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Monday Mailbag: How do you think Mike Babcock will change the Oilers on ice play?
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 Mike Babcock the Oilers next coach, his on-ice tactics, free agencyh, and more. If you’ve got…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | June 22, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Oilers, Murphy could reach new contract ‘in the next day or so’
The Edmonton Oilers might be on the cusp of keeping one of their latest acquisitions for the future. On Sunday, TSN’s Ryan Rishaug reported that the Oilers are close to signing defenceman Connor Murphy to a new contract. Rishaug noted that a new deal might get done in the early part of the week. Sounds like…
Oilers Letters to the Editor: Fans split on potential Babcock hire
It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. Want to join in the fun? Details about how to reach out are at the bottom of the article. How can I support Babcock? Dear Editor, With the potential hiring of Mike Babcock, I am torn. I am a believer in second chances, but…
Sunday Scramble: Seven questions surrounding the Oilers hiring Mike Babcock
Well, that was a quick investigation. The court of Gary Bettman acted unusually fast, and the Edmonton Oilers are expected to make the Mike Babcock hiring official any time. Once that ink dries and we find out the time, put a notification in your calendar. Set an alarm. That press conference ought to be entertaining. …
‘He’s believing in this team’: Oilers fans react to Jason Dickinson’s five-year contract
Edmonton Oilers fans received their first bit of big news this off-season as the organization announced they signed forward Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract worth $4 million per year. There were rumblings that the centre would fetch around $5 million, which worried some. However, after the deal was announced, fans were pleasantly surprised by…
Oilers sign centre Jason Dickinson to five-year contract
The Edmonton Oilers have signed centre Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract, the club announced Sunday. The new deal for the 30-year-old native of Georgetown, Ont. will see him earn an $4 million per year on his deal. BIG JASON ENERGY
No Butting Heads Here
When it comes to team branding, we've see a number of minor-professional hockey teams use unconventional names - Knight Monsters? Ghost Pirates? Hammers? - for their franchises. The key to these franchises is that they can save their weird names by having good jerseys, a solid mascot, and an ability to have fun with their names. That's where the New Mexico Goatheads come into play because their choice of team name was, in a word, questionable . I get the tie-in to local flora with which people...
If the Oilers trade Darnell Nurse, don’t they kinda need Connor Murphy?
On Friday’s episode of Oilersnation Radio, we were talking about the Darnell Nurse rumours and some of the free agent decisions sitting on the Oilers’ to-do list, and the conversation eventually landed on Connor Murphy in a way that I don’t think I had thought about before. If Nurse is actually on his way out…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | June 21, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Rassey to Be New Harvard Coach
Rob Rassey has been offered and accepted an offer to become the new head coach at Harvard, CHN has learned.Rassey has spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach at Michigan, where the Wolverines made the Frozen Four three times.Prior to that, Rassey was an assistant at Harvard for Ted Donato, who recently resigned after 22 years as the Crimson's head coach.Despite CHN learning of the agreement...
Getting to Know Oilersnation: Matthew ‘Woz’ Wozniak
Before taking the reins of Oilersnation’s social media, Matthew Wozniak – better known as Woz – was a cofounder of his own soccer content group called “The 90th Minute.” The self-starter had 20,000 subscribers on YouTube and 150,000 TikTok followers and was a popular source of soccer coverage and FIFA gaming content, and it still…
‘Very positive movement’ towards Oilers re-signing Dickinson: Spector
The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly working towards locking up one of their pending free agents. According to Sportsnet’s Mark Spector on Saturday afternoon, the Oilers and Jason Dickinson are talking about an extension. He’s hearing there is “very positive movement towards a deal.” Acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks near the Trade Deadline with Colton Dach,…
Oilers free agent targets: Patrik Laine is a low-risk, high-reward option
NHL free agency is just over a week away, and the Edmonton Oilers are expected to explore all available options. Recently, hockey insider Pierre LeBrun noted there has been significant interest in forward Patrik Laine, who played just five games last season with the Montreal Canadiens. He recently said: “The hook there is that teams…
NHL Tonight | Winnipeg Jets offseason outlook
Former NHLer Thomas Hickey shares some thoughts on the NHL club of Winnipeg.
Oilers 2025-2026 prospect review: Isaac Howard’s ready for the NHL
After an incredible Hobey Baker-winning season with Michigan State University in 2025 (26 goals and 52 points in 37 games) it was well known that Isaac Howard wanted to see some NHL action. The Oilers went out and traded right-shot centre Sam O’Reilly for Howard in the 2025 off-season. Entering the 2025-2026 campaign, it was…
Staying In Canada
It isn't often that I celebrate anything Toronto, but I have to give them a nod tonight as the Toronto Marlies won their second Calder Cup and Canada's tenth championship as the AHL's best team. It took them five games to win over a very good Chicago Wolves team who seeking their fourth Calder Cup since joining the league after their IHL history, but the Marlies never seemed to be in jeopardy in this final after building a 3-0 series lead that included winning both games in Rosemont, Illinois....
6/20/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show
Guest: Danielle Bain
Serious and unserious coaching options for the Oilers
Since the whole of the Edmonton Oilers organization is living in an alternate universe wherein actions have no consequences and staffing decisions are made not with in-depth analysis but rather a firm handshake and a bullying story, I decided to put together a list of potential coaching options for the team. These guys all have…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | June 20, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Oilersnation Radio: NHL opens the door to the Oilers entering the Babcock era
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 Darnell Nurse trade rumours, where he might end up, the incoming Mike Babcock press conference, line combinations, and more. We kicked off the Friday episode…
Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel media availability following Jonathan Toews retirement ceremony
The Jets head coach reflects on Jonathan Toews' influence as a leader and the impact he had on the hockey club.
Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry media availability following Jonathan Toews retirement ceremony
The captain spoke about the impact Jonathan Toews had on him, his teammates, and the organization.
Jonathan Toews media availability following retirement announcement from the NHL
Fresh off his retirement announcement, Jonathan Toews addresses the media to discuss his decision, his career, and his plans for the future.
Jonathan Toews media availability following his retirement from the NHL after 16 seasons
He concludes his career in his home province.
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