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Oilers training camp day two: McDavid crashes into post; Dickinson leaves shaken up

It’s day two of training camp for the Edmonton Oilers, and there have already been some tense moments thanks to a scrimmage. While day one on Thursday brought forth some colourful quotes and high-intensity skates, the vibe shifted when Oilers captain Connor McDavid crashed hard into the net.

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Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Jason Dickinson

The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was veteran defenceman Mattias Ekholm, and now we turn our attention to another veteran.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 8

Can Jason Dickinson replicate his offensive peak with the Oilers? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 7)

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 1

Dickinson re-signing is proof Oilers have ‘unfinished business’

What’s the best quote of the summer from an Edmonton Oiler? My money is on this one from Jason Dickinson during the media conference back in late June following his five-year contract extension. “As soon as I came in, it felt like a place I wanted to be for a long time,” said Dickinson.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 30

Who is Jason Dickinson? 5 little-known facts about the Oilers’ centre

The Edmonton Oilers solidified their depth at centre when they re-signed Jason Dickinson to a five-year deal in June worth $4 million per season. Dickinson

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 24

Jason Dickinson scores twice in Oilers’ playoff debut: Best Oilers moments of 2025-26

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 19

What does a shutdown third line around Jason Dickinson look like?

Recent Stanley Cup champions have shown how much value an elite third line can provide. The 2026 Carolina Hurricanes’ cup run was driven in large part by captain Jordan Staal’s exceptional performance on the third line, which earned him the Conn Smythe.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22

Babcock hiring ‘exciting possibility’ for Oilers’ Jason Dickinson

Two returning Edmonton Oilers don’t have concerns about Mike Babcock – in fact, quite the opposite for Jason Dickinson. Both he and Connor Murphy had a joint media availability Monday after signing five-year contracts with the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 22

What’s next for Oilers after Dickinson, Murphy extensions?

The Edmonton Oilers began their offseason over the weekend, locking up two of their pending unrestricted free agents in center Jason Dickinson and defenseman Connor Murphy.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22

Dickinson, Murphy, Babcock, and free agency plans

Stan Bowman recognized the Edmonton Oilers needed more defensive-minded players last season when he acquired Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson at the deadline.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22

Like Dickinson, Murphy’s new deal with Oilers carries five years of movement clauses

Death, taxes, and the Edmonton Oilers handing out movement clauses to their players. Edmonton’s trend of doling out versions of no-movement, no-trade clauses continued Monday when they signed defenceman Connor Murphy to a five-year contract extension.

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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 / June 22

Breaking down the details of Jason Dickinson’s new contract

Jason Dickinson’s new contract with the Edmonton Oilers contains trade and movement clauses in each of the five years, salary cap resource website PuckPedia reported Sunday.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Grading Oilers’ 5-Year Extension for Jason Dickinson

The Edmonton Oilers are in the middle of the most important offseason in recent history, and they have already been active on every front. On Sunday (Jun.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 21

‘He’s believing in this team’: Oilers fans react to Jason Dickinson’s five-year contract

Edmonton Oilers fans received their first bit of big news this off-season as the organization announced they signed forward Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract worth $4 million per year.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 21

Oilers sign Jason Dickinson to five-year contract extension

The Edmonton Oilers got a big piece of their offseason checklist crossed off on Sunday, as the team announced that it has signed center Jason Dickinson to a four-year contract extension.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21

Oilers Sign Jason Dickinson to New 5-Year Extension

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Jason Dickinson to a new five-year contract extension. The team announced the deal on Sunday, following news this weekend that the two sides had made significant progress on terms and things were close.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21

Oilers Sign Jason Dickinson To Five-Year Extension

The Oilers announced Sunday that center Jason Dickinson has signed a five-year, $20MM extension with a $4MM cap hit. Mark Spector of Sportsnet had reported

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 20

Oilers and Jason Dickinson Close to Reaching Terms on an Extension

According to Sportsnet’s Mark Spector, the Edmonton Oilers and forward Jason Dickinson might be on the verge of reaching a deal to keep the center with the team.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Jason Dickinson

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Mattias Ekholm, and now we turn our attention to one of the newest Oilers, Jason Dickinson.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22

Dickinson Not on Ice for Oilers, Updated Status for Game 2

As the Edmonton Oilers took a full roster pre-game skate on Wednesday ahead of Game 2 versus the Anaheim Ducks, one key player was not on the ice. Jason Dickinson was noticeably absent from the on-ice session.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 27

Regret-rospective: The Jason Dickinson debacle cost the Canucks three rounds worth of draft picks

If you get right down to it, most supporters of the Vancouver Canucks are at least a little bit glad that the team is in its current circumstances. While

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / November 3

Jason Dickinson’s injury raises durability concerns for the Chicago Blackhawks ahead of Kraken clash

The Chicago Blackhawks will look to bounce back from a two-game losing streak when they face the Seattle Kraken on Monday night. However, their challenge just got tougher with forward Jason Dickinson expected to miss the matchup due to injury.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / October 10

Chicago Blackhawks still searching for first win as Jason Dickinson suffers injury

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a tough start to their 2025–26 NHL season. Despite showing promising moments and competing hard in their first two games against the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins, they remain winless under new head coach Jeff Blashill.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Blackhawks’ Jason Dickinson leaves game against Bruins with undisclosed injury

Chicago Blackhawks’ forward Jason Dickinson left Thursday’s game against the Boston Bruins with an undisclosed injury and did not return, according to a team statement.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 25, 2025

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Jason Dickinson

The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the cusp of being NHL-ready.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 25, 2025

Blackhawks center out for season with wrist injury

He had spent the majority of his time in the lineup centering a line with Ilya Mikheyev and Teuvo Teräväinen.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / February 5, 2025

Blackhawks’ Jason Dickinson exits game versus Oilers with injury

The Chicago Blackhawks announced that forward Jason Dickinson will not return to Wednesday’s game versus the Edmonton Oilers following an injury. The injury took place in the second period when Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin and Dickinson became tangled up and Dickinson fell awkwardly to the ice.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / April 27, 2024

Blackhawks Bottom Line: Jason Dickinson Follows Up One Career Year With Another

Over the course of the next month, Chicago Hockey Now will be profiling every Chicago Blackhawks player from the 2023-24 season. Today will be forward Jason Dickinson.