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NHL schedule ignores Battle of Alberta in Saddledome’s final season

A quick run-through of the Edmonton Oilers schedule and you’ll notice the usual at first glance. The heavy divisional start to the season, a long November road trip through the Eastern Conference, and some long homestands in January and February. Yup, looks similar…wait a minute. When do we see the Flames?

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Breaking Down the Oilers’ 2026-27 Schedule

For the first time in franchise history, the Edmonton Oilers begin their regular-season schedule in September, hosting the Vancouver Canucks on Sept. 29.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

6 Must-See Oilers Games of the 2026-27 Season

On Thursday (July 16), the NHL released its 2026-27 schedule. The season begins on Sept. 29, 2026, and runs until April 10, 2027. Each NHL team will play 84 games, an increase from the 82-game schedule that the league had been using since 1995-96.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 17

Which Oilers forwards will play on the penalty kill in 2026-27?

With the Edmonton Oilers’ roster for next season largely set, questions remain about how certain roles will be filled. Adam Henrique won’t be back next season, and he played the second-most minutes on the penalty kill among forwards (107:40) in 2025-26, leaving a big void on the PK unit.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Colton Dach News / Professor Press Box / July 17

The Oilers’ Signed Colton Dach: How Contenders Are Built?

One of the interesting things about building an NHL team is that not every important addition arrives with a highlight reel or a big contract. Sometimes the most valuable moves are the quiet ones.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 17

Three NHL franchises facing the most pressure to win the Stanley Cup in 2027

Every NHL contender starts training camp talking about one goal: Win the Stanley Cup.

Can the Capitals realistically chase another Stanley Cup while Alex Ovechkin chases 1,000 career goals?

Blues lock up Connor McMichael with a six-year deal

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Steve Yzerman stepping down as GM marks needed leadership change for Red Wings

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 16

Connor McDavid wins Best NHL Player at ESPY Awards

Connor McDavid has won another award. Whether he cares all that much about it, you could probably guess. The ESPY Awards were on Wednesday night, an event where figures across various sports gather in the dog days of summer to fill sports programming while Major League Baseball is on All-Star Break, and also raise money for charity.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 16

Oilers’ 2026-27 schedule: How it compares to rest of NHL

The Edmonton Oilers will play their first regular-season game in September when they begin the 2026-27 season at home against the Vancouver Canucks. For

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 16

A deep dive into the Edmonton Oilers’ 2026-27 schedule

Get those travel rewards points ready, hockey fans, because the National Hockey League released its 2026-27 schedule Thursday. This year marks the first

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Oilers’ Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026-27

The 2026-27 NHL Season will be especially revealing for the Edmonton Oilers. They’ll either hoist the Stanley Cup in June or completely fall apart before the playoffs start.

Devon Levi News / Oilersnation / July 16

Oilers’ Devon Levi ranked No. 11 NHL goalie prospect

On Wednesday, The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler released the 2026 edition of his annual NHL goalie prospect rankings. Featured on the list this summer is newly acquired Edmonton Oilers goaltender Devon Levi.

Evander Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / July 16

Evander Kane Back to the Oilers Wouldn’t Be Surprising

Evander Kane returning to the Edmonton Oilers makes a lot of sense, especially if he’s willing to sign for less and accept a more specific role. Edmonton’s stars can score in bunches, but when the games get tight in the playoffs, teams usually win with more than just skill.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 16

Analyst 'Deeply Skeptical' of Oilers Biggest Offseason Change

Not everyone is ready to call Mike Babcock’s addition to the Edmonton Oilers a win. Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic ranked the Oilers 25th out of 32 teams in a recent column of clubs who improved the most, giving Edmonton a -8 net rating.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 16

Breaking down the Edmonton Oilers current forward depth situation

There has rightly been a lot of focus on the Edmonton Oilers carrying three goalies and eight defencemen. The implication is that the number of forwards on the roster would in turn be reduced.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Oilers’ Blue Line Is Nowhere Close to Stanley Cup Calibre

The Edmonton Oilers vowed to make changes this offseason, and they certainly have. Management has replaced Kris Knoblauch with Mike Babcock, traded Darnell Nurse, walked away from Connor Ingram, signed Frederik Andersen, traded for Devon Levi, and that’s just the start of it.

Connor Ungar News / Oilersnation / July 15

Connor Ungar’s impressive stretches make him an intriguing Oilers prospect

Connor Ungar got in his miles last season. The Edmonton Oilers prospect netminder played all over the United States, including a stunning sequence of starts for the Bakersfield Condors.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 15

Should the Oilers Lock Up Matt Savoie Now? The Perfetti Comparison Provides an Answer

Matt Savoie just finished a rookie season that mirrors, almost point for point, the platform year that led the Winnipeg Jets to their new deal with Cole Perfetti.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 15

Revisiting the Oilers’ Summer of Jeff two years later

It’s hard to believe two years have already passed since the infamous “Summer of Jeff” in Edmonton. A time when the hockey world collectively praised Jeff Jackson for his work as interim GM of the Edmonton Oilers.

Stan Bowman News / NHLFanCentral / July 15

Bowman chooses patience over forward help: will it cost the Oilers their Cup window?

The question now is whether that patience will prove costly as McDavid’s prime years tick away. Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is choosing to wait and not rush into adding help with the forwards.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / July 15

Recent Signing Proves Finding McDavid a Real Winger Remains a Challenge for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers did a good job checking off offseason boxes that were easy to define — goaltending and defense tops among them. But the one need that may actually decide their Cup window remains open: a genuine top-six scoring forward to complement Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Oilers’ Best-Case Scenarios for 2026-27

This season, it seems like the Edmonton Oilers could either win it all or completely fall apart. Despite a summer of change, controversy and question marks, here’s a look at four best-case scenarios for the Oilers in 2026-27.

Devon Levi News / NHL Trade Talk / July 15

Prospect Analyst High on Devon Levi, Expects Breakout in Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers have completely reshaped their goaltending over the last calendar year, first by acquiring Tristan Jarry and then by adding both Devon Levi and Frederik Andersen this summer.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 15

2026 Edmonton Oilers draftee profile: Rudolfs Berzkalns

With the 2026 NHL draft complete, the Edmonton Oilers have now added another five prospects to their prospect pipeline. We here at the Oil Rig will be publishing in-depth player profiles for each of Oil Country’s newest additions, while also giving a brief projection of where they fit into the organization’s future.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 14

Projecting the Edmonton Oilers blueline for the next season

The Edmonton Oilers have eight defencemen on their NHL roster. While this is merely a summer roster, subject to change even prior to training camp, the team also has several viable options in the AHL as well.

Colton Dach News / Field Level Media / July 13

Oilers bring back F Colton Dach on 2-year contract

The Edmonton Oilers signed restricted free agent Colton Dach to a two-year, $2.4 million contract on Sunday. The 23-year-old forward had nine points (three