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Winnipeg Jets afternoon links ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft
Ahead of the Draft all the talk when it comes to the Jets is centered on number 37.
Oilers Draft Guide: Draft Picks, Targets, and Predictions for the 2026 NHL Draft
It’s draft day in the National Hockey League. Thirty-two teenagers will be selected in the first round on Friday night, as another 192 will hear their names called on Saturday. For the Edmonton Oilers, the draft doesn’t mean much these days. In their quest to hoist Lord Stanley’s mug, the team has consistently shipped out…
Random Thoughts: Darnell Nurse, the NHL Draft, and Oilers benefitting from Mike Babcock
The NHL Draft kicks off tonight with Round 1 expected to take 48 years to complete, and that had me thinking about whether we’re in for any kind of action despite the Oilers not having a pick until tomorrow morning. With plenty of trade rumours swirling around the team right now, I don’t think it’s…
Oilers’ Draisaitl welcomes Babcock’s hard coaching: ‘I want that’
Leon Draisaitl is one of the most astute and articulate hockey players in the game. When the Edmonton Oilers star sits down to speak his mind, he doesn’t mince words. His honesty at the end-of-season media availability put the Oilers on notice. He said he was concerned with the direction of the team after a…
Which NHL team makes the best all-time starting lineup from first-round picks?
It’s been a quiet week in the NHL world, with up to several hours passing in between blockbuster, franchise-shifting moves . Luckily, the first round of the draft is tonight, so fans will finally have something to talk about. While we wait, let’s play a roster game. Which team can make the best starting six out of their first-round draft picks? This should be nice and simple – three forwards, two defensemen and a goalie, all of them from a specific team’s first-round picks. And to add a ...
Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff speaks ahead of 2026 NHL Draft
The Jets GM chats ahead of tonight's draft.
Zach Hyman calls past experience with Babcock ‘phenomenal’
The Edmonton Oilers, who met with Mike Babcock during the hiring process, have now all spoken to the media since the news became official on Tuesday. It’s a resounding chorus of support and excitement from Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Zach Hyman. Hyman has the most firsthand knowledge of Babcock and his style, having played…
Oilers at No. 52: A look at the five best players ever drafted at that spot
The NHL Draft begins tonight, and as things stand, the Edmonton Oilers won’t make their first selection until No. 52 overall. Picking at No. 52 could change at a moment’s notice, as the Oilers could use the pick as part of a trade package or attempt to move up in the draft. Yet, as it…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | June 26, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Real Life Podcast: Rainy Edmonton problems, Mike Babcock, and Chalmers’ wipeout
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 Mike Babcock press conference, the rain in Edmonton, the NBA Draft, and much more. The guys kicked off this week’s episode of Real Life with…
7 players the Oilers could target at pick 52 in 2026 NHL Draft
We are just a day away from the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, NY. And as of today, the Edmonton Oilers carry a total of four picks heading into the weekend. Of course, with trades happening in a frenzy leading up to the event, there’s always a chance we see that number change by Friday….
Connor Ingram ‘bullish’ on re-signing with Oilers
Could the Edmonton Oilers return the same goaltending tandem as last season? Connor Ingram was expected to hit the free agent market next Wednesday when free agency opens, and there’s been little noise about a possible extension — until Thursday. Sportsnet’s Mark Spector said Ingram would welcome coming back to play for the Oilers. “Sounds like…
Comparing NHL Draft rankings: Who lands at No. 8 for the Winnipeg Jets?
From skilled forwards to potential top-pairing defenders, Winnipeg's draft-day possibilities remain wide open.
Seravalli: Nurse trade not imminent unless talk changes ‘dramatically’
One insider believes that unless things change dramatically and quickly, Darnell Nurse won’t be traded by the first round of the NHL Draft on Friday night. Frank Seravalli was asked about the Edmonton Oilers and the ongoing trade request from Nurse on Thursday’s edition of Frankly Hockey, as more indicators from around the hockey world suggest…
Winnipeg Jets announce 2026 Development Camp schedule
Plan your schedule accordingly.
Oilers trade tree: How Jakub Jeřábek and a forgotten draft pick defined the Chiarelli era
At the helm of the Edmonton Oilers, Peter Chiarelli made some pretty devastating moves. His first was a positive, selecting Connor McDavid first overall, which was an easy move. But all goodwill was lost when he sent the 16th and 33rd overall picks in the 2015 draft to the New York Islanders for Griffin Reinhart. …
TSN | Examining potential landing spots for Connor Hellebuyck
Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun joined Gino Reda to discuss.
Remembering 10 draft picks that toured the league before they were finally used
The 25th overall pick in this year’s draft has been on a bit of a journey. The story starts at last year’s deadline. The pick originally belonged to the Lightning, but they traded it to the Kraken in a deal for Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde. The pick stayed with the Kraken until this weekend, when they shipped it to Florida for Mackie Samoskevich. We didn’t realize it at the time, but the Panthers had something even bigger in mind, flipping the pick to Ottawa few hours later in the Brady...
The Hockey Show - Episode 718
The Hockey Show , Canada's only campus-produced radio show that strictly talks hockey, is back tonight at the UMFM studios where we're one day away from the NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo, New York. Since we rarely talk about mock drafts and who should be selected by which team, don't expect anything like that tonight. Instead, we have some topics that need discussing and we'll even be joined by a special guest for the show! Tonight should be fun with stories, news, and laughs all going down on Th...
Oilers trade targets: Should Edmonton buy-low on Kent Johnson?
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman have been fixtures in the Edmonton Oilers’ top six for most of the McDavid era. But as they enter their mid-30s, they’ll need to hand over the keys to a new generation sooner or later. Edmonton’s succession plan has already been set in motion, with Vasily Podkolzin and Matt Savoie…
Why Ethan MacKenzie could be the Oilers perfect 52nd overall pick
The NHL Draft isn’t something Edmonton Oilers fans get excited about anymore. The days of drafting near the top of the first round, or even on the opening day, are long gone. The focus now is on winning the Stanley Cup. Edmonton traded its 2026 first-round pick to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | June 25, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
It's Hard To Like You
Over the last number of months, it has become increasingly hard for me to justify my enjoyment watching hockey when the game seems to have gone morally corrupt. There are other problems that bother me as well like the valuation of NHL teams and league broadcast rights, the constant need to monetize every facet of its business, and the lack of player safety from the Department of Player Safety, but the last few months have really tested the ol' moral compass when it comes to trying to be a fan ...
Senators linked to Ingram, two ‘available’ goalies would waive to join Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers need at least one more goaltender to round out their crease for the 2026-27 season. Who that will be is a big question mark as the team approaches free agency. Connor Ingram provided sturdy goaltending after being thrust into the team’s starting role just a few months after being acquired from the…
Connor McDavid wants Mike Babcock to push Oilers’ top players: ‘It’s time’
Connor McDavid has had his fair share of NHL head coaches. From Todd McLellan, to Ken Hitchcock, to Dave Tippett, to Jay Woodcroft, and Kris Knoblauch. Every coach, at least the last three, has failed to complete one crucial task: hold the Edmonton Oilers captain and other top players to account. That’s why he and…
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