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Kris Knoblauch had a tough 2026 campaign with the Edmonton Oilers, which turned out to be his last. While much went wrong, he still managed to help the organization significantly in one aspect — developing Matthew Savoie. The message during the 2025 offseason was that Edmonton wanted to get younger. They had fortunately acquired Savoie…
As we enter the final season of hockey at the historic Saddledome, we thought we would spend some time celebrating the history of the iconic building. So, throughout August, we’re taking a look back at key games and key moments in Saddledome history. Next up: a classic, infamous moment in Battle of Alberta history. Pals, there’s…
The Edmonton Oilers made significant changes around their core this offseason, but some of their most important improvement in 2026-27 could come from players still developing within the lineup. Vasily…
It’s been an up-and-down start to his Edmonton Oilers career for Trent Frederic. He came over in a 2025 Trade Deadline deal and is now headed into season two of…
Former Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes forward Noah Philp has broken his contract with a Swedish league team, and has retired from hockey at the age of 27. ℹ️ Noah Philp bryter sitt kontrakt med HV71 och avslutar hockeykarriären. 🗨️ "Jag ber verkligen om ursäkt till HV71 och samtliga involverade kring tajmingen av mitt beslut, men jag har dock beslutat mig för att sluta spela hockey. Min motivation för hockeyn är inte där fullt ut… pic.twitter.com/L2xUhhRjqx — HV71 (@HV71) August 7, 20...
Things have gone quiet recently on the Vladimir Tarasenko front on the free agent market. The UFA has been linked to several teams throughout the offseason, from the incumbent Minnesota Wild, to the Edmonton Oilers to the Ottawa Senators. Now we can add another Canadian team to the mix, as Jimmy Murphy and Shayne Gaumond speculated on The Sick Podcast this week that the Montreal Canadiens would be a perfect fit for the nine-time 20-goal scorer. Should the #GoHabsGo give...
Noah Philp has decided to walk away from hockey at 27. The former Oilers forward terminated his contract with HV71. Noah Philp has announced his retirement from professional hockey, ending his career at 27 years old after terminating his contract with Swedish club HV71. He played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers and the Carolina Hurricanes. Philp explained that his motivation to continue playing hockey was no longer where it needed to be, leading him to make the difficult decision to ...
The Edmonton Oilers dramatically reshaped their roster this offseason, but some of their most useful options for 2026-27 were already in the organization. Colton Dach made an immediate impression after…
The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending changes and decision to trade Darnell Nurse received most of the attention surrounding their offseason overhaul. Their quieter reconstruction of the penalty kill could ultimately become…
Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. Just like No. 20 Owen Michaels on our countdown, the 19th-ranked player on this list came as a free agent signing. Tomas Cibulka has been playing in the Czech professional league for the past two seasons. The mobile defenceman signed a…
We are 40 days away from the start of training camp for the 2026-27 season. The Edmonton Oilers have made some changes to their roster, but the most significant change will be on the bench, with head coach Mike Babcock and associate coach D.J. Smith taking over from Kris Knoblauch and Mark Stuart. The only…
Connor Ungar made the most of a difficult situation last season, and he is now set for a full year in the AHL – and to perhaps earn some playing time in the preseason with Edmonton.
The Edmonton Oilers have spent the offseason reshaping their roster, but one unusual addition remains before the 2026-27 season begins. Under the NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), every team…
The Edmonton Oilers will need to make one more signing this off-season as part of a new wrinkle in the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement. One of the more charming and whimsical elements of hockey in recent years is the idea that a man off the street could suddenly be thrust into game action. The emergency backup…
Connor McDavid was far from his best in the Edmonton Oilers’ first-round playoff exit in 2026, but few, if any, are pointing the blame in his direction. The main reason…
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is positioned to make Edmonton Oilers history almost immediately in the 2026-27 season. Nugent-Hopkins enters the campaign with 1,031 regular-season appearances for Edmonton, only six behind Kevin Lowe’s…
This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season. From Connor McDavid to Mattias Janmark, let’s ask some questions. Throughout his first seven years in the NHL, Evan Bouchard has earned himself a moniker that no blueliner wants: a…
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The Edmonton Oilers have done most of their heavy lifting this offseason, but one question still lingers as training camp approaches: should they bring in another veteran forward on a…
It’s been 40 years since the Edmonton Oilers last won their division. It’s the longest active division title drought in major North American professional sports. There’s a good chance the…
The 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championship got underway on Friday (May 15) in Switzerland. Five members of the Edmonton Oilers represented their nations at the tournament: forwards Isaac Howard (United…
The Edmonton Oilers’ parent organization, OEG Sports and Entertainment, announced Wednesday that it is making organizational changes, including the hiring of longtime sports executive Hugh Weber as chief executive officer. Weber takes over the role from Jürgen Schreiber, who will transition to a new role with TS Retail Enterprises under the OEG brand. His arrival…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Minnesota Wild are working to lock up Quinn Hughes, but there’s buzz that things may not be going so smoothly. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers…
The 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup is currently taking place in Edmonton from Aug. 3–8, with some of the best U18-level players in the world representing their countries, giving fans and scouts an early look at some of the top NHL Draft-eligible talent. The tournament debuted in 1991 and has had several names over the years,…
The Oilers made one of the most controversial moves of the summer proving that nothing matters more for the potential to win it all.