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Oilers News & Rumours: Tortorella, McDavid Window, Next Steps for Knoblauch

The Edmonton Oilers lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Anaheim Ducks in what was a shocking upset, but now their focus has shifted to the offseason.

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What does a good year look like for Trent Frederic?

Now that we’re well into the Edmonton Oilers’ offseason, I’ve been wondering what a successful summer looks like if you’re Trent Frederic. Gord knows we’ve got a long time to think about it.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 26

Trade tree: How this terrible Oiler decision led to one of the best trades in McDavid-Draisaitl era

Almost five years ago, the Edmonton Oilers made a trade so bad that it still has ramifications to this day. On July 23, 2021, they sent the 20th overall selection to the Minnesota Wild for the 22nd overall pick and the 90th overall.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 26

2026 IIHF World Championship Day 12: USA victory sets up showdown vs Canada in quarterfinal, Sweden advances

Now the real tournament begins. Tuesday was the final day of the preliminary round of the 2026 IIHF World Championships. There were four Edmonton Oilers in action, with two of them needing to win in regulation to guarantee a spot in the playoff round.

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The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Last playoff-goals leader by team' quiz

Jason Dickinson News / Oilersnation / May 26

Pagnotta: Jason Dickinson’s market value in the $5 million range or higher

In a thin upcoming free agency class, how much could pending centre Jason Dickinson get on the open market? That’s a question looming above the Edmonton Oilers, who spent a conditional first-round pick and Andrew Mangiapane to acquire Dickinson and Colton Dach at the Trade Deadline.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Curtis Lazar News / Oilersnation / May 26

Curtis Lazar fulfilled role for cheap cost: 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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 26

Which Oilers are 'untouchable' if they pursue a big trade this offseason?

After their first-round playoff exit nearly a month ago, the Edmonton Oilers need to improve their roster for the 2026–27 season. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about that, and as a result, I’m expecting a very active offseason.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / May 26

Pump the Brakes on Craig Berube to the Edmonton Oilers?

There have already been plenty of twists and turns in the Edmonton Oilers’ search for a new head coach, and the continued denial from the Vegas Golden Knights to speak with Bruce Cassidy has played a major part in it.

Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / May 26

Oilers on Verge of Repeating Jarry Mistake with Head Coaching Hire

If the Edmonton Oilers rush their decision to hire a new head coach because the one they really want to interview isn’t being made available, this screams Tristan Jarry 2.0.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 26

Top 100 Oilers: No. 30 — Dave Lumley

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

Tristan Jarry News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Tristan Jarry

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Colton Dach, and now we turn our attention to goaltender Tristan Jarry.

Wayne Gretzky News / The Oil Rig / May 26

Analyzing Wayne Gretzky’s fit behind the Edmonton Oilers’ bench

The Edmonton Oilers fired Kris Knoblauch on May 14 and the coaching rumour mill has been spinning ever since. Most of the serious talk has centred on Bruce Cassidy and a few other experienced names have also been floated around.

Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / May 26

Oilers shouldn’t just give Darnell Nurse away

The Edmonton Oilers can’t afford to just give away Darnell Nurse in a trade. I find when fans and some media discuss trade rumours, they only focus on the weaknesses in a player’s game, but overlook what he does well.

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

Oilers Fans Need to Have Faith in Jake Walman

The Edmonton Oilers have seemingly built a core that they believe can take them the distance in the near future. Among the guys they have trusted to be a part of that is Jake Walman.

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The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

Josh Samanski News / Oilersnation / May 25

2026 IIHF World Championship Day 11: Samanski scores again as Germany’s preliminary round ends

The penultimate day of the World Championship preliminary phase has wrapped up, setting up a handful of exciting games on Tuesday. There were just two Edmonton Oilers in action on Monday, as Isaac Howard’s USA took on Hungary, while Josh Samanski’s Germany faced Great Britain.

Ty Emberson News / Oilersnation / May 25

Ty Emberson took a step forward: Oilers 2025-26 player review

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25

Is Losing Oilers McDavid Worth Shedding the Darnell Nurse Contract?

Darnell Nurse is front and center in Edmonton-based NHL rumors these days. With little else to talk about, no playoff games for the Oilers means speculating on what the fallout will be from a disappointing season.

Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / May 25

How the Oilers arrived at the Darnell Nurse dilemma

We’re approaching the five-year anniversary of Darnell Nurse’s eight-year, $74 million contract with the Oilers, and the defender’s $9.25 million cap hit remains one of the organization’s biggest roster questions.

Aku Raty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25

Edmonton Oilers Sign Aku Raty

The Edmonton Oilers have already gotten involved in the overseas market. According to a team announcement, the Oilers have signed Aku Raty to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season worth $850K.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 25

Oilers sign forward Aku Räty after strong season in Finland

The Edmonton Oilers have made a late May signing out of Europe. On Monday morning, the Oilers announced they had agreed to terms with forward Aku Räty to a one-year, two-way contract.

Igor Shesterkin News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25

Oilers Could Explore Blockbuster Trade for Igor Shesterkin This Offseason

The Edmonton Oilers are expected to be among the NHL’s most aggressive teams this offseason after another year that fell short of expectations. While most of the focus has been on coaching changes and defensive upgrades, another major possibility could quietly emerge — a blockbuster trade for Igor Shesterkin.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 25

Building the perfect top-six around McDavid and Draisaitl

In the past two off-seasons, the Edmonton Oilers made significant attempts at upgrading their winger depth, adding Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson during the 2024 free agency and then Andrew Mangiapane in 2025.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25

Could the Oilers Fetch a Better Return for Darnell Nurse Than Expected?

Darnell Nurse has always been a polarizing player among the Edmonton Oilers fanbase, and that has at times led to a negative narrative following him around as an overpaid liability on the blueline.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 25

Potential 2026 third-round draft picks for the Edmonton Oilers

Next up in the potential draft picks series are the targets for the Edmonton Oilers third-round selection at this year’s draft. With only 12% of players selected in the third round going on to play full NHL careers, the odds of an NHL-worthy pick are slimmer than a second-rounder (35%) and a first (72%).

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / May 24

Oilers Expected to Focus on Offseason Trades After Early Playoff Exit

The Edmonton Oilers are expected to enter a critical offseason focused more on trades than contract negotiations following another disappointing playoff exit.