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Oilers squander lead, drop season-opener to Flames: Recap, Highlights, and Reaction

That’s not a great way to open the season. On Wednesday night, the Edmonton Oilers hosted the Calgary Flames for the season opener, blowing a 3-0 lead and losing 4-3 in a shootout to begin the season 0-0-1.

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‘We love the player’: Oilers GM Stan Bowman discusses Jack Roslovic signing

The Edmonton Oilers signed Jack Roslovic to a one-year, $1.5-million contract during their season opener. Roslovic scored 22 goals and 39 points last season with the Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Oilers sign forward Jack Roslovic to one-year deal

The Oilers announced they’ve signed forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year deal worth $1.5M. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first to report the deal. Edmonton won’t be able to officially register the contract until they make a corresponding roster move, as they’ve got a full 23-man contingent.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Leon Draisaitl News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl Scores 400th Career Goal

Edmonton Oilers’ superstar forward Leon Draisaitl tallied his 400th career NHL goal during their season opener against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night (Oct.

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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.

Jack Roslovic News / Oilersnation / October 8

Oilers reportedly signing free agent Jack Roslovic

Jack Roslovic will be joining the Edmonton Oilers after all. After the team engaged with him shortly after free agency opened, reportedly offering him a multi-year contract, Roslovic declined.

Jack Roslovic News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Oilers Have Signed UFA Forward Jack Roslovic

** Update: The Oilers made the signing official during the second period of Wednesday’s game. They tweeted, “We interrupt game coverage for a moment to

Connor McDavid News / Bleacher Report / October 8

Watch: NHL on TNT Crew Reacts to Connor McDavid's Contract Extension With Oilers

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

‘It’s a testament to Connor’s commitment to Edmonton’: Gary Bettman discusses McDavid’s contract, rising salaries

TORONTO, Ont. – Salaries for top NHL stars are starting to change. What started with Kirill Kaprizov’s massive record-breaking deal a few weeks ago turned into major deals for many of the NHL’s top players, including Connor McDavid, Kyle Connor and Jack Eichel.

Mattias Ekholm News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

Edmonton Oilers Extend Mattias Ekholm to 3-Year Contract

Following Connor McDavid’s two-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers, the floodgates have opened. After getting defenceman Jake Walman locked into a seven-year extension, fellow defender Mattias Ekholm signed a three-year pact on Oct.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Oilersnation / October 8

‘Why would Edmonton be calling me’: Andrew Mangiapane talks about joining other side of Battle of Alberta with Oilers

The Battle of Alberta takes centre stage once again Wednesday night, as the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames square off to kick off the year. And the Oilers are entering the matchup with a longtime Flame now on their side.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 8

Breaking down the details in Oilers’ extensions for McDavid, Walman, and Ekholm

It’s been a tidy few days of work for the Edmonton Oilers off the ice. Not only did their captain Connor McDavid come to them with the McDiscount on Monday, inking a two-year, $25-million extension, but Jake Walman signed a solid seven-year, $49-million deal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / October 8

Oilers Send Top Prospect Down to AHL

With the NHL opening it's season, it was time for teams to start submitting their opening night roster and fans could find out who did make their rosters and who did not.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 8

Edmonton Oilers opening night roster set with final transactions made

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2025–26 opening night roster is now fully in view. The team had to wait an extra day to place Zach Hyman on long-term injured reserve.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

Edmonton Oilers Announce 2025-26 Opening Night Roster

The Edmonton Oilers are locked into their 2025-26 opening night roster, and while there are some injuries and potential moving pieces still, this is what the Oilers had at the deadline, trimming their team down to 23 players.

Mattias Ekholm News / Oilersnation / October 8

Pagnotta: Oilers could re-sign Mattias Ekholm for $4 million AAV or less

It was anything but a case of the Mondays for the Edmonton Oilers. Stan Bowman put a bow on his offseason work by signing captain Connor McDavid to a two-year,

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

Jake Walman Is a Perfect Fit for the Oilers

It’s been a busy few months for the Edmonton Oilers, and this one feels like another turning point. General manager Stan Bowman locked up defenceman Jake Walman to a seven-year contract this week, and from the way Bowman talked, you could hear both relief and genuine excitement.

Isaac Howard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Oilers to recall 2022 first-round pick for NHL debut

A former first-round pick is expected to make his NHL debut with the Oilers.

What Connor McDavid's discount extension means for Oilers

Oilers get good news on Zach Hyman injury front

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

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 7

Oilers place Zach Hyman on LTIR, recall David Tomasek from AHL

The Edmonton Oilers have placed left winger Zach Hyman on long-term injured reserve and recalled right winger David Tomasek from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors, the team announced Tuesday, hours before the official start of the 2025-26 NHL season.

Connor McDavid News / Yardbarker / October 7