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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 25
Tristan Jarry steady, Isaac Howard scores, and only one more Oilers tune-up game until show time
The Bakersfield Condors Edmonton Oilers were in Vancouver on Thursday to square off against the Canucks in their third of four tune-up games of the pre-season.
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 / Oilersnation / September 25
Oilers trending in right direction with strong penultimate pre-season win
The pre-season rosters iced by the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks were very different on Thursday night. For Edmonton, it was a lineup largely made up of players set to play for their American Hockey League affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.
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?"
NHL News / Oilersnation / September 25
Instant Reaction: AHL Oilers handle NHL Canucks in 2-1 pre-season win
Another day, another 2-1 victory for the Edmonton Oilers. Taking on the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday evening for the third of four pre-season games, the Oilers managed to defeat their Pacific Division rivals 2-1 to move to 3-0-0 this pre-season.
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 / Oilersnation / September 24
Oilers’ goaltending tandem ranks 25th in Daily Faceoff pre-season rankings
The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation appears to be an area of concern once again. Prior to the start of the 2026-27 NHL season, Daily Faceoff released a ranking for all 32 teams’ goalie tandems.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / September 24
Oilers’ Hyman invites Messier to visit team after comments about Babcock
The Edmonton Oilers just can’t seem to avoid drama these days. After Mark Messier spoke on the Oilers’ hiring of head coach Mike Babcock and how “horrified” he was of the situation on Wednesday, Oilers winger Zach Hyman has responded on behalf of the team, inviting the former franchise legend to visit the team and see the environment for himself.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 24
Oilers respond to Messier’s comments: ‘He’s more than welcome to come here’
Mike Babcock turned the other cheek on Thursday. Yesterday, former Edmonton Oilers captain and hockey great Mark Messier said he was “absolutely shocked” by the Babcock hiring, adding that he was “horrified” by the entire hiring process.
NHL News / Oilersnation / September 24
Three players to watch in tonight’s Oilers vs. Canucks pre-season game
The second-to-last pre-season tune-up for the Edmonton Oilers is set for tonight as they head west and visit the Vancouver Canucks. For a few players, it might be their last chance to make their mark.
Mark Messier News / The Hockey Writers / September 24
Messier’s Comments on Oilers’ Leadership Group Are Wildly Hypocritical
If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. That is what Mark Messier first said on Wednesday when asked about the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock this offseason.
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 24
Is Messier Wrong? Oilers CEO Defended Letting Players Help Hire Babcock
Mark Messier’s comments about the Edmonton Oilers and their decision not just to hire Mike Babcock as coach but to let the leadership group lead the charge caught a lot of attention on Wednesday.
Matthew Savoie News / The Oil Rig / September 24
Edmonton Oilers will pay big for Matthew Savoie’s next contract
The Edmonton Oilers are at a very critical juncture of franchise history. Connor McDavid has two more guaranteed seasons under contract, Mike Babcock has been hired as head coach, and the need to capture the team’s sixth Stanley Cup has never been more pressing.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24
Biznasty Predicts a Maple Leafs–Oilers Stanley Cup Final. Could It Happen?
Paul Bissonnette has made a prediction that would put Canadian hockey at the centre of the sports world: an Edmonton Oilers–Toronto Maple Leafs Stanley Cup Final.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 24
Oilers Legend Messier ‘Horrified’ by Team’s Decision to Hire Babcock
Edmonton Oilers legend Mark Messier caused a stir on Wednesday (Sept. 23), saying he was “shocked” and “horrified” by his former team’s controversial decision to bring in Mike Babcock as head coach.
Connor Murphy News / Oilersnation / September 24
Oilers bold predictions: Connor Murphy sets three new career-highs
Connor Murphy played in his first pre-season game against the Winnipeg Jets last night, leading the Edmonton Oilers in ice time with 23:09, while throwing two hits, blocking five shots, and preventing the Jets from getting on the scoresheet while he was on the ice.
Samuel Jonsson News / Oil on Whyte / September 24
Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 6: Samuel Jonsson looks to prove he's the future
The first goalie on our top 10 prospect list so far at Oil on Whyte with Samuel Jonsson at the No. 6 spot. The 22 year old Swedish netminder is slated to enter his second season in North America despite conflicting reports that suggested he may be leaving to return to his home country over the summer.
Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / September 23
Mark Messier 'shocked,' 'horrified' Oilers hired Mike Babcock
Mark Messier's retired No. 11 jersey hangs from the Rogers Place rafters. So when the six-time Stanley Cup winner shares his opinion on Edmonton Oilers business, it causes a stir.
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.
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