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Oct 16, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Nashville Predators at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

The Oilers should buy low on free agent Patrik Laine

Gordon Munro

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Jun 17, 2026

Appeal of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl "diminished" by Mike Babcock hire

Ash Anjum

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Jun 16, 2026

Darryl Sutter is a better choice than Mike Babcock for the Oilers

Sean Mallon

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Jun 16, 2026

Taylor Hall should have won the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers

Sean Mallon

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Jun 16, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (29) protects the puck from Carolina Hurricanes defensemen Alexander Nikishin (21) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

What lessons the Oilers must learn from Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup win

Gordon Munro

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Jun 15, 2026

Dec 29, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Edmonton Oilers left wing Zach Hyman (18) celebrates an empty net goal against the Winnipeg Jets with Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) in the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Zach Hyman reportedly among loudest voices behind Oilers' Mike Babcock hire

Ash Anjum

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Jun 15, 2026

Jan 30, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Kings head coach Jim Hiller against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Jim Hiller could overtake Babcock for the Oilers head coaching job

Noah Guttman

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Jun 14, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) defends the net during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images

There are many elite goaltenders available for the Edmonton Oilers

Gordon Munro

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Jun 14, 2026

Sep 21, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Samuel Jonsson (34) guards his net against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Multiple Oilers prospects raised their stock this season

Gordon Munro

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Jun 13, 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

Oilers' Darnell Nurse successfully cuts his losses with trade request

Noah Guttman

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Jun 12, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Trent Frederic (10) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Oilers' Bowman cannot risk more mistakes with bad contract extensions

Gordon Munro

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Jun 12, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defensemen Darnell Nurse (25) and Washington Capitals forward Ryan Leonard (9) battle for a loose puck during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

The Oilers need to restructure their very concerning salary cap outlook

Gordon Munro

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Jun 11, 2026

Apr 9, 2022; Boston, MA, USA; Denver Pioneers head coach David Carle talks with his team during a timeout during the third period of the 2022 Frozen Four college ice hockey national championship game against the Minnesota State Mavericks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Better coach candidates the Oilers should consider before Mike Babcock

Sean Mallon

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Jun 10, 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

Oilers' attempt to hire Mike Babcock continues to backfire

Noah Guttman

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Jun 10, 2026

Oct 1, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Sebastian Cossa (33) defends the net against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

The Oilers rumoured goalie acquisition seems like all smoke after all

Gordon Munro

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Jun 10, 2026

Oct 21, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock during the post game press conference against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Arena. Columbus defeated Toronto in overtime. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

One Oilers player will reportedly opt out if Babcock is hired

Noah Guttman

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Jun 10, 2026

Red Wings coach Mike Babcock, Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk watch the action during third period action in Game 6 against the Phoenix Coyotes on Sunday, April 25 , 2010, at Joe Louis Arena.

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Hiring Mike Babcock would send the wrong message to Oilers veterans

Sean Mallon

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Jun 9, 2026

Feb 3, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman (18) looks for a loose puck in front of Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

The Oilers could benefit from the Toronto Marlies' Calder cup run

Noah Guttman

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Jun 9, 2026

Nov 30, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock yells from behind the bench against the Edmonton Oilers at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-Imagn Images

The Oilers should NOT hire former Maple Leafs bench boss Mike Babcock

Noah Guttman

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Jun 8, 2026

Oct 7, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock watches the action during the first period against the St. Louis Blues at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

The Edmonton Oilers coaching search has taken a very concerning turn

Gordon Munro

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Jun 8, 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

3 Free agent forwards the Oilers should target

Sean Mallon

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Jun 7, 2026

June 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Kailer Yamamoto greets Wayne Gretzky after being selected as the number twenty-two overall pick to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

The Edmonton Oilers should select Ben Macbeath at the 2026 NHL Draft

Gordon Munro

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Jun 7, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin (92) shoots the puck against Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Sergei Bobrovsky could solve the Oilers' goaltending woes

Noah Guttman

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Jun 6, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) with center Leon Draisaitl (29) look down at hats on the ice as they celebrate a goal against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images

Connor McDavid leaving is a possibility for the Oilers but it may not be so bad

Noah Guttman

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Jun 6, 2026

Mar 15, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29), left wing Zach Hyman (18) and Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) celebrate a goal on Nashville Predators goalie Justus Annunen (29) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images

Leon Draisaitl deserves more respect around the NHL

Sean Mallon

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Jun 5, 2026

Dec 27, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) during the first period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

This Oilers offseason is the most important of the McDavid era

Gordon Munro

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Jun 5, 2026

Jun 21, 2019; Vancouver, BC, Canada; Philip Broberg greets Wayne Gretzky after being selected as the number eight overall pick to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images

The Oilers should select Gleb Pugachyov at the 2026 NHL Draft

Gordon Munro

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Jun 4, 2026

Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Sam O'Reilly is selected by the Edmonton Oilers with the 32nd overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Edmonton Oilers disappointing prospect news continues

Gordon Munro

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Jun 3, 2026

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