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Oilers prospects William Nicholl, Tommy Lafrenière sign ATO’s to join Condors

A pair of Edmonton Oilers prospects are taking their talents to sunny Southern California. William Nicholl and Tommy Lafrenière have signed amateur tryouts with the Condors, the club announced Wednesday.

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Oilers Prospect Update: Condors close to clinching playoff spot with 6 games remaining

It wasn’t a pretty week for the Bakersfield Condors. Entering April on a high after winning three straight, the Condors are now losers of their last three games.

David Lewandowski News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Oilers Prospect Lewandowski Makes Big Impression in WHL Playoff Upset

One day, David Lewandowski might give Edmonton hockey fans a lot to cheer about. On Monday (April 6), however, the Saskatoon Blades forward broke their hearts.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 8

Oilers’ Connor Ingram nominated for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

Connor Ingram has been named as the Edmonton Oilers’ nominee for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The 29-year-old goaltender was voted as the team’s nominee by the Professional Hockey Writers Association chapter in Edmonton.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-5 Overtime Loss to Mammoth

On Tuesday night (April 7), the Edmonton Oilers secured a crucial point but ultimately fell 6-5 in overtime to the Utah Mammoth. This was Utah’s first win over Edmonton in six meetings.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 8

The Utah Mammoth as a first-round opponent for the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are rounding into form just in time for the playoffs, but they have not had their best regular season as a whole. The cozy confines of the pillow fight Pacific Division gives the Oilers a shot at the division crown all the same.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 8

Pre-Scout: Oilers chomped lineup looks for bite against Sharks

On the one hand, the Edmonton Oilers got a point, showing some resilience despite being outshot and outchanced by the Utah Mammoth. On the other hand, the Oilers squandered three leads, struggled to break out of their zone, and seemed far too loose for a team readying itself for the playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 8

Kris Knoblauch gets heartwarmingly candid looking back on 15-year-old Connor McDavid’s team-first mentality

Edmonton Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch has coached Connor McDavid at two critical junctures of his career, first as a 15-year-old in junior hockey and now as an NHL superstar leading the league in scoring.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 8

Oilers blow multiple leads before falling to Mammoth in overtime

After putting together a season-high five-game winning streak, the Oilers have now dropped back-to-back games, surrendering 11 goals in the process. Edmonton fell 5-1 at home to Vegas on Saturday, then blew multiple leads in a 6-5 overtime loss in Utah on Tuesday.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 8

Oilers nab loser point, but fall 6-5 to Mammoth in OT: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

That was a pretty brutal game by the Edmonton Oilers. On Tuesday evening, they began a three-game road trip, with their first stop in Salt Lake City to face the Utah Mammoth.

Colton Dach News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7

Oilers Activate Colton Dach From Long-Term Injured Reserve

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters Tuesday that forward Colton Dach will be in the lineup tonight against the Mammoth, signaling he’s been activated from long-term injured reserve (via Jack Michaels of Sportsnet).

Zach Hyman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7

Oilers’ Zach Hyman gets encouraging injury timeline as Stanley Cup playoffs near

The Edmonton Oilers are currently tied atop the Pacific Division with the Anaheim Ducks with 87 points. With only five games remaining in the regular season, every point earned will prove to be crucial.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 7

Oilers Could Be in a Mess Without Hyman and Draisaitl

This is not good news for the Edmonton Oilers. Losing Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman right as the playoffs hit hurts. The Oilers still have Connor McDavid, and he’s basically a one-man highlight reel.

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Oilers European free agent targets: German-born Veit Oswald brings tantalizing speed

The Edmonton Oilers have built a solid track record of being active in the free-agent market, including European talent. Evidenced by the recent Czech signing of Tomáš Cibulka, and last year’s crop of Josh Samanski, Atro Leppänen and Viljami Marjala, they are always willing to bring in risk-free prospects.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / The Hockey Writers / April 7

Oilers Need Far More From Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Things are much less tense surrounding the Edmonton Oilers than they were just a few short weeks ago. Yes, they are without both Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman, but they’ve also been able to play some of their best hockey as of late, which has them looking like a near lock to make the playoffs for the seventh-straight year.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 7

Report: Oilers to sign prospect Maxim Berezkin to one-year, entry-level contract

Maxim Berezkin appears ready to head to North America and join the Edmonton Oilers. The 24-year-old is expected to sign a one-year, entry-level contract with the Oilers, according to The RG’s Daria Tuboltseva.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 7

Oilers News & Rumours: Michaels, Dach, Berezkin & More

The Edmonton Oilers continue to push to win the Pacific Division as the 2025-26 regular season comes to a close, and are hoping they can find a way to finally win their first Stanley Cup since 1990 after coming up short in the previous two seasons.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 7

Oilers Set to Sign Russian Power Forward Maxim Berezkin

The Edmonton Oilers are expected to add another intriguing piece to their forward group next season, as Russian winger Maxim Berezkin is set to sign a one-year entry-level contract.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 7

The Edmonton Oilers could land German undrafted free agent Veit Oswald

The 2026 NHL playoffs are taking place in 12 days. It is time to start talking about the offseason and what the Edmonton Oilers will do. What are some of the moves that they make before the start of the 2026–27 season?

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 7

Oilers Game Notes: Sprint for Pacific crown begins with potential first-round preview in in Utah

The Oilers are in control of their destiny with five games remaining in the regular season. A strong finish could result in Edmonton’s first division title since the 1980s, while a stumble could send them on the road for the first round of the playoffs.

Jacob Perreault News / Inside The Rink / April 6

ECHL: Jacob Perreault Suspended One Game

The ECHL Department of Player Safety has suspended Maine Mariners forward Jacob Perreault one game for his actions in yesterday’s game vs Trois-Rivières Lions.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / April 6

Oilers Give Update on Draisaitl: Might Miss Playoff Games

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch spoke with the media on Monday before the team went out on the road later today. He was asked about the status of both Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl.

Zach Hyman News / Professor Press Box / April 5

Losing Zach Hyman Changes the Oilers' Game

Losing Zach Hyman — even for a little while — stings for the Edmonton Oilers. He’s one of those players whose contributions don’t always show up as highlight-reel theatrics, but you notice them in the scoreboard, in the dirty areas, and when opponents suddenly have one less headache to worry about.