Report: Darnell Nurse requests trade from Oilers
Nurse has spent the entirety of his 798-game NHL career with the Oilers.
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Oilers’ Darnell Nurse requests trade amid Mike Babcock drama
The Edmonton Oilers failed to make the Stanley Cup Final this year, after making it back-to-back seasons. This led to some changes for the team, including a change in head coach. Now, the Oilers are interested in Mike Babcock, a potentially controversial hire. As the Oilers navigate potentially hiring Babcock, they also need to navigate […] The post Oilers’ Darnell Nurse requests trade amid Mike Babcock drama appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Oilers Want To Free Up $9.25 Million With Nurse Trade. Can They Spend It Wisely?
The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly trying to trade Darnell Nurse, mainly to clear his cap hit and use that space to address holes on the roster. If history is any indication, the Oilers might not use that space well.
Oilers Trade Tree: How they fumbled trading away Pat Maroon
Drafting was a huge problem during the Edmonton Oilers’ Decade of Darkness. Just over a year after coming oh so close to winning the sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history, the Oilers had three first-round picks in the 2007 draft. The sixth overall pick was used to select Sam Gagner, the 15th overall pick (acquired…
Oilers rumors: Edmonton linked to Bobby McMann after successful Kraken stint
The Edmonton Oilers currently have their hands full as they attempt to extend Connor McDavid to a long-term contract. Now, there are reports that they could be interested in Bobby McMann after his successful stint on the Seattle Kraken, according to Tyler Kuehl of Daily Faceoff. “The Oilers are looking for a little more depth […] The post Oilers rumors: Edmonton linked to Bobby McMann after successful Kraken stint appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Evan Bouchard has a career year: Oilers 2025-26 player review
Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season. You can read about the analytics behind my analysis here. An emphatic turnaround Evan Bouchard is…
Oilers rumors: Insider expects Connor McDavid to sign 7-year extension in Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers are attempting to hire Mike Babcock as their next head coach. In the midst of all that, the potential extension of Connor McDavid remains a topic of discussion. One insider believes he will sign a seven-year extension with Edmonton, according to SportsNet 590 the FAN. "I don't think there's anybody more committed […] The post Oilers rumors: Insider expects Connor McDavid to sign 7-year extension in Edmonton appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Oilers’ perfect trade offer for Blues’ Jordan Kyrou
The Edmonton Oilers have become a perennial Stanley Cup contender. They have made the playoffs seven straight years, and played in the Stanley Cup Final in 2024 and 2025. This past season, the team fell short, losing in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Anaheim Ducks. This led Connor McDavid to […] The post Oilers’ perfect trade offer for Blues’ Jordan Kyrou appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Oilers 2025-26 Prospect Review: Asher Barnett shines in freshman season with Michigan
After a great two years with the United States National Team development program, the Edmonton Oilers selected Asher Barnett in the fifth round of the 2025 NHL Draft, and I wrote about how his defensive play stood out to me. Now the Michigan Wolverine has continued to show off his impressive defensive play in his…
Better Lait Than Never: The Oilers want Mike Babcock, but the NHLPA wants its investigation first
It’s been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I’ve got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I discussed the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers’ plan to hire Mike Babcock, the NHLPA asking for an investigation, and more. Needless…
Bruce Cassidy Opens Up About Potential Maple Leafs Offer
The Edmonton Oilers sound like they’ve given up hope of being able to talk to Bruce Cassidy about their head […]
Edmonton Oilers Pursuit of New Head Coach Hits Worrisome Blockade
Back on May 14th, shortly after their 2026 season came to an end, the Edmonton Oilers swiftly parted ways with […]
NHL Free Agency: Bobby McMann Linked to Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately, but the fact of the matter is, not only will their coaching staff look different next season, so will their roster. General manager Stan Bowman's leash isn't super long, so it will be important for the Oilers exec to hit some home runs this summer, including on the free-agent market, which opens July 1. The Oilers will try to make a move or two to free up some cap space, and expect to see them land a couple of win...
Friedman: Oilers believed to have interviewed Jim Hiller for coaching position
While Mike Babcock and Bruce Cassidy are dominating the conversation surrounding the Edmonton Oilers‘ head coaching position, there may be another name to add to the fold. When talking about the Babcock situation in the latest episode of 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman mentioned other names the Oilers have considered for the vacant head…
Bobby McMann could be an excellent fit for the Oilers
McMann has a versatile arsenal that can be useful on an Oilers team looking for more depth.
Oilers Insider Offers Surprise Prediction About Connor McDavid’s Future in Edmonton
Way back in the 2015 NHL Draft, Connor McDavid was selected No. 1 overall by the Edmonton Oilers. From the […]
New Allegation Emerging Against Babcock, As Oilers Hire Still On Hold
The Edmonton Oilers/Mike Babcock Saga is taking a new turn, according to insider Frank Seravalli. He claims that sources have told him that the NHLPA and the NHL are in receipt of "significant" additional claims against Babcock from his tumultuous Columbus Blue Jackets two-month tenure in 2023. If #Oilers elect to continue down the path with Mike Babcock, sources say the #NHLPA is in receipt of “significant” additional claims from their own investigation with players that were not ...
‘It’s right from the top’: Daryl Katz’s fingerprints are all over Oilers’ controversial off-season
The longer and longer the dramatic 2026 off-season continues for the Edmonton Oilers, the more and more clear it’s become that Daryl Katz’s fingerprints are all over this mess. He’s the one who pushed for the Oilers to fire Kris Knoblauch, the one who pushed for Bruce Cassidy before Vegas’ buffoonery, and now, the one…
The Hockey News Big Show: Who Is The Stanley Cup Favorite Through Four Games?
Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the top storylines during the Stanley Cup final, the Oilers' decision to pursue Mike Babcock, Robert Thomas trade rumors and more.
The Mike Babcock situation continues to be messy for the Oilers
An investigation into findings of abuse is delaying the Oilers’ hiring of the Stanley Cup-winning coach.
Report: Flyers linked to Darnell Nurse in latest trade rumors
The Philadelphia Flyers are going to look for upgrades in certain positions. That’s one of the most obvious statements we can make — as a team that entered the playoffs and actually won a round, will obviously look to improve themselves to get back to that point (and maybe win two rounds) next year. But one of those areas in need of improvement for the Flyers is their blue line and they could be sniffing around a certain Edmonton Oilers defenseman that needs a new home. Darnell Nurse has ...
Oilers rumors: NHL makes decision on Mike Babcock investigation amid ‘significant’ additional claims
The Edmonton Oilers want to hire Mike Babcock as their next head coach, but it looks like they have to wait until his investigation is done from when he was with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2023. Apparently, there are some significant claims from the investigation that weren’t reported that year, according to NHL insider […] The post Oilers rumors: NHL makes decision on Mike Babcock investigation amid ‘significant’ additional claims appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Bruce McNall: His Rise and Fall
On Aug. 9, 1988, the hockey world changed forever. The Edmonton Oilers traded the Great One, Wayne Gretzky, along with Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski, to the Los Angeles Kings…
Report: NHLPA in receipt of ‘significant’ additional claims not previously reported on Babcock in 2023
The Oilers are reportedly interested in hiring the Stanley Cup-winning coach, despite his previous flame-out in Columbus.
The NHL could save the Oilers from themselves
Not so fast, everyone. The Edmonton Oilers might be saved from themselves before they make the most controversial coaching hire since… well, maybe ever, considering the profile of Mike Babcock and how often the word “scumbag” is used to describe him. But as we know, the Oilers resist normalcy the same way P.K. Subban resists…
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