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Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 25
Oilers make many surprising cuts to their training camp roster
The Edmonton Oilers announced their second round of cuts to their training camp roster on Friday morning. The club released forward Seth Griffith from his professional tryout contract (PTO).
Jason Dickinson News / Daily Faceoff / September 25
Oilers’ Jason Dickinson unlikely to start season
Some unwanted news for one of the top teams in the Western Conference. When speaking to the media on Friday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock revealed that defenseman Jason Dickinson has suffered a setback during the preseason and is unlikely to be in the lineup for the opening night of the 2026-27 regular season.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 25
What fans need to know after the Oilers' third preseason game
The Edmonton Oilers have gone three-for-three so far in preseason. Most of that hasn't exactly been pretty hockey, but it is what it is. The team's most recent effort, a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks, was exactly that.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 25
Four NHL teams under most pressure to win the Stanley Cup this season
Let's take a look at four NHL teams that are going to be facing the most pressure to win during the 2026-27 season.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Jason Dickinson News / Oilersnation / September 25
Oilers injury update: Jason Dickinson suffers setback ahead of opener
The Edmonton Oilers may be without Jason Dickinson when the regular season begins in four days. The veteran centre did not skate on Friday morning and has not been on the ice for team practices much in the past week.
Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / September 25
The Oilers Just Lost a Player They Probably Needed
Sometimes the injury news that looks the smallest on paper isn't necessarily the smallest problem. That's where the Edmonton Oilers are with Jason Dickinson.
Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / September 25
Draisaitl Offers Up an Uneasy Dose of Reality for Oilers Fans
After Friday’s full-roster practice, Leon Draisaitl was asked about preparing for opening night of the 2026-27 season and how much more work the team might need to do to feel ready.
Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / September 25
Isaac Howard leads ‘outmatched’ Oilers to victory over the Canucks
Hard work has been the prevailing theme for the Edmonton Oilers throughout training camp this fall. The pace in practice. The aggressive penalty killing.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 25
Oilers reassign 15 players to trim training camp roster
The Edmonton Oilers are close to finalizing their roster. On Friday morning, the Oilers sent down most of their minor-league roster that remained with the big club after a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks the night before.
Ethan Bear News / Oil on Whyte / September 25
Former Oilers defenceman named to Hamilton's training camp roster
A former Edmonton Oilers defenceman will be part of a historic season in Hamilton. Ethan Bear, who was drafted by the Oilers in the 2015 NHL Draft, was recently named to the Hamilton Hammers' inaugural training camp roster.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 25
A look at players the Oilers could potentially claim on NHL waivers
With NHL training camps coming to a close, it is time to examine which players may be placed on waivers with the hope that their club can sneak them through and store them on the farm, or develop them further.
Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / September 25
Did Isaac Howard Answer Mike Babcock's Question?
Sometimes a young player doesn't need to score three goals to get your attention. One goal and one assist will do. That's what Isaac Howard gave the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night in Vancouver.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 25
Tristan Jarry steady, Isaac Howard scores, and only one more Oilers tune-up game until show time
The Bakersfield Condors Edmonton Oilers were in Vancouver on Thursday to square off against the Canucks in their third of four tune-up games of the pre-season.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 25
Edmonton Oilers prospects roundup: New season equals new prospects to watch
With the 2026–27 NHL preseason underway, that means another NHL season is just around the corner. With a new season comes new prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system as they add five new prospects from the 2026 NHL draft.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 25
Oilers trending in right direction with strong penultimate pre-season win
The pre-season rosters iced by the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks were very different on Thursday night. For Edmonton, it was a lineup largely made up of players set to play for their American Hockey League affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.
NHL News / Oilersnation / September 25
Instant Reaction: AHL Oilers handle NHL Canucks in 2-1 pre-season win
Another day, another 2-1 victory for the Edmonton Oilers. Taking on the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday evening for the third of four pre-season games, the Oilers managed to defeat their Pacific Division rivals 2-1 to move to 3-0-0 this pre-season.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 24
Oilers’ goaltending tandem ranks 25th in Daily Faceoff pre-season rankings
The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation appears to be an area of concern once again. Prior to the start of the 2026-27 NHL season, Daily Faceoff released a ranking for all 32 teams’ goalie tandems.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / September 25
Zach Hyman invites Mark Messier to visit Oilers after Mike Babcock comments
The Edmonton Oilers just can’t seem to avoid drama these days.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 24
Oilers respond to Messier’s comments: ‘He’s more than welcome to come here’
Mike Babcock turned the other cheek on Thursday. Yesterday, former Edmonton Oilers captain and hockey great Mark Messier said he was “absolutely shocked” by the Babcock hiring, adding that he was “horrified” by the entire hiring process.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24
Is Messier Wrong? Oilers CEO Defended Letting Players Help Hire Babcock
Mark Messier’s comments about the Edmonton Oilers and their decision not just to hire Mike Babcock as coach but to let the leadership group lead the charge caught a lot of attention on Wednesday.
Matthew Savoie News / The Oil Rig / September 24
Edmonton Oilers will pay big for Matthew Savoie’s next contract
The Edmonton Oilers are at a very critical juncture of franchise history. Connor McDavid has two more guaranteed seasons under contract, Mike Babcock has been hired as head coach, and the need to capture the team’s sixth Stanley Cup has never been more pressing.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / September 23
Mark Messier torches Oilers for controversial Mike Babcock hiring
As part of their desperate desire to win a Stanley Cup with Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers have made a lot of controversial decisions over the past few years.
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