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Welcome to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. No. 9 in the countdown is former London Knights forward William Nicholl.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 16

2026 Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings: #10 William Nicholl

Welcome back to The Oil Rig Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings for the 2026 offseason. Coming in at #10, we have the former London Knights forward and 2024 seventh-rounder William Nicholl.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 14

Oilers Prospect Update: Lafrèniere and Nicholl impress in pro debuts as Condors clinch AHL playoff spot

It was a three-game week for the Bakersfield Condors, and it started off strong with a 5-2 win against the Tucson Roadrunners last Wednesday. The win halted a three-game losing streak and started a mini winning streak of their own after they beat the San Diego Gulls on Friday by a score of 5-3.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 12

Oilers Prospect Update: Tommy Lafrenière and William Nicholls’ CHL careers end as David Lewandowski fights on

With Round 1 of the CHL playoffs finished, two Edmonton Oilers prospects have been eliminated, with one fighting on after a big upset win. Tommy Lafrenière and William Nicholl both saw their respective CHL clubs get eliminated in the first round of playoffs.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 8

Oilers prospects William Nicholl, Tommy Lafrenière sign ATO’s to join Condors

A pair of Edmonton Oilers prospects are taking their talents to sunny Southern California. William Nicholl and Tommy Lafrenière have signed amateur tryouts with the Condors, the club announced Wednesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

5 Things to Know About Newly Signed Oilers Prospect William Nicholl

Wednesday (April 1) was a great day for William Nicholl. First, he signed with the Edmonton Oilers to a three-year entry-level contract that begins in the 2026-27 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1

Edmonton Oilers Sign William Nicholl

According to a team announcement, the Edmonton Oilers have signed forward William Nicholl to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning in the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 1

Oilers sign prospect William Nicholl to entry-level contract

The Edmonton Oilers signed an up-and-coming prospect to his first NHL contract on Wednesday. William Nicholl is now officially a member of the Edmonton

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 2

Oilers Prospect Update: Lewandowski on a point streak, Nicholl showing more offence, and Fischer doing it all

This is the deepest prospect pool the Edmonton Oilers have had in some time now during the Connor McDavid era. From signings like Josh Samanski to draft selections like Tommy Lafrenière, and even through trades acquiring Paul Fischer, the Oilers have some prospects progressing positively in their respective leagues.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / January 21

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: William Nicholl has a big opportunity in front of him

As 2026 is now firmly underway, this is the time when organizations begin to look at the players who have their rights about to expire. These players whose rights expire in 2026 include names such as Maxim Beryozkin, Dalyn Wakely, Albin Sundin, and William Nicholl.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 18, 2025

Getting to know the Edmonton Oilers prospects playing in the CHL this season

With the Canadian Hockey League starting up on September 18, three Edmonton Oilers prospects will watch as their teams play games this weekend. Tommy Lafrenière, David Lewandowski, and William Nicholl will all be attending main training camp with the big club.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 23, 2025

Oilers prospect William Nicholl out four-to-six months following surgery

An Edmonton Oilers prospect is going to miss some significant time. On Friday, Ryan Pyette of The London Free Press reported that William Nicholl will miss four-to-six months due to what has been referred to as upper-body surgery.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / August 22, 2025

Edmonton Oilers Suffer Major Injury Blow: Top Prospect Expected to Miss 4 to 6 Months

The Oilers have received some tough news regarding one of their top prospects, Will Nicholl, as he's expected to miss four to six months after undergoing surgery.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 9, 2025

Oilersnation’s Summer 2025 Prospect Countdown – No. 7: William Nicholl

Welcome to Oilersnation’s Top Prospect Countdown for Summer 2025. This list profiles players and goaltenders under 25 years old who have played fewer than 25 NHL games.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 18, 2025

2025 Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings: #8 William Nicholl

Welcome back to The Oil Rig Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings for 2025. This time around we are taking a look at London Knights forward, William Nicholl.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 16, 2025

Oilers prospects Sam O’Reilly and William Nicholl head to the Memorial Cup

Two Edmonton Oilers prospects are heading to the 2025 Memorial Cup. On Thursday evening, the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights defeated the Oshawa Generals 5-2 to win the OHL’s finals four games to one, winning their sixth J.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 14, 2025

Oilers Prospect Report: Playoff Edition

While not a great science, evaluating prospects coming into and during the playoffs can yield additional information. Typically, the competition is more challenging and the games are more engaging than a Tuesday night in North Bay in January.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 2, 2025

Edmonton Oilers prospect roundup: Damien Carfagna joins the system

Playoffs in most junior and European professional leagues are well underway. There are also plenty of new faces for the Bakersfield Condors, and the Fort Wayne Komets.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 24, 2025

Oilers Prospect Report: Making sense of where Edmonton’s best prospects are in their development

When March 21st comes around each year, people start looking towards a new season filled with sun and warmth instead of snow and cold. Focus starts to take shape at the end of school and summer holidays.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / January 22, 2025

Edmonton Oilers seventh round pick named as top 5 draft steal in NHL

The Edmonton Oilers made a stretch of a draft selection last season with the 196th pick on William Nicholl, and now he's been named one of the top steals of the entire 2024 draft.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 21, 2025

Oilers prospect William Nicholl listed among late-round steals from the 2024 NHL Draft

It looks as if the Edmonton Oilers may have found a diamond in the rough late in the 2024 NHL Draft. On Monday, Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis looked at

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 8, 2024

Oilers Prospect Report: AKA The William Nicholl Weekly Update

Another week, another William Nicholl update. No player in the history of doing this piece has gotten more time in half a season than Nicholl has. It isn’t because he’s the only prospect of the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 1, 2024

Oilers Prospect Report: Lessons are being learned

There are very few other organizations where the most recent first-round pick gets scrutinized day in and day out than the Edmonton Oilers. You don’t likely have to tell Sam O’Reilly because he has been living it since he made a very successful debut with the Oilers in his first training camp.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / November 11, 2024

Edmonton Oilers 7th Round Draft Pick Being Labelled as a Steal

Selecting any player in the 7th round of the NHL Draft makes them an immediate long shot to ever play at the highest level, but the Oilers may have found a diamond in the rough.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 29, 2024

Who Is Oilers Prospect William Nicholl?

When the Edmonton Oilers drafted William Nicholl with the 196th-overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, it came as somewhat of a surprise. A third-round choice of the London Knights in the 2022 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection, Nicholl first played a full season at the Jr.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / October 28, 2024

Analyst Claims Edmonton Oilers Got an Absolute Steal with 7th Round Draft Pick

The Edmonton Oilers may have picked up a serious steal in the seventh round of last year's draft, according to a new report. Oilers prospect expert Bruce Curlock has been banging the drum that William Nicholl could be making serious strides to becoming an NHL-level talent.