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Is Messier Wrong? Oilers CEO Defended Letting Players Help Hire Babcock

Mark Messier’s comments about the Edmonton Oilers and their decision not just to hire Mike Babcock as coach but to let the leadership group lead the charge caught a lot of attention on Wednesday.

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Edmonton Oilers will pay big for Matthew Savoie’s next contract

The Edmonton Oilers are at a very critical juncture of franchise history. Connor McDavid has two more guaranteed seasons under contract, Mike Babcock has been hired as head coach, and the need to capture the team’s sixth Stanley Cup has never been more pressing.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24

Biznasty Predicts a Maple Leafs–Oilers Stanley Cup Final. Could It Happen?

Paul Bissonnette has made a prediction that would put Canadian hockey at the centre of the sports world: an Edmonton Oilers–Toronto Maple Leafs Stanley Cup Final.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Oilers Legend Messier ‘Horrified’ by Team’s Decision to Hire Babcock

Edmonton Oilers legend Mark Messier caused a stir on Wednesday (Sept. 23), saying he was “shocked” and “horrified” by his former team’s controversial decision to bring in Mike Babcock as head coach.

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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.

Connor Murphy News / Oilersnation / September 24

Oilers bold predictions: Connor Murphy sets three new career-highs

Connor Murphy played in his first pre-season game against the Winnipeg Jets last night, leading the Edmonton Oilers in ice time with 23:09, while throwing two hits, blocking five shots, and preventing the Jets from getting on the scoresheet while he was on the ice.

Samuel Jonsson News / Oil on Whyte / September 24

Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 6: Samuel Jonsson looks to prove he's the future

The first goalie on our top 10 prospect list so far at Oil on Whyte with Samuel Jonsson at the No. 6 spot. The 22 year old Swedish netminder is slated to enter his second season in North America despite conflicting reports that suggested he may be leaving to return to his home country over the summer.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / September 23

Mark Messier 'shocked,' 'horrified' Oilers hired Mike Babcock

Mark Messier's retired No. 11 jersey hangs from the Rogers Place rafters. So when the six-time Stanley Cup winner shares his opinion on Edmonton Oilers business, it causes a stir.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / September 23

Oilers Legend Mark Messier Pushes Back on Mike Babcock Hiring

Mark Messier is unhappy with the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock. In fact, the former Oilers and legendary Hall of Famer says he’s “horrified” by the decision.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 23

Marjala, Leppänen, and Carfagna force their way into Oilers’ depth conversations

The battle for roster spots continued Tuesday as the Edmonton Oilers took on the Winnipeg Jets in their second pre-season contest. While this one was billed as an important game for NHL hopefuls like Isaac Howard and Josh Samanski, it was a couple of long shots who stole the show.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 23

‘I am just horrified’: Mark Messier questions player role in Oilers’ Babcock hire

Mark Messier is not too impressed with the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock as head coach, saying the organization’s handling of the process was “something that I’ve never heard of before.” The team’s former captain from 1988-91 specifically took issue with Oilers players conducting interviews with Babcock.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / September 23

‘I am just horrified about the whole thing’: Mark Messier comments on Oilers’ hiring of Mike Babcock

When the Edmonton Oilers hired Mike Babcock to be their 19th head coach in franchise history in June, the decision was met with plenty of opprobrium. After

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 23

Oilers Legend Mark Messier Makes Strong Argument Against Mike Babcock Hiring

Edmonton Oilers legend Mark Messier has made it clear that he was not impressed with his old team’s decision to hire Mike Babcock as their new head coach.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / September 23

Mark Messier torches Oilers for controversial Mike Babcock hiring

As part of their desperate desire to win a Stanley Cup with Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers have made a lot of controversial decisions over the past few years.

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Beau Akey News / Oilersnation / September 23

Oilers assign Beau Akey, four players to Condors

The Edmonton Oilers roster trimming continued on Wednesday afternoon. After their second preseason game in Winnipeg, a 2-1 overtime win for Edmonton, the team announced that five players will head to the Bakersfield Condors.

Mike Babcock News / Daily Faceoff / September 23

Mike Babcock has already made an impact on the Oilers during preseason

For many teams in the NHL, preseason hockey may feel like a meaningless, obligatory task that has to be completed before getting to the regular season.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / September 23

Why cutting Connor McDavid’s ice time won’t fix the Oilers’ depth scoring

From the moment he was hired, Mike Babcock and the leaders of the Edmonton Oilers have talked about making everyone feel important. It makes sense, but we shouldn’t pretend this hasn’t happened in the past.

Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / September 23

Early impressions from Mike Babcock’s first week behind the Oilers’ bench

The Edmonton Oilers took a chance hiring Mike Babcock. A lot has been said this summer about Edmonton’s controversial choice for their head coach. Now we’ve seen Babcock in action through a week of training camp and two pre-season wins over the Winnipeg Jets.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Mike Babcock’s Line Experiments Could Change Everything for the Oilers

Mike Babcock has spent the opening days of Edmonton Oilers training camp testing a familiar question: Should Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl play together, or should each drive his own line?

Devon Levi News / Professor Press Box / September 22

The Oilers May Be About to Learn Something Important

The Edmonton Oilers didn't bring Devon Levi to town simply to give him a nice tour of the facilities. They acquired the 24-year-old goaltender in July because they needed another option in the crease.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / September 22

Schedule unveiled for 2027 World Juniors in Edmonton, Red Deer

It’s crazy to think, but we’re just over three months away from the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship. On Tuesday, the International Ice Hockey Federation released the schedule for the upcoming event, set to take place in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 21

The Matt Savoie injury brings a key opportunity for Isaac Howard

Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Savoie is injured and will miss training camp. With him likely beginning the year a step behind everyone, this opens the door for another young Oilers forward.