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In a column for The Athletic, Allan Mitchell argues that Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman will have to trade prospects to improve the roster, and that left-handed defencemen are his best chips.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 19

Ryan Shea looks like Stan Bowman's best signing as Oilers GM

Stan Bowman is in his third season as general manager of the Edmonton Oilers his tenure has been a mixed bag overall. The Oilers have made a Stanley Cup Finals appearance during his reign but have seen some ups and downs aside from that.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 20

Will thousands of empty seats at Rogers Place get the Oilers attention?

Everyone remembers the first NHL game they went to, and for me, it’s almost ten years since I saw my first Edmonton Oilers game. Everyone remembers their first, and on a chilly Sunday, Dec.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 7

Bowman liked Hallander’s mix of skill and pace: ‘He’s going to fit in well’

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman said they were interested in Filip Hallander a couple years ago before they acquired the Pittsburgh Penguins forward on Wednesday morning.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

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.

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 / NHL Trade Talk / October 2

Oilers’ Chaotic Start Could Force Stan Bowman to Rethink Trade Priorities

The Edmonton Oilers entered the season with a fairly clear idea of what they might eventually need to add through the trade market. General manager Stan Bowman has openly discussed Edmonton’s interest in finding a right-shot centre who can kill penalties, win faceoffs and handle difficult matchups.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 16

Bowman on Savoie extension: ‘I’m confident that’s going to work itself out in time’

The NHL saw a flurry of contract extensions over the past few days ahead of the deadline to sign under the old collective bargaining agreement. The new rules, which kicked in on Wednesday, cut the maximum term for new contracts from eight years to seven.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 16

Bowman: Babcock will build right habits, have Oilers ‘very prepared’

Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock says he spent the summer studying and is ready to steal the systems that are working across the NHL. In a way, it’s his own boot camp as he’s set to return behind an NHL bench for the first time in seven years.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16

Oilers GM Talks Opportunity to Sign 18-Goal Guy Before Deadline

Stan Bowman spoke with the Edmonton Oilers media contingent on Wednesday and was asked for an update on Matt Savoie. Discussing both Savoie’s injury and the status of contract negotiations, Bowman said he didn’t have an update, per se, on Savoie’s return date.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 16

‘We all don’t have to agree’: Oilers’ Bowman addresses controversial Formenton signing

Seven days after the Edmonton Oilers made their controversial signing of Alex Formenton, general manager Stan Bowman fielded questions about the team’s decision to bring in one of the five players acquitted in a high-profile sexual assault case.

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 / September 16

Oilers bold predictions: Stan Bowman swings big before trade deadline

The Edmonton Oilers are running out of time to win Connor McDavid a Stanley Cup. In January 2027, McDavid will turn 30 years old. While unlikely to decline, at least for another half-decade, the Oilers need a sixth Stanley Cup soon.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 11

Grading notable contracts signed in the Oilers’ Stan Bowman era

Since Stan Bowman was hired on July 24, 2024, he has been responsible for signing 50 contracts for the Edmonton Oilers organization. To narrow them down for grading purposes, only contracts that have had the greatest impact or are soon to have an impact on the NHL roster will be graded; most entry-level and depth deals will be omitted.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / September 10

McDavid on Oilers signing Alex Formenton: ‘It’s a great opportunity for him’

More than 400 days after being acquitted following the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, Alex Formenton is returning to the NHL. The 26-year-old inked a one-year $850,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, just in time to hit the ice for the club’s first captain’s skate ahead of training camp.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 8

Beyond Accountability: What Mike Babcock could change behind the Oilers’ bench

We’ve heard it time and again this summer: the Edmonton Oilers were looking for a different type of coach when they brought in Mike Babcock. The word that has resurfaced in articles and interviews has been accountability; the team’s leadership felt they needed more of this from their coach to get over the finish line.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 5

Grading every trade of the Stan Bowman era with the Edmonton Oilers

In just over two years as Edmonton Oilers general manager, Stan Bowman has traded away two first-round picks, moved on from several longtime players, and made some pretty aggressive bets in pursuit of a Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 4

Bowman: Babcock pushed for the Oilers to hire Misha Donskov as coaching consultant

When the Edmonton Oilers brought Misha Donskov aboard as a coaching consultant late last week, the hire raised several questions. Why do the Oilers want someone there for only a handful of days each month?

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 3

Oilers Considering a PTO: 'Still Some Decent Players Out There'

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman appeared with Bob Stauffer on Oilers Now and offered a few important offseason updates for Oilers fans. Addressing injuries to Frederik Andersen and Matt Savoie, he also discussed the team’s salary-cap situation and the possibility of bringing in players on professional tryouts (PTOs).

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 2

Bowman: Oilers unlikely to offer professional tryouts

The Edmonton Oilers have never been shy when it comes to signing players to professional tryouts. While they didn’t bring in any players last year, forward Mike Hoffman and defenceman Travis Dermott got invites to training camp in 2024, with the latter signing a one-year deal.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

Stan Bowman’s Quietest Mistake Is About to Blow Up Edmonton’s Goaltending Plan

Stan Bowman has done some genuinely strong work during his time with the Edmonton Oilers. He’s modernized parts of the roster, found value in overlooked players, and stabilized areas that had been weak for years.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 10

‘An ideal situation’: Stan Bowman on adding a forward, Oilers’ cap strategy

The Edmonton Oilers‘ next acquisition will likely be a forward, according to general manager Stan Bowman, but he’s not in a rush to make an addition just yet.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 8

Bowman Says Oilers in 'Ideal Spot' for Big In-Season Addition

GM Stan Bowman told OilersNOW 880 on Friday that the Edmonton Oilers are finally in an ideal spot heading into the season with some cap space to work with.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2

Leon Draisaitl sounds alarm on Connor McDavid's future with Oilers

Leon Draisaitl sounds alarm regarding Connor McDavid's future with Oilers

There is no team in the NHL that is going to be facing more pressure this offseason than the Edmonton Oilers. That pressure is already starting, and it is coming from the franchise's two best players, forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Oilers GM Stan Bowman doesn’t expect team to make any more significant trades

One of the certified playoff contenders out west might be done making moves. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman stated that he seems willing to stand pat, trying to put together any more deals heading into the trade deadline.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 30, 2025