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Curious about how involved Michael Parkatti is in the Edmonton Oilers decision-making process? You’d get a good sense watching The Drop. The Drop is the Oilers+ behind-the-scenes, all-access show. In other words, it’s the treat fans get for their hearty $60 contribution to the OEG app for the season. Until the latest episode of The…
This summer was another one full of changes for the Edmonton Oilers, both in coaching and player personnel. With new faces coming in, several players from the 2025-26 team have…
Though the Edmonton Oilers had a disappointing exit in the 2026 playoffs at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks, one clear bright spot was the performance of their second line. The trio of Leon Draisaitl, Vasily Podkolzin and Kasperi Kapanen was excellent. Across Edmonton’s six games against Anaheim, the line produced six goals and didn’t…
One of the wilder stories in the past decade surrounding the Edmonton Oilers was hearing Bob Nicholson blame a failed 2018-19 season on Tobias Rieder. I mean, come on. In 67 games in Tobias Rieder’s lone season with the Oilers, he was as snakebitten as they come, notching 11 assists but failing to find the…
The Edmonton Oilers held just five picks in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, which took place on June 26 and 27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Edmonton picked in the…
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off by looking at three teams that Connor McDavid could look to join if he is to leave the Edmonton Oilers. Next, expansion…
The 2026-27 National Hockey League season is right around the corner. On Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers announced their themed games over the course of the season, with tickets going on sale on August 27th at 10:00 AM MT. With the schedule expanding from 82 to 84 games, there’ll be an earlier start date to the…
After taking a look at the Edmonton Oilers’ All-Time Top 5 European Forwards, focus now shifts to the back end for a glance at the top European blueliners in franchise…
The start of the 2026-27 season is fast approaching, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The first player was Evan Bouchard, and now we turn our attention…
Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl knows that Mike Babcock isn't loved by everyone in hockey, but he doesn't care, and is ready to play for the controversial coach next season. Draisaitl knows the Oilers needed to make drastic changes this summer, and feels hiring Babcock was exactly what the doctor ordered. "I think he's just going to bring a different attitude and a different mentality to our group," Draisaitl said, according to NHL.com's Shawn P. Roarke . "I think it's exactly...
With a potential decision coming for Connor McDavid in less than a year, many around the hockey world are wondering where McJesus could resurrect himself if he were to leave the Edmonton Oilers . Yes, he is starting a two-year extension this coming season, but most pundits suggest that if he does not sign another extension next summer, the Oilers will not want to go into the final year of his contract with so much uncertainty about whether he'll stay. So it makes sense to say that the co...
Let’s take a trip back in time to March 7, 2025 — a day so consequential that it paved the way for the next two Stanley Cup champions, significantly changing the balance of power atop the NHL. Just minutes before the trade deadline that afternoon, the Florida Panthers acquired Brad Marchand from the Boston Bruins,…
Is anyone else excited/intrigued to see what Mike Babcock taking over behind the Oilers’ bench means for accountability, because that part of the hire feels like the one of the biggest pros for dragging him out retirement. His reputation is his reputation, and we’ve talked about it a million times by now that there’s not…
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: the Battle of Alberta takes it up a notch with…
Hockey conversation is ramping up towards the end of August, as Edmonton Oilers fans ponder questions about their club. Is Josh Samanski ready to take a step and seize a job with the big club all season? Are the Oilers looking to target a right-handed centre for the fourth line? Will Samanski go back and…
The NHL offseason is nearing its conclusion, and we are getting ready for the start of a new season. Like the past few seasons, the Edmonton Oilers have high expectations.…
The Edmonton Oilers hired controversial coach Mike Babcock to lead their team beginning in 2026-27. Babcock received a major endorsement from Connor McDavid, the team’s captain. McDavid believes the veteran bench boss will bring an approach his team needs. Fellow superstar Leon Draisaitl is inclined to agree with him. Draisaitl spoke with the media in […] The post Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl drops Mike Babcock ‘accountability’ message before 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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 the Oilers in Global Series, the Elks’ game against Winnipeg, another round of Ask the Idiots, line combinations, and more. We kicked off the Friday…
As a guy who has a fairly robust hockey jersey collection, I can tell you that there are many jerseys I never would have in my collection simply because they don't have that certain quality that makes people love them or hate them. For example, the Justin Bieber-designed Toronto Maple Leafs jersey would not be in my collection because it's literally forgettable. Compared to jerseys like the Islanders' Fisherman and the Oilers' Todd McFarlane alternates, the Bieber jerseys simply aren't that gr...
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are counting on Vasily Podkolzin to take another step and provide some much-needed secondary offense. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets have been…
Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the Top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. The No. 14 and 15 prospects on our countdown were both American defencemen in Zack Sharp and Damien Carfagna, and we aren’t done with them yet. At No. 13 in our rankings is Michigan defender Asher Barnett, who is growing into…
It’ll only be a matter of time before the Edmonton Oilers hoist the Stanley Cup. Well, at least according to Canadian soccer superstar Alphonso Davies. During the press conference, which revealed that the Oilers will be one of four teams to play two games in Germany in 2027-28 to attempt to grow the game in…
The 2026-27 season is just around the corner, and training camp is under one month away. The Edmonton Oilers are looking to rebound after a tough first-round exit last season.…
Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s ready to help you wrap up the week. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed the Nation Golf Tournament, TV talk, weather woes, and much more. The guys kicked off this week’s episode of Real Life with a conversation about TV…
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. When the Edmonton Oilers acquired Mattias Ekholm ahead of the 2023 Trade Deadline, he completely transformed their blueline and pushed them toward…