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Targeting the missing pieces to fix the Oilers defensive struggles

The Edmonton Oilers’ off-season goal is simple: Find players who can help keep the puck out of the net. In all situations in 2025-26, the Oilers scored the sixth-most goals thanks to middle-of-the-pack five-on-five scoring and the top-rated power play.

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Figuring out the best solution to the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending question

Time and time again, the phrase “goaltending is voodoo” gets uttered, and then gets proven correct. And as the NHL sees more skilled players enter its ranks, save percentages across the league suffer further.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 11

Three Oilers free agents unlikely to return for the 2026-27 season

With an earlier-than-usual playoff exit, changes are inevitable for the Edmonton Oilers. Among the many decisions to be made is which of their pending unrestricted free agents they bring back next season.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11

Latest Trade Pitch Sends Darnell Nurse to LA for Former Oiler

The Darnell Nurse trade rumors are swirling. After long being thought of as an immovable contract at $9.25 million per season, along with a full no-movement clause through 2026-27, it’s starting to feel like a deal sending the veteran defenseman out of Edmonton could come as soon as this summer.

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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

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11

'Too Much At Stake': McDavid’s Future and Where Oilers Will Put Smart Money

As per Allan Mitchell of The Athletic, “The smart money should still be on McDavid signing in Edmonton before he hits free agency. For the Oilers franchise,

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.

Mattias Janmark News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Mattias Janmark

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Trent Frederic, and now we turn our attention to another struggling forward, Mattias Janmark.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 10

How the Oilers can fix their depth by defining forward roles for 2026-27

“And just like that, it’s like everything you fear the most rushing at you all at once.” It’s a quote I recall hearing in the wake of the Edmonton Oilers Game 7 loss in 2006, and one that I’ve carried with me into my own coaching career.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11

Could Maple Leafs and Oilers explore swap of polarizing defensemen?

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers will be two of the more fascinating teams to track this offseason, both coming off disappointing 2025-26 campaigns and eager to improve for 2026-27.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 10

Why the Oilers should make re-signing Connor Murphy a top priority

The Edmonton Oilers have a long list of pending free agents this summer. But among them, I would argue that Connor Murphy should be at the top of their

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

Oilers Could Send Darnell Nurse to the Sharks in Draft Day Deal

The Edmonton Oilers were disappointed at the end of their season, as they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in six games by the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 10

Oilers prospect update: Maxim Beryozkin sends Lokomotiv to second straight KHL Final

Now that both the Edmonton Oilers and Bakersfield Condors are done with their seasons a little earlier than we had all hoped, it’s time to check in with the prospects overseas.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 10

Rumours explain the rift between Edmonton Oilers Kris Knoblauch and Stan Bowman

Things aren’t great between the Edmonton Oilers coaching staff and management, and it seems the situation has gotten worse as the season went on. The friction has reportedly even influenced lineup decisions, according to insider Tom Gazzola.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 10

Insider Suggests McDavid, Matthews Futures Could Soon Come to a Head

Very rarely are players the caliber of Connor McDavid or Auston Matthews ever even thought of possibly becoming available, but in the current NHL landscape, there is a world where both could be on the move sooner rather than later.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 10

Why the Edmonton Oilers’ Stanley Cup window is far from closed

The dust has settled on the Edmonton Oilers’ season after another year where they don’t have a Stanley Cup to show for it. Of course, doom and gloom have shrouded the state of the organization because of it, but it’s time to put a pause on that noise.

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The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz

Trent Frederic News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Trent Frederic

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card was given to Connor Murphy, and now we turn our attention to Trent Frederic.

Zach Hyman News / Oilersnation / May 9

The Intern Diaries: Off-season antics around the Oilersnation office

Hello everyone, welcome to week three of the Intern Diaries. Just in case anyone was wondering, there are now 81 days until the Zach Hyman Celebrity Classic, which is a charity golf tournament hosted by the Hyman family in Toronto, and it’s basically just the Oilers’ Met Gala.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 9

With five Oilers headed to the World Championships, what happened to all the rest talk?

In the immediate aftermath of being knocked out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the first round, the Edmonton Oilers‘ leaders are doing the right things. Connor McDavid and his wife Lauren are on holiday with friends, lying down their yoga mats and relaxing in Savasana .

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 9

Oilers silver linings as 5 players thrived in an unfulfilling 2025-26 season

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2025–26 season was definitely unfulfilled, as there will once again be no Cup-raising banner night to open next season. But there were still silver linings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 9

So much for rest as five Oilers head to the World Championships

In the immediate aftermath of being knocked out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the first round, the Edmonton Oilers leaders are doing the right things. Connor McDavid and his wife, Lauren, are on holiday with friends, laying down their yoga mats and relaxing in Savasana .