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Oilers’ 3 Potential PTO Targets

The NHL offseason is in full swing, and teams are finalizing their rosters for the upcoming season. Training camp allows contracted players to prepare for the regular season, but it also provides unsigned players the opportunity to earn a contract through a professional tryout (PTO).

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Bowman Breaks Silence on Bouchard Heat and Massive Extension

Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman is pushing back against what he sees as unfair criticism directed at star defenseman Evan Bouchard. Speaking on the 100% Hockey podcast, Bowman praised Bouchard’s poise and impact after the blueliner signed a four-year, $10.5 million AAV extension this offseason.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Hockey Writers / August 4

Kris Knoblauch Is the Coach the Oilers Need to Build Around

After years of switching coaches, the Edmonton Oilers have someone who gets it, and it’s time to build around him. Let’s be honest—how many times have the Oilers “started fresh” behind the bench?

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 4

Where Edmonton Oilers prospects will be playing in the 2025–26 season

As any hockey aficionado knows, prospects are an integral part of any organization. Although the Edmonton Oilers prospect pool as a whole lacks star power, there are a handful of candidates who are primed to have breakout seasons.

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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?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / August 4

3 Edmonton Oilers Players Who Could Sign 8-Year Contracts Next

Now that Trent Frederic is locked up for eight years, NHL Trade Talk revealed that Vasily Podkolzin, Jake Walman, and David Tomasek could be next to sign long-term.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 4

What McDavid Would Make If He Played in Another League

If the NHL didn’t have a salary cap, Connor McDavid’s next contract might look radically different. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Edmonton Oilers would have no issue paying their captain a record-breaking salary in a freer market setting.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Connor McDavid’s Real Value Pegged at $50M AAV in Stunning NHL Comparison

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman says that if unrestricted by the salary cap, the Edmonton Oilers would be willing to pay Connor McDavid more than twice what they will be allowed by the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

NHL News / Hockey Latest / August 4

Elliotte Friedman Says McDavid and Kaprizov Will Set the Bar for 2026 NHL Free Agent Contracts

Elliotte Friedman revealed that Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov's next contracts are expected to set the new standard for all NHL free agents moving forward.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 4

Oilers’ perfect move in 2025 NHL offseason

The Edmonton Oilers have lost to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final in consecutive seasons. Their depth scoring collapsed in the 2025 Final, allowing Florida to win in six games.

Trent Frederic News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3

After Frederic Extension, 3 More Oilers Who Could Get 8-Yr Deals

The Edmonton Oilers surprised many around the NHL when they signed Trent Frederic to an eight-year deal worth $3.85 million per season. The long-term commitment to a player who struggled during the playoffs raised eyebrows, especially since Frederic didn’t showcase his full potential after arriving via trade from the Boston Bruins.

Connor McDavid News / Last Word On Sports / August 3

NHL Rumours: Update on Connor McDavid Extension Talks

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re still a few weeks away from the start of training camp. However, general managers still have plenty to do before the start of the season.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 3

NHL Rumors: Mattias Ekholm, and Five Destinations for Max Pacioretty

Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Everyone knows that Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid is extension eligible, but so is defenseman Mattias Ekholm. The Oilers should be looking to extend him.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / August 3

Inside Evander Kane's Birthday Party and Leon Draisaitl's Pre-Wedding Celebration: Photos Surface Online

Evander Kane celebrated his birthday and also later attended Leon Draisaitl's pre-wedding party, and photos have now surfaced online through Mara Teigen's account.

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Stan Bowman News / Oilersnation / August 3

‘You can get some energy out of change’: Oilers GM Stan Bowman talks changing goaltending coaches, roster turnover, and more

It has been an offseason of change for the Edmonton Oilers. Along with some important players finding new homes, the team also saw a notable change in its coaching staff, as the Oilers elected not to bring back Dustin Schwartz as the team’s goaltending coach.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 3

Franchise History Lookbacks: The first four Edmonton Oilers NHL seasons

The 1970s were a weird time in professional hockey. Back then, the World Hockey Association was directly competing with the National Hockey League. Teams

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / August 3

Former NHL GM Reveals Stan Bowman's Mistake Last Summer May Have Cost Oilers the Stanley Cup

Former GM and player agent Brian Lawton said Stan Bowman losing Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway to offer sheets last summer may have cost them the Cup.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 3

Grant Fuhr Was Clutch, Cool, and Groundbreaking With the Oilers

Let us tell you a story about a goalie who didn’t just play the game of hockey—he changed it. Picture this: it’s the mid-1980s, and the Edmonton Oilers are rewriting the NHL’s history books with a team so stacked it almost feels unfair—Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Jari Kurri, Paul Coffey, and Glenn Anderson.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 3

Stuart Skinner, Calvin Pickard disappoint as goaltending becomes contentious: 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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 2

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins continues to be a jack-of-all-trades: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

Calvin Pickard News / The Oil Rig / August 2

2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player grades: Calvin Pickard

Heading into the 2024–25 season, Calvin Pickard was coming off a unique campaign. Initially slated to be a back-up, Pickard largely remained in that role until a string of tough outings by Stuart Skinner forced Kris Knoblauch’s hand to put Pickard in and help the Edmonton Oilers stabilize their goaltending.

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / August 2

Oilers’ Nurse Not One of NHL’s Worst Contracts Based on New Model

It’s been harped on for years that Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse is overpaid. It’s a running joke among many fan bases in the NHL, while Oilers fans are forced to do nothing other than admit defeat.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 2

Oilers’ Quartet Invited to Hockey Canada’s Olympic Orientation Camp

On Friday (Aug. 1), Hockey Canada announced the men’s, women’s, and para hockey athletes who have been invited to its National Teams Orientation Camp, which is taking place in Calgary from Aug.