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Ryder Cali poses for a portrait during the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine at Harborcenter on June 4, 2026 in Buffalo, New York.

The Edmonton Oilers should choose Ryder Cali at the 2026 NHL Draft

Gordon Munro

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8:30 AM EDT

The Edmonton Oilers should pick Beckett Hamilton at the 2026 NHL Draft

Gordon Munro

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8:00 AM EDT

The Edmonton Oilers should pick Viktor Fyodorov at the 2026

Gordon Munro

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7:30 AM EDT

The Edmonton Oilers should select Jaxon Cover at the 2026 NHL

Gordon Munro

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7:00 AM EDT

Brek Liske #42 of the Everett Silvertips skates during third period action against the Brandon Wheat Kings at Westoba Place on October 08, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers should select Brek Liske at the 2026 NHL Draft

Gordon Munro

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Jun 25, 2026

May 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) points to his goaltender after being congratulated at the bench after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the first period of game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Alex Tuch won't be riding shotgun with Connor McDavid

Ash Anjum

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Jun 24, 2026

Sep 28, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock during the post game media conference after a win over the Detroit Red Wings at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

No, you are not dreaming the Oilers did just do that

Noah Guttman

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Jun 24, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Josh Samanski (81) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game between the Stars and the Oilers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

How Josh Samanski could help fuel the Oilers' resurgence

Gordon Munro

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Jun 24, 2026

Owen Sound Attack forward Pierce Mbuyi #21 concentrates prior to the face-off during a game between Owen Sound Attack and Saginaw Spirit

The Edmonton Oilers should select Pierce Mbuyi at the 2026 NHL Draft

Gordon Munro

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Jun 24, 2026

Dec 22, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (7) looks for a loose puck against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Brady Tkachuk has set a dangerous precedent for next offseason

Noah Guttman

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Jun 23, 2026

Jul 1, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; New Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock speaks to the media after being named the ninth Blue Jackets head coach during a press conference at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY NETWORK

Edmonton Oilers officially hire the controversial Mike Babcock

Gordon Munro

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Jun 23, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Connor Murphy (5) takes down Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Stan Bowman commits Oilers long term to an aging vet once again

Sean Mallon

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Jun 22, 2026

Apr 8, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) looks up at the scoreboard during a break in the action against the San Jose Sharks during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

The status for Darnell Nurse from rumours to reality

Shairaz Baksh

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Jun 22, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defensemen Connor Murphy (5) and Colorado Avalanche forward Nicolas Roy (10) chases a loose puck during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Oilers reportedly working towards locking up their veteran defenceman

Gordon Munro

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Jun 22, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Jason Dickinson (16) waits for the face-off during the game between the Stars and the Oilers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Oilers' Jason Dickinson contract is an unnecessary gamble

Gordon Munro

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Jun 21, 2026

Apr 8, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Jason Dickinson (16) and San Jose Sharks center Tyler Toffoli (73) watch the puck in the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Oilers prioritizing deadline rentals ahead of free agency

Gordon Munro

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Jun 21, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Kasperi Kapanen (42) protects the puck from Colorado Avalanche defensemen Devon Toews (7) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Multiple Oilers' pending UFAs to test free agent market

Gordon Munro

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Jun 21, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) looks down during the second period against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Tristan Jarry and Connor Ingram being coached by Mike Babcock really scares us

Ash Anjum

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Jun 21, 2026

Apr 24, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram (39) defends the goal during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Former NHL goaltender 'can't see' Babcock loving Connor Ingram

Ash Anjum

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Jun 20, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers right winger Quinn Hutson (23) and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Nick Seeler (24) are seen out on the ice during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images

Quinn Hutson primed for a big step with the Oilers next season

Sean Mallon

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Jun 20, 2026

Apr 24, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) shoots the puck ahead of Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (23) during the first period of game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The Edmonton Oilers could be surprise contenders for Mason McTavish

Noah Guttman

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Jun 20, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Isaac Howard (53) skates against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

The Oilers need to get the most out of Isaac Howard next season

Gordon Munro

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Jun 20, 2026

Oct 15, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock during a post game press conference after a win ove the Los Angeles Kings at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Former Red Wings star dubs Oilers 'idiots' over Mike Babcock hire

Ash Anjum

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Jun 19, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Alberti-Imagn Images

Oilers should steer clear of Sergei Bobrovsky

Gordon Munro

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Jun 19, 2026

Sep 28, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock talks to the media after a win over the Detroit Red Wings at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

With Babcock hire pending, more agents speak out against disgraced coach

Noah Guttman

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Jun 19, 2026

Bakersfield goaltender Olivier Rodrigue (33) skates away from the net to stay loose during a break in play in the third period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.

Edmonton Oilers lock up their top goaltending prospect

Gordon Munro

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Jun 18, 2026

Jun 9, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) warms up before game four of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Oilers should not pursue a William Karlsson trade

Sean Mallon

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Jun 18, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) speaks to center Leon Draisaitl (29) against the Florida Panthers during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Oilers cannot rely solely on Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl

Gordon Munro

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Jun 18, 2026

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