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Oilers Prospects

Oilers Should Have Kept Prospect Sam O’Reilly

Matt Parks | January 29, 2026

The Edmonton Oilers drafted Sam O’Reilly in the first round (32nd overall) in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, after acquiring the pick from the Philadelphia Flyers. In his draft year,…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects

Oilers’ Joshua Samanski Shows Promise in NHL Debut

Jesse Courville-Lynch | January 28, 2026

The Edmonton Oilers have given a ton of opportunities to their prospects this season, and recently, Joshua Samanski was given a chance to shine in his NHL debut against the…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects

Oilers Goalie Prospect Connor Ungar Has Put the Organization on Notice

Matt Parks | January 17, 2026

It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers have had a goaltending problem for many years. They eventually traded their homegrown talent in Stuart Skinner, acquiring Tristan Jarry in the process,…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Goaltending, Oilers Prospects

Oilers Prospect Josh Samanski Named to Germany’s Olympic Roster

Brian Swane | January 10, 2026

Of the 134 NHL players that will be competing at the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, only two are members of the Edmonton Oilers: centres Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid.…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects, Olympics

Oilers Should Keep Quinn Hutson in the AHL

Matt Parks | January 9, 2026

Edmonton Oilers’ prospect Quinn Hutson continues to impress. The 24-year-old forward signed a two-year entry-level contract in April out of the NCAA after leading the Boston University Terriers in scoring,…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects

Oilers Prospect Lafreniere Emerging as Sleeper Pick of 2025 NHL Draft

Brian Swane | January 7, 2026

Since they’ve been in ‘win-now’ mode over the last few years, the Edmonton Oilers have traded away many draft picks in exchange for active players. These deals have helped the…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects

Oilers GM Stan Bowman Has Done a Great Job Replenishing the Prospect Pool

Matt Parks | December 27, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers are in their Stanley Cup window, which can pose a challenge. There’s a delicate balance between remaining competitive and getting younger at the same time. It wasn’t…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Management, Oilers Prospects

Oilers Prospect Asher Barnett Named to USA’s World Junior Roster

Brian Swane | December 25, 2025

Only a few months ago, it appeared very unlikely that the Edmonton Oilers would not have any of their prospects playing in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. But…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Oilers Calling Up Quinn Hutson Was the Right Move

Matt Parks | December 15, 2025

After another bland and uninspired effort against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night (Dec. 14), the Edmonton Oilers needed a boost in the form of a call-up. That’s exactly what…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects

Oilers’ Prospect Asher Barnett Has Chance to Represent USA at World Juniors

Brian Swane | December 7, 2025

Edmonton Oilers prospect Asher Barnett will be attending United States National Junior Team training camp from Dec. 15 to 23 in Duluth, Minn. The Michigan Wolverines defenceman is one of…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Oilers’ Isaac Howard Having Hot Start With AHL’s Bakersfield Condors

Jesse Courville-Lynch | November 21, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers made waves in the offseason when they decided to make a move for a youngster in forward Isaac Howard, acquiring him from the Tampa Bay Lightning in…

Categories Bakersfield Condors, Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects

Oilers’ NCAA Prospects: Tracking Their Early-Season Performance

Brian Swane | November 7, 2025

The 2025-26 NCAA Division 1 men’s hockey season is now five weeks old. Almost all teams have played at least half a dozen games, while some have already competed in…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects
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