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Apr 2, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Former Los Angeles Kings head coach Darryl Sutter makes a point in the first period of the game against the Arizona Coyotes at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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

Sean Mallon

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Jun 16, 2026

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

Ash Anjum

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Jun 15, 2026

Jim Hiller could overtake Babcock for the Oilers head coaching job

Noah Guttman

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Jun 14, 2026

Oilers' Darnell Nurse successfully cuts his losses with trade request

Noah Guttman

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Jun 12, 2026

Jan 6, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defensemen Darnell Nurse (25) and Nashville Predators forward Ryan O'Reilly (90) battle along the boards for a loose puck during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Trading Darnell Nurse could give the Oilers much needed cap relief

Sean Mallon

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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

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

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

Apr 28, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram (39) waits for the play to begin against the Anaheim Ducks in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Connor Ingram not expected to be back with the Oilers next season

Ash Anjum

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May 31, 2026

Feb 3, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defensemen Darnell Nurse (25) and Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen Brandon Carlo (25) fight during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

A Darnell Nurse trade to the Maple Leafs makes sense

Sean Mallon

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May 30, 2026

Oct 19, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy directs his team against the Florida Panthers during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Bruce Cassidy speaks out, is 'upset' that he cannot speak with the Edmonton Oilers

Gordon Munro

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May 28, 2026

May 6, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) prepares for a faceoff against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of game two of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

An NHL insider believes the Oilers should seek revenge on the Golden Knights

Gordon Munro

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May 22, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube directs a player onto the ice during the third period against the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Hiring former Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube would be a big mistake for Oilers

Gordon Munro

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May 21, 2026

Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette speaks with the media after a 5-3 win against the Vancouver Canucks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Peter Laviolette enters the fray as Oilers consider coaching options

Noah Guttman

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May 19, 2026

Jun 12, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch looks on during the third period against the Florida Panthers in game four of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Why Kris Knoblauch is the perfect hire for an analytics-driven Leafs team

Noah Guttman

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May 18, 2026

Jun 13, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy hoists the Stanley Cup after defeating the Florida Panthers in game five of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

What it means for the Oilers to be withheld permission from speaking to coach candidate

Gordon Munro

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May 13, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch watches the play against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Knoblauch is safe for the moment, but is Cassidy a-knocking?

Noah Guttman

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May 9, 2026

Apr 24, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) heads to a penalty box 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

Brady Tkachuk trade talk in Ottawa should serve as a warning for Oilers fans

Noah Guttman

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May 2, 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

Oilers continue to replenish prospect pool through free agency

Gordon Munro

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Apr 7, 2026

Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman talks to media before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Oilers News: NHL GM Meetings chaos and Draisaitl injury update

Gordon Munro

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Mar 19, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) during the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Oilers News: Draisaitl injury update, Alberta to host World Cup, and rumours

Gordon Munro

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Mar 17, 2026

Feb 25, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) controls the puck as Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) defends the goal during the first period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The Edmonton Oilers biggest needs heading into the 2026 NHL trade deadline

Gordon Munro

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Mar 2, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk (74) handles the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Canucks players the Oilers should target at the trade deadline

Sean Mallon

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Feb 24, 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

Two Edmonton Oilers named as captains for the 2026 Winter Olympics

Gordon Munro

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Feb 9, 2026

Sep 28, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defensemen Atro Leppanen (37) moves the puck in front of Vancouver Canucks forward Drew O'Connor (18) during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Oilers News and Rumours: Oilers sign prospect, Trade appears imminent, and more

Gordon Munro

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Feb 3, 2026

NHL: JAN 29 Maple Leafs at Kraken

3 trade targets the Edmonton Oilers can look for to bolster their line up

Almar Reyes

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Feb 2, 2026

New Jersey Devils v Edmonton Oilers

Firing Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch does not make sense... Yet

Gordon Munro

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Jan 23, 2026

New York Rangers v Philadelphia Flyers

Artemi Panarin would be the perfect fit for the Edmonton Oilers

Gordon Munro

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Jan 17, 2026

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