Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Looking back at the 10 best rookie seasons in Oilers history

There’s a lot of buzz in Oil Country right now about the Edmonton Oilers’ newly acquired prospect Isaac Howard, and rightfully so. The 2025 Hobey Baker winner has a very quick release, having scored 26 goals and 52 points in 37 games last season as an offensive dynamo with Michigan State University.

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Edmonton Oilers Facing Immense Pressure for One Specific Reason, per Nick Kypreos

NHL insider Nick Kypreos has revealed that the Oilers are one of the teams facing the most pressure in the NHL to add a player who can be a total game-changer.

Corey Perry News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Pros & Cons of the Oilers Letting Corey Perry Leave in Free Agency

When the Edmonton Oilers decided not to bring Corey Perry back this offseason, the reaction was mixed. For some fans, the decision made perfect sense—the team needed to be younger and faster.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 16

A deep dive into the Oilers’ 2025-26 schedule

The NHL’s final 82-game schedule was released on Wednesday morning, detailing what the year will look like for all 32 teams in the final season before the schedule expands to 84 games in 2026-27.

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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?

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

4 Free Agents the Edmonton Oilers Should Still Sign

So far, it’s been a quiet offseason for the Edmonton Oilers, who were unable to do a whole lot on the free-agent market given their tricky salary cap situation.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 16

What Will Peter Aubry Bring to Oilers as Goalie Coach?

Peter Aubry is the new goalie coach for the Edmonton Oilers. He was part of the Chicago Blackhawks organization from 2015 to 2023 and spent the past two seasons as the goalie coach for the University of Nebraska-Omaha in the NCAA.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 16

2025 Edmonton Oilers prospects rankings: #9 Josh Samanski

Welcome back to The Oil Rig’s 2025 Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings. Voted in at #9 is the recently signed German forward, Josh Samanski. The DEL product recently signed as a free agent with the Oilers this past April 2.

Mattias Ekholm News / The Oil Rig / July 16

2024–25 Edmonton Oilers players grade: Mattias Ekholm

Mattias Ekholm is the Edmonton Oilers’ most relied upon defenceman. He was drafted way back in 2009 by the Nashville Predators 102nd overall, in the fourth round, with the 11th pick.

Edmonton Oilers News / House of Hockey / July 16

Edmonton Oilers Insider Links Two Young Goalies as Possible Targets

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to make some type of change in net, and now a top Insider has linked them to Michael DiPietro and Nico Daws as waiver options.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 16

Are Any of the Oilers’ Rumored Goalie Targets Realistic?

The Edmonton Oilers were/are being linked to a variety of goaltending rumors this offseason, but most of them appear more smoke than fire. Some names have already found new homes, while others have addressed speculation.

Kasperi Kapanen News / Oilersnation / July 16

Kasperi Kapanen finds a home: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

Welcome to my annual player review series, where I 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.

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Maple Leafs Considered Connor McDavid Suitor in Pontential 2026 Free Agency

The hockey world is already bracing for 2026, when Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid could become the most coveted free agent in NHL history. McDavid is coming off a 100-point season in just 67 regular-season games and led all skaters with 33 playoff points on his way to his second consecutive Stanley Cup Final.

Michael DiPietro News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Oilers Connection to Michael Dipietro Makes Sense

The Edmonton Oilers faced criticism last season for their lack of consistency between the pipes, and even though they were able to make it to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season, they couldn’t get the job done, and fans continue to push for the team to move on from Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard.

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Oilers' Connor McDavid Free Agent Rumors Given Encouraging Update

As the Edmonton Oilers move forward this offseason, the front office is preparing for the summer of 2026. Star Connor McDavid is scheduled to be a free agent next offseason, and there have already been multiple rumors around him potentially leaving.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 15

Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch gets brutally honest on goalie struggles after staff change

The Edmonton Oilers have lost consecutive Stanley Cup Finals to the Florida Panthers. They made massive changes to their forward depth, with Evander Kane and Viktor Arvidsson out and Isaac Howard and Andrew Mangiapane in.