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Is Stan Bowman Grooming Replacements for Key Oilers Veterans?

Since arriving in Edmonton last August, Oilers GM Stan Bowman has tried a different approach than his predecessors. Bowman has quietly begun reshaping the roster with an eye toward the future.

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Oilers Urged to Pursue Maple Leafs Free Agent to Bolster Forward Depth

The Edmonton Oilers are still in search of forward depth following a few offseason departures and a second consecutive Stanley Cup Final loss. NHL analyst David Staples believes there’s one free agent who fits the bill perfectly—if the team can convince him to come west—to replace the now-gone Corey Perry.

Stan Bowman News / Hockey Latest / July 21

Stan Bowman Zeroing in on Two Big Priorities During Second Half of Offseason

Oilers GM Stan Bowman appears to have two big priorities he will be dealing with over the next six weeks, and that is a Connor McDavid extension and a new goalie.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Oilers Linked With All-Star Trade to Bolster Roster

The Edmonton Oilers are coming off their second straight loss in the Stanley Cup Final. Edmonton has seen a lot of success over the past few seasons, but the team hasn't been able to reach the ultimate goal of winning it all.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Connor McDavid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 21

Insider points to 3 teams if Connor McDavid gets to free agency

The Edmonton Oilers are still reeling from their second consecutive loss in the Stanley Cup Final, both of them coming against the Florida Panthers. As it stands, the core of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl still has not won a Stanley Cup, and the franchise will be set on changing that in the very near future.

Troy Stecher News / Oilersnation / July 21

Troy Stecher holds down the fort: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

Welcome to my annual player review series, where I dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player-by-player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.

Ty Emberson News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Ty Emberson

As the offseason rolls on, we continue with the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Kasperi Kapanen. Now, we’ll move on to Ty Emberson.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 21

2025 Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings: #6 Roby Järventie

Welcome back to The Oil Rig Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings. At the #6 spot our writing staff have the Finn, Roby Järventie. Although injuries have derailed his development, it’s still widely believed Järventie could develop into a NHL secondary scorer.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / July 21

Last Big-Name Free Agent Could Be the Missing Piece for Oilers' Cup Run, per NHL Analyst

NHL analyst David Staples believes that former Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty could be just what Edmonton needs to solidify another deep run at a Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 21

Savoie, Howard, and Jonsson lead Oilers’ Prospect Pool Breakdown at Daily Faceoff

With the Edmonton Oilers squarely focused on capturing a Stanley Cup now, their prospect pool has thinned out somewhat over the past few seasons. Nevertheless, they still have some key names to watch as the next era of this team will soon start to take shape.

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

How Oilers Can Sign Jake Walman at a Bargain Price

The Edmonton Oilers have a rare opportunity to secure a top-four defenseman at below-market value — but they’ll need to act quickly. As astutely pointed out by Tyler Yaremnuck of Oilers Nation, the team could target Jake Walman for an early contract extension that would benefit both sides before he hits unrestricted free agency.

Edmonton Oilers News / ESPN / July 21

Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl play in beer league game

The Edmonton Oilers stars, not exactly playing at top intensity, suited up at Magna Centre in Newmarket, Ontario for a Wednesday pickup game.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 21

Kris Knoblauch continues to put his name in the history books as the Edmonton Oilers give him a vote of confidence

In his short career as a head coach in the NHL, Kris Knoblauch has taken the league by storm. In less than two seasons behind an NHL bench, he has two Stanley Cup Final appearances.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 21

Free Agent Leafs Forward Tied to Oilers in Roster Speculation

With most big-name NHL free agents off the board, David Staples of the Edmonton Journal writes, “I didn’t think [Max] Pacioretty would still be available at this point of free agency, but here we are.” Would he be a fit in Edmonton?

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Oilers Fans Need to Drastically Temper Expectations for Savoie and Howard

The Edmonton Oilers‘ prospect pool is quite underwhelming, which is to be expected for a team that has been a contender the last several years. To the credit of their management, they have been able to add two very solid prospects to the fold.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 21

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Edmonton Oilers’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Kasperi Kapanen News / The Hockey Writers / July 20

Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Kasperi Kapanen

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded John Klingberg, and now we turn our attention to another European player, Kasperi Kapanen.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 20

Top 5 Coaches in Edmonton Oilers History

On July 14, the Edmonton Oilers made an announcement about major changes to their coaching staff. Gone from the 2024-25 Oilers coaching staff are goalie coach Dustin Schwartz, Glen Gulutzan, who was hired as head coach of the Dallas Stars, and Paul Coffey, who moves upstairs as a special advisor to owner Daryl Katz.

Stuart Skinner News / Hockey Latest / July 20

Oilers Linked To Blue Jackets Veteran As A Potential Replacement For Stuart Skinner

The Edmonton Oilers have been potentially looking to replace Stuart Skinner this off-season, and now Elvis Merzlikins has emerged as a genuine option.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 20

Can Peter Aubry Make a Difference for the Oilers’ Goalies?

The Edmonton Oilers made a pretty big decision this offseason. However, it has not gotten nearly as much attention as it probably should. After more than a decade, the team parted ways with long-time goaltending coach Dustin Schwartz and brought in Peter Aubry, a fresh face with a very different coaching résumé.

Matthew Savoie News / NHL Trade Talk / July 20

Matt Savoie Will Get 2 Big Opportunities for Oilers This Season

After a strong AHL season, 21-year-old forward Matt Savoie is expected to push for a full-time NHL role with the Edmonton Oilers in 2025-26. In fact, the Oilers are banking on it, with both the GM and the coach speaking highly of how big an impact he might be able to make.

Trent Frederic News / Oilersnation / July 20