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The Edmonton Oilers have brought back forward Max Jones on a one-year, $850,000 contract, and the 28-year-old believes there is more to accomplish with the team. After re-signing on July 1, Jones said both he and the team have unfinished…
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Steve Smith comes in at No. 24 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 16 on Brownlee’s original list. Above all else, Steve Smith is best known for the one…
Babcock, hired amid some controversy in Edmonton this offseason, is preaching the need to improve organizational depth. The post Oilers Insider has Suggestion for Mike Babcock appeared first on HEAVY .
The Edmonton Oilers came into the 2026 off-season on the back of one of their most disappointing seasons in recent memory, and as a result, General Manager Stan Bowman had plenty of work to do if they were hoping to contend in 2027/28, potentially the last season under captain Connor McDavid.Throughout the early parts of […] The post Edmonton Oilers Named as a fit for Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion appeared first on HEAVY .
The Edmonton Oilers and general manager Stan Bowman have a positional logjam to sort out. Following the move to re-sign Colton Dach to a two-year, $2.4 million contract, Edmonton now has 15 NHL-ready forwards. The Oilers, however, are expected to have just 13 of these players officially on the roster to start the 2026-27 season.Bowman […] The post Oilers Expected to Trade Away $4.3 Million Veteran Forward appeared first on HEAVY .
*Can’t imagine much is going to happen here in the Flyers Cinematic Universe between now and Jamie Drysdale and Trevor Zegras signing their new contracts, whether that happens with an arbiter or it happens before they get there. So we’re all going to be hanging out and waiting. While we wait, let’s think about some possible home runs (get it? derby day and such) Danny Briere can still hit before heading up to the cottage. [ BSH ] *New Guy Noel Acciari is already pandering to us — as he sh...
The era of defenseman Darnell Nurse with the Edmonton Oilers officially came to a close earlier this offseason when he was shipped to the divisional rival San Jose Sharks.In return for Nurse, the Oilers received defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp, while also not retaining any of his $9.25 million salary cap hit.However, in a […] The post Darnell Nurse Hit With Bad News After Oilers Trade to Sharks appeared first on HEAVY .
A former Edmonton Oilers defenceman has retired. 34-year-old Jordan Oesterle has hung up the skates after a 12-year career, his agency O2K Sports Management announced. Oesterle joined the Oilers as an undrafted free agent in March 2014 after finishing up a three-year career at the NCAA’s Western Michigan University. He would go on to spend…
Beau Akey is the highest draft choice the Edmonton Oilers have selected in the 2020s who remains in the organization. The former second-rounder taken 56th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft just finished his first season of pro hockey last year, playing 42 games on the Bakersfield Condors blueline. Akey scored two goals and 10…
Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discuss the Oilers' goaltending, the aftermath of the Carlsson offer sheet, what the future holds for some UFAs and more.
The Edmonton Oilers have made a lot of additions to their roster this offseason, including the creation of a brand new three-goalie tandem, as well as bringing in Ryan Shea…
Many Edmonton Oilers fans likely breathed a sigh of relief when it was announced on July 1 that forward Kasperi Kapanen had re-signed with the team on a one-year deal worth $2.6 million. While his regular-season work with the Oilers has been up and down, Kapanen has consistently elevated his game in the playoffs over…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Dallas Stars might be close to learning Jason Robertson’s fate. Meanwhile, did a new team join the Connor Hellebuyck sweepstakes? Frederik Andersen was almost…
During his introductory press conference, head coach Mike Babcock said he was going to decrease the ice time of his top players and ensure depth players had more opportunities. “A huge priority here is to create depth in the organization, and everybody on this team has to be important,” he said. It makes sense to…
The Edmonton Oilers have been a very exciting organization since joining the NHL for the 1979-80 season. They have had some of the game’s best talent suit up for them…
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 Connor McDavid’s offence, the goaltending, Tristan Jarry, and more. If you’ve got a question you’d like…
The Edmonton Oilers are entering their most important season in franchise history. Salary cap management is crucial, and they need team-friendly deals to remain competitive during their Stanley Cup window.…
The former Chicago Blackhawks forward gets two more years with the Edmonton Oilers.
My colleague Tyler Yaremchuk wrote a column this week arguing the Edmonton Oilers must use their current cap space to acquire a top-six winger. I don’t feel that way, given some of the names suggested. If you’re calling Vancouver, you’re calling about Brock Boeser, not about Jake DeBrusk. If you’re calling Detroit, you’re asking about…
The Edmonton Oilers have locked in their last restricted free agent, signing rugged forward Colton Dach to a two-year deal. Dacher 👊 The #Oilers have signed forward Colton Dach to a two-year contract extension with an AAV of $1.2 million. pic.twitter.com/29pjRSs3eo — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) July 12, 2026 The extension comes with a $1.2 million AAV for the bottom-six physical forward. It's a nice deal for the Oilers, as his qualifying offer came in at $1.32M. H...
One intriguing dark-horse candidate to crack the Edmonton Oilers’ bottom-six in 2026-27 is Eduards Tralmaks. The 29-year-old winger from Riga, Latvia was signed by Edmonton in free agency to a one-year contract at a $850K AAV on July 1. Tralmaks’ career has spanned multiple leagues on both sides of the Atlantic. After winning the 2013…
The deal will carry an AAV of $1.2 million.
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
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 .
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 .