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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 27
Sunday Scramble: The Edmonton Oilers’ questionable centre experiment, and is hockey today ‘very dumb?’
What the Edmonton Oilers are doing at centre has been my focus through training camp, with the plan set for Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to play together (at least at home) and working out Colton Dach and even Trent Frederic at practice as pivots.
Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / September 27
'Stan Could Have Made a Hell of a Deal': Babcock Praises New Oilers D-Man
Mike Babcock was asked about the play of new defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin after a solid performance on Saturday night, and in praising the big man, he praised his general manager for making a trade that many felt the Oilers were never going to win.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 27
Injuries leave Oilers lineup questions unanswered as pre-season ends
And just like that, one week after it began, the 2026-27 NHL pre-season is over. For the Edmonton Oilers, it couldn’t have come soon enough. After a long
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?"
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 27
Injury Rule Makes Cap Situation Suddenly Sticky for Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers decided that instead of spending to the cap ceiling this summer, they’d leave themselves some room to make moves later in the season, keeping around $5 million in cap space on their books.
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 27
Oilers loan Damien Carfagna to Condors, place Matt Tomkins on waivers
The Edmonton Oilers have made two more roster cuts ahead of Monday’s roster deadline. On Sunday, the team announced that Damien Carfagna has been loaned to the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors, while netminder Matt Tomkins is on waivers.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 27
Why Kirill Marchenko is the ideal top-six trade target for the Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers’ roster doesn’t seem perfect just yet. With only two years left on Connor McDavid’s current contract, it feels like the Oilers are missing a top-six forward entering the 2026-27 season, especially with Matthew Savoie injured.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 27
Bold predictions for the Edmonton Oilers’ 2026–27 season
With the 2026–27 season looming, expectations across Oil Country are high. The offseason’s changes in place the Edmonton Oilers will hope for a better result this time around.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 27
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-1 Preseason Win Against Flames
The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up their 2026 NHL preseason schedule with a 4-1 victory over their provincial rival Calgary Flames on Saturday (Sept. 26) at Rogers Place.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 27
Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Dickinson Injury, Roster Trimming, & More
The Edmonton Oilers concluded their preseason with a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place on Saturday night (Sept. 26). They finished 4-0-0 during the preseason and looked good.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 27
Instant Reaction: Oilers defeat Flames 4-1 to finish NHL preseason with a perfect record
How does a 4-0-0 preseason sound? On Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers played their fourth and final tune-up game before the real thing, defeating the Calgary Flames by a score of 4-1.
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.
Kirill Marchenko News / The Hockey Writers / September 26
Oilers Linked to Kirill Marchenko as Potential Trade Suitor
The Edmonton Oilers have spent much of the offseason looking for another difference-maker in their top six, and one of the more intriguing names connected to them is Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko.
NHL News / Oilersnation / September 26
Report: Oilers ‘drooling’ with interest in Habs’ Kirby Dach
Could the Edmonton Oilers have interest in bringing in Kirby Dach? According to NHL Insider Frank Seravalli, the Oilers and the Calgary Flames are looking to trade for Dach, with Seravalli describing the Oilers’ interest in the 25-year-old as “drooling” for the Montreal Canadiens winger.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 26
Something Feels Different in Edmonton This Time Around
Few teams have more riding on this season than the Edmonton Oilers. Let’s break down what’s helping them and what’s stacked against them as they head into another run at the Cup.
Connor McDavid News / Trade Talk Sports / September 26
Analyst: 0% Chance Connor McDavid Stays in Edmonton Beyond Current Contract
No team is under more pressure to win in 2026-27 than the Edmonton Oilers, because the future of their captain and the world’s best player could very well be riding on it.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 26
Four Oilers to watch in pre-season finale vs. Flames
With only one more pre-season game remaining for most teams and the regular season beginning on Tuesday, teams have begun to make the majority of cuts to their rosters.
Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / September 26
'0% Chance' McDavid Stays in Edmonton, Says TSN Analyst
The Toronto media, or at least just Jeff O’Neill, is having more fun with the fan base of the Edmonton Oilers. On a recent episode of OverDrive, O’Neill suggested there’s a “0% chance” Connor McDavid stays in Edmonton beyond the two-year contract extension he recently signed, and Oilers fans are riled up.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 26
Do the numbers support the Oilers loading up McDavid and Draisaitl?
The Edmonton Oilers have spent years debating whether they are better with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl together or apart. But over the past three seasons, the answer has depended heavily on who plays beside them.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 25
Oilers make many surprising cuts to their training camp roster
The Edmonton Oilers announced their second round of cuts to their training camp roster on Friday morning. The club released forward Seth Griffith from his professional tryout contract (PTO).
Jason Dickinson News / Daily Faceoff / September 25
Oilers’ Jason Dickinson unlikely to start season
Some unwanted news for one of the top teams in the Western Conference. When speaking to the media on Friday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock revealed that defenseman Jason Dickinson has suffered a setback during the preseason and is unlikely to be in the lineup for the opening night of the 2026-27 regular season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 25
Four NHL teams under most pressure to win the Stanley Cup this season
Let's take a look at four NHL teams that are going to be facing the most pressure to win during the 2026-27 season.
Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / September 25
The Oilers Just Lost a Player They Probably Needed
Sometimes the injury news that looks the smallest on paper isn't necessarily the smallest problem. That's where the Edmonton Oilers are with Jason Dickinson.
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 / Daily Faceoff / September 25
Zach Hyman invites Mark Messier to visit Oilers after Mike Babcock comments
The Edmonton Oilers just can’t seem to avoid drama these days.
Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / September 23
Oilers Legend Mark Messier Pushes Back on Mike Babcock Hiring
Mark Messier is unhappy with the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock. In fact, the former Oilers and legendary Hall of Famer says he’s “horrified” by the decision.
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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