Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

A look at five Oilers who rank first in several NHL categories through the first five games

The Edmonton Oilers are certainly talking the talk early this season. Before the 2026-27 campaign got underway, they made it clear that they wanted to come out strong out of the gates, and their 4-0-1 record suggests they’re doing just that.

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Oilers injury update: Hyman getting closer, Ekholm takes maintenance day, and Levi in starter’s net

Maybe Mattias Ekholm just had too much turkey. Whether or not the Swedish defenceman celebrates Canadian Thanksgiving while with the Edmonton Oilers on a road trip in the United States, he took a maintenance day from practice on Monday.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / October 12

Is Evan Bouchard really as bad defensively as his reputation suggests?

Evan Bouchard may be the most polarizing player in the NHL. Some consider the Edmonton Oilers blueliner one of the league’s best defencemen, while others couldn’t disagree more, arguing that his defensive shortcomings keep him from the game’s elite.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 12

The Oilers Have Found a Winning Formula, but There’s a Big Catch

The Edmonton Oilers are the last team in the league without a regulation loss at 4-0-1, and everybody has a theory. Babcock’s structure, better health, a fresh energy in the room.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

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

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 12

Three clear reasons the Oilers are off to a strong start

The Edmonton Oilers are the only team remaining in the NHL without a regulation loss, with a 4-0-1 record through the first 13 days of the season. Edmonton wanted and needed a good start, and they got one.

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.

Calvin Pickard News / Professor Press Box / October 12

Ex-Oilers Calvin Pickard Reminds Us That Hockey Needs Its Journeymen

It's good to see Calvin Pickard getting another opportunity in the NHL. The former Edmonton Oilers goalie has signed with Minnesota, and he's getting the chance to show what he can do with another organization.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 12

The Oilers are finally inching closer to a healthy roster

It's worth mentioning, as the Edmonton Oilers have put together one of their best starts to a regular season in a long while, that the team on the ice is rather incomplete.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 12

What the Edmonton Oilers' third week of action looks like

The Florida Panthers' 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday meant that the Edmonton Oilers will enter their third week of regular-season action as the last team in this year's NHL without a defeat in 60 minutes.

Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / October 11

Letters to the Editor: Oilers need to let Isaac Howard thrive

It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. Want to join in the fun? Details about how to reach out are at the bottom of the article. The Howard/O’Reilly trade is one that had Edmonton fans cheering on the streets.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 12

Oilers Thoughts: Top line dominating, Michaels’ faceoff impact, Hallander impresses and more

With Thanksgiving weekend upon us, there’s plenty to be thankful for, including friends, family, and, of course, the Edmonton Oilers’ 4-0-1 start through their first five games.

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Holding the Oilers to 20 Shots Is the Sign the Sharks Needed

The San Jose Sharks lost on Saturday afternoon 3-1 to the Edmonton Oilers, and it was one of the better signs they have shown all season. That sounds backward until you look at the shot clock.

Ryan Shea News / Oilersnation / October 11

Ryan Shea is quietly delivering for the Oilers

Four straight wins have given Edmonton Oilers fans plenty to be optimistic about, even if it hasn’t always been pretty. Between offensive outbursts and record-breaking performances, defensive lapses, and injuries, there’s been no shortage of stories to follow.

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Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / October 11

Oilers’ Babcock Drops Hints, Team Trending in the Right Direction

Mike Babcock’s Oilers are still unbeaten in regulation, and after a gritty win in San Jose, the coach offered a few clues about where this lineup is headed.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 11

Sunday Scramble: Suddenly stingy Oilers last unbeaten team in regulation

With the Florida Panthers’ home-opener defeat Saturday night, the stingy Edmonton Oilers are the only team in the National Hockey League without a regulation loss.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 11

What should the Oilers’ lines look like when Hyman and Nugent-Hopkins return?

Decisions, decisions… How will the Edmonton Oilers deploy their forwards when Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins return? Hyman practiced with the team on Friday for the first time since he drew into the opening night lineup.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

How Jimmy Carson Helped the Oilers Win Their Fifth Stanley Cup

At the start of the summer of 1988, the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the world. They had just won their fourth Stanley Cup in five years, and with a roster that included five future Hall of Famers between the ages of 25 and 29, Edmonton appeared destined to dominate the NHL for years to come, even perhaps becoming the league’s greatest dynasty.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Hallander Trade, Bouchard’s Dominance, & More

The Edmonton Oilers are off to a great 4-0-1 start, and they’re the only team without a regulation loss. They struggled defensively, allowing 13 goals in their first two games, but have been outstanding since, allowing just four goals in their last three games.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 11

Oilers ‘do it the hard way’ to beat Sharks

Heavyweight bouts usually feature big swings, a couple of knockdowns and viewers on the edge of their seats in every round. That’s what hockey fans were

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-1 Win Over Sharks

The Edmonton Oilers (4-0-1) extended their winning streak to four games after defeating the San Jose Sharks (3-2-0) 3-1 in a Saturday matinee (Oct. 10).

Mike Babcock News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Mike Babcock Has Been a Breath of Fresh Air for the Oilers

Mike Babcock still has a long way to go to get in the good graces of hockey fans, Edmonton Oilers fans included. In fact, the amount of negative stories that have come out about him in the past may remain at the top of everyone’s mind whenever his name is mentioned.

Owen Michaels News / The Oil Rig / October 10

The Edmonton Oilers biggest surprise so far is Owen Michaels

The biggest surprise for the Edmonton Oilers in the early stages of the season is the outstanding play of Owen Michaels. There were signs that Michaels was a better player than his stat card suggested, as many teams tried to sign the college free agent last season.

Devon Levi News / Daily Faceoff / October 10