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Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 3
A look at the most under-appreciated Edmonton Oilers of all time
When we talk about the Edmonton Oilers dynasty, the same names always come up. Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Paul Coffey, Jari Kurri. Those guys earned every syllable of every sentence ever written about them.
Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3
The Misread Trade: Oilers Return for Nurse Better Than Advertised
With Darnell Nurse finally waiving his no-trade clause and being traded this offseason, years of fans crying for a move meant few seemed to care what the Edmonton Oilers got in return.
Soccer News / Oilersnation / August 3
Why NHL Expansion to 33 teams is a bad idea for hockey
I won’t beat around the bush. I am not in support of NHL expansion. A 33rd NHL team? Is there any good reason besides billions of dollars in expansion fees?
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?"
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 2
How many Oilers could score 20 goals next season?
Last season, the Edmonton Oilers had six different players reach the 20-goal milestone. That was actually tied for the second-most in the league with both the Colorado Avalanche and the Utah Mammoth. The only team to have more was the Carolina Hurricanes, who had seven different players hit the milestone.
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.
Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / August 2
How should the Edmonton Oilers deploy Isaac Howard in 2026-27?
The projected structure of the Edmonton Oilers’ forward lineup in 2026-27 creates an interesting dilemma for 22-year-old forward Isaac Howard. Traded to the Oilers from the Tampa Bay Lightning last summer in exchange for Edmonton’s 2024 first-round pick Sam O’Reilly, Howard is the organization’s top prospect in an otherwise unremarkable pool.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 2
Scribe Predicts Oilers Will Sign 100-Plus Point Bruins Free Agent by 2031
Allan Mitchell of The Athletic has gone out on a bit of a limb with his latest prediction. While looking at the Edmonton Oilers over the next five years, he started trying to guess what might happen with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard, the depth, the youngsters, and where help would be coming from ahead of the 2031 season.
Ryan Cameron News / The Oil Rig / August 2
2026 Edmonton Oilers draftee prospect profile: Ryan Cameron
With their final pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Edmonton Oilers went to the crease, selecting Ryan Cameron 212th overall. The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders goalie found out from watching the ESPN broadcast at home with his family that he was drafted.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 2
3 Players the Oilers Should Consider Trading Before 2026-27
We are officially in the dog days of August, and NHL news is few and far between. The season is just under two months away, and we are gaining clarity on what the Edmonton Oilers’ roster will look like.
Glen Sather News / Professor Press Box / August 2
The Secret Behind the Oilers Dynasty Was Glen Sather’s Vision
When people remember the Edmonton Oilers dynasty, the names come quickly. Wayne Gretzky. Mark Messier. Jari Kurri. Paul Coffey. Grant Fuhr. And they should.
Vasily Podkolzin News / Oilersnation / August 1
Can Vasily Podkolzin reach the next level? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 1)
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.
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.
Jason Dickinson News / Oilersnation / August 1
Dickinson re-signing is proof Oilers have ‘unfinished business’
What’s the best quote of the summer from an Edmonton Oiler? My money is on this one from Jason Dickinson during the media conference back in late June following his five-year contract extension. “As soon as I came in, it felt like a place I wanted to be for a long time,” said Dickinson.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 1
Malcom Gästrin’s rise through Sweden’s ranks caught Oilers’ attention
Making it to the NHL as a mid-round draft pick requires adaptability. A prospect’s skills must transfer as they climb the ranks and face higher-quality competition.
Frederik Andersen News / Oilersnation / August 1
Who is Frederick Andersen? 5 little-known facts about the Oilers’ goaltender
In one of the Edmonton Oilers’ final signings on July 1, it was announced that Stanley Cup–winning netminder Frederik Andersen was coming to Oil Country on a one-year deal with an average annual value (AAV) of $2.8 million.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 1
Fans Cold on Idea of Oilers Taking a Cap Gamble on a $5M Veteran Winger
The Edmonton Oilers still have real cap space to spend, and the name generating the most buzz to fill it isn’t exactly inspiring confidence. Vladimir Tarasenko has emerged as a legitimate free-agent option for Edmonton’s top six — and not everyone is sold that chasing him would be the best idea.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 1
The greatest cult heroes in Edmonton Oilers’ history
The Edmonton Oilers are a franchise rich with history. Some of the greatest players to ever lace skates have done so wearing the Copper and Blue. Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Jari Kurri, Paul Coffey, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, the list goes on.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 1
The fights that didn’t make the cut: Top Edmonton Oilers fights of 2025-26
This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.
Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / July 31
3 Oilers Most Likely To Be Traded Under Mike Babcock’s 2026-27 Season Run
Admittedly, it’s way too early to be talking about trades that could happen during a season that hasn’t started yet. At the same time, we’re in the dog days of the offseason where there isn’t much to talk about.
Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / July 31
Oilers’ Coaching Search Revealed More Than Their New Hire
Sometimes the most interesting part of an NHL decision is not the decision itself. It is what the team was trying to accomplish. When the Edmonton Oilers hired Mike Babcock as their new head coach, the immediate reaction was focused on one question.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 31
Oilers’ top moments of 2025-26: First career goals and highlights
This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.
Rob Schremp News / Professor Press Box / July 31
For All His Skills, What About Former Oilers Prospect Rob Schremp?
Every hockey fan has a few names that make them stop and say, “Whatever happened to that guy?” For Edmonton Oilers fans, Rob Schremp is one of those names.
Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / July 31
Oilers' Connor McDavid Hailed as Hockey's 'Most Evolved' Player
Connor McDavid continues to earn remarkable praise despite approaching his 30th birthday. NHL analyst Mike Johnson believes the Edmonton Oilers captain remains the best player in hockey and still has many elite seasons ahead.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 30
Oilers Prospects Making Impression With Team USA at Summer Showcase
A pair of Edmonton Oilers prospects are making an impression on USA Hockey at the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase in Windsor, Ontario. Defenceman Asher Barnett and goaltender Ryan Cameron both made the cut when the United States trimmed its roster by 10 players on Tuesday (July 28).
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 28
'I had a great experience with him': Oilers' Zach Hyman defends Mike Babcock hire
As we creep toward the 2026-27 season, there are still a lot of people around the game who are scratching their heads about the Edmonton Oilers‘ biggest move this offseason: hiring Mike Babcock as the team’s new head coach.
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