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Coachella Valley Firebird John Hayden, 15, tries to get shot past Bakersfield goalie Matt Tomkins during the Firebirds loss to Bakersfield at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025.

Oilers top goalie prospect is joining their logjam in net

Gordon Munro

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2:35 PM EDT

Stan Bowman could recreate his best signing as Oilers GM

Gordon Munro

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7:00 AM EDT

After being snubbed, Evan Bouchard deserves to be a Norris finalist in 2026-27

Sean Mallon

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Aug 11, 2026

The Edmonton Oilers have a lot more cap room than you think

Gordon Munro

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Aug 11, 2026

Nov 11, 2009; Buffalo, NY, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Patrick O'Sullivan (19) celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabres in the second period at HSBC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Two former Oilers make surprising career moves

Gordon Munro

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Aug 10, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) and defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) stops a Dallas Stars shot during the game between the Stars and the Oilers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Oilers will need to finish the season with a No. 1 goaltender

Sean Mallon

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Aug 9, 2026

Feb 20, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Nail Yakupov (10) looks for a pass against the Colorado Avalanche at Rexall Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Nail Yakupov should have been a star for the Oilers

Gordon Munro

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Aug 9, 2026

Apr 26, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) gestures to the crowd after losing game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Anze Kopitar's jersey retirement is well deserved

Sean Mallon

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Aug 8, 2026

Jun 9, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) celebrates with center Jack Eichel (9) after scoring against the Carolina Hurricanes during the 1st period in game four of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Oilers need to watch how the Golden Knights manage their cap issues

Sean Mallon

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Aug 6, 2026

Jun 17, 2006; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers left wing Sergei Samsonov (12) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Mike Commodore (22) against the boards during game six of the Stanley Cup Finals at Rexall Place. Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK

3 former Oilers that dominated at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Gordon Munro

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Aug 6, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Edmonton Oilers left wing Zach Hyman (18) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Oilers heavy reliance on aging veterans is a risky game

Gordon Munro

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Aug 6, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright (51) takes a shot on goal during the second period against the Vancouver Canucks at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Blake Dahlin-Imagn Images

The Oilers could unlock Shane Wright's true potential

Sean Mallon

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Aug 5, 2026

May 16, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (72) reacts after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Arber Xhekaj could be a good fit for the Edmonton Oilers

Sean Mallon

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Aug 5, 2026

Nov 1, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi (27) makes a save during the third period against the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Devon Levi might not be ready for the NHL

Sean Mallon

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Aug 2, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) gets a shot away in front of Vegas Golden Knights forward Cole Schwindt (22) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Pacific Division predictions for the upcoming season

Sean Mallon

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Aug 2, 2026

Sep 24, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Team Russia left winger Alex Ovechkin (8) and Team Canada centre Sidney Crosby (87) shake hands after Team Canada 5-3 victory during a semifinal game in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports

Russian players are missed at international events

Sean Mallon

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Aug 1, 2026

Oct 20, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen makes a save against the Edmonton Oilers. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

The impact of newly acquired Oilers goaltender Frederik Andersen

Shairaz Baksh

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Jul 31, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Faulk (72) receives congratulations from Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) after scoring in the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Oilers could take advantage of the Red Wings' bad situation

Sean Mallon

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Jul 30, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal scored by forward Matt Savoie (22) during the second period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Oilers need to get a start on Matt Savoie's next contract

Gordon Munro

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Jul 30, 2026

Apr 8, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) and San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) wait for the puck during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Celebrini extension shows us just how much McDavid wants the Cup

Sean Mallon

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Jul 29, 2026

Oct 26, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Edmonton Oilers left wing Isaac Howard (53) shoots on goal Vancouver Canucks center Aatu Raty (54) during the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Simon Fearn-Imagn Images

Oilers' Isaac Howard expected to finally receive runway

Gordon Munro

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Jul 29, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Oilers center Connor McDavid (97), center Leon Draisaitl (29), and left winger Zach Hyman (18) celebrate a goal on Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf (32) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images

Next season is Prime time for the Oilers

Sean Mallon

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Jul 29, 2026

Jan 20, 2009; Edmonton, AB, Canada; Retired numbers of former Edmonton Oilers players hang from the rafters after the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Rexall Place. From left to right are center Mark Messier (11), defenseman Paul Coffey (7), goalie Grant Fuhr (31), right wing Jari Kurri (17), center Wayne Gretzky (99) and defenseman Al Hamilton (3). Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

How the Edmonton Oilers built their Stanley Cup dynasty

Gordon Munro

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Jul 28, 2026

Apr 28, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal scored by forward Zach Hyman (18) during the first period against the Anaheim Ducksin game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Hyman's backing of Mike Babcock carries weight

Sean Mallon

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Jul 27, 2026

Nov 10, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic (10) and Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier (24) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

How the Oilers can revive struggling forward Trent Frederic

Gordon Munro

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Jul 27, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) and Boston Bruins defenseman Jonathan Aspirot (45) skate after a loose puck during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

How the Oilers can acquire elite winger Kirill Marchenko

Gordon Munro

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Jul 26, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth defenseman John Marino (6) reacts after a play against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Three Edmonton Oilers draft picks that got away

Sean Mallon

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Jul 26, 2026

Sep 26, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Seattle Kraken forward Eeli Tolvanen (20) handles the puck against the Vancouver Canucks in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

The Oilers still have options on the free agent market

Gordon Munro

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Jul 25, 2026

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