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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22
Condors extend Colin Chaulk, entire coaching staff
The Bakersfield Condors went with the Chaulk pick. The Edmonton Oilers’ AHL affiliate announced several contract extensions for the coaching staff, including head coach Colin Chaulk, who will return on a multi-year deal.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22
Babcock hiring ‘exciting possibility’ for Oilers’ Jason Dickinson
Two returning Edmonton Oilers don’t have concerns about Mike Babcock – in fact, quite the opposite for Jason Dickinson. Both he and Connor Murphy had a joint media availability Monday after signing five-year contracts with the Oilers.
Connor Murphy News / The Hockey Writers / June 22
Grading Oilers’ 5-Year Extension for Connor Murphy
The Edmonton Oilers recently completed another piece of business, extending defender Connor Murphy on a new five-year deal worth $4.1 million annually.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22
Oilers Newest Signings Talk About Extensions, Playing Under Babcock
Both Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson are bothered in the least by the fact that they might have signed up to play the next several seasons on an Edmonton Oilers team that could be coached by one of the most polarizing coaches in the NHL.
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 / Daily Faceoff / June 22
What’s next for Oilers after Dickinson, Murphy extensions?
The Edmonton Oilers began their offseason over the weekend, locking up two of their pending unrestricted free agents in center Jason Dickinson and defenseman Connor Murphy.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22
Dickinson, Murphy, Babcock, and free agency plans
Stan Bowman recognized the Edmonton Oilers needed more defensive-minded players last season when he acquired Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson at the deadline.
Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / June 22
Babcock talked to Oilers leaders ‘very bluntly’ about not winning
The conversation between the three Edmonton Oilers leaders and Mike Babcock was a very blunt one, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The expectation is that the Oilers will officially hire Babcock any time now, once the NHL’s investigation into the Columbus situation three years ago is over.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / June 22
Oilers reward veteran player with familiar name with long-term deal
A player named Connor has agreed to a new longterm to stay with the Edmonton Oilers, but it's not the one fans are hoping they eventually see news about.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22
Like Dickinson, Murphy’s new deal with Oilers carries five years of movement clauses
Death, taxes, and the Edmonton Oilers handing out movement clauses to their players. Edmonton’s trend of doling out versions of no-movement, no-trade clauses continued Monday when they signed defenceman Connor Murphy to a five-year contract extension.
Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22
Insider Reveals Details of Intense Meeting Between Oilers and Babcock
The Edmonton Oilers have yet to officially hire Mike Babcock as their new head coach, but all signs point to that coming to fruition sooner rather than later after he was cleared following a lengthy NHL investigation.
Connor Murphy News / Daily Faceoff / June 22
Oilers sign Connor Murphy to five-year contract extension
Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has a busy summer ahead of him as he looks to build a roster that can capitalize on the two-year contract extension that Connor McDavid signed during the 2025-26 season.
Connor Murphy News / The Hockey Writers / June 22
Oilers Lock Up Connor Murphy With Five-Year Extension
On Monday, the Edmonton Oilers took another important step toward solidifying their blue line, signing veteran defenseman Connor Murphy to a five-year contract extension carrying a $4.1 million annual cap hit.
Connor Murphy News / Oilersnation / June 22
Oilers sign defenceman Connor Murphy to five-year contract extension
The Edmonton Oilers have signed pending unrestricted free agent defenceman Connor Murphy to a five-year contract, TSN’s Ryan Rishaug reported Monday. The deal will carry a $4.1 million cap hit for the 33-year-old right-shot blue liner.
Connor Murphy News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22
Announcement Coming: Oilers Closing In on Connor Murphy Extension
The Edmonton Oilers appear to be making progress on another important piece of business this offseason. According to TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, significant progress has been made between the Oilers and veteran defenseman Connor Murphy, with a deal potentially being finalized in the coming days.
Jason Dickinson News / Oilersnation / June 22
Breaking down the details of Jason Dickinson’s new contract
Jason Dickinson’s new contract with the Edmonton Oilers contains trade and movement clauses in each of the five years, salary cap resource website PuckPedia reported Sunday.
Connor Murphy News / Oilersnation / June 21
Oilers, Murphy could reach new contract ‘in the next day or so’
The Edmonton Oilers might be on the cusp of keeping one of their latest acquisitions for the future. On Sunday, TSN’s Ryan Rishaug reported that the Oilers are close to signing defenceman Connor Murphy to a new contract.
Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / June 21
Forgotten Oilers: Remembering the Petr Klíma Days in Edmonton
When you think about the great goal scorers in Edmonton Oilers history, the conversation usually starts and ends with Wayne Gretzky, Jari Kurri, Glenn Anderson, and, more recently, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 21
The Edmonton Oilers’ 2026 NHL Draft Guide: Everything you need to know
Once again, the Edmonton Oilers are sitting out of the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. This particular first-round pick is in the hands of the Buffalo Sabres by way of the San Jose Sharks, where it was dealt in exchange for Jake Walman at the 2025 Trade Deadline.
Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / June 20
What Does Connor McDavid Owe the Last Guy on the Oilers’ Roster?
I've been thinking about the Edmonton Oilers and the Mike Babcock story, but perhaps not for the reason most people probably are. The debate has mostly focused on Babcock himself.
Connor Ungar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18
Oilers Sign Connor Ungar To One-Year Contract
According to a team announcement, the Edmonton Oilers have signed netminder Connor Ungar to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. Ungar’s new deal will pay him $850K at the NHL level.
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