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Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 17: Connor Ungar
Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. That makes it back-to-back goalies in the top 20 rankings, with Connor Ungar being my 17th-ranked player. I still struggle internally with Eemil Vinni and Ungar; Vinni is younger, a bit more athletic, and has a higher ceiling. In fact, Vinni…
WWYDW: Where does Eemil Vinni fit in the Oilers crowded goaltending ranks?
Eight. Eight is the number of goaltenders under contract in the Edmonton Oilers and Bakersfield Condors system, with 2024 second-round draft pick Eemil Vinni signing a one-year AHL contract with the Condors on Wednesday. Tristan Jarry, Frederik Andersen, and Devon Levi are expected to tend the crease in Edmonton, while the journeyman Matt Tomkins will…
Oilers prospect Eemil Vinni signs one-year AHL contract with Condors
One of the Edmonton Oilers’ top goaltending prospects is coming to North America, as Eemil Vinni has signed a one-year, AHL contract with the Bakersfield Condors. Vinni, 20, was selected by the Oilers in the second round of the 2024 draft, and his journey into the AHL will be his first experience on the smaller…
Oilers prospect Beau Akey praised by Condors coach despite injuries: ‘Something to be proud of’
There wasn’t much about Beau Akey’s first season of professional hockey that went according to plan. Before the campaign even started, the Edmonton Oilers’ 2023 second-round pick sustained an injury that sidelined him for a month. After a brief conditioning stint in the ECHL, he finally made his AHL debut with the Bakersfield Condors in…
Could ex-Oiler Evander Kane be nearing PTO territory?
The summer is getting long for former Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane. After spending a disappointing 2025-26 season with the Vancouver Canucks in which he scored just 13 goals and 31 points in 71 games, averaging 0.18 points per game and 0.44 points per game, the once sought-after rugged forward is now without a contract….
A note about the future of Oilersnation
Hi everyone, my name is Zach Laing, and I’m the managing editor of Oilersnation and news director of The Nation Network. Today, we have an important announcement to share about the future of the company. Some of you may be familiar with the network, but for those who aren’t, we have expansive coverage of the…
Top 100 Oilers: No. 19 — Shawn Horcoff
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Shawn Horcoff comes in at No. 19 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 29 on Brownlee’s original list. Shawn Horcoff’s fate in Edmonton was sealed when he signed a…
31 Oilers Questions: How does Edmonton’s centre depth impact Josh Samanski’s roster spot?
Count me amongst the admirers of Josh Samanski’s defensive game. When the Edmonton Oilers were growing short on bodies, especially at centre, through the home stretch of the 2025–26 NHL season, Samanski seized the opportunity. What a whirlwind of a calendar year for the one-time, undrafted DEL product. He went from signing an NHL contract…
Oilers’ McDavid, Draisaitl named Hockey Hall of Fame locks by The Athletic
If Edmonton Oilers superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl were to never play another game in their NHL careers, they would be Hockey Hall of Fame locks, according to a recent analysis done by The Athletic. The outlet, for the third straight year, has looked at the top tiers of NHL players and where their chances…
What will be the challenges of a three-goalie rotation?
The Edmonton Oilers will carry three goalies on the roster to start the season, barring an injury in training camp or preseason. Stanley Cup champion Freddie Andersen turns 37 on Oct. 2, and he’s played 34, 16, 22 and 35 games the past four seasons. He’s built for a three-goalie rotation. Tristan Jarry is 31…
No defence, no Stanley Cup for the Edmonton Oilers
Stan Bowman appeared on the TSN panel during the intermission of one of Canada’s games at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The Edmonton Oilers general manager stated that it’s unlikely they add anyone of significance before training camp. He continued to say that he was “happy with where the team was at right now.” A standard…
31 Oilers Questions: Can Matt Savoie produce at a 65-point pace again?
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. This past season was a critical one in Matt Savoie’s career. He was originally drafted ninth overall in 2022 by the…
Top 100 Oilers: No. 20 — Craig Simpson
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Craig Simpson comes in at No. 20 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 18 on Brownlee’s original list. Craig Simpson was the ultimate complementary winger. He could fill the…
Monday Mailbag: What is the Oilers’ biggest on-ice issue Mike Babcock needs to fix?
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 Josh Samanski’s role on the team, Jake Walman’s contract, summer BBQs, and more. If you’ve got…
Does Mattias Janmark have a spot on the 2026-27 squad? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 8)
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. It’s been a few seasons to forget for Mattias Janmark. His first season with the Edmonton Oilers came in 2022–23,…
The $49-million question facing the Edmonton Oilers’ blue line
In the 2025–26 NHL season, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Jake Walman was on-ice for 3.6 goals allowed per hour at 5-on-5. Among all defencemen with a minimum of 500 minutes played, that rate ranks dead last. Put differently, no regular NHL blueliner saw pucks end up in his net at a higher rate than Walman did….
Top 100 Oilers: No. 21 — Craig MacTavish
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Craig MacTavish comes in at No. 21 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 17 on Brownlee’s original list. Craig MacTavish’s playing days were highlighted by the four Stanley Cups…
Sunday Scramble: Re-examining the Wayne Gretzky sale 38 years later
If this song had a chorus, it would be, “The Day That Music Died.” Thirty-eight years ago, with a hockey world quiet and distracted by summer, the Edmonton Oilers (as in Peter Pocklington) sold Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings. Its legacy has been worthy of many documentaries and books, captured well, like Don…
Can Jason Dickinson replicate his offensive peak with the Oilers? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 7)
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. Before free agency began, the Edmonton Oilers re-signed Jason Dickinson, locking up their presumptive third-line centre for the next half-decade….
Why Matthew Savoie’s 2026 Oilers season was severely underrated
Kris Knoblauch had a tough 2026 campaign with the Edmonton Oilers, which turned out to be his last. While much went wrong, he still managed to help the organization significantly in one aspect — developing Matthew Savoie. The message during the 2025 offseason was that Edmonton wanted to get younger. They had fortunately acquired Savoie…
Who is Ryan Shea? 5 little-known facts about the Oilers’ defenceman
The Edmonton Oilers strengthened the left side of their blue line on the first day of free agency, signing defenceman Ryan Shea to a five-year, $20 million contract. Oilers fans have plenty of reasons to be excited about Shea. The defenceman is coming off a season where he tallied 35 points, the 14th-most among NHL…
Former Oilers forward Noah Philp retires from professional hockey
Former Edmonton Oilers forward Noah Philp has decided to hang up his skates. The news comes as a bit of a surprise, as the 27-year-old had just signed a contract to play with HV71 in the Swedish Hockey League. The club shared a post on social media on Thursday, shedding some light on the situation….
Was Ryan Shea’s strong 2025-26 sustainable or lucky? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 6)
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. On Canada Day, the Edmonton Oilers made significant changes to their back-end. They were able to trade Darnell Nurse’s entire…
Can Matt Savoie and Isaac Howard succeed under Mike Babcock?
We are 40 days away from the start of training camp for the 2026-27 season. The Edmonton Oilers have made some changes to their roster, but the most significant change will be on the bench, with head coach Mike Babcock and associate coach D.J. Smith taking over from Kris Knoblauch and Mark Stuart. The only…
Kelly Hrudey will not return to Sportsnet broadcasts
There will be at least one familiar face who will not return to Rogers hockey broadcasts in the upcoming season. Kelly Hrudey revealed in a social media post on Wednesday evening that his contract was not renewed. Hrudey has been part of Hockey Night in Canada and Rogers essentially since his playing career ended in…
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