Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Oilers goalie prospect Samuel Jonsson expected to return to North America

It appears that rumours surrounding Samuel Jonsson’s return to Sweden were a false alarm. Last week, news spread online that the Edmonton Oilers‘ goalie prospect was headed back to his home country to play next season after spending 2025-26 with the ECHL’s Fort Wayne Komets.

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Edmonton Oilers Could Make Huge Splash With 41-Goal Scorer

The Edmonton Oilers have reshaped parts of their roster this offseason, yet one analyst insists they still lack a key piece up front if they want another deep playoff run.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

How Mike Babcock Could Reshape the Oilers’ Identity

The Edmonton Oilers will enter the 2026–27 season with a different voice behind the bench and an opportunity to establish a clearer identity. Edmonton hired Mike Babcock after an inconsistent season ended with a first-round loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Stan Bowman News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

Stan Bowman’s Quietest Mistake Is About to Blow Up Edmonton’s Goaltending Plan

Stan Bowman has done some genuinely strong work during his time with the Edmonton Oilers. He’s modernized parts of the roster, found value in overlooked players, and stabilized areas that had been weak for years.

Macklin Celebrini News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Leon Draisaitl News / Trade Talk Sports / August 24

NHL Analyst Has Leon Draisaitl Shockingly Low in Center Rankings

The NHL Network revealed its top 20 centers in the league right now on Sunday night, which is always sure to stir up controversy and generate debates around the hockey world during the quiet days of the offseason.

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 / Oilersnation / August 24

Why the Oilers should let young players battle for roster spots

Last week, I wrote about the idea of the Edmonton Oilers adding a little bit of depth by way of professional tryouts and mentioned names like Luke Glendening and Curtis Lazar.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

Babcock’s coaching success could be thanks to one critical hire by the Oilers

According to Allan Mitchell of The Athletic, it won’t be Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, or Evan Bouchard who are the keys to success for Mike Babcock in Edmonton.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 24

An inside look at the Edmonton Oilers’ front office

The Edmonton Oilers released an inside look at video from inside the front office. The video offers a glimpse into some of the Oilers rationale during free agency.

Ryan Shea News / The Hockey Writers / August 24

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Ryan Shea

The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player previewed was Connor Murphy, and now we turn our attention to the newest member of the defence core.

Samuel Jonsson News / NHL Trade Talk / August 23

Goalie Prospect Samuel Jonsson Making a Big Decision, and He May Not Choose the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers’ decision to sign so many goalies to work in their system may have left one top prospect feeling neglected. Goaltending prospect Samuel Jonsson is reportedly returning to Sweden for the 2026-27 season, which may not be a major development concern, but it could raise another issue worth watching.

Connor Ingram News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 23

Free Agent Profile: Connor Ingram

After losing his roster spot with the Utah Mammoth, Connor Ingram was hopeful that a change of scenery to the Edmonton Oilers would help get his career back on track.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 23

Sunday Scramble: The Drop showcases Michael Parkatti and analytics in Oilers’ offseason decisions

Curious about how involved Michael Parkatti is in the Edmonton Oilers decision-making process? You’d get a good sense watching The Drop. The Drop is the Oilers+ behind-the-scenes, all-access show.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 23

Former Oilers on New Teams in 2026-27

This summer was another one full of changes for the Edmonton Oilers, both in coaching and player personnel. With new faces coming in, several players from the 2025-26 team have found new homes for this season.