Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kasperi Kapanen could be a difference maker for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers got the best version of Kasperi Kapanen is the one we saw in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last spring. Dangerous in limited minutes, defensively responsible, and enough of a threat that his presence needed to be accounted for by the Anaheim Duck's coaching staff.

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Oilersnation celebrates 2026 Battle of the Donairs winner Famous Donair

It’s not just the Edmonton Oilers that the people of Edmonton are proud of — it’s also donairs. A good chunk of the city has that one spot they live by.

Stan Bowman News / Oilersnation / September 2

Bowman: Oilers unlikely to offer professional tryouts

The Edmonton Oilers have never been shy when it comes to signing players to professional tryouts. While they didn’t bring in any players last year, forward Mike Hoffman and defenceman Travis Dermott got invites to training camp in 2024, with the latter signing a one-year deal.

Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / September 2

‘Offensive player or bust’: Steven Ellis breaks down Isaac Howard’s drop off Daily Faceoff’s prospect list

When it comes to top prospects, it’s no surprise that the Edmonton Oilers don’t have any. After all, they have few opportunities to draft such players, given their late-round picks — if they have any at all.

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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

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / September 2

Oilers’ McDavid remains on top in The Athletic’s annual NHL player tiers

As NHL training camps rapidly approach, we’ve officially reached the time of year when hockey analysts race to complete their rankings, projections and previews for the upcoming season.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / September 2

2026-27 NHL team preview: Edmonton Oilers

After winning 15 playoff games in 2024 and 14 in 2025, the Edmonton Oilers entered the 2025-26 season with clear expectations: Stanley Cup or bust. And

Alex Formenton News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Oilers Are Rumoured to Be Taking a Serious Look at Alex Formenton

The Edmonton Oilers still have some work to do before the 2026-27 season begins, and one name surfacing with increasing frequency is former Ottawa Senators winger Alex Formenton.

NHL News / Oilersnation / September 2

Top 100 Oilers: No. 16 — Bill Ranford

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Bill Ranford comes in at No.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 2

Will Connor McDavid surpass Mario Lemieux’s best decade in NHL history?

Connor McDavid has scored 100+ points in a season nine times, which is the third most in NHL history behind Mario Lemieux (10) and Wayne Gretzky (15). He’s been incredibly consistent, reaching the century mark in nine of his eleven seasons.

Alex Formenton News / NHL Trade Talk / September 2

Are the Oilers Really Eyeing Alex Formenton? This Move Makes Zero Sense

The Edmonton Oilers have never shied away from controversial hires or signings. Stan Bowman arrived with heavy baggage from his time in Chicago. Mike Babcock was hired despite a well‑documented, checkered past.

Kirill Marchenko News / NHL Trade Talk / September 2

Oilers Could Circle Back to Kirill Marchenko Near Trade Deadline

The Edmonton Oilers have spent much of the offseason searching for ways to strengthen their top six, and one name that continues to make sense is Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko.

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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.

Devon Levi News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Devon Levi

The 2026-27 season starts this month, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was defenceman Spencer Stastney, and now we turn our attention to our first goaltender.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

4 Free-Agent Forwards the Oilers Could Sign to Improve Forward Depth

The 2026-27 season is roughly one month from getting underway, yet the Edmonton Oilers have already been hit by bad news. It was announced last week that goaltender Frederik Andersen, defenceman Alec Regula, and forwards Matt Savoie and Mattias Janmark won’t be participating in training camp due to injury.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

Mike Babcock News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

Oilers May Have Found Mike Babcock’s Future Replacement in Misha Donskov

The Edmonton Oilers added another intriguing piece to their coaching staff when they announced the hiring of Misha Donskov as a coaching consultant. On the surface, the move gives head coach Mike Babcock another experienced hockey mind to lean on.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 1

It’s time for the Oilers to turn Rogers Place into a fortress

It’s time the Edmonton Oilers made Rogers Place into a fortress. Every Halloween, there are local haunted houses that have been harder to get through. Earlier this year, Michael Menzies wrote about Edmonton’s poor home performance.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 1

Why the Edmonton Oilers must be ready for a strong start to the 2026-27 season

It is September. The NHL regular season begins in 29 days, and the Edmonton Oilers need a strong start this season. They were sluggish to start the past three seasons, going 2-7-1, 4-5-1 and 4-5-1 in their first 10 games of the 2024, 2025, and 2026 seasons, but that shouldn’t happen this season.