Stan Bowman: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 27

Despite rumblings about Oilers goaltending, Bowman trying to fill ‘different holes in this roster’

Goaltending has been a hot topic for the Edmonton Oilers, but despite how many think that should be the team’s top priority to change, that may not be the case for general manager Stan Bowman.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 18

Oilers GM Bowman: Goaltending will improve if ‘defence can manage the puck better’

Not a day goes by that goaltending isn’t a conversation amongst fans of the Edmonton Oilers. Both Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard have been under a microscope since the season began on October 8, with each goal allowed being nitpicked by fans looking for someone to blame.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 14

Oilers GM Bowman reportedly doesn’t see trading for available goalie targets ‘worth it’

In case you somehow haven’t noticed, the Edmonton Oilers’ goalie tandem has not looked good to start the season. Through 19 games, Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard have now combined for an .863 SV% and a 3.42 GAA.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 12

Oilers GM Finally Addresses Roster Plans — and the Goalie Situation

It’s never quiet in Edmonton when goaltending comes up, and this week was no exception. With fans restless and concerns growing about Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard, Oilers GM Stan Bowman finally addressed the elephant in the room — and offered a little insight into his broader roster plans.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 5

‘Connor McDavid isn’t going to wait’: Pressure on Stan Bowman to improve underwhelming Oilers

The rough starts for the Edmonton Oilers are nothing new. For the past couple of years, the team from Alberta’s capital has struggled out of the gate, but managed to turn it into deep playoff runs, including advancing to each of the past two Stanley Cup Finals.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 15

You want contract extensions? Oilers GM Stan Bowman’s got them for you

The Edmonton Oilers signed a handful of key players and their head coach to contract extensions over the past few weeks, locking up the team’s core for the foreseeable future.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 9

‘We love the player’: Oilers GM Stan Bowman discusses Jack Roslovic signing

The Edmonton Oilers signed Jack Roslovic to a one-year, $1.5-million contract during their season opener. Roslovic scored 22 goals and 39 points last season with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 8

Keeping salary flat was Connor McDavid’s call entirely, discloses Stan Bowman

As Connor McDavid put pen to paper for the two-year $25M extension, many expected the league’s best player to reset the market again. Insiders widely

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

Oilers’ Stan Bowman Under Immense Pressure to Bring Stanley Cup to Edmonton

It’s appropriate that Edmonton Oilers general manager (GM) Stan Bowman was named after the Stanley Cup by his legendary father Scotty. Stan and Scotty Bowman have a combined 17 Stanley Cup rings between the two of them, and the pressure to get the 18th may be the toughest one to achieve in the Bowman family.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 6

‘That’s what Connor wanted’: Oilers GM Stan Bowman talks about McDavid’s unique contract

Signed, sealed, and delivered. Though rumours swirled about Connor McDavid’s extension with the Edmonton Oilers being one that would come in with less money than many expected, nobody thought he would sign for the same $12.5-million he’s earned per year on his current contract.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 30

Could the Oilers have a new third defensive pairing by next season?

It’s entirely possible that the Edmonton Oilers have a new bottom defence pairing next season — or at the very least swap out one of the two in the pairing.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / September 24

Buying Atro Leppänen stock because of his elite puck skills

I won’t wax lyrical here about my intense study of preseason hockey. I’ll spare you. I didn’t watch live on Sunday because it interfered with my staunch religious beliefs (NFL football and my sad-sack New York Giants) and only chunks of each game afterward.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 18

Why Oilers GM Stan Bowman is taking Connor McDavid ‘at his word’ on contract

The lack of a new contract for Connor McDavid continues to dominate headlines as the Edmonton Oilers opened their training camp in Alberta earlier this week — but general manager Stan Bowman is not concerned.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 17

Bowman Lays Out Oilers’ Blueprint for 2025-26 Season

The Edmonton Oilers officially opened Main Camp on Wednesday, and General Manager Stan Bowman spoke to the media, hinting at the team’s plans for the rest of the summer and the 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 12

‘I don’t like talking about hypotheticals’: GM Stan Bowman shoots down thought of McDavid leaving Oilers

As Edmonton Oilers brass continue to preach patience when it comes to the status of Connor McDavid’s contract extension, general manager Stan Bowman shot down any idea of the superstar leaving the team.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 3

Oilers GM Stan Bowman finds silver lining in another Stanley Cup Final loss

The Edmonton Oilers lost in the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers in June. They have won two consecutive Western Conference Finals, but lost to the Panthers in both seasons.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 31

Oilers, Bowman have ‘had really good conversations’ about McDavid extension

Things seem to be heading in the right direction for the best in the West in locking up their superstar. Edmonton Oilers’ general manager Stan Bowman made an appearance on Tuesday’s edition of OilersNow and was asked about how talks have gone with agent Judd Moldaver regarding a contract extension with his client, Connor McDavid.