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One Year for Bouchard, Two Years for Marner & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumours rundown, the Edmonton Oilers and Evan Bouchard could look at a one-year deal to try to get a contract locked in for next season.

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Oilers’ Best Goaltending Options for Next Season

Fans and sports media alike have been looking for a scapegoat ever since the Edmonton Oilers were bounced from the Stanley Cup Final yet again; the stars didn’t show up, coaching failed them, depth was abysmal, defence was weak, and everything in between.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22

Goalies the Oilers could target on the trade market this off-season

The Edmonton Oilers need to address their goaltending situation this offseason. Unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of good options in free agency, with Jake Allen and Alex Lyon being the notable standouts on the unrestricted free agent market.

Evander Kane News / The Hockey Writers / June 22

Has Time Come For Oilers to Move on From Evander Kane?

With just a couple of minutes remaining in Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena last Tuesday (June 17), the Florida Panthers put the finishing touches on their 5-1 championship-clinching victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22

Keep or Walk: Which impending free agents will be back with the Oilers?

Reeling from their second consecutive Stanley Cup Final loss to the Florida Panthers, some tough decisions need to be made by the Edmonton Oilers this off-season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / June 22

Oilers Checked In On Elite Goalie

The Edmonton Oilers know they must improve their goaltending heading into the 2025-2026 season. The duo of Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard underperformed in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, leaving the Oilers on the losing end of the Finals for the second consecutive season.

Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / June 22

Why $250K Could Make or Break Evan Bouchard’s Future with Oilers

Per the 2 Mutts Hockey Podcast: “It sounds like Evan Bouchard has told the Edmonton Oilers his ask is 8 years with an AAV of $ 10M. Oilers know that an

Connor McDavid News / The Oil Rig / June 22

Connor McDavid’s challenges on his quest for the Stanley Cup

Another agonizing defeat in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers has rekindled some old talking points. Despite coming so close for a second straight season, the Oilers are once again back to the drawing board.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22

Why the Oilers need to prioritize a more balanced offensive forward group

With the Edmonton Oilers once again falling short against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final, there have been a plethora of takes from fans and media alike on what exactly went wrong for the team in two consecutive years.

John Gibson News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22

Is Now the Right Time for the Oilers to Trade for John Gibson?

The idea of John Gibson joining the Edmonton Oilers has been floating around for a couple of seasons, but the timing might finally be right for a deal to materialize.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22

What type of contracts are the Oilers free agents projected to sign?

Stan Bowman and the Edmonton Oilers front office have their work cut out for them. With $11.92-million in cap space, according to PuckPedia, they need

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / June 22

NHL Analyst Points Oilers 'Core Four' Issue If Connor McDavid Re-Signs

Connor McDavid’s next contract could reshape the Edmonton Oilers’ salary structure, but not necessarily in a good way, at least according to former NHL player and current analyst Paul Bissonnette.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21

Connor McDavid in no rush to sign max-term extension with Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have turned their sights towards July 1 following the end of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Why there should be no panic about Connor McDavid reaching free agency

There’s no better place for Connor McDavid to win than in Edmonton

Five potentially contentious defenseman negotiations that could spur NHL trades

25 great NHL teams that somehow didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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The 'Most home runs in a season by MLB franchise' quiz

The '300-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most points with zero assists in the NBA Finals' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / June 21

NHL Rumours: Edmonton Oilers Await Superstar Extension

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The off-season has begun, but the chatter surrounding rumours has intensified. We’ve already seen general managers get off to a fast start with signings and trades.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22

Insider: Connor McDavid to re-sign, but Oilers to 'undo' past mistakes

One of the NHL’s more plugged-in insiders had a conversation with one of the Edmonton Oilers’ most trusted sources and discussed the offseason plans for Edmonton, including the likelihood of an extension for Connor McDavid.

Wayne Gretzky criticizes Oilers after Stanley Cup loss

Brad Marchand mocks Oilers with ‘Losers’ sticker

Five potentially contentious defenseman negotiations that could spur NHL trades

25 great NHL teams that somehow didn't win the Stanley Cup

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

Leon Draisaitl News / Hockey Latest / June 21

New Report Connects The Edmonton Oilers To A Former First-Round Pick To Pair With Leon Draisaitl

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to make some changes this summer, and now, they've been connected to one of Leon Draisaitl's international teammates. Despite making it all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals once again, the Edmonton Oilers fell short again in 2025, and as a result, Stan Bowman has promised that there will be changes this summer.