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Questions defining the Oilers off-season: Can they continue to get younger?

Questions defining the Oilers off-season: Can they continue to get younger?

Stan Bowman has gotten a lot of heat during his time as the Edmonton Oilers general manager, and deservedly so. Some of the big swings that he’s...

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Tyler Yaremchuk

Ask Dubey: Why Sergei Bobrovsky would be a perfect fit for the Edmonton Oilers

Ask Dubey: Why Sergei Bobrovsky would be a perfect fit for the Edmonton Oilers

Welcome back to another edition of Ask Dubey . The Edmonton Oilers playoff run has come and gone like that, and it’s right into off-season mode...

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Devan Dubnyk

Three Oilers free agents unlikely to return for the 2026-27 season

Three Oilers free agents unlikely to return for the 2026-27 season

With an earlier-than-usual playoff exit, changes are inevitable for the Edmonton Oilers. Among the many decisions to be made is which of their...

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Sean Panganiban

Targeting the missing pieces to fix the Oilers defensive struggles

Targeting the missing pieces to fix the Oilers defensive struggles

The Edmonton Oilers’ off-season goal is simple: Find players who can help keep the puck out of the net. In all situations in 2025-26, the Oilers...

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Ryley Delaney

Sunday Scramble: Daryl Katz and the high-stakes future of the Edmonton Oilers

Sunday Scramble: Daryl Katz and the high-stakes future of the Edmonton Oilers

Almost seven years to the day, Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz last publicly addressed the media and fans about the state of the franchise. May 7,...

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Michael Menzies

How the Oilers can fix their depth by defining forward roles for 2026-27

How the Oilers can fix their depth by defining forward roles for 2026-27

“And just like that, it’s like everything you fear the most rushing at you all at once.” It’s a quote I recall hearing in the wake of the...

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Kelvin cech

Why the Oilers should make re-signing Connor Murphy a top priority

Why the Oilers should make re-signing Connor Murphy a top priority

The Edmonton Oilers have a long list of pending free agents this summer. But among them, I would argue that Connor Murphy should be at the top of...

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Nhl Sid

Why the Edmonton Oilers’ Stanley Cup window is far from closed

Why the Edmonton Oilers’ Stanley Cup window is far from closed

The dust has settled on the Edmonton Oilers’ season after another year where they don’t have a Stanley Cup to show for it. Of course, doom and...

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Woz

So much for rest as five Oilers head to the World Championships

So much for rest as five Oilers head to the World Championships

In the immediate aftermath of being knocked out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the first round, the Edmonton Oilers leaders are doing the right...

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Michael Menzies

Oilers silver linings as 5 players thrived in an unfulfilling 2025-26 season

Oilers silver linings as 5 players thrived in an unfulfilling 2025-26 season

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2025–26 season was definitely unfulfilled, as there will once again be no Cup-raising banner night to open next season. But...

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Sean Panganiban

The Evan Bouchard snub, Connor McDavid deserves the Hart Trophy, and the Oilers making trades

The Evan Bouchard snub, Connor McDavid deserves the Hart Trophy, and the Oilers making trades

The Oilers’ offseason is barely underway, and I already have plenty to yell about. Between Evan Bouchard’s Norris snub, Connor McDavid’s Hart...

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Baggedmilk

Top 100 Oilers: No. 33 — Curtis Joseph

Top 100 Oilers: No. 33 — Curtis Joseph

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Curtis Joseph...

08.05.2026 4

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Alicia labine

Why firing Kris Knoblauch won’t fix the Oilers’ defence and the McDavid-Draisaitl dilemma

Why firing Kris Knoblauch won’t fix the Oilers’ defence and the McDavid-Draisaitl dilemma

Lord Byron once said, “The best prophet of the future is the past.” Byron was an English poet in the early 1800s, and his quote connects to many...

08.05.2026 3

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Jason Gregor

Five problems that contributed to the Oilers’ unfulfilling 2025-26 season

Five problems that contributed to the Oilers’ unfulfilling 2025-26 season

The term “Cup or bust” gets thrown around a lot for the Connor McDavid-led Edmonton Oilers team, meaning every season they don’t win the Stanley...

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Sean Panganiban

Stan Bowman’s misses should cost him his job as Oilers general manager

Stan Bowman’s misses should cost him his job as Oilers general manager

The game of hockey is won and lost at the margins. It’s the ability to dig deep, bury that rebound, chip that puck out, win that faceoff, or any...

07.05.2026 4

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Zach Laing

Which Oilers raised their stock in 2025-26?

Which Oilers raised their stock in 2025-26?

The Edmonton Oilers had a disappointing season in 2025-26, falling well short of expectations in both the regular season and the playoffs. Whether it...

07.05.2026 4

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Lane golden

Why Evan Bouchard deserved to be a Norris Trophy nominee

Why Evan Bouchard deserved to be a Norris Trophy nominee

Few players are more polarizing across the hockey world than Edmonton Oilers‘ defenceman Evan Bouchard. The offensive D-man dazzles fans with slick...

07.05.2026 5

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Lane golden

Questions defining the Oilers offseason: Can they free up cap space?

Questions defining the Oilers offseason: Can they free up cap space?

Earlier in the week, I kicked off my offseason series taking a look at the five questions that will define this summer for the Edmonton Oilers. ...

07.05.2026 5

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Tyler Yaremchuk

Top 100 Oilers: No. 34 — Taylor Hall

Top 100 Oilers: No. 34 — Taylor Hall

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Taylor Hall...

06.05.2026 3

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Alicia labine

From My Eyes: Effort beats talent and the Oilers came up short

From My Eyes: Effort beats talent and the Oilers came up short

While it took me some time to recover from the heartbreaking loss to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, I finally sat...

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Brent huska

Oilers’ Ekholm joins Sweden, Samanski joins Germany for World Championship

Oilers’ Ekholm joins Sweden, Samanski joins Germany for World Championship

Another pair of Edmonton Oilers will be packing their bags and heading to Switzerland for the World Championship. Defenceman Mattias Ekholm is set...

06.05.2026 6

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Zach Laing

The Oilers need to prioritize re-signing Kasperi Kapanen

The Oilers need to prioritize re-signing Kasperi Kapanen

There’s a long list of things that need to get done this offseason for the Edmonton Oilers, and some decisions will require weighing the options,...

06.05.2026 4

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Sean Panganiban

Why Jake DeBrusk is not a solution for the Oilers

Why Jake DeBrusk is not a solution for the Oilers

Why Jake DeBrusk is not a solution for the Edmonton Oilers For nearly half a decade, trade speculation has linked the Edmonton Oilers to Jake DeBrusk....

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Lane golden

The Oilers organization shouldn’t overreact and an early look at who they may re-sign

The Oilers organization shouldn’t overreact and an early look at who they may re-sign

In sports, winning teams are often the best at making the right decision while under pressure. On the ice, hockey players have to make hundreds of...

05.05.2026 5

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Jason Gregor

Oilers reportedly tried to trade Darnell Nurse to Maple Leafs for Nic Roy at deadline

Oilers reportedly tried to trade Darnell Nurse to Maple Leafs for Nic Roy at deadline

It’s no longer smoke that the Edmonton Oilers seemingly have a desire to move on from Darnell Nurse. As the 2024 playoffs wound down, his name...

05.05.2026 2

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Zach Laing

NHL Notebook: Auston Matthews uncertain about future with Maple Leafs, NHL Draft Lottery tonight

NHL Notebook: Auston Matthews uncertain about future with Maple Leafs, NHL Draft Lottery tonight

Auston Matthews’ future in Toronto is reportedly dependent on what the Toronto Maple Leafs’ new management can do this off-season. According...

05.05.2026 5

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Alicia labine

Oilers rivals in Canucks, Flames fall in Draft Lottery in stunning Leafs victory

Oilers rivals in Canucks, Flames fall in Draft Lottery in stunning Leafs victory

In another stunning NHL Draft Lottery result, the Toronto Maple Leafs will select first overall. That’s a benefit for the Edmonton Oilers that the...

05.05.2026 2

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Michael Menzies

Fans hoping for an Oilers and Jon Cooper marriage to be disappointed: ‘He’s here for a while’

Fans hoping for an Oilers and Jon Cooper marriage to be disappointed: ‘He’s here for a while’

You’ve been in a relationship with your girlfriend for almost three years.  Since you’ve met, it’s been instant chemistry. Romance is in...

05.05.2026 4

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Michael Menzies

Team Canada adds Oilers’ Bouchard, Nurse to World Championship roster

Team Canada adds Oilers’ Bouchard, Nurse to World Championship roster

A pair of Edmonton Oilers defencemen will be heading to Switzerland to represent Canada at the World Hockey Championship. Darnell Nurse and Evan...

05.05.2026 3

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Zach Laing

Teams in the Pacific Division are getting better, but the Oilers remain in a good spot to contend

Teams in the Pacific Division are getting better, but the Oilers remain in a good spot to contend

Less than a week later, the Edmonton Oilers’ first-round defeat is still raw. After back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, expectations were high in...

05.05.2026 6

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Ryley Delaney

Bowman thinks Oilers won’t have ‘dramatically different’ roster next year

Bowman thinks Oilers won’t have ‘dramatically different’ roster next year

The lingering sentiment around the Edmonton Oilers exit interviews was the team must improve because the goal is to win the Stanley Cup next year. ...

04.05.2026 3

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Michael Menzies

It’s time for the Oilers to limit Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ role

It’s time for the Oilers to limit Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ role

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been through it all for the Edmonton Oilers. He’s stuck with the team, whether they finished last place or fought tooth...

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Golden Hockey

NHL Notebook: Maple Leafs name Chayka GM, Habs fend off Lightning to be only remaining Canadian team in playoffs, and more

NHL Notebook: Maple Leafs name Chayka GM, Habs fend off Lightning to be only remaining Canadian team in playoffs, and more

There is a new general manager in town for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the hiring has sparked controversy around the league. Following the firing...

04.05.2026 10

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Alicia labine

Questions defining the Oilers offseason: Will they have a new head coach?

Questions defining the Oilers offseason: Will they have a new head coach?

The offseason has come much earlier in Oil Country than it has over the past few seasons, and that means that big changes are likely on the way. ...

04.05.2026 7

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Tyler Yaremchuk

Five key players the Oilers needed more from in the playoffs against the Ducks

Five key players the Oilers needed more from in the playoffs against the Ducks

It was a strange feeling this past weekend, going around town at the beginning of May and not seeing people wearing their finest Edmonton Oilers...

04.05.2026 10

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Sean Panganiban

The Oilers may have jumped the gun with Jake Walman’s extension, but there’s still hope

The Oilers may have jumped the gun with Jake Walman’s extension, but there’s still hope

The Edmonton Oilers extended a handful of players before the start of the 2025-26 season. Chief among them was Connor McDavid, who agreed to a...

04.05.2026 7

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Ryley Delaney

Sunday Scramble: Stan Bowman good at the margins, but big swings and misses sting

Sunday Scramble: Stan Bowman good at the margins, but big swings and misses sting

This week’s Sunday Scramble will be a free-flowing exercise, perhaps lacking structure. I guess to mirror the Edmonton Oilers’ performance this...

03.05.2026 5

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Michael Menzies

The Intern Diaries: Coping with the Oilers loss

The Intern Diaries are back for another week to fill you in on what the current vibes are at Nation HQ. Status update: Not great thanks to the...

03.05.2026 6

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Alicia labine

McDavid and Draisaitl asked about playing together or apart, how can Oilers depth fill roles

McDavid and Draisaitl asked about playing together or apart, how can Oilers depth fill roles

Connor McDavid played the most minutes amongst NHL forwards in the 2025-26 season by a healthy margin. The Edmonton Oilers phenom played 43 seconds...

03.05.2026 10

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Michael Menzies

What specific roster adjustments is McDavid likely to request this summer?

What specific roster adjustments is McDavid likely to request this summer?

It’s going to be a long off-season for the Edmonton Oilers. Not just because they were bounced in the first round, but because there’ll be a...

03.05.2026 10

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Ryley Delaney

Oilers’ coach Kris Knoblauch on whether he’s worried about his job: ‘It is what it is’

Oilers’ coach Kris Knoblauch on whether he’s worried about his job: ‘It is what it is’

This was the first season for the Edmonton Oilers under coach Kris Knoblauch that they didn’t go to the Stanley Cup Final. But a first-round...

03.05.2026 10

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Michael Menzies

Why it’s time for the Oilers to make a coaching change

Why it’s time for the Oilers to make a coaching change

In the Edmonton Oilers’ final season before Connor McDavid turns 30 years old, they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the...

03.05.2026 10

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Nhl Sid

The three top priorities for the Oilers this offseason

The three top priorities for the Oilers this offseason

The Edmonton Oilers bowed out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a whimper this week, setting in motion the most important offseason in franchise...

03.05.2026 10

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Golden Hockey

Stan Bowman talks underwhelming seasons for Oilers’ Trent Frederic and Tristan Jarry

Stan Bowman talks underwhelming seasons for Oilers’ Trent Frederic and Tristan Jarry

Two of the most underwhelming performers for the Edmonton Oilers in the 2025-26 season were Trent Frederic and Tristan Jarry. General manager Stan...

02.05.2026 2

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Michael Menzies

Stan Bowman says Oilers couldn’t get ‘momentum’ in reaction to McDavid’s ‘average’ comment

Stan Bowman says Oilers couldn’t get ‘momentum’ in reaction to McDavid’s ‘average’ comment

“We were an average team all year. An average team with high expectations, you’re going to be disappointed.” Connor McDavid’s comments cut...

02.05.2026 8

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Michael Menzies

‘You have to evaluate everything’: Oilers GM Stan Bowman talks Knoblauch’s job security, his own, and more

‘You have to evaluate everything’: Oilers GM Stan Bowman talks Knoblauch’s job security, his own, and more

General manager Stan Bowman would not make any announcements about the future of the Edmonton Oilers during his media availability Saturday morning. ...

02.05.2026 5

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Michael Menzies

Oilers Thoughts: Connor McDavid’s tough series against the Ducks, fatigue and potential injury as factors, and more

Oilers Thoughts: Connor McDavid’s tough series against the Ducks, fatigue and potential injury as factors, and more

It’s not too often we can say that Connor McDavid just “didn’t have it.” We’ll hear soon about the injuries he was fighting through...

02.05.2026 10

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Sean Panganiban

From day one, the lack of cohension made this ‘average’ Oilers season concerning and weird

From day one, the lack of cohension made this ‘average’ Oilers season concerning and weird

Last Saturday, after the Game 3 loss against the Ducks, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch was asked a question about his team’s inconsistent...

02.05.2026 6

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Michael Menzies

Knoblauch: McDavid and Dickinson both played through lower body fractures

Knoblauch: McDavid and Dickinson both played through lower body fractures

edmonton-oilers-injury-news-connor-mcdavid-jason-dickinson-played-lower-body-fractures As the Edmonton Oilers staff and players met with the media...

02.05.2026 5

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Zach Laing

Where do the Oilers go from here?

Where do the Oilers go from here?

It’s over. Just like that, a season that felt like it had a little bit of everything came to an abrupt halt in only six games, and now the Edmonton...

02.05.2026 10

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Baggedmilk