Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

$32.5M Dostal Deal Raises Questions About Future of Oilers’ Stuart Skinner

The Anaheim Ducks announced news on Thursday that the team had signed 25-year-old goaltender Lukas Dostal to a five-year contract worth $6.25 million annually.

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A One-on-One with Peter Aubry: Get to Know the Oilers’ new goalie coach

Yesterday was the first time I spoke with Peter Aubry. I knew very little about him and looked forward to hearing about what got him into coaching, his philosophies on the position and more.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Edmonton Oilers’ Top 5 Must-See Home Games of 2025-26 NHL Season

On Wednesday, the NHL released its schedule for the 2025-26 regular season. The league’s 108th campaign will begin the first week of October and run until mid-April, with a 19-day break for players to participate in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in February.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

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

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 17

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl make surprise appearance at Beer League game

After a long playoff run and a short summer, the inseparable duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are back on the ice. The two Oilers superstars made headlines Wednesday night after video clips surfaced online showing them lacing up for a beer league game in Newmarket, Ontario, which is McDavid’s hometown.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

No, McDavid Playing Surprise Game Doesn’t Mean He’s Headed to Leafs

Connor McDavid hasn’t signed a contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers yet—and if you’re open to the trolling that comes with that, specifically from Maple Leafs fans, that means you’re worried he’s leaving for Toronto.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 17

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl wins 2025 ESPY for Best NHL Player

Move over Art Ross, Ted Lindsay, Hart Memorial, and Rocket Richard Trophies, because another piece of hardware is headed to Leon Draisaitl’s award cabinet.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 17

Could Oilers take swing on disgruntled Blue Jackets winger?

A trade request from a Blue Jackets winger generated some news on Thursday.

Blue Jackets F Yegor Chinakhov requests trade

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Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Blue Jackets Forward Requests Trade, McDavid & More NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid took part in a beer league game in Ontario this week. Is that an open invitation to assume he’s loving life in Toronto and planning his exit from the Edmonton Oilers?

Connor Brown News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Connor Brown

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Brett Kulak, and now we move on to Connor Brown. Unfortunately, Brown is no longer on the team after inking a four-year contract with the New Jersey Devils in free agency with a $3 million cap hit.

Vasily Podkolzin News / The Oil Rig / July 17

2024–25 Edmonton Oilers players grade: Vasily Podkolzin

The 10th overall pick in the 2019 draft, there was once a time when Vasily Podkolzin was among the best prospects in the world. Seen as a fiercely competitive winger with offensive upside, Podkolzin would show promise as a 20-year-old rookie in the 2021–22 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 17

Scribe Talks 'Earth-Shattering' Move Still Available for Oilers

Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman has already made several key additions this summer, including the trade for winger Ike Howard and the signing of Andrew Mangiapane.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 17

Best Oilers Fights of 2024-25: Darnell Nurse and Jonah Gadjovich throw bombs in the Stanley Cup Final

Sometimes, a team is losing so badly that somebody needs to get into a fight. That was the case for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 17

Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl lose beer league game in Newmarket

Usually it would take the Florida Panthers to defeat the likes of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. This time, all it took was a beer league team. The two Edmonton Oilers’ superstars, coming off their second consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearance, took the ice for a beer league game at the Magna Centre in Newmarket, Ont., McDavid’s hometown.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 17

In depth breakdown of the Edmonton Oilers 2025-26 season schedule

The complete Edmonton Oilers schedule is now out. With the start of the season just under three months away, they definitely have an interesting year set up.

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Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / July 17

Beer League Loss Adds Twist to McDavid Buzz: Oilers or Leafs?

Edmonton Oiler fans might be freaking out that Connor McDavid hasn’t signed a contract extension, but he doesn’t seem overly concerned about it. McDavid, along with his best friend Leon Draisaitl, was seen in Newmarket, Ontario, at a beer league game.