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Report: Expect lots of changes behind the Edmonton Oilers bench next season

The Edmonton Oilers on the ice will broadly look the same next season, but behind the bench, things are going to look quite different. Except for Kris Knoblauch, the Oilers’ assistant coaches, goalie coaches, and skating coach may look quite different.

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Former Calder Winner Signs New Deal on West Coast

Jeff Skinner, the 2011 Calder Trophy winner, for league’s top rookie, with the Carolina Hurricances, has signed a one-year contract with the San Jose Sharks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 11

Canada 2026 Olympic Roster Projections: Evan Bouchard in the lineup after ‘snubbing’ at 4 Nations Face-Off

The Edmonton Oilers are going to be well-represented at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina. With NHL players participating in the Olympics for the first time in over a decade, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are among the handful of star players who will be making their debuts on international hockey’s biggest stage.

Jeff Skinner News / Field Level Media / July 11

Sharks sign F Jeff Skinner to one-year, $3M deal

The San Jose Sharks signed free agent forward Jeff Skinner to a one-year deal worth $3 million, the team announced Friday. Skinner, 33, is fresh off a one-year stint with the Edmonton Oilers which gave him his first postseason experience in 15 seasons in the league.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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NHL News / Oilersnation / July 11

Former Oiler Jeff Skinner signs one-year deal with Sharks

Jeff Skinner is headed to the San Jose Sharks. The team announced Friday afternoon that the veteran winger had signed a one-year deal, which was later reported to be worth $3 million.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / July 11

Edmonton Oilers Lose Veteran Forward to San Jose Sharks in Surprise Move

The Edmonton Oilers have lost another veteran forward, as Jeff Skinner has signed as a free agent with the San Jose Sharks after only a single year in Edmonton.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / July 11

Edmonton Oilers Lose Valuable Coach to Western Conference Rival

The Edmonton Oilers have lost their valuable skating coach, as David Pelletier has said his goodbyes and decided to sign with the rival Dallas Stars instead.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 11

‘It’s such an unreal opportunity’: Isaac Howard excited to play for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers and Isaac Howard appear to be a match made in heaven. With raises coming to Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard next season, the cap-strapped Oilers badly need players who can contribute on their entry-level contracts.

Alex Kannok-Leipert News / Inside The Rink / July 11

AHL: Grand Rapids Griffins Sign 24-Year-Old Defenseman

The Grand Rapids Griffins kicked off their free agency signing as they added a 24-year-old defenseman in Alex Kannok-Leipert. The deal is a one-year AHL contract.

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Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper

Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / July 11

NHL Insider Reveals the Position Edmonton Oilers Will Look to Upgrade Next

NHL insider David Pagnotta revealed that the Oilers' primary focus this offseason will be to upgrade their secondary scoring, above all other positions.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 11

2025 Edmonton Oilers Prospect Honorable Mention: Aidan Park

Welcome back to The Oil Rig Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings. Today, I will be taking a deep dive into the last player drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2025 NHL draft.

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Connor McDavid News / Blade of Steel / July 11

Connor McDavid's Wife Lauren Kyle Shares Farewell Message That Hints at His Future

Lauren Kyle, the wife of Oilers star captain Connor McDavid, shared a farewell message on Instagram after the departure of Connor Brown to the Devils. Following their 2nd straight defeat in the Stanley Cup Final, attention began to turn toward Edmonton Oilers star captain Connor McDavid and his future with the team.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 11

Top Oilers Fights of 2024-25: Corey Perry scraps with Joe Veleno

The early 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers needed every spark they could get. The previous season had started disastrously, with a 2-9-1 record before the Oilers caught fire, rattled off a 16-game winning streak, and pushed all the way to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Carter Hart News / The Oil Rig / July 11

Report: Edmonton Oilers could inquire on goaltender Carter Hart following judge’s ruling on trial

We heard the rumblings start back on July 1 when Kevin Weekes, in an appearance on a free agency show, suggested the Edmonton Oilers would be keeping a close eye on Carter Hart through the month.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Oilers’ AHLers Who Can Have an NHL Impact in 2025-26

The Edmonton Oilers’ roster is far from set as we have settled into the dead of summer. Many are speculating as to what their opening night lineup could look like in mid-October, but it’s anyone’s guess at this point.

Jeff Skinner News / Oilersnation / July 11

Jeff Skinner gets the short end of the stick: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

Welcome to my annual player review series, where I 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.

Adam Henrique News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Adam Henrique

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. Our last report card graded Zach Hyman, and now we move on to another veteran forward in Adam Henrique.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / July 11

Matthew Tkachuk Shows No Sympathy, Rips Connor McDavid and Oilers in Blunt Interview

Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk showed zero sympathy and said nobody should feel sorry for the Oilers, whom he and his Florida teammates beat in the Stanley Cup Final for the 2nd year in a row.

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / July 10

Oilers Goaltending: Solid Foundation, But Room to Grow

One of the great stories of this Edmonton Oilers era has been the emergence of Stuart Skinner as a legitimate NHL starter. A hometown kid who once watched the Oilers from the nosebleeds at Rexall Place, Skinner has now backstopped the team to two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals and earned a trip to the NHL All-Star Game.

Edmonton Oilers News / Blade of Steel / July 10

Insider skeptical about Oilers' goaltending plan

Elliotte Friedman skeptical about Oilers' goaltending plan amid Stuart Skinner uncertainty

After more Stuart Skinner inconsistencies, many Oilers fans have pushed for a big change in net.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Gretzky & McDavid Featured in New Superman Inspired Upper Deck Trading Cards

Superheroes on the ice. Superheroes off it. Both Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid are being featured in Upper Deck’s DC NHL Crossover: NHL Icons Edition.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10

Oilers Jersey Update Confirms Team Saying Goodbye to Forward

The four newest players to join the Edmonton Oilers have their numbers for the 2025-26 season. For fans looking to support any one of the four players, they now know what to purchase as they customize their jerseys.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / July 10

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl, NHLPA Goals & Dreams to donate 58 sets of gear to youth hockey in Germany

One of the best players in the game is giving back to his hometown. On Tuesday, the NHL Players’ Association announced that Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl has partnered with NHLPA Goals & Dreams to donate 29 full sets of hockey equipment to the Kölner Haie youth teams, based out of Cologne, Germany, for the next two seasons.

Mattias Janmark News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10

Oilers eye trade to clear space for 'biggest wild card' of 2025-26 season

So far this summer, the Oilers have added Andrew Mangiapane, Curtis Lazar and Isaac Howard. Roster spots are being filled, and cap space is becoming an issue.

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Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / July 9

Oilers Recent Moves Giving McDavid a Reason to Stay Long-Term

Connor McDavid put the Edmonton Oilers organization to task at the end of the season when he said to the media that he needed to see signs the team could win over and over again.