One. Week. To. Go. The 2026 NHL Draft is set to take place June 26-27 in Buffalo, less than a month after around 100 players met with teams in person at the combine.
We’re finally almost at the end game. The 2026 NHL Draft will take place in just less than a month in Buffalo, with more than 200 players hoping to have their names called and their dreams realized.
Shortly before the NHL returned to action following the holiday break, the Edmonton Oilers made the announcement that forward David Tomasek would be placed on waivers for the purpose of contract termination.
The Edmonton Oilers didn’t uncover a financial windfall when David Tomasek’s contract was terminated, but the move still matters. The $1.2 million in cap relief—bringing Edmonton’s available space to about $1.03 million—wasn’t designed to add talent immediately.
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
The Edmonton Oilers have placed forward Noah Philp on waivers, in addition to placing forward David Tomasek on waivers for the purpose of contract termination.
The Edmonton Oilers were hoping that forward David Tomasek would help to improve the depth scoring after he ripped up the Swedish Hockey League over the last two seasons — but that hasn’t been the case.
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.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnston offered a couple of big stories on Friday. Among them was news focused on Jonathan Marchessault, Marc-Andre Fleury, Connor Murphy, and others.
Edmonton Oilers forward David Tomasek is expected to sign with the Swedish Hockey League’s Färjestad BK after the holiday roster freeze lifts on Sunday.
Mark Spector’s piece on David Tomasek pulls back the curtain on something the Edmonton Oilers probably don’t love admitting publicly: they don’t really know what they’re doing with him.
What’s the first thing you think of when you think of the Edmonton Oilers offence? A highlight reel Connor McDavid goal? A Leon Draisaitl power play snipe?
With Zach Hyman out of the lineup for a while, Edmonton Oilers fans are left wondering who could step up alongside Connor McDavid. Playing with McDavid isn’t just about skill—it’s about anticipation, hockey sense, and knowing exactly where the captain wants the puck before he even moves.
The Oilers announced they’ve signed forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year deal worth $1.5M. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first to report the deal. Edmonton won’t be able to officially register the contract until they make a corresponding roster move, as they’ve got a full 23-man contingent.
The Edmonton Oilers have placed left winger Zach Hyman on long-term injured reserve and recalled right winger David Tomasek from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors, the team announced Tuesday, hours before the official start of the 2025-26 NHL season.
After doling out extensions to Connor McDavid and Jake Walman earlier on Monday, the Edmonton Oilers are hustling to become cap-compliant when opening night rosters are due.
The Edmonton Oilers faced off against the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday for game four of the pre-season at Rogers Place, and I decided to focus on two players who will be called upon to make an impact this season.