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Oilers announce multiple promotions within hockey operations

The Edmonton Oilers may have fired head coach Kris Knoblauch after falling to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they’ve just decided that a number of others in their hockey operations are worthy of a promotion.

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Oilers front office changes: Parkatti, Larsson promoted

The Edmonton Oilers made a number of changes to their front office Thursday, headlined by Michael Parkatti and Kalle Larsson getting promotions. Parkatti, who joined the Oilers in 2023 as a senior director of data and analytics, now takes on the role of vice-president of analytics and technology.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 28

Oilers’ Bouchard knocked out of Canada game by dirty hit

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard was knocked out of Team Canada’s quarter-final game against the U.S. Thursday after being on the receiving end of a dirty hit.

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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?

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28

McDavid, Matthews Not 100% Committed to Oilers, Maple Leafs for Next Season Yet

Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews have always had a lot of power with their teams, and that’s never been more the case than right now. As both superstars face somewhat uncertain futures with the Oilers and Maple Leafs beyond their current contracts, everyone around the league is keeping a close eye on how things are going in Edmonton and Toronto.

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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 Oil Rig / May 28

Which prospects the Edmonton Oilers should sign this offseason

June 1 is the deadline for NHL teams to sign the unsigned prospects whose rights they hold. This year, the Edmonton Oilers have two players they still have to make decisions on: Czech Forward Petr Hauser, and Swedish Defender Albin Sundin.

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28

Oilers Evan Bouchard Knocked Out By Hit to Head in World Championships

Team Canada defenceman Evan Bouchard exited Thursday’s quarter-final matchup against Team USA after sustaining a hit to the head in the first period. It was a worrying moment in the game and Bouchard was knocked out, eventually needing help to leave the ice surface.

Peter Laviolette News / Oilersnation / May 28

Making the case for Peter Laviolette as the next Oilers coach

Interest in long-time NHL head coach Peter Laviolette is growing across the league, including from the Edmonton Oilers. But there’s been so little reporting on who the Oilers have reached out to in this coaching search.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 28

Edmonton Oilers rumours roundup: Still on the hunt for a coach

As the Stanley Cup Final loom ever closer, the rumblings of the offseason loom. In a month’s time every team will look different, the Edmonton Oilers included.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28

Oilers Could Target a 'Legit' Top-Six Forward This Offseason

The offseason speculation surrounding the Edmonton Oilers is only beginning, but one tweet from Bob Stauffer has already sparked major discussion around what Edmonton’s summer priorities could look like.

Kasperi Kapanen News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Kasperi Kapanen

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Connor Ingram, and now we turn our attention to Kasperi Kapanen.

Mattias Janmark News / Oilersnation / May 28

Has the game passed Janmark by?: 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.

Josh Samanski News / Oilersnation / May 27

Josh Samanski changes depth outlook: Oilers 2025-26 player review

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Vasily Podkolzin News / Professor Press Box / May 27

Is Vasily Podkolzin the Oilers’ Best Trade Return in Seasons?

Vasily Podkolzin has become a huge piece of the Edmonton Oilers roster. For those who have watched his progress since he came to the NHL, his value to the Oilers may seem surprising.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 27

NHL draft rankings: Oilers could take Ben Macbeath at No. 52

Ben Macbeath, come on down. If Steven Ellis’ Daily Faceoff draft rankings were exactly how things shook out in next month’s NHL draft, the Edmonton Oilers would be taking a defenceman from the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen 52nd overall.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 27

Vegas making Cup final is worst-case for Oilers coach search

There are 11 words that the Edmonton Oilers are hoping to hear: “Vegas has granted the Oilers permission to speak to Bruce Cassidy.” It’s the man the team has been after for over two weeks, playing the waiting game with the Golden Knights to see if, or when, they will budge and grant the Oilers permission to speak with him.