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Better Lait Than Never: The Oilers sign Alex Formenton and the reaction was exactly as expected
It’s been another boring week around here with the Oilers and NHL at large still right in the middle of the off-season dead zone, but I’ve still got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready what little has happened anyway. On today’s podcast, I discussed some Oilers signing Alex Formenton, the boys are…
Trying to make sense of why the Oilers signed Alex Formenton
The Edmonton Oilers signed Alex Formenton to a one-year, $850,000 contract Wednesday morning. Formenton, a 2017 second-round draft pick, is mainly known for being one of the members of the “Canada Five.” Formenton, along with Carter Hart, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote and Michael McLeod, were teammates on Canada’s World Junior team and were charged with…
Bowman: Hockey Canada reinstating Formenton played ‘big role’ in Oilers signing
Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman said that Hockey Canada’s willingness to reinstate Alex Formenton ahead of the other acquitted hockey players from the 2025 sexual assault trial was a key step before signing the 26-year-old. TSN’s Ryan Rishaug spoke with Bowman after the news of Formenton’s arrival in Edmonton was announced on Wednesday. It’s…
Oilers scrape bottom of hockey barrel in signing Alex Formenton
The Edmonton Oilers are a second-chance organization. Time, and time, and time again, the Oilers have proven they’re willing to give players a shot at reviving their careers after dealing with off-ice actions. They did so with Craig MacTavish in the ’80s after he served a vehicular homicide sentence. Zack Kassian, Evander Kane, Corey Perry,…
Edmonton Oilers sign Alex Formenton to one-year contract
The Edmonton Oilers have added another forward before training camp begins, one with a controversial past. Former Ottawa Senators forward Alex Formenton has signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Oilers, the team announced Wednesday morning. He was on the ice with his new teammates shortly after the deal wad made public. Formenton was one…
Total of 14 Oilers games only available through streaming in 2026-27
If you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan who hasn’t cut the cord, still likes to fire up the receiver and scroll the guide to find Sportsnet West at 7 o’clock to watch your game… well, there’s going to be some games you miss this season. A total of 14 of the 84 Oilers regular season games…
Oilers training camp: Breaking down key roster battles
With the season right around the corner, the Edmonton Oilers have a pretty good idea of what their opening night lineup will look like. But that doesn’t mean training camp will be without competition or surprises. Over the years, camp battles have helped shape Edmonton’s opening-night lineup. Corey Potter played his way into a job…
Sidney Crosby gives assessment on Oilers coach Mike Babcock: ‘Really organized’
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers leadership group vetted Mike Babcock themselves before the organization hired the 63-year-old coach. Babcock impressed them by how he approaches the game. Not to mention having a Stanley Cup and two Olympic gold medals — hardware McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Zach Hyman don’t have. It’s a big reason why…
Edmonton Oilers hit the ice for first skate ahead of 2026-27 training camp
The time has come, summer is over, and now it’s hockey season. In Edmonton, where the Oilers have aspirations of hoisting Lord Stanley’s Mug next July, players hit the ice at the Downtown Community Rink for their first skate. Among those seen there on the Oilers social media channels were Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach…
Rogers Place to remain home of Oilers until 2036
Rogers will remain a major partner of the Edmonton Oilers. On Tuesday, the two announced that Rogers Place will remain the Oilers’ home until 2036, confirming a 10-year commitment. That extension comes after 10 years of Rogers having the naming rights to the Oilers’ home. Rogers has the naming rights to Rogers Arena in Vancouver…
Oilers’ Zach Hyman remains a legitimate first-line player
Zach Hyman is still a first-line player. Don’t fall for the claims that he is aging or that there is a shiny new toy ready to replace him. Hyman isn’t old. He hasn’t slowed down, in fact, he had a very productive season last year, and a first-round loss to Anaheim doesn’t change that. Forty-five…
Beyond Accountability: What Mike Babcock could change behind the Oilers’ bench
We’ve heard it time and again this summer: the Edmonton Oilers were looking for a different type of coach when they brought in Mike Babcock. The word that has resurfaced in articles and interviews has been accountability; the team’s leadership felt they needed more of this from their coach to get over the finish line….
How concerning is Matt Savoie missing training camp for the Oilers?
The Edmonton Oilers got some tough off-season news when it was announced that Matt Savoie will be missing from training camp and will be out until late October with a lower-body injury. The injury, the team confirmed, was suffered during training this summer. Savoie had an excellent rookie season, playing in all 82 games and…
I can’t get over how bad NHL 27 looks
I grew up playing EA’s NHL series. The first one I had was NHL 2005 for the GameCube, but I don’t really remember playing it that much. Come to think of it, that game may have been more for my dad than myself, but I digress. By the time NHL 07 was released, I was…
Top 100 Oilers: No. 15 — Charlie Huddy
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Charlie Huddy comes in at No. 15 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 13 on Brownlee’s original list. To win a championship, it doesn’t just require superstars, but the…
Why Oilers’ Mathieu Joseph could surprise with a bigger role than many expect this season
The Edmonton Oilers will welcome some fresh faces when training camp gets underway on September 16. Despite reports indicating that netminder Frederik Andersen is expected to miss training camp and the early part of the season due to an injury, newcomers Ryan Shea and Shakir Mukhamadullin will be there, ready to step into the mix…
4 Oilers primed for bounce back seasons
With the 2026-27 NHL season fast approaching, I started looking at the Oilers’ roster to see if there are any guys primed for a bounce back season. And given there were more than a few candidates who could avenge last year’s mess, I figured I would put together my list to see how it compares…
Oilers prospect Rudolfs Berzkalns named captain of USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks
The Edmonton Oilers’ top pick from the 2026 NHL draft has been named captain of his USHL team. Rudolfs Berzkalns, whom the team selected 58th overall, will wear a ‘C’ for the Muskegon Lumberjacks this season. “Rudy’s earned this,” Lumberjacks head coach Colten St. Clair said in a statement. “He’s won a Clark Cup, been…
Oilersnation Radio: Bounce back Oilers, injury worries, and the Connor Hellebuyck situation
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 primed for a bounce back, expectations for Trent Frederic, another round of Ask the Idiots, line combinations, and more. We kicked off the…
NHL Notebook: Canucks sign Buium to eight-year, $9.38 million AAV extension
After letting one franchise defenceman go last season, the Vancouver Canucks aren’t willing to let another with the potential to walk. The team announced Friday afternoon that they signed blue liner Zeev Buium to an eight-year, $9.38 million AAV extension. “Zeev has settled in nicely with our organization since his trade to Vancouver last season,…
The Oilers have found success in giving people a second chance
The Edmonton Oilers have a long history of giving people second chances. This has been the case since the 1980s, a philosophy supported by former general manager Glen Sather. Of course, people should be held accountable for their actions. However, once they have dealt with their issues, who doesn’t deserve a second chance? If you…
Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 9: William Nicholl
Welcome to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. No. 9 in the countdown is former London Knights forward William Nicholl. Nicholl is a 2024 seventh-round pick, and in a redraft, I think he would be a couple of rounds higher now. #9: William Nicholl Age: 20 Position:…
Bowman: Babcock pushed for the Oilers to hire Misha Donskov as coaching consultant
When the Edmonton Oilers brought Misha Donskov aboard as a coaching consultant late last week, the hire raised several questions. Why do the Oilers want someone there for only a handful of days each month? Why Donskov? What exactly does a coaching consultant do? According to Oilers general manager Stan Bowman, the answer to the…
Real Life Podcast: Chalmers’ fire alarm, Daejon Love, and the Kawhi Leonard punishment
Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s ready to help you wrap up the week with another dose of nonsense and shenanigans. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed the Real Life fantasy football league, fire alarms, Daejon Love, the Kawhi Leonard investigation, and much more. The guys…
NHL Notebook: Houston mayor pushes for expansion as Devils trade shocks Evangelista
Get ready, hockey fans: NHL expansion could be coming soon. The mayor of Houston, Tex., John Whitmire, revealed in an exclusive interview with the Sporting News earlier this week that his office has been engaged with local stakeholders as the state looks to bring a second NHL team to it. “We’re ready. In fact, we’re talking…
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