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The Edmonton Oilers have seen several departures this offseason, with the likes of Corey Perry, Evander Kane, Connor Brown, Viktor Arvidsson, Jeff Skinner, and John Klingberg all off to new teams.

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Oilers GM Reveals Massive Update on Connor McDavid Talks

As the Edmonton Oilers look to build a team to get over the hump in the Stanley Cup Final, the organization also has the impending free agency of star Connor McDavid to consider.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / August 1

Former Oilers Captain Named Head Coach of WHL Team

It's pretty common for former NHL players to try their hands at coaching after their careers come to an end, but getting to coach in the same city they spent most of their playing days in is a privilege only a few get to experience.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 1

Six proposed Edmonton Oilers trades that did not go through

Over the years, there are bound to be a collection of moves, signings, and trades that didn’t quite make it to the finish line. For whatever reason, sometimes internal politics other times for obvious reasons, like the proposal being the type that would cause the GM to lose all of their phones were it an old NHL Be a GM mode offer.

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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?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / August 1

NHL Insider Urges Oilers to Swing Blockbuster Trade for Metropolitan Division's Star Goalie

NHL insider Mark Spector is urging Stan Bowman to fix the issue between the Oilers' pipes by trading for Islanders star goaltender Ilya Sorokin as soon as possible.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 1

Oilers Don’t Need to Extend Mattias Ekholm Right Now

The Edmonton Oilers are in their Stanley Cup window, but have a lot of roster decisions to make within the next year. They have players in need of new contracts, such as Vasily Podkolzin, Stuart Skinner, Jake Walman, Connor McDavid, and Mattias Ekholm.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 1

Evan Bouchard’s second-straight breakout year earns big pay raise: 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.

Brett Kulak News / The Oil Rig / August 1

2024–25 Edmonton Oilers player grade: Brett Kulak

For his Edmonton Oiler career, Brett Kulak has seamlessly stepped into a variety of roles, elevating his game when times are required. Originally drafted

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / August 1

Former Oilers Defenseman Will Coach The Oil Kings

Not breaking news involving our Edmonton Oilers, but still a pretty cool headline for nostalgia purposes. Jason Smith, who was part of the Oilers blueline from 1999/2000 to 2000/2008, and team captain during their Cinderella run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2006, has signed on to be the head coach of the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 1

Edmonton Oilers All-Free Agent Team

Compared to some of the big impact trades the Edmonton Oilers made back in their heyday, they weren’t very active in the free agent market. They made some signings, but many of them didn’t really amount to much.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 1

Oilers News & Rumours: Podkolzin, Walman, McDavid, Kulak, Ekholm & More

It is August, and the 2025-26 season continues to inch closer, with teams putting the final touches on their roster as the offseason comes to a close, and the focus shifts to training camps.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / August 1

From McDavid’s Future to Division Hopes: 5 Key Questions for the Oilers

The sting of another Stanley Cup Final still lingers, and until October gets here, that feeling’s not going away. But for as close as the Oilers came to finally ending the drought over these last two seasons, there’s no reason to believe this team can’t go right back and finish the job.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / July 31

New Stars Head Coach reveals the key to beat the Edmonton Oilers

Just weeks into his return to the Dallas Stars organization, the new head coach has already diagnosed the fatal flaw that's kept the team from getting past the Edmonton Oilers in back-to-back playoff exits.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 31

Oilers’ Summer Shuffle: Built for a Better Run in 2025-26?

As part of The Hockey News’ NHL Summer Splash series, the Edmonton Oilers came in at No. 18—right in the middle of the pack for teams that didn’t get dramatically better or worse this offseason.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 31

Former Oilers captain Jason Smith ‘can’t wait to get back’ to Edmonton as new Oil Kings coach

A memorable player in Edmonton Oilers history is returning to town. On Thursday, former Oilers captain Jason Smith was named the head coach of the Western Hockey League’s Edmonton Oil Kings, becoming just the sixth head coach in the franchise’s history.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 31

Have the Oilers actually improved this offseason?

Few teams have experienced as much movement this offseason as the Edmonton Oilers. After two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals losses, it was expected that management would make some adjustments, but most fans probably hoped those changes would focus on the goaltending.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 31

Former Edmonton Oilers captain Jason Smith hired as head coach of WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings

Join us in welcoming former Edmonton Oilers captain Jason Smith back to Oil Country! The longtime Oiler has officially been hired as the new Head Coach of the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 31

Should Oilers Trade Scribe’s Midseason List to Land $66M Goalie?

Could the Edmonton Oilers make a franchise-altering move during the 2025-26 season to upgrade their goaltending? A recent proposal from Heavy.com suggests the Oilers could acquire Boston Bruins star Jeremy Swayman—if they’re willing to pay a steep price.

Mario Ferraro News / NHL Rumors / July 31

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers Trade Candidates, and Mario Ferraro Okay With a Change of Scenery

Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Ahead of the trade deadline, the Edmonton Oilers will likely be looking to upgrade in some areas. They’ve moved many future assets over the past few years, and teams will be looking for the same.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 31

Oilers, Bowman have ‘had really good conversations’ about McDavid extension

Things seem to be heading in the right direction for the best in the West in locking up their superstar. Edmonton Oilers’ general manager Stan Bowman made an appearance on Tuesday’s edition of OilersNow and was asked about how talks have gone with agent Judd Moldaver regarding a contract extension with his client, Connor McDavid.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / July 31

Connor McDavid's Wife's Instagram Post With Leon Draisaitl Sparks Frenzy Among Fans

The wife of Connor McDavid, Lauren Kyle, posted on Instagram that she cannot wait for Leon Draisaitl and Celeste Desjardins to get married, and fans are excited.

Jason Smith News / Hockey Latest / July 31

Edmonton Hockey Club Hires Oilers' Former Captain as New Head Coach

Former Edmonton Oilers captain Jason Smith has just been named the new head coach of the WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings, per Oilersnation.com. The Edmonton Oil Kings announced they have hired former Edmonton Oilers captain Jason Smith as the sixth head coach in franchise history.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 31

Trading Underpaid Winger Midseason Would Be a Major Mistake for Oilers

The idea of trading one of Edmonton’s key young top-nine (maybe even top-six) wingers midseason, as recently hinted at by Allan Mitchell of The Athletic when he brought up Vasily Podkolzin‘s name as trade bait, feels like a step backward for a team trying to balance Cup contention with long-term stability.

Frank Seravalli News / Hockey Latest / July 31

Edmonton Oilers no Longer Interested in 227-game Goaltender, per NHL Insider Frank Seravalli

NHL insider Frank Seravalli has revealed that the Oilers are no longer interested in trying to sign goaltender Carter Hart to a contract and will look elsewhere.