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Could Oilers Look Into Latest Goalie to Hit the Trade Market?

Until the Edmonton Oilers truly solve their longstanding woes in goal, any potential target who becomes available, whether via free agency or the trade market, is going to be connected to them.

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Good News For the Oilers and the Mike Babcock Investigation?

According to NHL insider Chris Johnston, it sounds like the NHL will clear former head coach Mike Babcock and allow him to return to the NHL as the next head coach of the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 14

Why the Oilers should bring back Brett Kulak after a Darnell Nurse trade

The Edmonton Oilers have turned what seemed like a long off-season for Oilers fans into must-watch material. From firing the calm and collected former

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The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

How many of the players to score the most goals in one Stanley Cup Playoff run for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz

The '10-goal Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Rumors / June 14

Three Teams That Darnell Nurse Would Okay a Trade Too, and Some Oilers Fallout

NHL Watcher: Elliotte Friedman on The Fan Hockey Show on the Philadelphia Flyers and a potential fit for Darnell Nurse: “I think they are interested, I’ve

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

4 Defencemen Who Could Replace Darnell Nurse for the Edmonton Oilers

It’s one of the hottest topics outside of the Stanley Cup Final in the NHL right now: Darnell Nurse‘s trade request. The ask from the veteran defender comes after a report that the Edmonton Oilers want to move him as soon as possible.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / June 13

One Question Is Driving Every Oilers Decision Right Now

There’s a strange reality that comes with being the Edmonton Oilers right now. The team is good enough to matter every season, but everything they do is now measured against a very clear timeline.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 13

Oilers Notebook: NHL pushes for quick Mike Babcock investigation as former players voice frustration

When it comes to the National Hockey League’s investigation into Mike Babcock’s time with the Columbus Blue Jackets, expect a quick process, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 13

Darryl Sutter Is Perfect For the Oilers Coaching Death Trap

There’s a lot of noise about who should run the Edmonton Oilers behind the bench. And this Kyper & Bourne clip with Doug MacLean cuts right to the point.

NHL News / Oilersnation / June 13

Sources say Babcock will be able to work after investigation: Johnson

The Edmonton Oilers saga with Mike Babcock awaits an NHL investigation into what happened between him and Columbus Blue Jackets players three years ago, which led to his resignation.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 13

Mike Babcock’s ‘stupid mind games’ led to player disdain, says Jason York

More controversy is surfacing around Mike Babcock’s coaching career amid the Edmonton Oilers‘ interest in hiring him to fill their vacant head coach position.

Mike Babcock News / The Oil Rig / June 13

The tide is becoming 'difficult' for Mike Babcock to swim against in Edmonton Oilers’ saga

The fact that we are here at all is the first uncomfortable thing to sit with. That a franchise of the Edmonton Oilers’ stature, a team built around arguably

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

Oilers’ Bouchard Finally Gets His Due With NHL All-Star Team Selection

A pair of Edmonton Oilers were honoured on Friday (June 12), when the NHL announced its 2025-26 NHL All-Star Teams. Edmonton centre Connor McDavid is on the First Team, while Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard is part of the Second Team.

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The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / June 13

Another Connor McDavid masterpiece ends in disappointment: Oilers 2025-26 player review

Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we 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 / The Hockey Writers / June 13

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Oilers Defenceman Darnell Nurse

Darnell Nurse’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers seems to be coming to an end. On June 11, it was reported that the Oilers’ blueliner requested a trade.

Darnell Nurse News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Darnell Nurse's Preferred Destinations Emerge After Oilers Trade Request

The Edmonton Oilers are working through a developing situation involving defenseman Darnell Nurse, who formally requested a trade on Thursday. Nurse informed the organization that he is ready for a change after spending his entire NHL career in Edmonton.