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Oilers from the past: One-quarter of HOPE, Magnus Pääjärvi, joins old friend in Sweden

Hall. Omark. Pääjärvi. Eberle. Diehard Oilersnation fans will remember the days of H.O.P.E. and the umpteen references Wanye made about them over the years, but that hope dwindled as time went on.

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Former Oilers prospect Matvei Petrov signs two-year KHL deal

Matvei Petrov will be sticking around in Russia. The former Edmonton Oilers prospect originally signed a professional tryout with Spartak Moscow of the KHL in late July.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 19

Connor McDavid May Already Be the Best Player in NHL History

There are fans who have watched Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid for the last 11 seasons and believe that he is the best hockey player they have ever seen.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 19

Draisaitl 4th-best in EA Sports rankings, Bouchard sixth among defencemen

After the equal parts deserving and headlining announcement that Connor McDavid is the first member of the “99 Club,” EA Sports released more of the Edmonton Oilers players’ ratings.

Macklin Celebrini News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Oilersnation / August 19

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set to break Oilers franchise record this season

If you’re my age, I’m sure many of you have spoken with someone who experienced the Edmonton Oilers’ Stanley Cup glory days firsthand. Maybe you are that person.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 Oil Rig / August 19

Breaking down the deployment of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the same line

There are growing murmurs that new Edmonton Oilers Head Coach Mike Babcock will play Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the same line. Without any games or even practices to go off of, there is only so much stock that can be put into that reality.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 19

Should the Oilers dip their toes into the PTO market?

There was a time, back when I was producing The Lowdown with Lowetide on TSN 1260, when I would shout “PTO everybody!” My thinking at the time was that the Edmonton Oilers depth was almost always abysmal, and if there was a somewhat decent NHLer out there, why wouldn’t you bring them into camp for free?

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 19

Oilers News & Rumours: Stastney, Emberson, Howard, Andersen & More

Fans are waiting patiently for the new season to start up, and with a little over a month left before the 2026-27 regular season gets underway, there are still some questions and speculation surrounding the Edmonton Oilers before they enter one of their most important seasons in franchise history.

Connor McDavid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 19

A Connor McDavid-less future looks grim for Oilers based on The Athletic’s NHL Pipeline Rankings

Connor McDavid is one of the best players in the world. He has also been the cornerstone of the Edmonton Oilers since making his NHL debut in 2015-16. Ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, McDavid signed an extension with the Oilers that takes effect this upcoming year.

Anton Lander News / Oilersnation / August 18

Oilers from the past: Anton Lander finds a second career in Sweden

Where are all my Anton Fanders at? Anton Lander carved out a run of hockey in North America that saw him be a strong contributor to the Edmonton Oilers AHL teams, but never with the big club.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 18

5 Potential Trade Partners for the Oilers in 2026–27

The Edmonton Oilers will likely search for another top-nine forward during the 2026–27 season. Which players become available will depend on the standings, but several rebuilding or retooling teams could emerge as logical trade partners.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / August 18

The Athletic snubs Isaac Howard as Oilers prospect pool ranks 31st in NHL

It shouldn’t be a shock, but The Athletic is grading the Edmonton Oilers prospect pool poorly. Corey Pronman, senior prospects writer at The Athletic, released a ranking of all 32 NHL teams’ best prospects and 23-and-under players.

Matthew Savoie News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

This Could Be a Breakout Season for the Oilers’ Matt Savoie

Something unique happened to Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Savoie at the end of the 2025-26 NHL season. Before the Feb. 6-24 Olympic break, Savoie was struggling to produce and only amassed nine goals and 18 points in 63 games.

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The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 18

Popular Social Account Asks Long-Shot Question About Oilers’ 'Fun' Get

What a successful season looks like for Ike Howard

Expectations for the Edmonton Oilers are high heading into the new season. The disappointment of last season’s first-round exit still looms, plus there’s the lingering question of what the future holds for Connor McDavid.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / August 18

Oilers’ Connor McDavid named top-rated center in EA Sports NHL 27

Less than a month before the release of NHL 27, EA Sports has unveiled its top-10 list of the highest-rated centers in this year’s edition of the game.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / August 18

With No Guardrails on Mike Babcock, What Could Go Wrong?

In the Edmonton Oilers NHL trade-talk panel, the Mike Babcock stuff got weirdly interesting fast. Like, there aren’t really any guardrails here. The challenge Babcock threw down was basically “If you’re not all-in, if you’re not letting me push it, it’s not going to work.” And the important part?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 18

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 14: Zack Sharp

Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the Top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. No. 14 on the top 20 is yet again another defenceman, but this player is newer to the Oilers system, and that’s Zack Sharp.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

Revisiting the Sharks & Oilers Emberson-for-Ceci Trade

The recent trade between the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks involving Darnell Nurse isn’t the first time the two franchises have connected on a deal to swap blue liners.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 18

Wall Street filing proposes first Edmonton Oilers-tied ETF in league-wide index

The line between sports betting and traditional investments has been blurring in recent years, with the influx of online casinos and prediction markets becoming the norm in today’s culture.

NHL News / Oilersnation / August 18

‘This is utter nonsense’: Gamers react to McDavid’s 99 overall rating on EA’s NHL

We are deep in the weeds this offseason. There has essentially been zero news around the Edmonton Oilers, with only a few interviews popping up from players and management.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 17

31 Oilers Questions: Which offseason acquisition will have the greatest impact on the Oilers?

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 17

5 Former Oilers Who Could Become Reunion Trade Targets

The Edmonton Oilers will likely explore the trade market for top-nine scoring and special-teams help during the 2026–27 season. Several former Oilers could become intriguing reunion targets because they already understand Edmonton’s system, pressure and core players.

Trent Frederic News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Oilers’ Frederic Opens Up on What Led to 2025-26 Struggles

Edmonton Oilers fans were completely fed up with Trent Frederic after what was a miserable 2025-26 season. The 28-year-old, who scored a career-high 18 goals and 40 points in 2023-24, managed just four goals and seven points in his first full season in Edmonton.

William Nicholl News / The Oil Rig / August 16

2026 Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings: #10 William Nicholl

Welcome back to The Oil Rig Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings for the 2026 offseason. Coming in at #10, we have the former London Knights forward and 2024 seventh-rounder William Nicholl.