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Examining the Ducks’ start to the season ahead of Oilers visit to Anaheim

This week, the Edmonton Oilers begin their first extended road trip of the season, and there is no better place to begin this California trip than the Honda Center against the team that eliminated them last spring.

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Is it too early to tell who has the Edmonton Oilers’ starting goaltender spot?

Ah, the Edmonton Oilers and goaltending. The two go together like peanut butter and jelly. One of the biggest talking points, as it’s been with seemingly every Oilers season this century, is the quality of the goaltending Edmonton will get this season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 7

The Oilers aren’t an old team anymore

“The Edmonton Oilers are too old!” No, they’re not, and it’s not even close. Some people still take shots at the Oilers, saying they’re old and their window is closing.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 7

Assessing the Edmonton Oilers reported trade targets

There has been plenty of smoke in recent days (and weeks) about the Edmonton Oilers reportedly engaging in trade talks. There have been multiple reports about it with the main one coming during the first 'Saturday Headlines' segment of the 2026-27 season.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

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

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 7

Oilers Rumours: Oilers trade talk continues to heat up

Reading the tea leaves, it appears that the Edmonton Oilers are heavily pursuing a young forward with many reports pointing towards a right-handed centre.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 7

Oilers’ Connor McDavid shares hilarious take after Alex Ovechkin’s retirement announcement

Alex Ovechkin’s farewell tour is officially underway, and the tributes have started pouring in from around the NHL. Connor McDavid offered one of his own on Tuesday, though the Edmonton Oilers captain could not resist adding an honest confession about where his loyalties were as a kid.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 6

ONR: Devon Levi shines, the Oilers head to California, and Gavin McKenna’s early struggles

It’s Tuesday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today’s podcast, the fellas discussed the Oilers’ 3-1 win over Seattle, injury updates, looked at the upcoming road trip, line combinations, and more.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 6

Oilers seek revenge against Ducks after playoff ouster

The Anaheim Ducks will look to continue their unbeaten start when they host the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday in a rematch from last season's Stanley Cup playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 6

Tuesday Thoughts: Lots of goals, Stastney’s trade market, McDavid’s best start, and more

My least favourite statement from an analyst is during a high-scoring NHL game when someone says, “The coaches won’t like it.” The harsh truth is offence sells the game in the regular season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 6

Four young forwards the Oilers could trade a defenceman for

After starting the year with a boatload of injuries up front, it appears help may be on the way for the Edmonton Oilers, but the search may have started long before the injury bug hit.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 6

Three takeaways from the first three games of the Oilers’ season

Three games into the season, Edmonton Oilers fans have already felt just about every emotion a person can feel. Oilers fans have felt excitement about

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 6

Three keys for the Oilers on their California road trip

The Edmonton Oilers begin a three-game road trip to California this week. They’ll face the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday, the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, and the Los Angeles Kings next Tuesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 6

Oilers Linked to Eastern Conference Trade for Young Center, Says Insider

The Oilers are reportedly in the mix for a young forward from an Eastern Conference club, according to NHL insider Darren Dreger. Speaking on The Nielson Show, Dreger declined to name the player but offered a detailed description.

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Devon Levi News / The Oil Rig / October 6

Edmonton Oilers rumours roundup: Can Devon Levi secure the starting role?

The Edmonton Oilers are still in the early stages of their season. This means that a lot of younger players are still being evaluated against the team’s needs.

Ryan Cameron News / Oilersnation / October 6

Exclusive: Oilers goaltending prospect Ryan Cameron sets sights on USHL season: ‘I want to dominate’

Through the first three Edmonton Oilers games, the focus is on goaltending. What else is new around here? There is the Tristan Jarry and Devon Levi shuffle, the injury to Frederik Andersen delaying his Oilers debut, the rise of Connor Ungar to AHL starter, and prospects Samuel Jonsson and Nathan Day grinding it out in the ECHL.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Oilersnation / October 5

NHL Notebook: Oilers seventh in power rankings; Ovechkin set to retire

The team at Daily Faceoff have fired up their weekly power rankings for the first time this season, and have the Edmonton Oilers coming in seventh. It comes after an up-and-down week for the team in which they lost their season opener 6-5 in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, before beating them 9-7 on Thursday.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 6

Have the Oilers finally found their goaltender?

There’s a good case here that the Edmonton Oilers stumbled into something they weren’t fully expecting, and it starts with a story some Oilers fans might already know.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 5

The Oilers signing Tarasenko or Bunting is better than trading for a depth forward

The Edmonton Oilers’ forward depth was seen as an area of strength heading into this season, but just three games in, it has already been tested. While scoring hasn’t been an issue, with 17 goals, the second-most in the National Hockey League, their top nine is an area of concern due to injuries.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5

Oilers Forward Hopes to Return to Lineup During Upcoming Road Trip

Jason Dickinson skated with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, then spoke to the media afterward to update fans on his injury. Dickinson was on the ice and fully participated in practice.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / October 5

Edmonton Oilers: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Week 1

I don’t think I have to keep you in suspense with this one. How could The Good not be a forward group that’s scored 17 goals in their first 3 games to open a new season?

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 5

Mike Babcock not letting one frame slide despite 3–1 win behind Devon Levi masterclass

Mike Babcock had plenty of good things to say after the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 3–1 on Saturday at Rogers Place. He also had one thing he is not going to let slide.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 5

3 Forwards the Oilers Could Target in Reported 'Lateral Trade'

The Edmonton Oilers have gotten off to a strong start to their 2026-27 season, with a 2-0-1 record through their first three games. The fact they have had this solid of a start, with several key players out with injuries, proves they have some strong depth and could be in for a solid campaign if things keep working in their favour.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 5

Edmonton Oilers have found hidden gem in Owen Michaels

Owen Michaels is living proof that offensive totals don’t tell the whole story when it comes to a player. Not much was made of the fact that the Edmonton Oilers signed the undrafted college free agent last spring.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 4

Oilers Looking To Add Forward Depth

The Oilers have been hit with a rash of injuries to start the season, especially up front. However, their back end remains relatively healthy. To that

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injuries, Goaltending, Michaels Debut, & More

The regular season is underway, and the Edmonton Oilers are off to a 2-0-1 start against divisional rivals. They kicked off their schedule with a tough 6-5 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks, then responded with a 9-7 win over Vancouver after nearly choking away an 8-2 lead.