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How much salary cap room do the Oilers have going into free agency?

Silly Season is right around the corner. The NHL’s free agency period will open on Tuesday at noon ET, though we’ll surely start to hear about deals well before then.

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Brock Boeser to the Oilers Rumors Gaining Momentum

With less than 24 hours to the opening of NHL unrestricted free agency, the idea of Brock Boeser joining the Edmonton Oilers is gaining momentum. Multiple insiders, including Elliotte Friedman and David Pagnotta, have linked the disgruntled Vancouver Canucks winger to Edmonton, suggesting there’s real weight behind the speculation.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / June 30

Edmonton Oilers 2025 NHL Draft Recap

The Edmonton Oilers had no picks in the first or second rounds of this year’s NHL Draft. They entered the Draft with five mid-to-late-round picks. Their newest prospects are… Tommy Lafreniere – 83rd Overall – Right Winger/Centre: From the WHL’s Kamloops Blazers, put up 24 goals and 32 assists for 56 points in 68 games.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 30

Who should stay and who should go as the Edmonton Oilers approach free agency

The Edmonton Oilers trading Evander Kane just feels like the first move in a bunch of them. There’s a vibe that a lot will happen this week, both to make the Oilers cap-compliant with Evan Bouchard and Leon Draisaitl raises kicking in next season, and to give the team a potentially Cup-winning boost.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Oilers’ 7th Round Pick Aidan Park Is Feel-Good Story of the 2025 NHL Draft

During Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday (June 28), the Edmonton Oilers made five selections: Tommy Lafreniere (83rd overall), David Lewandowski (117th), Asher Barnett (131st), Daniel Salonen (191st), and, finally, Aidan Park (223rd).

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 30

Oilers re-sign Kasperi Kapanen to one-year, $1.3-million contract

The Edmonton Oilers are taking care of some housekeeping Monday morning. The team announced they had re-signed Noah Philp to a one-year contract, but that’s not the only news they took care of.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Questions Remain as Insider Pushes Back on Nurse Trade Noise

Elliotte Friedman said on his most recent 32 Thoughts Podcast, “I’m not buying any of the Darnell Nurse noise, I think he’s staying in Edmonton.” These comments come after rumors popped up that the Oilers might look to move Nurse and clear out his over $9 million contract for cap space reasons.

Kasperi Kapanen News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

2014 First-Round Pick Sticking Around for Edmonton Oilers

2014 first-round pick Kasperi Kapanen has signed a new contract. The 28-year old has re-signed with the Edmonton Oilers. It’s a one-year agreement. Kapanen’s new contract is one-year worth $1.3 million.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / June 30

Key Forwards to Return with Edmonton Oilers in Surprise UFA and RFA Re-Signings

The Edmonton Oilers and Stan Bowman are keeping busy so far to start their offseason, as they have just re-signed two of their key forwards. The Edmonton Oilers are inking unrestricted free agent forward Kasperi Kapanen to a one-year, $1.3 million deal.

Noah Philp News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Oilers re-sign Noah Philp to one-year, two-way contract

On Monday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that the team has re-signed forward Noah Philp to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The deal carries an NHL AAV of $775,000 for the 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 30

How the Edmonton Oilers can navigate cap compliancy with free agency looming

After a year-long hiatus, I am glad to be back writing for The Oil Rig and diving into the offseason’s hottest topic: how to construct an optimized lineup that is cap-compliant and better yet, a Stanley Cup contender.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Report: Oilers re-sign Kasperi Kapanen to one-year contract

According to PuckPedia, the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.3 million contract with winger Kasperi Kapanen. Kapanen, a 28-year-old from Finland, was set to test the free agent market on July 1, but will instead stay put in Alberta.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Oilers’ 2025 Free Agents: Who Should Stay & Who Should Go

July 1 is right around the corner, and that means one thing in the NHL: free agency. Teams with spots to fill and money to spend will begin shopping around both inside and outside their house to improve their team for next season.

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Connor McDavid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30

Oilers GM provides update on Connor McDavid contract talks

Connor McDavid can sign a new contract with the Edmonton Oilers as soon as this Tuesday, July 1 — but based on general manager Stan Bowman’s comments over the weekend, it looks like it will take much longer than that to get a new deal hammered out.

Noah Philp News / Oilersnation / June 30

Oilers re-sign Noah Philp to one-year, $775,000 contract

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed forward Noah Philp to a one-year contract, the club announced Monday morning. Philp will earn $775,000 on the deal. Philp, 26, appeared in 15 NHL games for the Oilers last year, getting his first true taste of the big league, though he had much more success in the AHL.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Oilers Re-Sign Forward Kasperi Kapanen and Prospect Noah Philp

As first broken by Puck Pedia, the Edmonton Oilers are re-signing forward Kasperi Kapanen to a one-year deal worth $1.3 million. The forward joined the Oilers in the middle of the 2024-25 season, after being claimed on waivers from the St.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

6 Players Edmonton Oilers Should Target in Free Agency

The Edmonton Oilers won’t have a ton of cap room to work with, but they are going to do their best to improve their roster once free agency begins on July 1.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Elliotte Friedman Senses 'Confidence' in Evan Bouchard's Next Move

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard appears headed for a massive new contract with the franchise, whether or not he gets to the open market on July

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

NHL Rumours: Three Unknowns Surrounding the Edmonton Oilers Offseason

For today’s NHL Rumours, the Edmonton Oilers are going into the summer with three burning questions. How will new general manager Stan Bowman operate? That’s what we are all looking for.

Corey Perry News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Corey Perry's Future in Edmonton Threatened by Oilers' Situation

Corey Perry wants to run it back with the Edmonton Oilers, but unless something changes in the next few days, the veteran winger might have to look elsewhere.

Zack Kassian News / House of Hockey / June 29

Edmonton Oilers Shockingly Fire Longtime NHLer Zack Kassian

Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is expected to announce some changes to the team's front office after news leaked that pro scout and former Oilers forward Zack Kassian was fired from his new role after just one season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Free-agent focus for Edmonton Oilers

Free agency is less than 48 hours away now, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign. We continue our look around the NHL with an overview of the free agent situation for the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / June 29