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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 23
Oilers Prospect Update: Tommy Lafreniere continues to show out for Western Michigan
We’re now in full swing in the hockey stratosphere. Many Edmonton Oilers prospects around the world have had an impressive start to the season. Tommy Lafreniere’s two-way game has been on full display for Western Michigan University.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 1
Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 3: Tommy Lafreniere looks to impress in freshman year
We are finally into the final three of our Oil on Whyte prospects ranking, one that has taken longer than expected to complete. Following David Lewandowski at No.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 13
Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 5: Tommy Lafreniere
Welcome to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. The lucrative top five starts with Tommy Lafreniere.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 3
2026 Edmonton Oilers prospects rankings: #5 Tommy Lafreniere
Welcome to The Oil Rig’s 2026 Edmonton Oilers prospect rankings. Today we look at centre Tommy Lafreniere. Lafreniere is described as a two-way centre.
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.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 26
Oilers’ Tommy Lafreniere Takes Big Step With Summer Showcase Invite
After a breakout season, one of the most promising Edmonton Oilers prospects has just taken the next step in his exciting progression. Forward Tommy Lafreniere is among 32 players invited by Hockey Canada to the World Junior Summer Showcase, running from July 26 to Aug.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 24
In-Depth Look at How Every Oilers’ CHL Prospect Performed in 2025-26
Regular season action has wrapped up in major junior hockey, and the playoffs are getting underway across the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). A trio of Edmonton
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 18
Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Tommy Lafreniere is La-perfect in the WHL
With the Olympic break here, many Edmonton Oilers fans are glued to the TV for international matchups. With Oilers representatives like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, no one can blame them.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 6
Oilers Prospect Lafreniere Emerging as Sleeper Pick of 2025 NHL Draft
Since they’ve been in ‘win-now’ mode over the last few years, the Edmonton Oilers have traded away many draft picks in exchange for active players. These deals have helped the Oilers assemble a veteran supporting cast around Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid that has advanced to the Stanley Cup Final each of the last two seasons.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 31
Oilers Prospect Update: Asher Barnett and David Lewandowski at the World Juniors as Tommy Lafreniere continues to score
With the holiday break also comes the start of the World Juniors tournament, and this year, the Edmonton Oilers have a pair of prospects playing. One is Asher Barnett, a 2025 fifth-round selection, representing the United States, and David Lewandowski, a 2025 fourth-round pick, representing Germany in Minnesota this holiday season.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 27
Oilers GM Stan Bowman Has Done a Great Job Replenishing the Prospect Pool
The Edmonton Oilers are in their Stanley Cup window, which can pose a challenge. There’s a delicate balance between remaining competitive and getting younger at the same time.
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 / The Oil Rig / November 13
Edmonton Oilers prospects that could make World Junior teams
It’s almost the holiday season again, and for hockey fans, this means another iteration of the World Junior Championships. What does that mean for Edmonton Oilers fans?
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 22, 2025
Edmonton Oilers announce training camp cuts; send Tommy Lafreniere and David Lewandowksi back to WHL
There will be fewer players taking part in the Edmonton Oilers pre-season training camp now. These cuts are the first of many and should also give a clearer view of who may be first-time Oilers come opening season.
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