Edmonton Oilers’ 2006 Stanley Cup Run – A Look Back
Expectations weren’t very high for the Edmonton Oilers coming into 2005-06 campaign – they looked like they were fairly average, but nothing special. At the beginning of the season, there…
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Oilers trade targets: Why Sam Montembeault could fit in Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers may have their sights set on a new goalie from out East. Sam Montembeault, who has spent five seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, has one year remaining in his contract, which carries an AAV of $3.15 million. He opened the 2025-26 season as the starting goalie, but that didn’t last long. Young…
Oilers & Penguins In Advanced Trade Talks
Darnell Nurse to the Pittsburgh Penguins? Sure sounds like it's close. There's been multiple reports surfacing stating the Penguins and Edmonton Oilers are working on a trade that sees Nurse head to Pittsburgh. Given his $9.2 million AAV, it's very likely the Oilers will have to retain some money to facilitate the trade. Nurse owns a full no-movement clause and approached GM Stan Bowman a few weeks ago that he'd prefer to be traded, and provided a list of five teams he's open to joining. For n...
Oilers sign Connor Ungar to one-year, two-way contract
Ungar posted a .923 save percentage across 13 appearances with the Oilers’ AHL affiliate in Bakersfield.
Opinion: Would The Edmonton Oilers Hiring Mike Babcock Really Be Worth It?
The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly looking to hire veteran coach Mike Babcock. But while Babcock is a proven winner, his controversial actions make him difficult to justify hiring, writes Adam Proteau.
Report: Oilers Roslovic & Henrique Hitting Free Agency Market in July
While the Edmonton Oilers are moving with urgency to hire controversial coach Mike Babcock , there are other developments to report. According to The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta, the team has made the decision to let forwards Adam Henrique and Jack Roslovic walk into free agency. This seems like it's not an ideal scenario to let a great regular-season performer like Jack Roslovic find a new home in the offseason. There remains another narrative surrounding the Columbus, OH-born ...
Oilers sign goaltender Connor Ungar to one-year contract extension
The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Connor Ungar to a one-year, two-way contract, the club announced Thursday. Ungar, 24, is entering his third year in the Oilers organization after signing him to a two-year, entry-level contract in March 2024, and his new deal will carry a $850,000 cap hit, the team reported. He had just…
Oilers, Penguins working on Darnell Nurse trade: Report
Darnell Nurse and Kyle Dubas may soon be reunited a decade after being together with the Soo Greyhounds. The Edmonton Oilers defenceman requested a trade June 11, providing the team a list of three to five teams, among them the Pittsburgh Penguins, for whom Dubas is the general manager. It was a logical spot for…
Oilers free agent update: Talks with Murphy continue, Roslovic to test market
While the Edmonton Oilers are one step closer to hiring their next head coach, they are eyeing up re-signing their top free-agent defenceman. TSN’s Ryan Rishaug reported Thursday afternoon that discussions continue between the Oilers and Connor Murphy’s camp. “Today’s Babcock news doesn’t change anything as far as the player’s willingness to consider a return to…
Oilers rumors: When Edmonton will hire Mike Babcock after NHL investigation
The Edmonton Oilers are the last National Hockey League team without a head coach, but they appear to be closing in on a new bench boss — albeit in controversial fashion. According to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, the NHL has completed its review involving Mike Babcock, removing what was viewed as the final major obstacle […] The post Oilers rumors: When Edmonton will hire Mike Babcock after NHL investigation appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Will the Oilers run it back with their goalie tandem?
Goaltending has been one of the Oilers’ weak spots for the past few years. Will it change next year?
Ex-Maple Leafs player crushes Oilers’ Mike Babcock ruling; ‘He’s a bully’
The Edmonton Oilers made it their mission to go out and hire Mike Babcock as the team’s next head coach, regardless of the criticism he may have received in the past. Even before getting hired, he was being investigated after a scandal that forced him to step down as the head coach of the Columbus […] The post Ex-Maple Leafs player crushes Oilers’ Mike Babcock ruling; ‘He’s a bully’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Oilers’ Owner Daryl Katz Is the Problem
Daryl Katz bought the Edmonton Oilers on July 2, 2008. He did some great things, including facilitating a deal to build a new downtown arena. However, the on-ice product has…
Penguins Land Oilers’ Nurse in Suggested Offseason Blockbuster
The Edmonton Oilers will be trading Darnell Nurse this offseason, and the Pittsburgh Penguins make sense as a potential fit. The news of Nurse requesting a trade came recently, and…
Oilers to begin hiring Mike Babcock after receiving NHL clearance
The Edmonton Oilers should have their next head coach locked in early next week. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Oilers will formally begin the process of hiring Mike Babcock after the NHL officially cleared him to work in the league Thursday morning. Now that the league has cleared Mike Babcock, word is the Oilers will…
Oilers get green light as NHL clears coach Mike Babcock
The Edmonton Oilers moved one step closer to hiring Mike Babcock. This development came after the NHL officially cleared the veteran coach following its review of his brief tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets. In a statement released Thursday, the…
NHL clears Babcock after investigation; Oilers free to hire him
After a short review, the National Hockey League has cleared Mike Babcock to coach again. The NHL released a statement following their review: “The League has completed its review of Mike Babcock’s tenure in Columbus, and of certain alleged conduct associated therewith. Our investigation has concluded that, even in a light least favorable to…
NHL Clears Mike Babcock to Coach the Oilers After Review of His Columbus Tenure
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL said Thursday it completed a review of Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus, cleared him to coach the Edmonton Oilers if they opt to hire him.
Here He Comes! NHL Approves Mike Babcock Hire in Edmonton
The news broke Thursday just after noon Eastern. After a few day investigation into his termination from the Columbus Blue […]
Why NHL is clearing Mike Babcock to coach Oilers after Blue Jackets scandal
The Edmonton Oilers are still without a coach, but have their sights set on Mike Babcock. Due to allegations against him in 2023, he resigned as the coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets before even coaching a game. This led the NHL to further investigate Babcock before allowing him to be hired. Now, the NHL […] The post Why NHL is clearing Mike Babcock to coach Oilers after Blue Jackets scandal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former NHLer Winnik says Babcock is ‘the only guy that has ever made me hate hockey’
Winnik labeled Babcock as a “bully,” and wouldn’t recommend the Oilers hiring the former Leafs coach.
NHL Clears Oilers Candidate Mike Babcock To Coach After Review Of Blue Jackets Tenure
The NHL said that even if the review was in a light least favorable to Mike Babcock, there is no basis to restrict his employment. Babcock is linked to the Edmonton Oilers' coach opening.
Report: 4 Teams In Trade Talks for Oilers' Darnell Nurse
The Edmonton Oilers are dealing with a trade request from veteran defenceman Darnell Nurse, and turns out, there's a market for him that's heating up in a big way. Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has been working the phones trying to find a destination Nurse is open to moving to, as the Oilers' blueliner has a full no-movement clause until next July, when his trade clause changes to a 10-team no-trade list. Both the player and the organization have agreed that now is the time for a ch...
Oilers Announce 2026 Preseason Schedule
On Wednesday (June 17), the Edmonton Oilers announced their schedule for the upcoming 2026 NHL preseason. In preparation for the 2026-27 NHL season, Edmonton will face the Winnipeg Jets in…
Maple Leafs’ perfect offer for Oilers’ Darnell Nurse after trade request
The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off the most brutal season after several disappointing years that preceded their performance in 2025-26. They were one of the favorites to win the Atlantic Division crown after injuries had hurt the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. While the Maple Leafs had traded star winger Mitch Marner […] The post Maple Leafs’ perfect offer for Oilers’ Darnell Nurse after trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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