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Scribe Suggests Blowback to Big Oilers Trade Will Start to Surface

It’s an interesting take, but according to David Staples of the Edmonton Journal, the Edmonton Oilers are about to feel some blowback from the Mattias Ekholm trade.

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If the Oilers were to make a big trade, what assets do they have to offer?

For what feels like the first time in a long time, the Edmonton Oilers will enter a season with significant financial flexibility. On Aug. 7, general manager Stan Bowman joined Oilers Now, where he made it clear that despite his offseason moves, he doesn’t expect the current roster to be the finished product.

Darnell Nurse News / Professor Press Box / August 26

The Oilers May Miss Darnell Nurse More Than They Think

Darnell Nurse spent a long time being one of those Edmonton Oilers players who seemed to live in two different worlds. There was the contract, and then there was the hockey player.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 26

The biggest 2010s draft busts for the Edmonton Oilers

The 2010s were about as rock bottom as it could get for the Edmonton Oilers. Although the “Decade of Darkness” started following the 2005–06 season, it was the turn of the 2010s where the misery hit critical levels.

Macklin Celebrini News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 26

‘I want to be remembered as a Stanley Cup winner’: Draisaitl talks Babcock, Oilers legacy

Legacy. The longer a player lasts in the National Hockey League, the more prominent the question of what their careers will be remembered for. Is it for being a depth player?

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.

Mattias Janmark News / The Hockey Writers / August 26

Oilers 2026-27 Season Previews: Mattias Janmark

The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was Trent Frederic, and now we turn our attention to another struggling forward.

David Pastrnak News / NHL Trade Talk / August 25

Oilers Trade Proposal Lands David Pastrnak: Would You Do It?

The Edmonton Oilers could create the NHL’s most dangerous offence by acquiring David Pastrnak from the Boston Bruins. However, landing a winger who recorded 100 points last season and is signed through 2030–31 would require an enormous offer.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 25

Edmonton Oilers reveal new jersey numbers for 2026-27 season

We now know what jersey numbers the newest members of the Edmonton Oilers will wear this season. The Oilers’ social media team posted the backs of the five jerseys online on Tuesday morning. Shakir Mukhamadullin will wear No.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 25

Savoie & Howard Could Be Oilers’ 2 Most Important Pieces This Season

The Edmonton Oilers are entering their most important season of the Connor McDavid era. As has been the case in Edmonton the last several years, this is truly a Stanley Cup or bust type season, though the pressure is undeniably ramped up even more this time around.

Tristan Jarry News / Oilersnation / August 25

31 Oilers Questions: Can Tristan Jarry bounce back in 2026-27?

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 on ClutchPoints / August 25

Insiders wonder about Oilers coach Mike Babcock’s ‘nuclear option’ decision with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl

Mike Babcock is entering his first season with the Edmonton Oilers. Babcock has prior experience working with star players and has two stars to work with: Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Professor Press Box / August 25

The Oilers’ Most Important Goalie May Be Their Youngest

There is something interesting happening in Edmonton's crease, and it isn't really about who starts the season as the Oilers' No. 1 goalie. Right now, the Oilers have three goaltenders who could make a legitimate claim for the job.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / NHL Rumors / August 25

Why Hasn’t Anyone Signed Vladimir Tarasenko, and Are the Edmonton Oilers a Fit?

The 34-year-old Vladimir Tarasenko is coming off a two-year contract at a $4.75 million cap hit. He put up 23 goals and chipped in with 24 assists for 47 points in 75 games for the Minnesota Wild.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

Trent Frederic News / The Hockey Writers / August 25

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Trent Frederic

The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was Ryan Shea, and now we turn our attention to the first forward on the board.

Shakir Mukhamadullin News / Oilersnation / August 25

Shakir Mukhamadullin opens up on Sharks rift, Edmonton Oilers trade

Shakir Mukhamadullin discussed his trade to the Edmonton Oilers and detailed a strained relationship with his former team, the San Jose Sharks, in a Russian interview with Sport Express. The 24-year-old defenceman’s ascent to the NHL has been bumpy since being a first-round draft pick in 2020.

Colton Dach News / Oilersnation / August 24

31 Oilers Questions: Can Colton Dach have a breakout season?

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.

Adam Henrique News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 24

Free Agent Profile: Adam Henrique

As with so many players before him, Father Time has not been kind to Adam Henrique. Once a quality middle-six center for the New Jersey Devils and Anaheim Ducks, Henrique dropped off significantly during his time with the Edmonton Oilers.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

How Mike Babcock Could Reshape the Oilers’ Identity

The Edmonton Oilers will enter the 2026–27 season with a different voice behind the bench and an opportunity to establish a clearer identity. Edmonton hired Mike Babcock after an inconsistent season ended with a first-round loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Connor Ingram News / Daily Faceoff / August 24

Which team will Connor Ingram sign with?

It has been almost two full months since NHL unrestricted free agency opened back on July 1, and there are still a few notable players without homes for the 2026-27 season.

Stan Bowman News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

Stan Bowman’s Quietest Mistake Is About to Blow Up Edmonton’s Goaltending Plan

Stan Bowman has done some genuinely strong work during his time with the Edmonton Oilers. He’s modernized parts of the roster, found value in overlooked players, and stabilized areas that had been weak for years.

Leon Draisaitl News / Trade Talk Sports / August 24

NHL Analyst Has Leon Draisaitl Shockingly Low in Center Rankings

The NHL Network revealed its top 20 centers in the league right now on Sunday night, which is always sure to stir up controversy and generate debates around the hockey world during the quiet days of the offseason.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / August 25