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Connor McDavid Linked to Toronto Maple Leafs Again

With the Edmonton Oilers falling short in the Stanley Cup Final again, the future of star Connor McDavid has come up. McDavid will be entering the final year of his contract with Edmonton this year, and it has led to all sorts of speculation around his next step.

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Why Disgruntled Blue Jacket a Perfect Fit for McDavid and the Oilers

As the Edmonton Oilers look to balance their roster of aging veterans with emerging talent — something that rumors suggest is holding up the Connor McDavid extension — one player is reportedly unhappy with his role in Columbus and could be available by trade: Russian forward Yegor Chinakhov.

Yegor Chinakhov News / The Oil Rig / September 21

Edmonton Oilers reportedly interested in acquiring Yegor Chinakhov

Yegor Chinakhov has been a continual source of surprise ever since his completely off-the-board draft selection in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 21

Oilers must trust their young players moving forward

The Edmonton Oilers could learn a lesson from two of their former first-round draft picks. After falling 2-1 to the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers’ depth was gutted as Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway signed offer sheets with the St.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

NHL News / The Oil Rig / September 21

Franchise History Lookbacks: Trying to win one more Cup during the glory days

The Edmonton Oilers’ greatest feat ever was assuredly their fifth Stanley Cup in 1990. To win a Cup not only without Wayne Gretzky, but Grant Fuhr and the previously-departed Paul Coffey was significant.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 21

Crosby and McDavid Together? Outlet Calls It 'Slight Chance'

When it comes to Stanley Cup contenders, the Edmonton Oilers are still among the top favorites, making them a go-destination for free agents and players being moved at the NHL trade deadline.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 21

‘Bring back the Oil Drop’: Fans react as Oilers reveal new alternate jersey

The Edmonton Oilers revealed their newest alternate jersey for the 2025-26 season this week. This announcement came just after practice was wrapping up during Oilers Fan Day, with fans in attendance to watch the reveal.

Sidney Crosby News / Oilersnation / September 21

‘There’s a slight chance’: Oilers could be among suitors if Sidney Crosby seeks trade

Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby on the same NHL team. It’s a dream many Edmonton Oilers fans have harboured in recent years, as it’s taken far too long for the two to take to the ice for Team Canada.

Connor McDavid News / Last Word On Sports / September 20

Oilers’ Connor McDavid Starts Training Camp With New Line

Connor McDavid‘s uncertain future has hung over the Edmonton Oilers all summer. The organization knows that it will have to decide on its star forward.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 20

Rangers could rival Maple Leafs for blockbuster signing

Although recently TSN’s Pierre LeBrun pointed out that the Toronto Maple Leafs are among the teams interested in signing Connor McDavid, he also said that there are other teams interested, and it wouldn't be crazy for the Rangers to be one of them.

Why Maple Leafs shouldn't prioritize Connor McDavid signing

Rangers' Igor Shesterkin makes bold claim on New York's goal for next season

Rangers get concerning news, and it could be a bad omen for their 2025-26 NHL season

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Oilersnation / September 20

What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins?

It’s hard to believe, with the 2025-26 season upon us, that this will be Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ 15th NHL season. To put that into perspective, when the former first-overall pick first joined the league back in 2011, Oilers’ youngster Matt Savoie had probably just started Timbits hockey and still needed help tying his skates.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 20

Oilers unveil new alternate jersey to be worn seven times during 2025-26 season

The Edmonton Oilers have some new threads entering the 2025-26 season. On Saturday afternoon, the Oilers released their third jersey for the upcoming season at practice.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / September 20

Oilers unveil new alternate jersey for 2025-26

The Edmonton Oilers will be rocking New Jerseys in 2025-26. At a Fan Day event at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Saturday, the Oilers unveiled a new alternate jersey, featuring a light tan-colored base with a blue collar, with blue and red stripes on both the shoulders, sleeves and bottom of the sweater.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / September 20

Oilers Reveal New Alternate Jersey

With the 2025-26 NHL season now just a few weeks away, teams around the league are unveiling some new alternate jerseys ahead of their on-ice debut. Some are throwing it back to their older days, others are going with bold new looks, and the Edmonton OIlers are somewhere in the middle.

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The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass Club' quiz

The '2024 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 20

Why Maple Leafs shouldn't prioritize Connor McDavid signing

The Maple Leafs were recently linked to Connor McDavid, but pursuing the superstar center might not be the best move for Toronto.

Maple Leafs have strong reason to believe they can sign Connor McDavid

Can't-miss training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Western Conference

Oilers’ Zach Hyman sidelined until November due to wrist injury

The 31 longest postseason games in NHL history

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Paul Bissonnette Blasts Media Over Constant Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby Speculation

Paul Bissonnette has delivered a sharp rebuke to the constant speculation around the Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid and the Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / September 20

Scribe Argues Bizarro-Meter Move May Cost by Oilers McDavid

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman’s first full offseason in charge has drawn mixed reviews, especially considering the ongoing Connor McDavid contract saga.