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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

The 5 greatest defencemen in Edmonton Oilers history

Sean Mallon

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Aug 24, 2026

The Oilers are still clear winners of the Isaac Howard trade

Gordon Munro

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Aug 20, 2026

Oilers have one of the worst prospect pools according to expert

Gordon Munro

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Aug 19, 2026

Connor Murphy can make Jake Walman's contract a steal

Sean Mallon

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Aug 18, 2026

Apr 10, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, UNITED STATES; Denver Pioneers defenseman Kent Anderson (21) blocks a shot by Western Michigan Broncos forward Owen Michaels (34) in overtime during the Frozen Four college ice hockey national semifinals at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Edmonton Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects: Honourable Mentions

Gordon Munro

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Aug 14, 2026

May 9, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) shoots, would get the assist as the rebound goes in the Colorado Avalanche net in the second period of game three of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Stan Bowman could recreate his best signing as Oilers GM

Gordon Munro

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Aug 12, 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 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

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

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

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

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

Jan 8, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) gloves a shot from Edmonton Oilers right wing Kasperi Kapanen (42) in the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Former goaltender could destroy Oilers' playoff hopes

Gordon Munro

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Jul 22, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Oilers are set to end 2026 on a high note

Sean Mallon

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Jul 17, 2026

Mar 2, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea (5) shoots the puck as Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) defends during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

How each acquisition makes the Oilers a much better team

Gordon Munro

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Jul 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

Edmonton Oilers look like free agency winners so far

Gordon Munro

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Jul 2, 2026

Jun 11, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman is interviewed during media day in preparation for game one of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final against the Boston Bruins at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-Imagn Images

Oilers named 2026 NHL Draft 'losers' according to expert

Gordon Munro

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Jun 29, 2026

Switzerland forward Lars Steiner (15) shoots the puck during a IIHF World Junior Championship game between Switzerland and Slovakia

The Edmonton Oilers should choose Lars Steiner at the 2026 NHL

Gordon Munro

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Jun 26, 2026

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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Jun 26, 2026

Beckett Hamilton #21 of the Red Deer Rebels carries the puck against the Kelowna Rockets

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

Gordon Munro

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Jun 26, 2026

Viktor Fyodorov (14) of Torpedo Hockey Club seen in action during the Hockey match, Kontinental Hockey League

The Edmonton Oilers should pick Viktor Fyodorov at the 2026

Gordon Munro

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Jun 26, 2026

London Knights forward Jaxon Cover #87 skates without the puck during a game between London Knights and Flint Firebirds

The Edmonton Oilers should select Jaxon Cover at the 2026 NHL

Gordon Munro

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Jun 26, 2026

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

November 14, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings left wing Milan Lucic (17) plays for the puck against Edmonton Oilers defenseman Griffin Reinhart (8) in the second period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Remembering the Oilers draft day disaster in 2015

Gordon Munro

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Jun 23, 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

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

Mar 21, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll (60) stretches prior to the start of game against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images

The Edmonton Oilers lost the Joseph Woll trade without being involved

Noah Guttman

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Jun 18, 2026

Apr 30, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Jack Roslovic (28) handles the puck against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period of game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Oilers should re-sign Jack Roslovic before he hits free agency

Sean Mallon

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Jun 17, 2026

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