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Report: The Oilers did not renew goalie coach Dustin Schwartz’s contract

The Edmonton Oilers will reportedly be moving on from Dustin Schwartz as their goaltending coach this summer. A mainstay in the organization since 2014, the Oilers reportedly let his contract lapse when it expired at the end of June, marking the end of an era in the Oilers’ organization.

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Dustin Schwartz won’t return as Oilers goalie coach as replacement options open up

For the first time in over a decade the Edmonton Oilers will have a new goalie coach. Dustin Schwartz, who was hired in November of 2014, will not return for a 12th season.

Mattias Ekholm News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Mattias Ekholm

As the offseason continues, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player report cards. Our last report card graded Mattias Janmark, and we move on to the other Mattias, in Mattias Ekholm.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / July 7

Former Edmonton Oilers Centerman Lands New Head Coaching Job

A former centerman of the Oilers, who also suited up for the Jets and other teams, has decided to accept a head coaching job for an AHL team. The Colorado Avalanche announced Monday that Mark Letestu will become the AHL's coach for the Colorado Eagles.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 7

Oilers’ Darnell Nurse, Adam Henrique declined to waive no-trade clauses: report

All the talk about the Edmonton Oilers heading into the off-season was how the team was looking to clear out salary cap space. They were able to do so

Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Oilers Have Bigger Problem Than a $10.5 AAV with Evan Bouchard

The Edmonton Oilers may have successfully kept Evan Bouchard in the fold with a new four-year, $42 million contract, but the way the deal came together should raise red flags about his future.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 7

Threat of an offer sheet from Hurricanes reportedly drove up Evan Bouchard’s contract price with Oilers

In the lead-up to Evan Bouchard signing his four-year, $10.5-million AAV extension with the Edmonton Oilers, reports surfaced that his deal was going to come in a million dollars short of where it actually landed.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / July 7

Oilers Nearly Landed Lightning's Top Prospect and Hobey Baker Winner in Wild Draft-Day Deal

NHL insider Frank Seravalli revealed details of a failed trade on draft day, as the Oilers made a trade offer for Tampa Bay's top prospect that did not happen.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7

Oilers Beat Maple Leafs to Sign Key Free Agent Forward

The Edmonton Oilers won a key free-agent battle this summer, signing skilled winger Andrew Mangiapane over the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 7

Looking back at Key Moments from the Oilers’ 2024-25 Season

The 2024-25 NHL season has come and gone. While the final game of the season didn’t have the result we all wanted, there were plenty of highlights from the 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers that ultimately outweigh the lowlights. Let’s take a look at some of the memorable things that happened this season.

Zach Hyman News / Hockey Latest / July 7

Zach Hyman Drops Concerning Injury Update That Has Oilers Fans Worried

Injured Oilers forward Zach Hyman provided an update today on his injury and long-term status, and his comments have sparked worry within the fan base.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Byram Arbitration, Oilers Eyed Nurse Trade & More NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers approached players with no-trade clauses about possibly waiving them. Darnell Nurse was among those asked.

Edmonton Oilers News / House of Hockey / July 7

Elliotte Friedman Confirms the Edmonton Oilers Had Failed Trade Negotiations On Darnell Nurse

On his most recent '32 Thoughts' podcast, NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman indicated that the Edmonton Oilers were considering a trade of defenseman Darnell Nurse.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 7

Getting to know the Edmonton Oilers 2025 fourth-round pick David Lewandowski

The Edmonton Oilers made a not-so-surprising move before the 2025 draft to shed some salary with the trade of Evander Kane. Coming back the other way was

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7

Bouchard Almost Bolted for Eastern Contender via Offer Sheet

The Edmonton Oilers locked up star defenceman Evan Bouchard to a four-year, $42 million contract this offseason—but not without paying a premium to fend off a potential offer sheet from the Carolina Hurricanes.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

3 Steps the Oilers Must Take to Help Stuart Skinner Succeed

If you’ve read through the news outlets, turned on the TV, and clicked on the radio in the recent past, you’ve most likely heard the chorus about the Edmonton Oilers‘ No.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 7

Are the Oilers better off with Andrew Mangiapane over Viktor Arvidsson?

Many years from now, when you’re out in Edmonton and spot a rare Viktor Arvidsson Oilers jersey out in the wild, you’ll probably think, “Oh yeah, he used to play here!” The Swedish forward only lasted one season in Oil Country before the Edmonton Oilers traded him and his $4 million cap hit to the Boston Bruins on July 1st.

Evan Bouchard News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

Report: Hurricanes threatened to offer sheet Oilers’ Evan Bouchard

The Carolina Hurricanes had plans of making what could have been the biggest splash of the NHL’s 2025 offseason. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podcast, the Hurricanes were threatening the Edmonton Oilers with an offer sheet for defenseman Evan Bouchard, who would have become a restricted free agent on July 1.