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Oilers Continue Contract Work Before Regular Season

The Edmonton Oilers signed one of their forwards to a new contract extension. No, it wasn’t captain Connor McDavid, like every Oilers fan hopes every morning when they wake up, but it was a move that helps solidify their forward group for the upcoming season and beyond.

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Edmonton working on extension with 40 point defenseman

Oilers, Jake Walman approaching deal

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 23

Oilers F Vasily Podkolzin inks 3-year extension

The Edmonton Oilers signed Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year, $8.85 million contract extension on Tuesday. The rugged forward will play this season on the final year of the deal he signed with the Vancouver Canucks in 2024.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Oilers News & Rumours: Podkolzin, Leppanen, McDavid

With the 2025-26 season rapidly approaching, the Edmonton Oilers are hoping they can find a way to finally win their first Stanley Cup since 1990 after coming up just short against the Florida Panthers for two straight seasons.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 23

Oilers will Begin Season with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on Same Line

Head coach Kris Knoblauch wants the Edmonton Oilers to have a good start to the season, so he plans to start with his two superstars playing on the same line.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / September 23

Edmonton Oilers Extend Depth Winger for Three Years

The Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin signs a three-year contract extension. That extension carries a $2.95 million cap hit beginning in 2026-27.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 23

Oilers Lock Up Podkolzin with Three-Year Extension

The Edmonton Oilers have officially signed forward Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. The deal, set to begin in the 2026-27 season, carries an average annual value of $2.95 million, including a $1 million signing bonus each year and $1.95 million in base salary, according to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun.

Vasily Podkolzin News / Oilersnation / September 23

Oilers sign Vasily Podkolzin to three-year extension

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year contract extension, the club announced Tuesday. The 24-year-old’s new deal, which will kick in for the 2026-27 season, carries a $2.95-million cap hit.

Mattias Janmark News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Mattias Janmark Could Be the Oilers’ Key to a Stanley Cup Run

Edmonton Oilers‘ forward Mattias Janmark isn’t the kind of player who grabs headlines or lights up highlight reels every night. You won’t see his name buzzing on Twitter with slick goals or jaw-dropping moves.

Vasily Podkolzin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 23

Oilers sign former first-round pick to three-year extension

The Oilers and Vasily Podkolzin will avoid restricted free agency next summer.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Stuart Skinner News / Oilersnation / September 23

Oilers believe new goalie coach can help Stuart Skinner ‘take a sizeable leap forward’

While many in Edmonton might have been hoping for the Oilers to make a goaltending change this summer, it seems that was never really in the team’s plans.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 23

Five dark horse candidates to make the Edmonton Oilers opening day roster

With a summer almost entirely devoid of any news, major moves, or roster controversy, we have had plenty of time to come up with some expected line combinations.

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The 'Active NFL game-winning-drives leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple 30-TD pass NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass Club' quiz

The '2024 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 23

Future Planning: Oilers Weigh Timing on 3 Key Extensions

The Edmonton Oilers may have their hands full with Connor McDavid’s contract situation, but decisions loom on other important names: Jake Walman, Mattias Ekholm, and Vasily Podkolzin.

Viljami Marjala News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

5 Things to Know About Oilers Prospect Viljami Marjala

Several young players have made an impression with the Edmonton Oilers over the last couple weeks, as the two-time defending Western Conference champs prepare for the 2025-26 NHL season.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / September 22

What’s He Waiting For?: McDavid Has a Question No One Can Answer

NHL insider Frank Seravalli appeared on Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer and discussed what might be going through the mind of Connor McDavid as he works through a decision on his future.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 22

Four Hobbits the latest celebrities to wear Oilers jerseys

From the rolling hills of The Shire to the streets of Edmonton, it’s been a long journey for Samwise, Frodo, Pippin and Merry. Well, sort of. While those fictional characters themselves weren’t in Alberta’s capital over the weekend, the actors who represented them in The Lord of the Rings trilogy were.

Tommy Lafreniere News / The Oil Rig / September 22

Edmonton Oilers announce training camp cuts; send Tommy Lafreniere and David Lewandowksi back to WHL

There will be fewer players taking part in the Edmonton Oilers pre-season training camp now. These cuts are the first of many and should also give a clearer view of who may be first-time Oilers come opening season.

David Lewandowski News / Oilersnation / September 22

Oilers make first cuts as top 2025 NHL Draft picks assigned to WHL teams

One day after opening their pre-season schedule with a pair of split-squad games, the Edmonton Oilers trimmed their roster by two. On Monday afternoon, the team announced that both Tommy Lafrenière and David Lewandowski have been sent to their respective Western Hockey League teams.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / September 22

Why Connor McDavid might settle for a short-term deal in Edmonton or nothing at all

It’s understandable why some Edmonton Oilers fans are feeling a little more than anxious these days with Connor McDavid still unsigned for the 2026-27 season and beyond.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / September 20

Oilers unveil new alternate jersey for 2025-26

The Edmonton Oilers will be rocking New Jerseys in 2025-26. At a Fan Day event at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Saturday, the Oilers unveiled a new alternate jersey, featuring a light tan-colored base with a blue collar, with blue and red stripes on both the shoulders, sleeves and bottom of the sweater.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 18