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Welcome to Oilersnation’s Top Prospect Countdown for Summer 2025. This list profiles players and goaltenders under 25 years old who have played fewer than 25 NHL games.

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Popular Pundits Provide Positive Update on Connor McDavid Extension Talks

The Edmonton Oilers are hoping they can get an extension done with their captain, Connor McDavid, before the 2025-26 season gets underway. While there haven’t been any indications of what a new deal will look like, some popular pundits revealed recently that a deal could be coming near the end of August.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / August 11

NHL Analyst Gives Oilers Concerning Prediction

Coming off another loss in the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers front office has been trying to figure out how to get over the hump. Edmonton has reached two straight Stanley Cup Finals, but the team has dropped both to the Florida Panthers.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 11

Oilers One of Best Positioned Cap Teams Based on New Model

In order to be a true contender in today’s NHL, it is imperative that you limit the number of bad contracts on your roster. While essentially all 32 teams across the league have at least one contract that’s less than ideal, the general managers (GMs) who are able to limit those types of contracts generally have more successful teams.

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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

Mattias Janmark News / Hockey Latest / August 11

NHL Trade Imminent? Oilers' Mattias Janmark at Centre of Rumors After Latest Social Media Post

A social media post from X user 'NewWorldOilers' suggested that Mattias Janmark could be traded any day now by Edmonton GM Stan Bowman to free up cap space.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / August 11

NHL Analyst Predicts Edmonton Oilers Could Sign Star Goalie to Massive $35M Contract

NHL analyst Zach Laing of Oilers Nation believes Stan Bowman could soon lock up Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner to a massive five-year deal near $35 million.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 11

Oilers Deadline Plan, Bruins Trade Pieces, & More NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers may have laid out early plans heading into this season’s trade deadline. What’s their process, and what kind of player are they targeting?

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 11

Edmonton Oilers: All-Stars of the 1990s

Welcome to The Oil Rig’s Edmonton Oilers best team of the decade review. Today I will be turning the clocks forward to the beginning of the 1990s and looking at the best Oilers players of that time.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 11

From Sather to Bowman: The best trade from every Edmonton Oilers General Manager

As Oilers fans, we love to debate and dissect the work of general managers. These are the people trusted and paid to build the team we see on the ice. A huge part of that job is making trades: finding deals that improve your roster and, hopefully, push you closer to a Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 11

Upcoming milestones for Edmonton Oilers players to watch for in 2025–26

It is always a big deal when a player hits an even hundred in any offensive category or games played. Some of these, like passing 500 or 1000 in any stat, are cause for major celebration.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 11

Oilers 3-Step Plan Includes Forward Out, Then Big Trade Deadline Move

Top Oilers insider Bob Stauffer has laid out a potential three-step plan for Edmonton to bolster its forward group — but it may require some early-season roster maneuvering.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / August 11

Red Wings Legend Praises Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is the undisputed best hockey player in the NHL and the world. It’s hard to argue with that statement when McDavid

Sebastian Cossa News / The Hockey Writers / August 11

Oilers Should Pursue Red Wings’ Sebastian Cossa

The Edmonton Oilers have had their fans curious about what changes, if any, they’re going to make between the pipes this season. After an inconsistent

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / August 11

New Report Hints at Connor McDavid’s Oilers Extension Timeline

The timeline for the announcement of Connor McDavid's contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers might have been confirmed by the hosts of the “2 Mutts Hockey” podcast.

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The 'NFL single-season reception leaders' quiz

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

Beau Akey News / NHL Trade Talk / August 10

A Hidden Prospect Could Open Big Trade Doors for the Oilers

With a stacked blue line and limited roster spots, Edmonton could turn one of its top young, somewhat undiscovered, defensemen into a key bargaining chip when the trade deadline approaches.

Connor McDavid News / House of Hockey / August 10

New Connor McDavid Contract Rumors Circulate in Edmonton as Timeline and Amount Emerge

Edmonton Oilers superstar captain Connor McDavid, who can become a UFA next July 1, reportedly has a new contract extension timeline per a new report from the 2 Mutts Podcast.

Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / August 10

Oilers: How Darnell Nurse stacks up with the 2013 NHL Draft

About to enter his 12th season with the Edmonton Oilers, it’s hard to believe that Darnell Nurse finds himself the second-longest-tenured member of the roster.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / August 10

Oilers Should Stand Pat With Stuart Skinner in Net

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2024–25 season ended not with the Stanley Cup, but with a six-game defeat to the Florida Panthers in the Final. It was their second straight loss to the same opponent, having fallen in Game 7 in 2024 and then in Game 6 this year.

NHL News / House of Hockey / August 10

Red Wings' Overlooked Goalie Could Suddenly Draw Edmonton Oilers' Interest

The Detroit Red Wings goaltender Sebastian Cossa could be of interest to the Edmonton Oilers on the trade market, according to a new report. In Edmonton, the goaltending department has been widely criticized during the past two years' Stanley Cup Finals elimination.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 10

From Renney to Knoblauch: The nine head coaches of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ career with the Oilers

Nearly 14 years have gone by since Ryan Nugent-Hopkins first suited up for the Edmonton Oilers in his NHL debut during the 2011-12 season. Moreover, it’s hard to believe that in the upcoming 2025–26 season, the still baby-faced Nugent-Hopkins — currently at 959 regular-season games — will play the 1,000th game of his NHL career.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / August 10

Did Agent Warn and Try to Rumor-Proof McDavid This Summer?

Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal recently argued that while Connor McDavid has every right to dictate the timing of his decision on a possible contract extension, the wait inevitably invites wild speculation.

Jake Walman News / NHL Rumors / August 10

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Accruing Cap Space for Big Move, and Projecting Jake Walman

David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Bob Stauffer on his Oilers Now show said that his plan for the Edmonton Oilers to acquire a bigger top nine forward would be to trade out some money now, accrue salary cap space, and make a big move at the trade deadline.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 9

Edmonton Oilers who could play at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are drawing closer. Now is the time to determine who could be representing their country in hockey. There are plenty of current Edmonton Oilers to consider for Olympic participation.

Edmonton Oilers News / House of Hockey / August 8

Viral Wedding Photo of Leon Draisaitl Takes Hockey Fans by Surprise

A wedding photo of Leon Draisaitl on his Instagram is going viral, as it appears the Oilers superstar is sitting at a table with a cigarette out of his mouth.