Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bouchard Living Up to New Contract Hinges on Two Key Factors

Evan Bouchard enters the 2025-26 season with heightened expectations following the signing of his new, four-year, $42 million contract. Already elite on offense, better consistency on defense is expected.

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The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Analyst urges Oilers to trade for Red Wings star winger

Could the Edmonton Oilers look to acquire Alex DeBrincat via trade?

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 15

Where former Edmonton Oilers are set to play in 2025–26

Most of the time, former Edmonton Oilers hold a special place in our hearts. After all, once an Oiler, always an Oiler, right? In the midst of a fairly chaotic offseason that saw turnover all across the league, Edmonton has been no exception.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 15

Oilers’ Goaltending Could Spark the NHL’s Biggest Mid-Season Move

The Edmonton Oilers are entering the 2025-26 season with familiar faces in net — and a clear fork in the road ahead. Ready to start the season with the same two goalies from last year, one scribe believes that a total overhaul, much like what the Colorado Avalanche did in 2024-25, could be a part of the Oilers’ mid-season plans.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / August 15

Edmonton Oilers Look to Finalize Three PTO Signings - Including a Surprising Goalie Option

As per the '2 Mutts Hockey Podcast', Oilers GM Stan Bowman is on the verge of potentially signing three players to a PTO, one of those being a surprising goalie.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 15

Professional tryout options for the Edmonton Oilers

As training camps start to loom closer, now is the time to examine potential professional tryout (PTO) options for the Edmonton Oilers. The current lineup seems pretty set; however, extra depth would be beneficial to the Oilers’ roster.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 15

Examining Evan Bouchard’s Hall of Fame Potential, and the Road to Get There

Once Duncan Keith is officially inducted later this year, the Hockey Hall of Fame will have ten former Edmonton Oilers (eleven if you count Jacques Plante’s season with the WHA Oilers in 1974-75) — and many years from now, at least two more from the current squad are sure to join them.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 14

Oilers Need More Offence from Top-Six Wingers. Who’s Ready to Deliver?

Few wingers in the NHL will have a better opportunity than the ones vying for spots in the Edmonton Oilers’ top-six forward group this fall. Training camp will open with the chance to skate alongside two of the league’s top three centres.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

Oilers Considering 3 PTO Targets, Pundits Claim

Heading toward the 2025-26 season, teams will consider handing out professional tryout (PTO) contracts to players looking to earn new deals, and it seems as though the Edmonton Oilers are pondering a few options.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / August 14

Daily Faceoff: McDavid will sign extension before start of regular season

According to some, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid could be signing that big extension sooner rather than later. Daily Faceoff reporter Anthony Di Marco had his weekly Mailbag, where fans asked him questions about all things hockey.

Olivier Rodrigue News / The Oil Rig / August 14

Former Edmonton Oilers goalie Olivier Rodrigue signs with KHL team

The Edmonton Oilers will say goodbye to former goaltender Olivier Rodrigue, as he officially signed with Barys Astana of the KHL. The Oilers selected the former Drummondville Voltigeurs netminder in the second round in 2017, and he has spent his entire career with the team.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 14

Edmonton Oilers most recent and significant trade with each NHL team: Metropolitan Edition

This is the second installment of a series I’m writing about the last trade, as well as some of the more significant trades the Edmonton Oilers have made with every NHL team.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 14

Fans Rip Hypothetical Oilers–Red Wings Blockbuster Proposal

A speculative trade scenario linking the Edmonton Oilers and Detroit Red Wings has sparked more eye-rolls than excitement among hockey fans. The concept,

Samuel Jonsson News / Oilersnation / August 14

Oilersnation’s Summer 2025 Prospect Countdown – No. 3: Samuel Jonsson

Welcome to Oilersnation’s Top Prospect Countdown for Summer 2025. This list profiles players and goaltenders under 25 years old who have played fewer than 25 NHL games.