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ONR: Breaking down the first days of Oilers training camp

It’s Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of ONR is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today’s podcast, the fellas discussed Oilers training camp, Mike Babcock’s first spin as the head coach, another round of Ask the Idiots, line combinations, and more.

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Did Kris Knoblauch lose the Oilers’ room last year?

A lot more was going on with the Edmonton Oilers last season than we were led to believe. The team fired head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant Mark Stuart on May 14, and it was GM Stan Bowman who announced the firing: “Following a thorough review of this past season, we believe these changes are needed,” said Bowman.

Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / September 18

Babcock explains plan to spread out minutes amongst Oilers forward group

Death, taxes, and the Edmonton Oilers trying to maximize their bottom six. They’re three long-standing traditions in life, and the Oilers’ eternal struggle to get the most out of their team when Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are off the ice has continued to plague them.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 18

Oilers training camp day two: McDavid crashes into post; Dickinson leaves shaken up

It’s day two of training camp for the Edmonton Oilers, and there have already been some tense moments thanks to a scrimmage. While day one on Thursday brought forth some colourful quotes and high-intensity skates, the vibe shifted when Oilers captain Connor McDavid crashed hard into the net.

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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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Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / September 18

Oilers’ Bouchard looks to simplify his game in 2026-27

Evan Bouchard doesn’t believe he needs to radically overhaul his game, coming off a 95-point campaign. But the Edmonton Oilers‘ star blueliner also recognizes there’s always room for improvement.

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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.

Curtis Lazar News / Professor Press Box / September 18

Curtis Lazar’s Move to Switzerland Might Be a Good Hockey Decision

Some hockey stories make you stop and think about what a professional hockey career actually looks like. Curtis Lazar heading to Switzerland is one of them.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Oilersnation / September 18

Where does Ryan Nugent-Hopkins fit best in the Oilers’ lineup?

As Ryan Nugent-Hopkins enters his 16th training camp as an Edmonton Oiler, he does so with another new coach, the 11th of his career. Throughout his time with the Oilers, Nugent-Hopkins has been asked to do just about everything.

Mike Babcock News / The Oil Rig / September 18

Previewing potential Edmonton Oilers line combinations under Mike Babcock

The Edmonton Oilers, for better or for worse, have long been known as a team of second chances. The trend began during the glory days with bringing in Craig MacTavish from the Boston Bruins.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

3 Oilers to Watch This Preseason

NHL training camps are underway, and as usual, the Edmonton Oilers come into this season with a lot of hype. They made major changes this offseason, including hiring Mike Babcock as their new head coach and D.J.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / September 18

Mike Babcock Admits He Can’t Believe He’s Coaching the Oilers

Head coaches in new situations always draw a lot of attention to start the season, but none compare to the spotlight on Mike Babcock and the Edmonton Oilers.

Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / September 18

‘I work my balls off’: Babcock and Oilers’ newcomers ready to make camp impact

Get ready for a lot of one-liners from Mike Babcock. On day one of Edmonton Oilers training camp, he responded to a question about line combinations with

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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 / Oil on Whyte / September 18

Oilers' logjam on defence may have unforeseen consequences

Depth on defence is a key component of a championship team. The regular season is hard enough, but once the Stanley Cup Playoffs arrive, the physicality of the National Hockey League game increases significantly.

Ryan Shea News / NHL Trade Talk / September 18

Ryan Shea shocks day one: Oilers’ new $4M defender opens camp on the top pairing

When the Oilers finally moved on from Darnell Nurse this summer, the immediate question was simple: what now? Edmonton wasted no time answering it. With

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 17

Five takeaways from day one of Oilers training camp

I’ve been asked to create a list of takeaways from the Edmonton Oilers’ first day of training camp. Well, I’m not sure if I do. It’s a camp the size of

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 17

Bouchard, Hyman named to Oilers leadership group

The Edmonton Oilers introduced their leadership group Thursday afternoon, with two new faces joining the group. Evan Bouchard, for the first time in his NHL career, will don an ‘A’ as an alternate captain for the team this year, joining Zach Hyman as the team’s new alternate captain.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / September 17

'He’s Intense': Draisaitl Breaks Down First Skate With New Oilers Coach

Leon Draisaitl was specifically requested by Edmonton media on Thursday as the Edmonton Oilers took the ice for their first skate with new head coach Mike Babcock.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 17

Oilers training camp day one: New defensive pairs and a focus on the penalty kill

The Edmonton Oilers training camp began this morning at 9:30 a.m. at the community rink, as Cody Johnson, Terri Clark and David Lewis are in concert tonight at Rogers Place.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 17

Podkolzin with Draisaitl and McDavid as Oilers hit ice for first training camp session

The Edmonton Oilers hit the ice Thursday morning for the first on-ice sessions of training camp, and two familiar faces were together on the top line: Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Curtis Lazar News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Former NHLer Curtis Lazar signs in Switzerland

A familiar name for NHL fans is headed overseas to play in Europe. On Thursday, Swiss team Lausanne HC announced that have signed forward Curtis Lazar for the remainder of the 2026-27 season, which just began on Tuesday.

Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / September 17

What do Babcock’s new assistants bring to the Oilers?

Mike Babcock has been in the spotlight since he was hired; however, two other coaches have also joined the Edmonton Oilers. D.J. Smith and Misha Donskov are both highly rated, 49-year-old coaches with a lot to offer.

Jake Walman News / Professor Press Box / September 16

Jake Walman Wants to Change What the Oilers See This Season

You sort of have to wonder why Jake Walman is talking about conditioning as training camp opens in Edmonton. It would be easy to read this as one of those September hockey stories where a player says he feels better, everybody nods, and we wait for the games to start.

Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / September 16