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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 30
Oilers free agent targets: Scott Laughton would be a bottom-six luxury
One of the biggest issues plaguing the Edmonton Oilers in the 2026 playoffs was the injuries to their centres. Leon Draisaitl missed the last 13 games of the regular season and was clearly compromised during the series against the Anaheim Ducks.
Darnell Nurse News / Daily Faceoff / June 30
Teams should play hardball with Oilers on Darnell Nurse
Nearly three weeks ago, multiple reports indicated Darnell Nurse requested a trade from the Edmonton Oilers. The 31-year-old defender has four years remaining on his contract with a cap hit of $9.25 million.
Darnell Nurse News / NHL Rumors / June 30
NHL Rumors: Finding a Darnell Nurse fit hasn’t been easy for the Edmonton Oilers
Kevin Paul Dupont: Talk from the weekend out of Edmonton was that they could be okay with a Darnell Nurse for Mason Lohrei deal. The Oilers would have to be willing to “share” the cap difference, which is about a $6 million difference.
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 30
Oilers free agent targets: Why the Oilers need to pursue Matias Maccelli
The NHL free agent frenzy is almost upon us. It’s an exciting time of year, but also one that’s left plenty of scar tissue on the Edmonton Oilers in recent history.
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.
Corey Perry News / Professor Press Box / June 30
Why Do the Oilers Keep Circling Back on Corey Perry?
Every summer in the NHL, there are a few names that seem to follow certain teams around like they’re part of the furniture. Corey Perry is starting to feel like one of those names for the Edmonton Oilers.
Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / June 30
Oilers rumours: What interested teams could offer for Darnell Nurse
The Edmonton Oilers are in crunch time regarding a Darnell Nurse trade. Tuesday is the final day before free agency begins, and with a little over $7.4 million in cap space remaining, the Oilers’ free agency plans hinge on being able to shed Nurse’s contract.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 30
Breaking down Edmonton Oilers 2026 development camp roster
Following the 2026 NHL Draft, the Edmonton Oilers have released their roster and schedule for development camp this year. The roster features 14 forward, eight defenceman, and five goaltenders.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30
The Oilers’ Best Strategy This Free Agency is Painfully Obvious
NHL free agency opens Wednesday, and the Edmonton Oilers are going to be looking to fill holes on their roster. If they’re successfully able to trade Darnell Nurse, they’ll have around $15 million cap space to spend with the need to find a goaltender, two defencemen and three forwards.
Anthony Mantha News / Oilersnation / June 30
Oilers free agent targets: Why Anthony Mantha is a high-stakes gamble
The Edmonton Oilers love to sign former top-six wingers. Following the 2023-24 season, the Oilers re-signed all of the supporting cast that got them to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, as well as Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner.
Jack Roslovic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Is This The Year Jack Roslovic Finally Gets Paid?
If any player has ever been forced to earn a multi-year contract, it is forward Jack Roslovic. The 29-year-old has had to sign one-year “prove it” contracts in back-to-back summers and hopes this will be the summer he finally lands a lucrative multi-year contract in free agency.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 29
Edmonton Oilers issue qualifying offers to four players
In preparation for free agency opening on Wednesday, July 1st, the Edmonton Oilers had a few pending restricted free agents left to decide on. Will they qualify them to retain their rights?
Devon Levi News / Oilersnation / June 29
Oilers doing ‘real research’ on goaltender Devon Levi
The Edmonton Oilers are fishing around the league for a potential goalie trade. During the NHL Draft weekend, the Oilers were reportedly exploring the availability of acquiring young Buffalo Sabres netminder Devon Levi.
Darnell Nurse News / Daily Faceoff / June 29
Which teams are still in the running for Darnell Nurse?
Any team looking to upgrade their blueline this offseason should have Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski at the top of their wish list. But for teams that find themselves pushed out of the Werenski sweepstakes, there are other defensemen available that are worth pursuing.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29
Oilers Issue Qualifying Offers To Four Players
There’s a bit of activity from the Edmonton Oilers post-NHL Draft as June comes to a close. On Monday afternoon, the Oilers issued qualifying offers to pending restricted free agents Colton Dach, Robby Jarventie, Owen Michaels, and Spencer Stastney.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 29
Get to Know Oilers Draftees & Spitfires Teammates Andrew Robinson & Caden Harvey
At the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo on Saturday (June 27), the Edmonton Oilers drafted a pair of skaters from the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL): defenceman Andrew Robinson in the sixth round at 133rd overall, and forward Caden Harvey in Round 7 at the 180th overall.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 29
Three women invited to Oilers development camp as roster released
The Edmonton Oilers have invited three women to join their 27-person development camp. They’re among the 14 forwards, eight defencemen, and five goaltenders the team will bring to Edmonton this week.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 29
Oilers at Risk of Falling Behind an Improving Pacific Division
It may have happened already. The Edmonton Oilers window to win the Stanley Cup might have closed when they lost their 2026 first round Stanley Cup playoff series to the Anaheim Ducks.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / June 23
Making sense of the Oilers' decision to hire Mike Babcock
Three years after resigning from his last coaching stop with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Babcock is now tasked with getting the Oilers over the hump.
Connor Murphy News / Yardbarker / June 22
Oilers reward veteran player with familiar name with long-term deal
A player named Connor has agreed to a new longterm to stay with the Edmonton Oilers, but it's not the one fans are hoping they eventually see news about.
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