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Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 3: Tommy Lafreniere looks to impress in freshman year

Gordon Munro

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Oct 1, 2026

Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 4: David Lewandowski looks to take a big step

Gordon Munro

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Sep 29, 2026

Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 5: Connor Clattenburg has true NHL potential

Gordon Munro

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Sep 27, 2026

Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 6: Samuel Jonsson looks to prove he's the future

Gordon Munro

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Sep 24, 2026

Notre Dame defenseman Paul Fischer (16) during the Wisconsin-Notre Dame NCAA hockey game on Friday, January 05, 2024, at Compton Family Ice Arena in South Bend, Indiana.

Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 7: Paul Fischer continues steady development

Gordon Munro

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Sep 21, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, UNITED STATES; Michigan Wolverines defenseman Asher Barnett (4) moves the puck in the first period against the Denver Pioneers in the semifinals of the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 8: Asher Barnett looks to build on freshman year

Gordon Munro

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Sep 16, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, UNITED STATES; Michigan Wolverines defenseman Asher Barnett (4) passes in overtime against the Denver Pioneers in the semifinals of the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Oilers set to be well represented at the 2027 World Juniors

Noah Guttman

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Sep 14, 2026

Erie Otters defenseman Tristen Trevino, left, competes near Windsor Spitfires forward Caden Harvey at Erie Insurance Arena in Erie on Jan. 16, 2026.

Oilers fans should keep an eye on this CHL team this season

Noah Guttman

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Sep 8, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, UNITED STATES; Michigan Wolverines defenseman Asher Barnett (4) moves the puck in the first period against the Denver Pioneers in the semifinals of the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Oilers have one of the worst prospect pools according to expert

Gordon Munro

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Aug 19, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Gavin McKenna puts on a sweater beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and singer Justin Bieber after being selected with the first pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Leafs' McKenna will benefit from former first overall pick, like Oilers' McDavid did

Sean Mallon

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Aug 15, 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

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

May 13, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) makes a save as defenseman Jeff Petry (2) defends and Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) looks on in overtime in game five of the second round of the 2026 Stanely Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Oilers missed their opportunity to draft a star goalie

Gordon Munro

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Aug 4, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Savoie (22) drives past Vancouver Canucks defenseman Victor Mancini (90) in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

The Oilers prospect pool has suffered some major losses

Gordon Munro

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Jul 24, 2026

Jun 2, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman talks with media during media day the day before the 2015 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

This offseason has been Stan Bowman's best

Sean Mallon

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Jul 15, 2026

Jun 2, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman talks with media during media day the day before the 2015 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images

The 3 worst moves of Stan Bowman's tenure as Oilers GM so far

Gordon Munro

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Jun 29, 2026

Mar 2, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Team North America associate general manager Stan Bowman speaks to media during a press conference for the upcoming 2016 World Cup of Hockey at Intercontinental Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Stan Bowman is failing the 2026 offseason thus far

Gordon Munro

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Jun 28, 2026

Nov 1, 2014; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jeff Petry (2) skates against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period at Rexall Place. Vancouver Canucks won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

The Oilers 3 greatest second round NHL Draft picks of all-time

Gordon Munro

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Jun 27, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Trade talks heat up around Oilers' Darnell Nurse according to insider

Gordon Munro

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Jun 27, 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

Feb 22, 2018; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche forward Nail Yakupov (64) and Edmonton Oilers defensemen Brandon Davidson (88) chase a loose puck during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Top 3 Edmonton Oilers draft busts of all-time

Sean Mallon

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Jun 6, 2026

Apr 24, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (second from left) celebrates with teammates after scoring a a power play goal during the third 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

The NHL Draft is completely irrelevant for the Oilers going forward

Sean Mallon

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Jun 2, 2026

An end-product of a rich prospect pool

Looking at the Edmonton Oilers prospect pool entering the off-season

Shairaz Baksh

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May 20, 2026

Sep 22, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward William Nicholl (56) skates against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Oilers have a potential gem in newly signed prospect William Nicholl

Gordon Munro

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Apr 3, 2026

Mar 24, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) warms up before a game against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Oilers past mistakes could hurt their playoff chances

Shairaz Baksh

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Mar 25, 2026

Notre Dame defenseman Paul Fischer (16) during the Penn State-Notre Dame NCAA hockey game on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Compton Family Ice Arena in South Bend, Indiana.

Oilers prospects taking steps in the NCAA this season

Gordon Munro

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Mar 9, 2026

Sep 22, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward William Nicholl (56) skates against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Edmonton Oilers prospects have been shining across the CHL this season

Gordon Munro

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Feb 15, 2026

Los Angeles Kings v Edmonton Oilers

Oilers News: Goalie controversy, Oilers prospects, coach firing, NHL Draft, and more

Gordon Munro

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Jan 13, 2026

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