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Former Oilers defenceman Brad Hunt announces retirement from professional hockey

A former Edmonton Oilers defenceman who spent three years with the team has hung up his skates. Brad Hunt, 37, has announced his retirement from hockey, the NHL Alumni Association shared Tuesday.

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The Nurse Trade Taught Oilers a Valuable Lesson About a Potential 2026-27 Move

For years, the Edmonton Oilers were thinking about what they could do if they cleared out $9.25 million in cap space by trading defenseman Darnell Nurse.

Asher Barnett News / Oilersnation / August 4

Oilers prospect Asher Barnett projected to USA World Junior roster

It’s been nothing short of a steady climb for Asher Barnett in terms of his development as a young player. Selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the fifth round of the 2026 draft after the team traded up, the left-shot defenceman went to the NCAA’s University of Michigan last season, scoring five goals and 18 points in 40 games.

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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?"

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Vasily Podkolzin News / Oilersnation / August 4

A look back at Vasily Podkolzin’s dominant performance at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

The 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup is underway at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alta., with the Aug. 3-8 tournament showcasing many of the world’s best under-18 men’s hockey players as they represent their respective countries.

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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.

NHL News / Oilersnation / August 3

Three future PWHL stars reflect on Oilers development camp experience

The Edmonton Oilers turned some heads in late June when they announced three women’s hockey players would be attending their development camp. “I’ve never been in this atmosphere… It’s something girls dream of growing up,” said Caitlin Kraemer.

Oscar Klefbom News / Professor Press Box / August 3

Remembering Oscar Klefbom: The Career That Should Have Been'

Looking back now, it's hard not to feel a little sad when you think about Oscar Klefbom. There was a time when it looked as though he would become one of the great defensemen in Edmonton Oilers history.

Trent Frederic News / Oilersnation / August 3

Can Trent Frederic build on his positive second-half metrics? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 3)

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3

Oilers Fans Are Split on Ike Howard’s Path to the NHL

One of the questions the Edmonton Oilers will have to answer this season is how much Isaac (Ike) Howard can impact the lineup. Is he ready to be an everyday NHLer, or is he headed back to the AHL for more seasoning?

Jake Walman News / Oilersnation / August 3

Is Jake Walman capable of a bounce-back year? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 2)

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3

Fans Have Field Day With McDavid to Maple Leafs Troll Post

It didn’t take long for hockey fans to tear apart one of the more bizarre Connor McDavid rumors to surface this offseason. On Monday morning, an X account claiming to have inside information posted that McDavid intends to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs when his contract with the Edmonton Oilers expires, provided he isn’t traded beforehand.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / August 3

Recapping Oilers Prospects’ Performance at Summer Showcase

After a week of action at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario, the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase wrapped up Saturday (Aug. 1). Canada, Finland, Sweden

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3

The Misread Trade: Oilers Return for Nurse Better Than Advertised

With Darnell Nurse finally waiving his no-trade clause and being traded this offseason, years of fans crying for a move meant few seemed to care what the Edmonton Oilers got in return.

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Soccer News / Oilersnation / August 4

Why NHL Expansion to 33 teams is a bad idea for hockey

I won’t beat around the bush. I am not in support of NHL expansion. A 33rd NHL team? Is there any good reason besides billions of dollars in expansion fees?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 2

How many Oilers could score 20 goals next season?

Last season, the Edmonton Oilers had six different players reach the 20-goal milestone. That was actually tied for the second-most in the league with both the Colorado Avalanche and the Utah Mammoth. The only team to have more was the Carolina Hurricanes, who had seven different players hit the milestone.

Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / August 2

How should the Edmonton Oilers deploy Isaac Howard in 2026-27?

The projected structure of the Edmonton Oilers’ forward lineup in 2026-27 creates an interesting dilemma for 22-year-old forward Isaac Howard. Traded to the Oilers from the Tampa Bay Lightning last summer in exchange for Edmonton’s 2024 first-round pick Sam O’Reilly, Howard is the organization’s top prospect in an otherwise unremarkable pool.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 2

Scribe Predicts Oilers Will Sign 100-Plus Point Bruins Free Agent by 2031

Allan Mitchell of The Athletic has gone out on a bit of a limb with his latest prediction. While looking at the Edmonton Oilers over the next five years, he started trying to guess what might happen with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard, the depth, the youngsters, and where help would be coming from ahead of the 2031 season.

Ryan Cameron News / The Oil Rig / August 2

2026 Edmonton Oilers draftee prospect profile: Ryan Cameron

With their final pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Edmonton Oilers went to the crease, selecting Ryan Cameron 212th overall. The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders goalie found out from watching the ESPN broadcast at home with his family that he was drafted.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 2

3 Players the Oilers Should Consider Trading Before 2026-27

We are officially in the dog days of August, and NHL news is few and far between. The season is just under two months away, and we are gaining clarity on what the Edmonton Oilers’ roster will look like.

Glen Sather News / Professor Press Box / August 2

The Secret Behind the Oilers Dynasty Was Glen Sather’s Vision

When people remember the Edmonton Oilers dynasty, the names come quickly. Wayne Gretzky. Mark Messier. Jari Kurri. Paul Coffey. Grant Fuhr. And they should.

Vasily Podkolzin News / Oilersnation / August 1

Can Vasily Podkolzin reach the next level? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 1)

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season.

Jason Dickinson News / Oilersnation / August 1

Dickinson re-signing is proof Oilers have ‘unfinished business’

What’s the best quote of the summer from an Edmonton Oiler? My money is on this one from Jason Dickinson during the media conference back in late June following his five-year contract extension. “As soon as I came in, it felt like a place I wanted to be for a long time,” said Dickinson.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 1

Malcom Gästrin’s rise through Sweden’s ranks caught Oilers’ attention

Making it to the NHL as a mid-round draft pick requires adaptability. A prospect’s skills must transfer as they climb the ranks and face higher-quality competition.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 1

The greatest cult heroes in Edmonton Oilers’ history

The Edmonton Oilers are a franchise rich with history. Some of the greatest players to ever lace skates have done so wearing the Copper and Blue. Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Jari Kurri, Paul Coffey, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, the list goes on.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 30

Oilers Prospects Making Impression With Team USA at Summer Showcase

A pair of Edmonton Oilers prospects are making an impression on USA Hockey at the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase in Windsor, Ontario. Defenceman Asher Barnett and goaltender Ryan Cameron both made the cut when the United States trimmed its roster by 10 players on Tuesday (July 28).

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 28

'I had a great experience with him': Oilers' Zach Hyman defends Mike Babcock hire

As we creep toward the 2026-27 season, there are still a lot of people around the game who are scratching their heads about the Edmonton Oilers‘ biggest move this offseason: hiring Mike Babcock as the team’s new head coach.

Oilers’ Connor McDavid calls Darnell Nurse departure ‘extremely disappointing’

Connor McDavid: Gavin McKenna will 'have his hands full' playing in Toronto

Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman believe Auston Matthews will be ideal mentor to Gavin McKenna

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