Oilers sign Colton Dach to two-year extension
The deal will carry an AAV of $1.2 million.
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Oilers sign Colton Dach to two-year, $1.2 million AAV contract
Colton Dach is officially under contract. The Edmonton Oilers announced on Sunday afternoon that they’ve agreed to terms with the restricted free agent. It is a two-year contract with a $1.2 million cap hit. Dacher
Oilers Announce Multi-Year Extension for Two-Year NHL Forward
The Edmonton Oilers came into the 2025/26 season following back-to-back appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals, but after falling in round one to the division rival Anaheim Ducks, it became clear that major changes were needed.The biggest change that has been made was the departure of Kris Knoblauch and the arrival of Mike Babcock, but […] The post Oilers Announce Multi-Year Extension for Two-Year NHL Forward appeared first on HEAVY .
Oilers Named Best Fit for Two-Time All-Star Free Agent Sniper
The Edmonton Oilers have had a pretty eventful offseason. They most notably traded defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks in a move that freed up much-needed cap space. They also brought in several new players, like Frederik Andersen, Ryan Shea, Shakir Mukhamadullin, and Devon Levi.Overall, the Oilers have made some smart moves this […] The post Oilers Named Best Fit for Two-Time All-Star Free Agent Sniper appeared first on HEAVY .
Oilers’ Top 5 Goalies of the Connor McDavid Era
The Edmonton Oilers appear to be headed into the 2026-27 NHL season with a trio of goaltenders, Frederik Andersen, Tristan Jarry, and Devon Levi, none of whom were with the…
Top 100 Oilers: No. 25 — Andy Moog
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Andy Moog comes in at No. 25 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 14 on Brownlee’s original list. Andy Moog was the perfect underdog. A seventh-round pick who was…
Connor Clattenburg will battle to make Oilers roster: ‘I’m ready to rock’
Connor Clattenburg got a taste of NHL hockey last season with the Edmonton Oilers. Well, five of them. The fifth-round pick in the 2024 draft is a brash, throwback of a player: a take-no-prisoners scrapper better suited for hockey in 1986 than 2026. Unafraid to engage in a scrum or start one, Clattenburg became a…
Former Oilers draft pick Matt Copponi signs with AHL Marlies
Matt Copponi has left the Edmonton Oilers organization, signing a one-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs AHL affiliate, the Marlies. Copponi, 23, was selected by the Oilers in the seventh round, 216th overall, of the 2023 draft after scoring 14 goals and 29 points in 37 games at the NCAA’s Merrimack College. He returned…
Oilers’ Ryan Shea Doesn’t Hold Back When Comparing Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby
After being eliminated in the Western Conference Quarterfinal by the divisional rival Anaheim Ducks in April, the Edmonton Oilers have made several meaningful changes to their club, both behind the bench and on the ice.Among the most meaningful changes by GM Stan Bowman was the termination of head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant coach Mark […] The post Oilers’ Ryan Shea Doesn’t Hold Back When Comparing Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby appeared first on HEAVY .
Why the Oilers should prioritize a long-term deal for Matt Savoie
The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are an interesting case study. It took years for the “computer boys” to get that team to the promised land, and while so much has been made about the analytically driven moves the organization has made over the years, their ability to identify market inefficiencies is what drove them…
Two other Oilers who could make Canada’s 2028 World Cup of Hockey roster
There’s no denying Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard will be a part of the next best-on-best international Canadian team. Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin, Steven Ellis, and Scott Maxwell each projected the two Edmonton Oilers to be on the 2028 World Cup of Hockey team, but there’s an argument to be made that others could join…
Oilers Suggested as Landing Spot for 11-Year NHL Veteran
The Edmonton Oilers have been on the cusp of glory for several years now, but whether it be their lack of secondary scoring, the underwhelming defense or their issues in net, they’ve simply failed to take that final leap.This off-season, the team have tried to go about rectifying that, and with the departure of Darnell […] The post Oilers Suggested as Landing Spot for 11-Year NHL Veteran appeared first on HEAVY .
Canucks Insider Reveals 'Most Likely Scenario' For Elias Pettersson on Trade Market
He's gone from a 100-point scorer to a 50-point scorer the last two years. The difference is... that $92.8 million contract. Elias Pettersson is the biggest anchor holding down the Vancouver Canucks and the team being able to forge full-bore into its rebuild. The 27-year-old Swede is firmly on the trade block, but with six more years to run at an $11.6 million cap hit and a full no-move clause, it's a difficult situation. Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal, speaking on Oilers Now , has ...
Shea excited about joining Oilers: ‘This is a whole different animal’
Ryan Shea established himself as an NHL player after last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He can log minutes and play a role in team success on a nightly basis. Now, can he help elevate the Edmonton Oilers’ blueline in their shared pursuit of a Stanley Cup? “This is a whole different animal,” Shea told…
Two Oilers land on projected Canadian 2028 World Cup of Hockey roster
We may be a few years away from the next rendition of best-on-best hockey, but that doesn’t mean it’s too soon to start looking at who could make the rosters. Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis, Scott Maxwell, and Matt Larkin dove into the Canadian roster, each projecting the forwards, defencemen, and goaltenders, and all three agreed…
Why Rickard Rakell might not be the home-run swing the Oilers need
The NHL offseason has been absolute bedlam so far. We’ve seen star players traded, multiple first-round picks moved, and pricey offer sheets signed. Amid all the chaos, the Edmonton Oilers quietly improved their cap situation and added on the margins. Now, they’re on the hunt for a bigger move. Stan Bowman set everything in motion…
Peter Pocklington’s 1984 mistake changed Stanley Cup protocols
In the throes of the NHL off-season, there is Stanley Cup controversy, one with roots back to the Edmonton Oilers’ victory in 1984. Images have been released of the Carolina Hurricanes’ addition to the Stanley Cup band, an honoured tradition of engraving the names of the players and team members onto the trophy to be…
Oilers new alternate jersey will be black with ‘Flint Tropics’ motif
The Edmonton Oilers will have a new alternate jersey for the upcoming season, with little tidbits emerging on what the design is. Each NHL team will have new alternates as part of the league’s “Hometown Remix” jerseys, meant to tie directly to the city, culture, history, and identity of the market. Sports 1440 morning show…
NHL Rumor Roundup: Canadiens Still Seek A Top-Six Forward, And Tarasenko To The Oilers?
The Montreal Canadiens still haven't addressed their need for a top-six forward. Meanwhile, some observers wonder if Vladimir Tarasenko would be a good addition for the Edmonton Oilers.
Oilers Should Target Owen Tippett if Flyers Land Leo Carlsson
The Edmonton Oilers have made it clear this offseason that adding a legitimate top-six right winger remains one of the organization’s final priorities. After reshaping their blue line and stabilizing…
Oilers Predicted to Trade Impact Defenseman for Surprising Return
The Edmonton Oilers have done most of their heavy lifting this offseason, but the team could still make some more moves.Edmonton has a surplus of defensemen, and the Oilers could look to trade one for a depth forward. Oilers insider David Staples of The Edmonton Journal wrote that he expects Edmonton to trade 26-year-old defenseman […] The post Oilers Predicted to Trade Impact Defenseman for Surprising Return appeared first on HEAVY .
Andersen, Joseph provide Stanley Cup rings to Oilers
The position group the Edmonton Oilers needed to address most in the off-season was goaltending. General manager Stan Bowman was busy adding two goaltenders to push Tristan Jarry next season, who needs a reset instead of a rebound. Whether Frederik Andersen or Devon Levi is a true solution can only be determined by the games,…
Craig Berube Says He Removed Himself From Oilers’ HC Search
Former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube says he removed himself from the Edmonton Oilers‘ head coaching search. After the Oilers fired former head coach Kris Knoblauch, the team conducted an interview with Berube for the team’s head coaching gig. Berube did not end up getting the job, as the Oilers instead hired another […] The post Craig Berube Says He Removed Himself From Oilers’ HC Search appeared first on HEAVY .
Berube positive about Oilers interview but process ‘dragged too long’
One of the Edmonton Oilers’ head coaching candidates during this recent cycle talked about his experience on a recent podcast. On Leafs Morning Take on Wednesday, they interviewed outgoing Toronto coach Craig Berube, who was an early candidate in Edmonton’s coaching search before they eventually decided to hire Mike Babcock. He said on The Leafs…
Oilers Leadership Group Getting Blasted By Babcock Was Positive
The Edmonton Oilers weren’t expecting to be eliminated in round one of the playoffs last season. In fact, fans were hoping they could make another deep playoff run and have…
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