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The Unwanted UFA?: Why Discount Forward Makes Too Much Sense for the Oilers

Free agency has been open for weeks now, and one name keeps refusing to go away: Vladimir Tarasenko. Not because he’s a bad player — a 23-goal season is nothing to ignore— but because, for whatever reason, nobody’s been in a hurry to sign him.

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3 Oilers Questions During the Summer Dead Zone

It’s late July, there’s not much going on around here, so I figured why not throw together three of the biggest questions I have when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers as we head into the 2026-27 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 25

In Hindsight: The Chaos That Lost the Oilers 2 First‑Round Talents

With Darren Ferris (Philip Broberg’s Agent) coming out a few days ago and discussing his strategy for masterminding the dual offer sheets levied against the Edmonton Oilers, I want to look back at why the Oilers didn’t match these offer sheets, and what might have changed had they done so.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 25

Trent Frederic vs Mathieu Olivier: Top Edmonton Oilers fights of 2025-26

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.

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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

Ethan Bear News / Professor Press Box / July 25

Whatever Happened to ex-Oilers Blueliner Etan Bear?

Remember Ethan Bear? The smooth-skating, right-shot defenceman the Edmonton Oilers developed and once hoped would become part of their future blue line has taken a much different path than many expected.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Kasperi Kapanen News / Oilersnation / July 25

Kapanen scores another clutch goal to seal Game 1: Best Oilers goals of 2025-26

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 25

Interesting Names Front and Center at Oilers Summer Party Get-Together

Lauren McDavid, Connor’s wife, put together a summer party meet-up for several of the Edmonton Oilers players and their significant others. McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard, Isaac Howard, Matt Savoie, Colton Dach, Jason Dickinson and Ryan Shea were all together for a dinner and took a few photos to celebrate the occasion.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 25

Every Edmonton Oilers legend as a character from Nolan’s The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is in theatres now and it’s really something. Nearly three hours, shot on IMAX film across Greece, Sicily, Iceland, Morocco, and Scotland, with a cast that has no business being this good.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 25

Why accruing $21 million in cap space isn’t realistic for the Oilers

Well, we are fully entrenched in the dog days of the NHL off-season, and on top of that, my beloved Toronto Blue Jays are past the point of breaking my heart.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 25

Oilers’ Top 5 Memorable Moments From Last Season

The Edmonton Oilers had an underwhelming 2025-26 season. They had high expectations, but didn’t meet them. They couldn’t sustain a rhythm or generate any momentum.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 25

3 Players Who Could Surprisingly Make the Oilers’ Opening Night Roster

The Edmonton Oilers are hoping they can finally win their first Stanley Cup since 1990, after a disappointing end to last season where they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Anaheim Ducks, and coming up just short in the two seasons before that in the Stanley Cup Final.

John Marino News / Professor Press Box / July 24

The Oilers’ John Marino Story Is Really About Development

A recent piece by Kyle Odland at NHL TradeTalk looked back at an interesting Edmonton Oilers “what if?” With John Marino signing an eight-year, $54 million extension with the Utah Mammoth, Odland asked the obvious question: why isn’t Marino signing that deal with Edmonton?

Jason Dickinson News / Oilersnation / July 24

Jason Dickinson scores twice in Oilers’ playoff debut: Best Oilers moments of 2025-26

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / July 24

Did the Oilers Fix the Right Problem This Offseason?

The Edmonton Oilers made a lot of moves this offseason. But did they fix the right problems? Fans won’t know until well into the 2026-27 season. It’s easier to grade the Oilers’ moves today than it will be when we know how they actually worked out.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 24

Expert Ranks 2 Oilers Deals Among NHL’s Worst — But Are They?

The Edmonton Oilers are notorious for giving out contracts that, at the time, are looked at with a scrunched-up face. Back in 2008, we all saw Shawn Horcoff get his six-year, $5.5 million AAV deal that ended up being mocked.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 24

Oilers prospect Tommy Lafrenière named to Canada WJC Showcase

One Edmonton Oilers prospect will get an opportunity to impress Hockey Canada brass at an upcoming summer tournament. Tommy Lafrenière was one of 18 forwards selected to Team Canada for the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase from July 26 to Aug.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 24

Three-goalie rotation can work for Edmonton Oilers with ‘clear communication,’ says NHL veteran

Earlier this week, I had a chance to chat with New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen as part of the DFO Live interview series that Carter Hutton and I are doing, and we discussed three-goalie systems potentially becoming more of the norm.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHLFanCentral / July 24

Can the Oilers End a 37-Year Division Title Drought? Their Schedule Says They Can

After suffering the longest divisional title drought over three decades, the 2026-27 NHL schedule can potentially turn the tables for the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / July 24

Ghosts Of Oilers Past: Dallas Eakins

After starting the offseason with chaotic noise during Edmonton’s head coach hiring period, let’s have a laugh and reminisce about a failed coaching experiment.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 24

Oilers Trade Proposal Lands Steven Stamkos: Would You Do It?

The Edmonton Oilers have spent the past several seasons doing everything possible to maximize their Stanley Cup window around Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Duncan Keith News / The Hockey Writers / July 24

Revisiting the Oilers & Blackhawks Duncan Keith Trade

The Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers were in different positions following the 2020-21 NHL season. The Blackhawks were looking to retool a squad of both young and old players to try and make things work, while the Oilers were gearing up to finally make a deep run.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 24

Ranking every general manager in the Edmonton Oilers franchise’s history

Despite shuffling through goaltenders and head coaches quite a bit in franchise history, the Edmonton Oilers have been stable at one position. There have been fewer than ten full-time general managers in the 47 years the Oilers have been in the NHL.

Andrew Robinson News / The Oil Rig / July 23

2026 Edmonton Oilers Draftee Prospect Profile: Andrew Robinson

With the 2026 NHL draft complete, the Edmonton Oilers have now added another five prospects to their prospect pipeline. We here at the Oil Rig will be publishing in-depth player profiles for each of Oil Country’s newest additions, while also giving a brief projection of where they fit into the organization’s future.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Oilers’ 5 Biggest Questions Entering 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026-27 season with one goal in mind: finally getting over the hump and winning the Stanley Cup. After another summer filled with change, the roster looks different, the coaching staff has a new voice behind the bench, and several key players will be under the microscope from opening night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 21

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Edmonton Oilers’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.