospects’ Performance at Summer Showcase

After a week of action at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario, the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase wrapped up Saturday (Aug. 1). Canada, Finland, Sweden

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3

The Misread Trade: Oilers Return for Nurse Better Than Advertised

With Darnell Nurse finally waiving his no-trade clause and being traded this offseason, years of fans crying for a move meant few seemed to care what the Edmonton Oilers got in return.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHLFanCentral / August 5

Oilers d-men strike it rich after leaving Edmonton as former blue-liners cash in big

The Edmonton Oilers have a new-look defense for the upcoming NHL season. However, many former Oilers defensemen have signed big contracts with other teams.

Soccer News / Oilersnation / August 4

Why NHL Expansion to 33 teams is a bad idea for hockey

I won’t beat around the bush. I am not in support of NHL expansion. A 33rd NHL team? Is there any good reason besides billions of dollars in expansion fees?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 2

How many Oilers could score 20 goals next season?

Last season, the Edmonton Oilers had six different players reach the 20-goal milestone. That was actually tied for the second-most in the league with both the Colorado Avalanche and the Utah Mammoth. The only team to have more was the Carolina Hurricanes, who had seven different players hit the milestone.

Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / August 2

How should the Edmonton Oilers deploy Isaac Howard in 2026-27?

The projected structure of the Edmonton Oilers’ forward lineup in 2026-27 creates an interesting dilemma for 22-year-old forward Isaac Howard. Traded to the Oilers from the Tampa Bay Lightning last summer in exchange for Edmonton’s 2024 first-round pick Sam O’Reilly, Howard is the organization’s top prospect in an otherwise unremarkable pool.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 2

Scribe Predicts Oilers Will Sign 100-Plus Point Bruins Free Agent by 2031

Allan Mitchell of The Athletic has gone out on a bit of a limb with his latest prediction. While looking at the Edmonton Oilers over the next five years, he started trying to guess what might happen with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard, the depth, the youngsters, and where help would be coming from ahead of the 2031 season.