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Injury Rule Makes Cap Situation Suddenly Sticky for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers decided that instead of spending to the cap ceiling this summer, they’d leave themselves some room to make moves later in the season, keeping around $5 million in cap space on their books.

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Oilers loan Damien Carfagna to Condors, place Matt Tomkins on waivers

The Edmonton Oilers have made two more roster cuts ahead of Monday’s roster deadline. On Sunday, the team announced that Damien Carfagna has been loaned to the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors, while netminder Matt Tomkins is on waivers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 27

Why Kirill Marchenko is the ideal top-six trade target for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers’ roster doesn’t seem perfect just yet. With only two years left on Connor McDavid’s current contract, it feels like the Oilers are missing a top-six forward entering the 2026-27 season, especially with Matthew Savoie injured.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 27

Bold predictions for the Edmonton Oilers’ 2026–27 season

With the 2026–27 season looming, expectations across Oil Country are high. The offseason’s changes in place the Edmonton Oilers will hope for a better result this time around.

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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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The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 27

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-1 Preseason Win Against Flames

The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up their 2026 NHL preseason schedule with a 4-1 victory over their provincial rival Calgary Flames on Saturday (Sept. 26) at Rogers Place.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 27

Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Dickinson Injury, Roster Trimming, & More

The Edmonton Oilers concluded their preseason with a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place on Saturday night (Sept. 26). They finished 4-0-0 during the preseason and looked good.

Connor Clattenburg News / Oil on Whyte / September 27

Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 5: Connor Clattenburg has true NHL potential

Continuing the Oil on Whyte's top 10 prospects series ahead of the 2026-27 season and following up on the No. 6 ranked prospect, we are at No. 5 being forward Connor Clattenburg.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 27

The Oiler make franchise history with a perfect preseason record

For the first time in franchise history, the Edmonton Oilers have completed a perfect preseason. The Oilers achieved the 4-0-0 record with a dominant 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 27

Instant Reaction: Oilers defeat Flames 4-1 to finish NHL preseason with a perfect record

How does a 4-0-0 preseason sound? On Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers played their fourth and final tune-up game before the real thing, defeating the Calgary Flames by a score of 4-1.

Kirill Marchenko News / The Hockey Writers / September 26

Oilers Linked to Kirill Marchenko as Potential Trade Suitor

The Edmonton Oilers have spent much of the offseason looking for another difference-maker in their top six, and one of the more intriguing names connected to them is Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko.

Kirby Dach News / Oilersnation / September 26

Report: Oilers ‘drooling’ with interest in Habs’ Kirby Dach

Could the Edmonton Oilers have interest in bringing in Kirby Dach? According to NHL Insider Frank Seravalli, the Oilers and the Calgary Flames are looking to trade for Dach, with Seravalli describing the Oilers’ interest in the 25-year-old as “drooling” for the Montreal Canadiens winger.

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / September 26

Something Feels Different in Edmonton This Time Around

Few teams have more riding on this season than the Edmonton Oilers. Let’s break down what’s helping them and what’s stacked against them as they head into another run at the Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / September 26

Analyst: 0% Chance Connor McDavid Stays in Edmonton Beyond Current Contract

No team is under more pressure to win in 2026-27 than the Edmonton Oilers, because the future of their captain and the world’s best player could very well be riding on it.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 26

Four Oilers to watch in pre-season finale vs. Flames

With only one more pre-season game remaining for most teams and the regular season beginning on Tuesday, teams have begun to make the majority of cuts to their rosters.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / September 26

'0% Chance' McDavid Stays in Edmonton, Says TSN Analyst

The Toronto media, or at least just Jeff O’Neill, is having more fun with the fan base of the Edmonton Oilers. On a recent episode of OverDrive, O’Neill suggested there’s a “0% chance” Connor McDavid stays in Edmonton beyond the two-year contract extension he recently signed, and Oilers fans are riled up.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 26

Do the numbers support the Oilers loading up McDavid and Draisaitl?

The Edmonton Oilers have spent years debating whether they are better with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl together or apart. But over the past three seasons, the answer has depended heavily on who plays beside them.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 26

Previewing the Edmonton Oilers' first week of the 2026-27 NHL season

The 2026-27 NHL regular season is almost here. And with that comes 84 games (minimum) worth of Edmonton Oilers hockey. Alongside my post-game takeaways, I'll be previewing the Oilers' in-season action on a weekly basis.

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.

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 / 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 / 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.

Mark Messier torches Oilers for controversial Mike Babcock hiring

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Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / September 23

Oilers Legend Mark Messier Pushes Back on Mike Babcock Hiring

Mark Messier is unhappy with the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock. In fact, the former Oilers and legendary Hall of Famer says he’s “horrified” by the decision.

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.

Brady Tkachuk expected to play in season opener despite status

Pete DeBoer expects Matthew Schaefer to be future captain of Islanders

Rangers' Adam Sykora out multiple months with lower-body injury

Three NHL defensemen poised for a breakout season

10 best value contracts for 2026-27