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NHL Rumors: Podkolzin’s Future with Oilers, Merzlikin Injury, and a Larkin Update

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are counting on Vasily Podkolzin to take another step and provide some much-needed secondary offense.

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Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 13: Asher Barnett

Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the Top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. The No. 14 and 15 prospects on our countdown were both American defencemen in Zack Sharp and Damien Carfagna, and we aren’t done with them yet.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 21

Leon Draisaitl Is Ready for Mike Babcock to Hold Oilers Stars Accountable

The Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire, and quite frankly even consider hiring, Mike Babcock as their new head coach this summer drew tons of scrutiny around the hockey world for various reasons.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 21

Fans React to Oilers Host Predicting Edmonton’s Next Breakout Star

The Edmonton Oilers could use some secondary offense to really step up this coming season and play a big role on the scoreboard. To avoid putting all the pressure on Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, players like Matt Savoie, Vasily Podkolzin, Kasperi Kapanen, Jason Dickinson, and others could play a key role.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 21

Make-or-break seasons in the Edmonton Oilers organization

In general, the Edmonton Oilers are entering a make-or-break season. The Stanley Cup-winning window may only be open for another year or two, and the pressure to win has never been higher.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Oilers Should Avoid the PTO Market This Year

The 2026-27 season is just around the corner, and training camp is under one month away. The Edmonton Oilers are looking to rebound after a tough first-round exit last season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / August 21

Who Knows What's Going On with the Edmonton Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers might be the most complicated team in the NHL. And that's saying something. Normally, having Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl should make things pretty simple.

Vasily Podkolzin News / Oilersnation / August 21

Vasily Podkolzin working on ‘Hyman-esque drills’ in offseason training: ‘He’s an animal out there’

Nobody can question Vasily Podkolzin’s work ethic. Over his two-season tenure with the Edmonton Oilers, we’ve seen Podkolzin be one of the first players on the ice before practices, stay afterwards to fine-tune his skills, and put in the work to improve his game during the off-season.

Connor McDavid News / Total Pro Sports / August 21

3 Teams Could Be Ready To Pounce If Connor McDavid Finally Leaves The Oilers

Connor McDavid is in the news again, and this time, it’s about three possible destinations should he decide to leave the Edmonton Oilers. While the 29-year-old hasn’t made any public demands, his future and loyalty to the Oilers have remained the talk among fans, especially this year.

Mattias Ekholm News / Oilersnation / August 20

31 Oilers Questions: Can Mattias Ekholm remain a top pair defenceman?

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season.

Luke Glendening News / NHL Trade Talk / August 20

Are the Oilers About to Repeat an Old Mistake With Luke Glendening?

Every summer around this time, the PTO chatter starts to heat up. Fans and media begin circling the remaining free agents, wondering who might get a camp invite and push for a roster spot.

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.

Matthew Savoie News / Oilersnation / August 20

There are snubs, and then there’s The Athletic’s snub of Matt Savoie

If I could name this portion of the season, it would be “List Season.” The top this and thats are the main diet of hockey discussion online in late August.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 20

Canadian Soccer Star Has High Praise for Leon Draisaitl, Oilers

It was announced on Thursday that Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers, as well as JJ Peterka and the Boston Bruins, will take part in the NHL Global Series Germany during the 2027-28 season.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Edmonton Oilers’ Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers are feeling the pressure heading into the 2026-27 season in what is another Stanley Cup or bust type of year. With their aging core along with Connor McDavid’s uncertain future, there is arguably no other team in the NHL with as much on the line as this organization.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 20

Oilers Fans Haven’t Forgotten GM’s Biggest Mistake, New Poll Shows

Stan Bowman and the rest of the Edmonton Oilers front office still have work to do if they want to change public perception of their ability to lead this Oilers team to the Stanley Cup.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / August 20

Oilers to play two regular-season games in Draisaitl’s hometown Cologne, Germany

Leon Draisaitl is returning home. The Edmonton Oilers are going overseas to Cologne, Germany, to play two games in Leon Draisaitl’s hometown this season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 20

Leon Draisaitl Is Helping Bring the Oilers to Germany

The Edmonton Oilers are about to become a much bigger part of the NHL’s push to grow hockey in Germany, and Leon Draisaitl is right at the centre of it.

NHL News / Field Level Media / August 20

Bruins and Oilers to play games in Germany in 2027-28 season

The Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins each will play two regular-season games in Germany in 2027-28, the league announced on Thursday. The 2027 NHL Global Series Germany will see the Oilers playing in center Leon Draisaitl's hometown of Cologne and the Bruins playing in JJ Peterka's hometown of Munich.