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Five key players the Oilers needed more from in the playoffs against the Ducks

It was a strange feeling this past weekend, going around town at the beginning of May and not seeing people wearing their finest Edmonton Oilers threads, or a single Oilers car flag on passing cars, at least from what I saw.

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Questions defining the Oilers offseason: Will they have a new head coach?

The offseason has come much earlier in Oil Country than it has over the past few seasons, and that means that big changes are likely on the way. Over the next few weeks, I will be looking at the five biggest questions that will define this summer for the Oilers and, in turn, could wind up defining the Connor McDavid era.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Rumors / May 4

Have the Edmonton Oilers Gone in the Wrong Direction?

To say the Edmonton Oilers were never close to winning a Stanley Cup is misleading and unfair. Yes, they have taken steps backward, but to make a comment like that without facts to back it up is uncalled for.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 4

Fractures and frustration: Edmonton Oilers’ playoffs ended early due to injuries

There could be many reasons why it appeared that the Edmonton Oilers were underperforming in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The most likely reason is that the forwards were just riddled with injury, and it showed.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

Edmonton Oilers 2025-26 Season-End Awards

The Edmonton Oilers were eliminated from the 2026 NHL Playoffs on April 30 with a 5-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of their Western Conference first round series.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

Takeaways From Oilers’ End-of-Season Press Conference

The Edmonton Oilers were stunned by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the playoffs this season, and now their focus is on coming back stronger next season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3

Canadian Teams Daily Rumours: Canucks and Oilers McDavid & Draisaitl

This edition of Canadian Teams Daily Rumours includes three rumours. First, the Canucks are poking around for a new GM and reportedly brought in Pierre

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 3

The Intern Diaries: Coping with the Oilers loss

The Intern Diaries are back for another week to fill you in on what the current vibes are at Nation HQ. Status update: Not great thanks to the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 3

Sunday Scramble: Stan Bowman good at the margins, but big swings and misses

This week’s Sunday Scramble will be a free-flowing exercise, lacking structure perhaps. I guess to mirror the Edmonton Oilers performance this year. (We make fun of our teams like you would a sibling after all). Here at Oilersnation it’s been a busy weekend pouring through the many soundbites.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 3

Oilers’ Ingram on playing in a Canadian market: ‘If you can play here… you’ll be fine anywhere else’

Edmonton Oilers connor Ingram playing Canadian market: ‘If you can play here… you’ll be fine anywhere else’ It’s been a long, difficult road for Connor Ingram.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 4

The Oilers’ hidden weak spot that kept popping up

You can lose players and shrug it off. Then the Edmonton Oilers can lose Connor Brown and eat the consequences all year. On paper, it’s easy to say “he’s not a superstar.” But the Oilers learned the hard way that Brown was one of those tiny roster pieces that actually held a whole lot together.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 3

McDavid and Draisaitl asked about playing together or apart, how can Oilers depth fill roles

Connor McDavid played the most minutes amongst NHL forwards in the 2025-26 season by a healthy margin. The Edmonton Oilers phenom played 43 seconds more per game than the next closest in Nathan MacKinnon, averaging 22:59 for the year.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3

2 early Oilers trade targets after 1st-round loss to Ducks

While the Edmonton Oilers had their sights firmly set on advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for what would have been the third consecutive year, those hopes were dashed in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3

Oilers Offseason Plan: Pressure Mounts With McDavid’s Future Looming

The Edmonton Oilers enter a pivotal offseason following a disappointing first-round exit, and based on management’s tone during media availability, significant evaluation is already underway.

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The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 4

Why it’s time for the Oilers to make a coaching change

In the Edmonton Oilers’ final season before Connor McDavid turns 30 years old, they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3

Are McDavid and Draisaitl Actually Ready to Bail?

Alright, there’s a vibe around the Edmonton Oilers that has to make fans at least blink. Both of their elite players looked unhappy after the Anaheim Ducks’ loss, and it didn’t seem like just a bit of postgame heat.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3

What Does Connor McDavid’s Honest Message After Early Exit Mean for the Oilers

For Connor McDavid, the message hasn’t changed; he wants to win, and he wants to do it with the Edmonton Oilers. “I want to win, and I want to win here in Edmonton.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 3

Oilers’ coach Kris Knoblauch on whether he’s worried about his job: ‘It is what it is’

This was the first season for the Edmonton Oilers under coach Kris Knoblauch that they didn’t go to the Stanley Cup Final. But a first-round playoff loss, considering the team’s expectations, and their inconsistent play all season, has many wondering whether Knoblauch will get another opportunity.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3

2 Oilers most to blame for 1st-round loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers expected to reach the Stanley Cup Finals for a third consecutive season. Not only were they supposed to get to the championship round, it was their turn to win it.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 3

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: The outlook for the Bakersfield Condors

Both the Edmonton Oilers and Bakersfield Condors have been eliminated from the playoffs. Maxim Beryozkin is the only Oilers prospect still playing, and this will be the last prospect update for the 2025–2026 season.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / May 3

What specific roster adjustments is McDavid likely to request this summer?

It’s going to be a long off-season for the Edmonton Oilers. Not just because they were bounced in the first round, but because there’ll be a lot of noise surrounding Connor McDavid.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

Oilers Coach Reveals Connor McDavid Played With Ankle Injury in Playoffs

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed on Saturday (May 2) that team captain Connor McDavid played with an injury during Edmonton’s first-round playoff series loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl concerned team is trending in wrong direction

After a stunning early exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, one of the top players in the game is expressing concern about the direction his team might be heading.

Vasily Podkolzin News / The Oil Rig / May 2

Vasily Podkolzin: The Edmonton Oilers’ unsung hero of the season

Vasily Podkolzin looked like a different player this season, just not in the way that grabs attention. He’s getting in on the forecheck harder, sticking with plays along the boards, and finding ways to turn nothing shifts into something to help move towards a win.