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Oilers GM Speaks On Connor McDavid's Future After Oilers' Playoff Exit

The Edmonton Oilers entered the postseason with expectations of another deep run but were eliminated in six games by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round.

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Stan Bowman says Oilers couldn’t get ‘momentum’ in reaction to McDavid’s ‘average’ comment

“We were an average team all year. An average team with high expectations, you’re going to be disappointed.” – Connor McDavid’s comments cut like a knife when he stood in front of assembled media after his Edmonton Oilers were eliminated in the first round of the 2026 playoffs on Thursday night.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl concerned team is trending in wrong direction

After a stunning early exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, one of the top players in the game is expressing concern about the direction his team might be heading.

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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.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / May 2

Oilers Reveal Full Extent of Connor McDavid’s Playoff Injury

The hockey world knew Connor McDavid was not himself after the Game 2 collision, when defenseman Mattias Ekholm rolled up on his leg after a battle with Ian Moore.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

$Oilers’ McDavid, Dickinson played through fractures during playoffs$

Oilers’ McDavid, Dickinson played through fractures during playoffs

A couple of members of the Edmonton Oilers were hobbled with ailments, including the game’s best player. When speaking to the media at the team’s end-of-season

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 2

$Knoblauch: McDavid and Dickinson both played through lower body fractures$

Knoblauch: McDavid and Dickinson both played through lower body fractures

edmonton-oilers-injury-news-connor-mcdavid-jason-dickinson-played-lower-body-fractures As the Edmonton Oilers staff and players met with the media Saturday morning at Rogers Place, more details were revealed about some of the injuries that plagued this team.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 2

Oilers to Reevaluate Goaltending This Summer, Says GM

When asked if the Edmonton Oilers are confident in their goaltending and what the plan will be given that the club only has Tristan Jarry under contract, general manager Stan Bowman confirmed that the goaltending situation will be reevaluated this offseason.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 2

From day one, the lack of cohension made this ‘average’ Oilers season concerning and weird

Last Saturday, after the Game 3 loss against the Ducks, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch was asked a question about his team’s inconsistent performance. Despite the players saying the right things and despite the Ducks being a beatable opponent, this interaction told me this team wasn’t likely to come back.

Vasily Podkolzin News / The Oil Rig / May 2

Vasily Podkolzin: The Edmonton Oilers’ unsung hero of the season

Vasily Podkolzin looked like a different player this season, just not in the way that grabs attention. He’s getting in on the forecheck harder, sticking with plays along the boards, and finding ways to turn nothing shifts into something to help move towards a win.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 2

Oilers Pitched to Take a Run at Sergei Bobrovsky This Offseason

As has been the case throughout the Connor McDavid era, one of the major talking points heading into the offseason in Edmonton will be how the Oilers can upgrade in net.

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Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / May 2

Oilers Thoughts: Connor McDavid’s tough series against the Ducks, fatigue and potential injury as factors, and more

It’s not too often we can say that Connor McDavid just “didn’t have it.” We’ll hear soon about the injuries he was fighting through against the Anaheim

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 2

Edmonton Oilers first-round exit: not the end, just a reset

The silence that follows a playoff exit is unmistakable. There’s a finality to it—especially when it comes earlier than expected. Everything stops. For the Edmonton Oilers, that silence arrived in the first round—their earliest exit since 2021, when they were swept by the Winnipeg Jets.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

4 Most Disappointing Oilers From the 2026 Playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers’ disappointing season came to an end on Thursday (April 30) as they were eliminated in six games by the Anaheim Ducks in Round 1. The Oilers were severely outplayed for most of the series, and they couldn’t find sustained momentum.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

It’s Time for the Oilers to Part Ways With GM Stan Bowman

After putting together their best roster in the Connor McDavid era during the 2024-25 season, the Edmonton Oilers chose to part ways with then general manager (GM) Ken Holland.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Oilers Have to Fire Kris Knoblauch

It can no longer be a discussion; the Edmonton Oilers have to fire Kris Knoblauch. After back-to-back seasons where he was behind the bench for a run to the Stanley Cup Final, Knoblauch was a key reason why the Oilers weren’t able to get out of the first round this season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1