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Why a Course Correction Between Oilers and Cagey Veteran Makes Sense

The Edmonton Oilers may be looking to get younger this offseason, but bringing back some of the veteran leadership they lacked in 2025-26 isn’t a terrible idea.

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Should the Oilers re-sign Corey Perry in free agency?

With a longer off-season than we’ve been used to over the last couple of years for the Edmonton Oilers, it gives us more time to explore lineup fits for the 2026–27 campaign, and a familiar, grizzled vet might be available once free agency opens.

Ty Emberson News / The Hockey Writers / May 30

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Ty Emberson

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Max Jones, and now we turn our attention to Ty Emberson.

Sebastian Cossa News / Inside The Rink / May 29

Should The Oilers Trade For Sebastian Cossa?

This is a controversial opinion I don’t think everyone is ready to discuss, but here goes. The Edmonton Oilers have a goaltending problem. I know, I was also shocked when I learned that.

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The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most power play goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 29

Oilers trade tree: Mattias Ekholm trade fallout

The Edmonton Oilers have only really “gone for it” at a trade deadline once in the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl era. They’ve made the playoffs every season since 2019-20, but often add depth pieces.

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / May 29

Oilers Get Bad, and Good News After Bouchard Suffers Scary Hit at Worlds

The good news is that Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard avoided serious injury after a frightening hit at the IIHF Men’s World Championship. The bad news is that, despite it not being serious, his tournament is officially over.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 29

Oilers make flurry of front-office promotions after Round 1 exit

The Edmonton Oilers announced a series of front-office promotions on Thursday following the team’s second-round playoff exit, restructuring several areas of hockey operations with a larger focus on analytics, player development and scouting.

Kelly McCrimmon News / Oilersnation / May 29

Oilers look weak with no rebuttal to McCrimmon leak claims

Make no mistake, the situation between the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights is nothing short of “he said, she said.” Word leaked early this month that the Oilers, with Kris Knoblauch still under contract, wanted to speak with Bruce Cassidy, fired months earlier by the Golden Knights.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 29

Oilers prospect Maxim Berezkin reportedly staying in the KHL

A new report on Friday morning says the Edmonton Oilers might not be getting a Russian prospect to come to North America after all. Dark horse prospect Maxim Berezkin, 24, is fresh off his second Gagarin Cup in the KHL a week ago, and it’s been anticipated that the former fifth-round draft pick was going to sign a contract with the Oilers.

Max Jones News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Max Jones

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Kasperi Kapanen, and now we turn our attention to Max Jones.

Evan Bouchard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 29

Team Canada dealt brutal Evan Bouchard injury blow ahead of World Championship semis

Evan Bouchard has been one of Team Canada’s more effective players at the 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championship in Switzerland, but his tournament is over after taking a massive hit from United States defenseman Ryan Lindgren during Thursday’s quarterfinal.

Matthew Savoie News / Oilersnation / May 29

Matt Savoie inspires optimism: Oilers 2025-26 player review

Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we 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.

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Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Oilers Fans Shouldn’t Expect Darnell Nurse to Be Moved Anytime Soon

It’s speculation season in the NHL. The Stanley Cup Final will likely get underway next week, which means the hockey season is almost done, and rumours, free agency, trades, and everything in between will run amok.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 29

Oilers trade targets: Distressed NHL assets to buy low on

We are fully in speculation season in the NHL. It’s too early for any significant moves to actually happen, and outside of a few players re-signing with their current clubs, we probably won’t see any real significant moves until after the Stanley Cup final concludes.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29

USA’s Ryan Lindgren delivers terrifying hit on Canada’s Evan Bouchard

In a heated quarterfinal matchup at the 2026 IIHF Men’s Hockey World Championship, United States defenseman Ryan Lindgren delivered a dangerous high hit on Canada’s Evan Bouchard, leaving the Edmonton Oilers blue-liner out cold.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / May 28

Injury update: Oilers’ Bouchard ‘okay’ after hit at Worlds

It appears that Evan Bouchard is doing well after suffering a scary hit Thursday in the World Championship quarter-final. Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman joined Oilers Now later in the day, and when asked about Bouchard, Bowman mentioned he was texting with the defenceman, who was “okay” after the hit.

Evan Bouchard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28

Evan Bouchard Out For Remainder Of World Championship

While Canada will continue on at the World Championship following a quarterfinal victory over the United States today, they’ll be doing so without a key blueliner. In an appearance on Oilers Now (audio link), Oilers GM Stan Bowman confirmed that defenseman Evan Bouchard is out for the rest of the tournament due to injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 28

2026 IIHF World Championship Day 13: Canada beats U.S.

After Thursday’s slate of games, there is just one Edmonton Oilers player remaining in the 2026 IIHF World Championship. Josh Samanski and Team Germany were eliminated after finishing with just 10 points in the preliminary round, leaving just four Oilers remaining in the tournament.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28

Oilers Make Multiple Front Office Promotions

The Edmonton Oilers have gotten a head start on sorting out the food chain of their front office next season. According to a team announcement, the Oilers

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 28

Edmonton Oilers announce series of hockey operations promotions

Despite the Oilers season being over for a while, the front office has remained busy with a flurry of promotions from within hockey operations. The organization sees a new revamped front office with the additions or promotion of three new assistant general managers, a new vice president, and directors.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

Oilers announce multiple promotions within hockey operations

The Edmonton Oilers may have fired head coach Kris Knoblauch after falling to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they’ve just decided that a number of others in their hockey operations are worthy of a promotion.

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28

Oilers Evan Bouchard Knocked Out By Hit to Head in World Championships

Team Canada defenceman Evan Bouchard exited Thursday’s quarter-final matchup against Team USA after sustaining a hit to the head in the first period. It was a worrying moment in the game and Bouchard was knocked out, eventually needing help to leave the ice surface.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28

Oilers Could Target a 'Legit' Top-Six Forward This Offseason

The offseason speculation surrounding the Edmonton Oilers is only beginning, but one tweet from Bob Stauffer has already sparked major discussion around what Edmonton’s summer priorities could look like.

Vasily Podkolzin News / Professor Press Box / May 27

Is Vasily Podkolzin the Oilers’ Best Trade Return in Seasons?

Vasily Podkolzin has become a huge piece of the Edmonton Oilers roster. For those who have watched his progress since he came to the NHL, his value to the Oilers may seem surprising.