New NHL Rumors on Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Top 2026 Draft Pick Trade Buzz
Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews are the two biggest names to watch on the trade market this offseason, but it appears both might be staying put.
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NHL draft rankings: Oilers could take Ben Macbeath at No. 52
Ben Macbeath, come on down. If Steven Ellis’ Daily Faceoff draft rankings were exactly how things shook out in next month’s NHL draft, the Edmonton Oilers would be taking a defenceman from the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen 52nd overall. Ellis released his latest Top 100 rankings, and Macbeath came in at the spot the Oilers would…
Vegas making Cup final is worst-case for Oilers coach search
There are 11 words that the Edmonton Oilers are hoping to hear: “Vegas has granted the Oilers permission to speak to Bruce Cassidy.” It’s the man the team has been after for over two weeks, playing the waiting game with the Golden Knights to see if, or when, they will budge and grant the Oilers…
Pending UFA Troy Stecher Speaks Out On His Future With Maple Leafs
When the Toronto Maple Leafs claimed Troy Stecher on waivers from the Edmonton Oilers back in November, it was sort of a "break glass in case of emergency" situation, as Toronto needed to add some defensive depth with the team being riddled with injuries to their blueline. But Stecher immediately grew into a crucial, valued member of the Leafs' defense corps. His high level of compete and tenacity earned him significant ice time in the top-four, while averaging over 20 minutes of ice ti...
Can Oilers newest signing Aku Raty crack the NHL roster?
Aku Raty was officially signed to a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers on May 25. The signing comes after Raty had an incredible year for Karpat in the Finnish professional league that saw him score 20 goals and 57 points in 51 games. The 6-foot right-winger was tied for seventh in Liiga scoring. Raty…
What does a good year look like for Trent Frederic?
Now that we’re well into the Edmonton Oilers’ offseason, I’ve been wondering what a successful summer looks like if you’re Trent Frederic. Gord knows we’ve got a long time to think about it. You don’t have to say much other than it was an ugly first year in Edmonton for Freddy, and I think there…
Trade tree: How this terrible Oiler decision led to one of the best trades in McDavid-Draisaitl era
Almost five years ago, the Edmonton Oilers made a trade so bad that it still has ramifications to this day. On July 23, 2021, they sent the 20th overall selection to the Minnesota Wild for the 22nd overall pick and the 90th overall. Dropping down two spots made a massive difference, as the Wild used…
Curtis Lazar fulfilled role for cheap cost: 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. Another Oil King reunion One thing…
Which Oilers are ‘untouchable’ if they pursue a big trade this offseason?
After their first-round playoff exit nearly a month ago, the Edmonton Oilers need to improve their roster for the 2026–27 season. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about that, and as a result, I’m expecting a very active offseason. It begs the question of whether a blockbuster trade is on the horizon, and recently,…
Top 100 Oilers: No. 30 — Dave Lumley
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Dave Lumley comes in at No. 30 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 24 on Brownlee’s original list. Dave Lumley was the kind of blue-collar player that every championship-winning…
Oilers shouldn’t just give Darnell Nurse away
The Edmonton Oilers can’t afford to just give away Darnell Nurse in a trade. I find when fans and some media discuss trade rumours, they only focus on the weaknesses in a player’s game, but overlook what he does well. I understand some can’t look past the $9.25 million AAV contract (four more years), but…
Ty Emberson took a step forward: 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. The context As judgment day approached…
Report: Oilers' Darnell Nurse Linked to Offseason Trade
The Edmonton Oilers are in for some massive roster changes. Defenceman Darnell Nurse has been linked as a prime offseason trade candidate, and it has a lot to due with his contract. Nurse is signed through the 2030 season at $9.25 million AAV, and it's expected that the Oilers will approach Nurse in the coming weeks for a list of teams he'd approve a trade to. Nurse holds a full no-movement clause until the 2027-28 season. Daily Faceoff's Matt Larkin cites Nurse as a cap casualty and expects t...
How the Oilers arrived at the Darnell Nurse dilemma
We’re approaching the five-year anniversary of Darnell Nurse’s eight-year, $74 million contract with the Oilers, and the defender’s $9.25 million cap hit remains one of the organization’s biggest roster questions. Selected with the seventh overall pick in the 2013 NHL Draft when Craig MacTavish was general manager, Nurse inked two different two-year bridge deals with…
Oilers sign forward Aku Räty after strong season in Finland
The Edmonton Oilers have made a late May signing out of Europe. On Monday morning, the Oilers announced they had agreed to terms with forward Aku Räty to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal is worth an annual value of $850,000. The right-shot winger is coming off a season with Karpat in Finland’s Liiga and…
Today In NHL History - Boston Blackout
On May 24th in 1988, a transformer blowout blackened a fog-filled Boston Garden with 3:27 remaining in the middle frame of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers. Deemed an Act of God, NHL president John Ziegler canceled the 3-3 match rescheduling it two nights later at Northlands Coliseum. The Oilers won Game 4-A by a score of 6-3, sweeping the
Getting to Know Oilersnation: Aaron ‘Bordzy’ Bordato
Aaron “Bordzy” Bordato always knew he wanted to be in sports commentary. “Most kids grew up watching Disney cartoons,” he said. “Instead of Saturday morning cartoons, it was a Sportscentre on TSN… From as young as I can remember, I was watching Jay and Dan, and thinking ‘Oh my gosh, they can do sports AND…
Building the perfect top-six around McDavid and Draisaitl
In the past two off-seasons, the Edmonton Oilers made significant attempts at upgrading their winger depth, adding Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson during the 2024 free agency and then Andrew Mangiapane in 2025. On paper, it seemed reasonable to think that at least one of those players could have found success on Connor McDavid or…
Monday Mailbag: How long do the Oilers wait to hire their new head coach?
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 the Oilers’ coaching timelines, pressure on the management, Cup or bust, and more. If you’ve got…
Todd Nelson and Oilers goalie search updates: Sunday Scramble
It’s been a surprisingly slow news cycle in the Edmonton Oilers coaching search. The only name concretely tied to them, other than Bruce Cassidy, is Craig Berube. The Oilers have time. It’s a good time to use the time. I just thought we’d have a few more names directly linked to them by now, either…
Oilers Letters to the Editor: Coaching and roster debates
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. Will the Oilers run it back? It has occurred to me that the team and fans are overreacting to last season’s failure. Head coach Kris…
Max Jones thrived in sheltered role: 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. When the Edmonton Oilers traded for…
Colton Dach shows high potential: 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. Jason Dickinson was a pricey addition…
2026 IIHF World Championship Day 9: Samanski logs 3 points
Things have been going great for Edmonton Oilers players at the 2026 IIHF World Championship, but there were a few disappointing results on Saturday. There were three Oilers in action. Isaac Howard’s USA took on Latvia, falling 4-2, Mattias Ekholm’s Sweden fell 3-2 to Norway, and Josh Samanski’s Germany defeated Austria 6-2. It’s bad news…
Top 100 Oilers: No. 31 — Dave Hunter
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Dave Hunter comes in at No. 31 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 25 on Brownlee’s original list. Championship teams like the 1984, 1985, and 1987 Edmonton Oilers cannot…
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