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Edmonton enters 2026-27 with a three-goalie plan as pressure grows during Connor McDavid's title window.
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Connor McDavid takes subtle jab at Kris Knoblauch, calls Oilers HC Mike Babcok ‘perfect fit’
He was subtle, smooth as always, but Connor McDavid appeared to send a message to Kris Knoblauch and the Edmonton Oilers' front office while praising new head coach Mike Babcock. Connor McDavid can hardly wait for the 2026-27 NHL season to get underway. After a disheartening end to last season—which included Kris Knoblauch’s controversial firing—and yet another dramatic offseason, the Edmonton Oilers captain is ready for hockey to return, and he believes Mike Babcock could be exactly what th...
‘He’s the perfect fit’: Oilers’ leaders endorse Mike Babcock
Before they got to swinging golf clubs for charity, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Zach Hyman encountered their first media scrums since the Edmonton Oilers‘ exit interviews. As each described once the news became official, they are very excited about hiring Mike Babcock and the firm brand of coaching he’s known for. “It’s a great…
Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Jason Dickinson
After a successful career, Jason Dickinson was moved to the Edmonton Oilers. He gets one final grade in our Chicago Blackhawks player grade series. The post Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Jason Dickinson appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Connor McDavid Speaks Out On Darnell Nurse Trade
The media caught up with Connor McDavid at Zach Hyman's charity golf event this week, and the former spoke out for the first time on this summer's loss of his longtime Edmonton Oilers teammate, defenseman Darnell Nurse. The 12-year Oilers blueliner was dealt on July 1st to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin and the draft rights to prospect Zachary Sharp. McDavid said he was " extremely disappointed" to hear of the Nurse trade. Connor McDavid s...
McDavid goes coast-to-coast against Utah: Best Oilers goals 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. Connor McDavid is a once-in-a-lifetime type of player, but I assume you know that if you’re reading this. He’s scored countless highlight-reel goals in his 11 seasons in the…
Oilers’ McDavid calls Nurse departure ‘extremely disappointing’
Nurse was traded to the San Jose Sharks after requesting a trade from Edmonton.
Connor McDavid calls Mike Babcock hire ‘great opportunity’ for Oilers
Connor McDavid says Mike Babcock is the perfect fit for the Oilers' championship pursuit.
Two former Oilers remain unsigned after a month of NHL free agency
It’s been nearly four weeks since free agency opened in the National Hockey League, and two members of last year’s Edmonton Oilers squad remain unsigned: Adam Henrique and Connor Ingram. While it isn’t a major shock to see Henrique still without a home, it’s somewhat surprising to see Ingram remain unsigned. He had been linked…
Oilers Zach Hyman Reflects on his Experience With Mike Babcock in Toronto
The Edmonton Oilers were a major letdown in 2025/26, and while they made it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs again, the team were swiftly eliminated in round one by the division rival Anaheim Ducks, and coming into the off-season, it became clear that change was needed throughout the organization.Those changes came on and off the […] The post Oilers Zach Hyman Reflects on his Experience With Mike Babcock in Toronto appeared first on HEAVY .
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scores winner in 1,000th game: Best Oilers moments 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. Entering the 2025-26 season, no player in franchise history had ever played his 1,000th game dressed in blue and orange, much less all 1,000 of those games with the…
Oilers Linked to Trade for $3.6 Million Canadiens Forward
Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman still has work to do this summer. So far, the team’s top exec has made several offseason moves to help improve his roster. A majority of these new signings have, however, come in defense and between the pipes. As a result, the Oilers could still use one more quality […] The post Oilers Linked to Trade for $3.6 Million Canadiens Forward appeared first on HEAVY .
‘I had a great experience with him’: Oilers’ Hyman defends Babcock hire
Hyman spent most of his first five seasons in the NHL with Babock behind the bench in Toronto.
Monday Mailbag: Do the Oilers need more grit in their lineup?
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing the Oilers’ goalie triangle, the grit chart, regular season success, and more. If you’ve got a…
Oilers to Run with This Experiment in 2026-27
The Edmonton Oilers will be rolling with an experiment in 2026-27, hoping it will solve one of the team's biggest pain points. The post Oilers to Run with This Experiment in 2026-27 appeared first on HEAVY .
McDavid scores five points in late-season game against Sharks: Best Oilers moments 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. Connor McDavid registered three five-point games in 2025-26, the third season in his career he’s done it at least three times. There wasn’t a more impactful five-point game than…
Oilers’ Tommy Lafreniere Takes Big Step With Summer Showcase Invite
After a breakout season, one of the most promising Edmonton Oilers prospects has just taken the next step in his exciting progression. Forward Tommy Lafreniere is among 32 players invited…
3 Oilers Questions During the Summer Dead Zone
It’s late July, there’s not much going on around here, so I figured why not throw together three of the biggest questions I have when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers as we head into the 2026-27 season. The coaching staff is new, we have a goalie triangle, some cap space in our pocket, and…
Kapanen scores another clutch goal to seal Game 1: Best Oilers goals 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. Unlike the last two seasons, there wasn’t a whole lot to cheer about for Edmonton Oilers fans this past postseason. There was no series rally, nor domination at any…
Mitch Marner had a Connor McDavid problem before Auston Matthews arrived, says Steve Dangle
Steve Dangle says Connor McDavid comparisons followed Mitch Marner before Auston Matthews arrived.
Oilers’ Top 5 Memorable Moments From Last Season
The Edmonton Oilers had an underwhelming 2025-26 season. They had high expectations, but didn’t meet them. They couldn’t sustain a rhythm or generate any momentum. We never knew which team…
3 Players Who Could Surprisingly Make the Oilers’ Opening Night Roster
The Edmonton Oilers are hoping they can finally win their first Stanley Cup since 1990, after a disappointing end to last season where they were eliminated in the first round…
Oilersnation Radio: Oilers contracts, the Elks are rolling, and waiting for news in the summer dead zone
It’s Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today’s podcast, the fellas discussed the Oilers’ troublesome contracts, the Elks’ hot run, another round of Ask the Idiots, line combinations, and more. We kicked off the Friday episode of…
Should The Oilers Reunite With 'Apex Predator' Evander Kane?
The Edmonton Oilers have had a busy offseason, trading hard-nosed two-way defenseman Darnell Nurse and augmenting their goaltender depth with Devon Levi. The former two-time Stanley Cup contenders remain without edge: a player who can shoot, fight, and hit. They expected Trent Frederic to fulfill that role, as he had in Boston, but he couldn't perform up to expectations, as the once forty-point forward we saw under Jim Montgomery. Evander Kane That player was on the roster in 2022,...
Jason Dickinson scores twice in Oilers’ playoff debut: Best Oilers moments 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. There weren’t a lot of positives from the Edmonton Oilers’ playoff run. Unlike the previous four seasons, the Oilers failed to get out of the first round, falling in…
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