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5 Potential Right-Wing Trade Targets for the Oilers

5 Potential Right-Wing Trade Targets for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers could still use another proven right-shot winger in their top six. Matthew Savoie may eventually fill that position, but Edmonton could pursue an established scorer at the 2027 NHL Trade Deadline.

Eemil Vinni News / Oilersnation / August 10

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 18: Eemil Vinni

Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system.  Back in 2024, I saw my first (and so far only) draft live in person, and after trading into the first round to select Sam O’Reilly, the Edmonton Oilers had six other draft picks.

Matthew Savoie News / Oilersnation / August 10
31 Oilers Questions: Can Matt Savoie produce at a 65-point pace again?

31 Oilers Questions: Can Matt Savoie produce at a 65-point pace again?

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 / The Hockey Writers / August 10
3 Oilers Training Camp Battles to Watch in 2026-27

3 Oilers Training Camp Battles to Watch in 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers will have less time than usual to settle several important training camp battles before the 2026-27 season begins. Edmonton has only four preseason games scheduled between Sept.

Macklin Celebrini News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

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?"

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 10
Ranking the Oilers’ 5 Most Important Newcomers for 2026-27

Ranking the Oilers’ 5 Most Important Newcomers for 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers did not spend the offseason searching for another superstar. Their most important additions were instead designed to address specific weaknesses around a veteran core that remains capable of competing for the Stanley Cup.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

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 / The Hockey Writers / August 10
4 Oilers Chasing Major Career Milestones in 2026-27

4 Oilers Chasing Major Career Milestones in 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026-27 season with a veteran core that has already accumulated an impressive collection of individual accomplishments, and several more milestones should arrive over the next eight months.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 10
Oilers Send Clear Trade Deadline Message to Early Sellers

Oilers Send Clear Trade Deadline Message to Early Sellers

The Edmonton Oilers are going to spend the money they’ve saved this summer with the Darnell Nurse trade. There’s no doubt about that based on the recent comments from GM Stan Bowman.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / August 10
Snubbed? Oilers’ Evan Bouchard named 10th best defenceman by NHL Network

Snubbed? Oilers’ Evan Bouchard named 10th best defenceman by NHL Network

For the second straight year, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard has been named a top-10 blueliner in the league. And for the second straight year, he held the No.

Stan Bowman News / Oilersnation / August 10
‘An ideal situation’: Stan Bowman on adding a forward, Oilers’ cap strategy

‘An ideal situation’: Stan Bowman on adding a forward, Oilers’ cap strategy

The Edmonton Oilers‘ next acquisition will likely be a forward, according to general manager Stan Bowman, but he’s not in a rush to make an addition just yet.

Alex Debrincat News / NHL Trade Talk / August 10
Oilers Trade Proposal Lands Alex DeBrincat: Would You Do It?

Oilers Trade Proposal Lands Alex DeBrincat: Would You Do It?

The Edmonton Oilers could be searching for another proven top-six winger ahead of the 2027 NHL Trade Deadline. If the Detroit Red Wings fall out of contention and their new general manager commits to a full rebuild, Alex DeBrincat could become one of the biggest names available.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 10
Did the Oilers miss out on Bruce Cassidy in their hurry to hire Mike Babcock?

Did the Oilers miss out on Bruce Cassidy in their hurry to hire Mike Babcock?

Since Connor McDavid was drafted first overall in 2015, the Oilers have now cycled through six head coaches. It started with Todd McLellan, Ken Hitchcock, Dave Tippett, Jay Woodcroft, Kris Knoblauch and now Mike Babcock.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 10
Oilers finished making offseason additions despite cap space, says GM

Oilers finished making offseason additions despite cap space, says GM

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has made a couple of key roster changes this summer, most notably moving on from longtime defenseman Darnell Nurse while adding Ryan Shea, Mathieu Joseph and Stanley Cup champion Frederik Andersen.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 10

Top 100 Oilers: No. 20 — Craig Simpson

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

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Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 9
Oilers Not Planning More Additions Before The Start Of The Season

Oilers Not Planning More Additions Before The Start Of The Season

The Oilers have had a bit of a busy summer, shaking things up both in goal and on the back end.  The end result of those moves has them in a position they haven’t been in for a while.

Mattias Janmark News / Oilersnation / August 9
Does Mattias Janmark have a spot on the 2026-27 squad? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 7)

Does Mattias Janmark have a spot on the 2026-27 squad? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 7)

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.

Wayne Gretzky News / NHL Trade Talk / August 9
August 9, 1988: The Day Edmonton Lost Wayne Gretzky

August 9, 1988: The Day Edmonton Lost Wayne Gretzky

Today is one of those “remember when” days, especially if you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan. Because August 9, 1988, isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s the day Wayne Gretzky got traded from Edmonton to the Los Angeles Kings, and it felt like the hockey world basically broke in half.

Jake Walman News / Oilersnation / August 10
The $49-million question facing the Edmonton Oilers’ blue line

The $49-million question facing the Edmonton Oilers’ blue line

In the 2025–26 NHL season, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Jake Walman was on-ice for 3.6 goals allowed per hour at 5-on-5. Among all defencemen with a minimum of 500 minutes played, that rate ranks dead last.

Shakir Mukhamadullin News / NHL Trade Talk / August 9
Analyst Flags Worrying Stat Line for Oilers’ Shakir Mukhamadullin

Analyst Flags Worrying Stat Line for Oilers’ Shakir Mukhamadullin

The Edmonton Oilers likely did well when they traded Darnell Nurse to remove his full cap hit and picked up a solid prospect defenseman in Shakir Mukhamadullin.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 9
Top 100 Oilers: No. 21 — Craig MacTavish

Top 100 Oilers: No. 21 — Craig MacTavish

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

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 9
Edmonton Oilers Award Candidates for 2026-27

Edmonton Oilers Award Candidates for 2026-27

The 2026-27 NHL season is now less than eight weeks away, with the Edmonton Oilers set to open their schedule at home against the Vancouver Canucks on Sept.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 9
3 Oilers Prospects to Watch This Season

3 Oilers Prospects to Watch This Season

The Edmonton Oilers are still in their Stanley Cup window. As a result, they’ve traded numerous first-round picks and prospects over the past few seasons for immediate help.

NHL News / Oilersnation / August 10
Sunday Scramble: Re-examining the Wayne Gretzky sale 38 years later

Sunday Scramble: Re-examining the Wayne Gretzky sale 38 years later

If this song had a chorus, it would be, “The Day That Music Died.” Thirty-eight years ago, with a hockey world quiet and distracted by summer, the Edmonton Oilers (as in Peter Pocklington) sold Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings.

Jason Dickinson News / Oilersnation / August 8
Can Jason Dickinson replicate his offensive peak with the Oilers? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 7)

Can Jason Dickinson replicate his offensive peak with the Oilers? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 7)

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.

Kris Knoblauch News / Professor Press Box / August 7
Why Getting Fired Could Be the Best Thing for Kris Knoblauch

Why Getting Fired Could Be the Best Thing for Kris Knoblauch

I'm always a little interested when a coach gets fired after doing a pretty good job. Kris Knoblauch is a good example. He didn't come into Edmonton with a long NHL head-coaching résumé.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 7
Top stories to watch in the upcoming Edmonton Oilers season

Top stories to watch in the upcoming Edmonton Oilers season

The Edmonton Oilers will enter the 2026–27 season with all of the pressure on them. This will likely be the do-or-die season for their Stanley Cup hopes, as Connor McDavid will be entering the final year of his contract in 2027–28.

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