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Analyst Flags Worrying Stat Line for Oilers’ Shakir Mukhamadullin

The Edmonton Oilers likely did well when they traded Darnell Nurse to remove his full cap hit and picked up a solid prospect defenseman in Shakir Mukhamadullin.

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Top 100 Oilers: No. 21 — Craig MacTavish

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Craig MacTavish comes in at No.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 9

Edmonton Oilers Award Candidates for 2026-27

The 2026-27 NHL season is now less than eight weeks away, with the Edmonton Oilers set to open their schedule at home against the Vancouver Canucks on Sept.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 9

3 Oilers Prospects to Watch This Season

The Edmonton Oilers are still in their Stanley Cup window. As a result, they’ve traded numerous first-round picks and prospects over the past few seasons for immediate help.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Jason Dickinson News / Oilersnation / August 8

Can Jason Dickinson replicate his offensive peak with the Oilers? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 7)

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.

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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.

Matthew Savoie News / Oilersnation / August 8

Why Matthew Savoie’s 2026 Oilers season was severely underrated

Kris Knoblauch had a tough 2026 campaign with the Edmonton Oilers, which turned out to be his last. While much went wrong, he still managed to help the organization significantly in one aspect — developing Matthew Savoie. The message during the 2025 offseason was that Edmonton wanted to get younger.

Stan Bowman News / NHL Trade Talk / August 8

Bowman Says Oilers in 'Ideal Spot' for Big In-Season Addition

GM Stan Bowman told OilersNOW 880 on Friday that the Edmonton Oilers are finally in an ideal spot heading into the season with some cap space to work with.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

3 Oilers Poised for Career Seasons in 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers made significant changes around their core this offseason, but some of their most important improvement in 2026-27 could come from players still developing within the lineup.

Trent Frederic News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Oilers’ Trent Frederic Will Break Out in 2026-27

It’s been an up-and-down start to his Edmonton Oilers career for Trent Frederic. He came over in a 2025 Trade Deadline deal and is now headed into season two of an eight-year deal with the team.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 8

Who is Ryan Shea? 5 little-known facts about the Oilers’ defenceman

The Edmonton Oilers strengthened the left side of their blue line on the first day of free agency, signing defenceman Ryan Shea to a five-year, $20 million contract.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 7

If Mr. Bad Guy Can’t Win, Watch Out in Edmonton

If the Edmonton Oilers don’t start the season hot, their new coaching hire of Mike Babcock could go sideways in a hurry, and it won’t even be because the guy is automatically “bad.” It’ll be about whether he can survive the first wave of problems without losing the room.

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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 7

3 Oilers Who Could Benefit Most From Mike Babcock’s Arrival

Mike Babcock’s arrival will inevitably be judged by what he can get from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but some of the Edmonton Oilers who could benefit most from the coaching change are much further down the lineup.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

3 Oilers Who Deserve Bigger Roles in 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers dramatically reshaped their roster this offseason, but some of their most useful options for 2026-27 were already in the organization.

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The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 7

Examining the AHL Condors roster after first offseason signing

The Bakersfield Condors added some depth to their lineup this week, signing forward Tucker Robertson to a one-year AHL contract. The 23-year-old was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 draft by the Seattle Kraken, but has yet to play in an NHL game.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 7

Top stories to watch in the upcoming Edmonton Oilers season

Oilers Quietly Rebuilt Their Penalty Kill This Offseason

The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending changes and decision to trade Darnell Nurse received most of the attention surrounding their offseason overhaul. Their quieter reconstruction of the penalty kill could ultimately become just as important.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

3 Oilers With the Most to Prove Entering 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers’ aggressive offseason created new opportunities throughout the roster, but it also increased the pressure surrounding several players entering 2026-27.

Ryan Shea News / Oilersnation / August 7

Was Ryan Shea’s strong 2025-26 sustainble or lucky? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 6)

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.

Jujhar Khaira News / Professor Press Box / August 6

Whatever Happened to ex-Oilers' Jujhar Khaira?

Every once in a while, I come across an old hockey name and think, whatever happened to that guy? Jujhar Khaira is one of those players. If you followed the Edmonton Oilers for any length of time, you probably remember him.

Tomas Cibulka News / Oilersnation / August 6

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 19: Tomas Cibulka

Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. Just like No. 20 Owen Michaels on our countdown, the 19th-ranked player on this list came as a free agent signing.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 6

Can Matt Savoie and Isaac Howard succeed under Mike Babcock?

We are 40 days away from the start of training camp for the 2026-27 season. The Edmonton Oilers have made some changes to their roster, but the most significant change will be on the bench, with head coach Mike Babcock and associate coach D.J.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 6

Game 6: The memorable 2006 Stanley Cup Final’s sixth game

When the Edmonton Oilers made the Stanley Cup Final two years ago, it felt almost as magical as 18 years prior. When they went on the road for Game 5, and won both that and then Game 6 (at home), the magic increased.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / August 5

Two Oilers Who Could Surprise Everyone This Season

Every team needs a couple of players to surprise people if it is going to have a really good season. For the Edmonton Oilers, I think two names are particularly interesting: Isaac Howard and Devon Levi.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 5

Oilers Fans May Want to Remember What Happened Before

Oilers hired Mike Babcock to push the envelope and make the team tougher, but the real question is whether he also brings that same “I’m the decision-maker, deal with it” energy that made some players feel pretty lousy in the past—like healthy-scratching Mike Modano late in the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 5

2026 Edmonton Oilers prospect ranking: Honourable mentions

The Edmonton Oilers championship window has them living firmly in the present, their prospect pool has naturally dwindled towards the bottom of the league.