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On YouTubeEemil Vinni News / Oilersnation / August 2
Oilersnation’s Summer 2025 Prospect Countdown – No. 10: Eemil Vinni
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 / NHL Trade Talk / August 2
Could Oilers Bring in a Unsigned UFA Backup on a PTO?
As NHL teams finalize training camp invites, the Edmonton Oilers could be considering a familiar name for a professional tryout (PTO): goaltender Ilya Samsonov.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 2
Olympic Long Shot? Don’t Count Zach Hyman Out Just Yet
Zach Hyman is among four Edmonton Oilers players invited to Hockey Canada’s Olympic Orientation Camp this month, joining Evan Bouchard, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Connor McDavid, who’s already a lock for the roster.
The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 2
2025 Edmonton Oilers prospect rankings: Final list reveal
The annual The Oil Rig Prospect Rankings is now completed, and all the prospect profiles are out in the world. Now, here is the opportunity to peek behind the curtain and see how the rankings were determined, as well as who voted.
NHL News / Hockey Latest / August 2
Edmonton Oilers Land Former Winnipeg Jets Goalie In An Intriguing New Mock Trade
The Edmonton Oilers are looking for a change in net, and now a mock trade has them landing former Winnipeg Jets backup Laurent Brossoit in an intriguing deal.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 2
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins continues to be a jack-of-all-trades: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review
Welcome to my annual player review series, where I dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player-by-player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.
Calvin Pickard News / The Oil Rig / August 2
2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player grades: Calvin Pickard
Heading into the 2024–25 season, Calvin Pickard was coming off a unique campaign. Initially slated to be a back-up, Pickard largely remained in that role until a string of tough outings by Stuart Skinner forced Kris Knoblauch’s hand to put Pickard in and help the Edmonton Oilers stabilize their goaltending.
Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / August 2
Oilers’ Nurse Not One of NHL’s Worst Contracts Based on New Model
It’s been harped on for years that Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse is overpaid. It’s a running joke among many fan bases in the NHL, while Oilers fans are forced to do nothing other than admit defeat.
Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / August 2
Edmonton Oilers Linked To 700 Game NHL Veteran With Stanley Cup Pedigree In Free Agency
The Edmonton Oilers have had a busy off-season, but now reporter Rupert McDonald has linked them to a surprise move as he predicts they land Evgeny Kuznetsov.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 2
Oilers’ Quartet Invited to Hockey Canada’s Olympic Orientation Camp
On Friday (Aug. 1), Hockey Canada announced the men’s, women’s, and para hockey athletes who have been invited to its National Teams Orientation Camp, which is taking place in Calgary from Aug.
Stan Bowman News / Oilersnation / August 2
‘There’s so much emotion’: Stan Bowman talks about the pressure of playing for the Oilers
It’s no secret that playing in Edmonton means stepping into the pressure cooker. The city lives and breathes hockey 365 days a year, and when you’re suiting up for the Oilers, you’re not just playing for a team — you’re playing for a ride-or-die town that surfs the highs and lows every single night the boys are on TV.
Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / August 2
Connor McDavid’s Future Down To Two Options, Former Maple Leafs Player Speculates
As Connor McDavid’s contract situation remains unresolved, speculation around his long-term future with the Edmonton Oilers continues to swirl. On Friday’s episode of the "Leafs Morning Take" show, former Maple Leafs player and co-host Jay Rosehill offered his read on McDavid's future.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 1
Who Scores 20 Goals for the Oilers in 2025-26: Most Likely Candidates
With a massive chunk of their winger goal production from last season now gone, the Edmonton Oilers are heading into 2025-26 with a new-look forward group.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 1
McDavid, Hyman, Nugent-Hopkins, and Bouchard invited to Hockey Canada Orientation Camp
Hockey Canada has invited four members of the Edmonton Oilers to the National Teams Orientation Camp in preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 1
Oilers’ McDavid, Hyman, Nugent-Hopkins, and Bouchard invited to Hockey Canada Orientation Camp
Hockey Canada has invited four members of the Edmonton Oilers to the National Teams Orientation Camp in preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / August 1
NHL Analyst Reveals Whether Edmonton's Quiet Summer Will Haunt Them
NHL analyst Josh Cybulski believes the Oilers' quiet summer could haunt them if they play a Stanley Cup Finals series for the third time against the Panthers.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 1
More questions than answers remain for Oilers in potential extension for Mattias Ekholm
Stan Bowman’s main priority this month is to sign Connor McDavid to a new contract that begins in 2026-27. This isn’t new. Oilersnation, the Oilers and every NHL market are aware McDavid has one year remaining on his current contract.
Evgeny Kuznetsov News / The Hockey Writers / August 1
Edmonton Oilers Should Strongly Consider Signing Kuznetsov
The Edmonton Oilers roster appears to be set, with less than $300,000 remaining in cap space. Barring a trade, this means that the team’s goaltending will not be addressed, which will frustrate many fans.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 1
A look into Stan Bowman’s depth moves that helped in his last Stanley Cup championship
The Edmonton Oilers have seen several departures this offseason, with the likes of Corey Perry, Evander Kane, Connor Brown, Viktor Arvidsson, Jeff Skinner, and John Klingberg all off to new teams.
Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / August 1
Oilers GM Reveals Massive Update on Connor McDavid Talks
As the Edmonton Oilers look to build a team to get over the hump in the Stanley Cup Final, the organization also has the impending free agency of star Connor McDavid to consider.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 1
Oilers Don’t Need to Extend Mattias Ekholm Right Now
The Edmonton Oilers are in their Stanley Cup window, but have a lot of roster decisions to make within the next year. They have players in need of new contracts, such as Vasily Podkolzin, Stuart Skinner, Jake Walman, Connor McDavid, and Mattias Ekholm.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 31
Have the Oilers actually improved this offseason?
Few teams have experienced as much movement this offseason as the Edmonton Oilers. After two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals losses, it was expected that management would make some adjustments, but most fans probably hoped those changes would focus on the goaltending.
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 30
Oilers GM Stan Bowman offers massive Connor McDavid update
One of the major storylines heading into the 2024–25 season is the uncertainty surrounding Connor McDavid’s future in Edmonton.
Connor McDavid News / Yardbarker / July 30
Connor McDavid was drafted by a surprising club before becoming an NHL superstar
A year before he was even drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers, McDavid was a part of another rather surprising draft.
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