Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Questions defining the Oilers offseason: Can they free up cap space?

Earlier in the week, I kicked off my offseason series taking a look at the five questions that will define this summer for the Edmonton Oilers. The first order of business is to address their coaching situation, but after that, general manager Stan Bowman has to turn his attention to their roster.

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Top 100 Oilers: No. 34 — Taylor Hall

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Taylor Hall comes in at No.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 6

Oilers will lose rights to two prospects if not signed soon

Two Edmonton Oilers prospects will become unrestricted free agents soon if the organization doesn’t sign them to a contract. Every season, there is a group of previously drafted talent who become free agents when their team doesn’t offer them an entry-level contract. PuckPedia released the list of players whose draft rights expire.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 6

Oilers’ Ekholm joins Sweden, Samanski joins Germany for World Championship

Another pair of Edmonton Oilers will be packing their bags and heading to Switzerland for the World Championship. Defenceman Mattias Ekholm is set to join Sweden, white centre Josh Samanski will join Germany, the Oilers announced Wednesday.

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Darnell Nurse News / NHL Rumors / May 6

The Oilers and Maple Leafs Talked Darnell Nurse, and the Sharks First Round Pick

Zach Laing of Oilers Nation: David Pagnotta, on OilersNation Everyday, said that the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers talked about a trade involving defenseman Darnell Nurse and now Colorado Avalanche forward Nic Roy.

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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 / Oilersnation / May 6

From My Eyes: Effort beats talent and the Oilers came up short

While it took me some time to recover from the heartbreaking loss to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, I finally sat down to write about my beloved Edmonton Oilers.

Jake Debrusk News / Oilersnation / May 6

Why Jake DeBrusk is not a solution for the Oilers

Why Jake DeBrusk is not a solution for the Edmonton Oilers For nearly half a decade, trade speculation has linked the Edmonton Oilers to Jake DeBrusk. After he signed long-term with the Canucks in 2024, however, that discussion died down.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 6

Breaking down some Armchair GM moves for the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers season has officially come to an end. The team had a very disappointing season, which resulted in a first-round exit against the Anaheim Ducks.

Kasperi Kapanen News / Oilersnation / May 6

The Oilers need to prioritize re-signing Kasperi Kapanen

There’s a long list of things that need to get done this offseason for the Edmonton Oilers, and some decisions will require weighing the options, but re-signing Kasperi Kapanen should be an easy one to make, and extending him should be at the top of the priority list.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

What are the Oilers’ best goaltending options for 2026-27?

A quick end to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Edmonton Oilers had everyone a bit surprised, but at the same time, it made sense. They had made two long runs in 2024 and 2025 and came into this season’s playoffs with a few key players hurting.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

Oilers Tried to Trade Nurse to Maple Leafs Says Insider, Is That Off the Table?

According to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta, the Edmonton Oilers tried to trade defenseman Darnell Nurse to the Toronto Maple Leafs at the most recent trade deadline.

Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / May 5

Oilers reportedly tried to trade Darnell Nurse to Maple Leafs for Nic Roy at deadline

It’s no longer smoke that the Edmonton Oilers seemingly have a desire to move on from Darnell Nurse. As the 2024 playoffs wound down, his name began to appear on trade target boards as a potential option to be moved, and a year later, the Oilers asked Nurse to waive his no-trade clause — something he declined.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 5

The Oilers organization shouldn’t overreact and an early look at who they may re-sign

In sports, winning teams are often the best at making the right decision while under pressure. On the ice, hockey players have to make hundreds of decisions, often in less than a few seconds, that can lead to winning or losing a game and ultimately the championship.

Jon Cooper News / Oilersnation / May 5

Fans hoping for an Oilers and Jon Cooper marriage to be disappointed: ‘He’s here for a while’

You’ve been in a relationship with your girlfriend for almost three years. Since you’ve met, it’s been instant chemistry. Romance is in the air. You make each other laugh.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 5

Oilers prospect Roby Järventie signs contract in Swiss League

Roby Järventie may be headed overseas. The Edmonton Oilers prospect signed a two-year contract with HC Ambri Piotta of the National League in Switzerland on Tuesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Team Canada Adds Oilers Duo to 2026 IIHF World Championship Roster

For two straight seasons, the Edmonton Oilers have made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals, but in the 2026 post-season, it was clear that all of that hockey caught up to them, as they were swiftly eliminated in round one by the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 5

An Overview of a Critical 2026 Off-Season for Stan Bowman and the Edmonton Oilers

Welcome to the longest off-season the Edmonton Oilers have faced in years. After a first-round exit against the Anaheim Ducks, the back-to-back Western Conference champions have more to answer than they’ve had at any point in this run.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

Two Nuclear Winger Options Available for Oilers This Summer?

The Edmonton Oilers will be looking for a way to drastically improve the team after a disappointing exit from the first round of the playoffs. Both Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid noted that the team needed to get better in a hurry after taking a signficant step backward.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

Nurse And Bouchard Named To Team Canada At Worlds

For a couple of Edmonton Oilers, their season will be extended by a few more weeks to play for their nation. On Tuesday morning, TSN’s Darren Dreger first reported that Oilers blueliners Darnell Nurse and Evan Bouchard have been named to Team Canada for the World Hockey Championships in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland, from May 15th to May 31st.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5

Oilers rumors: Kris Knoblauch’s job status ‘under review’ after playoff failure

Kris Knoblauch was named the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers during the 2023-24 season, when Jay Woodcroft was fired. Woodcroft has led the Oilers to the playoffs two straight years and one conference finals, but after a 3-9-1 start, the Oilers moved on.

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Oilers Leadership Group Reportedly Doesn’t Want Nurse Traded

If you were to take a poll of Edmonton Oilers fans asking for their solutions on how to improve this team, many would suggest trading Darnell Nurse. The 31-year-old’s eight-year, $74 million contract has caused plenty of headaches for both the organization and its fan base.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 5

Exploring the Edmonton Oilers two-year Stanley Cup window

The Edmonton Oilers don’t have a first-round pick in this year’s NHL Draft or next year’s either, but more than any team in hockey, they’re on the clock.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Roby Jarventie Signs In Switzerland

Edmonton Oilers prospect Roby Järventie has signed a two-year contract with HC Ambrì-Piotta of the Swiss National League. Järventie was set to become a restricted free agent this summer.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

The eight worst Oilers managerial decisions in the McDavid era

Connor McDavid was far from his best in the Edmonton Oilers’ first-round playoff exit, but few, if any, are pointing the blame in his direction. The main reason why is that it was clear that the Oilers captain was playing at far less than 100 per cent after appearing to suffer a lower-body injury in Game 1 versus the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Rumors / May 5

Is the Window Closing to Keep Connor McDavid in Edmonton?

The Edmonton Oilers know the time is now to win, given the contractual status of their captain, Connor McDavid. McDavid signed a two-year extension ahead of the 2025-26 season at an AAV of $12.5 million.