The Edmonton Oilers were started in 1971 as one of the founding franchises of the World Hockey Association (WHA). After seven WHA seasons, which included a loss to the Winnipeg Jets in the last Avco Cup Final, the Oilers were one of the four teams to merge with the NHL. The Oilers experienced immediate success in the NHL by qualifying for the playoffs in their first 13 seasons, winning five Stanley Cups in the process. The 1980s Oilers teams were some of the best in league history and featured some of hockey’s most legendary names, including Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, and Paul Coffey. The 1990s were less kind to them and the team bottomed out in the 2010s, which resulted in them earning multiple first-overall picks, including Connor McDavid, who by all intents and purposes is the modern-day Gretzky.
The NHL offseason started off busy but has since slowed, with few deals and little more than speculation about contract extensions for big stars that have yet to happen. This has led to a handful of trade rumors that are arguably so wild, they’re hard to imagine actually happening. From superstar swaps to potential returns, here’s a breakdown of the most eyebrow-raising speculations making the rounds. Malkin to the Rangers? A recent report suggests the New York Rangers might be open to the idea of adding Evgeni Malkin. According to The Hockey Buzz, the Rangers would like to add a…
Moments after the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers for the Stanley Cup this past June, Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk told ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, “It’s unbelievable, back-to-back two-time Stanley Cup Champions…a DYNASTY.” Last time I looked, a dynasty meant at least three Stanley Cups in a row, or like the Oilers of the 1980s and early 90s, five Stanley Cups in seven years. Maybe Tkachuk should go check the Hockey Hall of Fame website for their official list of NHL dynasties. If the 2025-26 version of the Oilers want to derail the Panthers and win a Stanley Cup during the…
As Connor McDavid’s contract situation continues to dominate headlines, the Edmonton Oilers may be facing a critical offseason decision that could influence the superstar’s next move: upgrading their goaltending. There are options, but whether any of them are upgrades is debatable. Interestingly, The 2 Mutts Podcast recently stirred discussion in Oilers Nation by reporting on the status of Carter Hart, whose potential return to the NHL has many players excited. Carter Hart: Ready for a Comeback Hart, currently training in Edmonton, is focused on returning to the league after being cleared of sexual assault allegations alongside other Team Canada players….
The NHL season is just around the corner, and the anticipation is palpable. This is the time of year when we predict how our favourite team will do, and how individual players will perform. For the Edmonton Oilers, they have high expectations heading into this season after back-to-back Stanley Cup…
The Edmonton Oilers are regrouping after suffering another painful loss in the Stanley Cup Final. The city is still buzzing about how close they came, how much fight was left in the tank, and how bitter it felt to see the Florida Panthers celebrating with the Cup again. But as…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Mitch Marner sat down for an interview with Mark Masters of TSN and revealed why he chose to leave the Toronto Maple Leafs. The story is disturbing, to say the least. Meanwhile, further fallout from the Connor McDavid comments raises questions about the goaltending in…
The Edmonton Oilers’ biggest free agency splash came on day one when they agreed to a two-year deal with forward Andrew Mangiapane. Drafted by the Calgary Flames back in 2015, he has spent most of his professional career as a bitter rival of the Oilers. He spent last season with…
The Edmonton Oilers have been a very exciting organization since joining the NHL for the 1979-80 season. They have had some of the game’s best talent suit up for them at one point or another in their respective careers, and have an alumni group that rivals any of the NHL’s…
When Connor McDavid speaks, the hockey world listens. That was again the case this week when the Edmonton Oilers captain addressed questions about his next contract. His comments didn’t provide dramatic headlines or firm commitments, but they gave us a clear sense of where his mind is at: patient, thoughtful,…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, yesterday was a big day for fans of the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. First, it was confirmed that Rasmus Andersson is being traded, thanks to a statement from the team captain. Then, Connor McDavid spoke to the media about his contract situation in Edmonton….
On Tuesday (Aug. 26), the Edmonton Oilers announced their 2025-26 promotional schedule, revealing 16 unique theme games spread throughout their 41 home dates at Rogers Place. From Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation to Hockey Fights Cancer to Indigenous Celebration, many of the promotional games that have become tradition in Oil Country…
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) released its roster for the upcoming NHLPA Rookie Showcase scheduled for Sept. 3 from the Medstar Capitals Iceplex Arena, the Washington Capitals’ practice facility in Arlington, Virginia. The showcase provides an opportunity to collect videos and pictures of players for their first official…
If you followed the Edmonton Oilers after the dynasty years, you know the story. Not the five Stanley Cups. Not Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. The other story—the one with fewer highlights and far more patience. After their surprise run to the 2006 Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers missed the…
Over the long and storied history of the NHL, some of the best playmakers have left their mark on the league. One of those players who left his mark as one of the league’s best playmakers is Adam Oates, who played for six different teams over 19 seasons. During stops…
Whenever Connor McDavid’s name pops up in trade talk, it sparks debate — even when everyone knows the chances of a deal are nearly zero. The latest hypothetical involving the Los Angeles Kings isn’t a sign of anything imminent, but it does raise an interesting question: what would it actually…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the NHL rumor mill has been busy over the past 24 hours with updates on trades that could have happened and trades that might happen. Could Artemi Panarin be moved by the New York Rangers? Meanwhile, how close did the Minnesota Wild get to trading…
The 2025 NHL Draft got underway around dinnertime on Friday, June 27, but Edmonton Oilers fans had to wait until lunch on Saturday before they had anything to sink their teeth into. That’s because for the first time since joining the NHL in 1979, the Oilers did not have a…
Edmonton Journal contributor David Staples offered up three bold predictions for the coming season. Among them: Darnell Nurse could be a bounce-back candidate for the Oilers in 2025-26, Noah Philp could be the team’s breakout star, and — perhaps the most polarizing take of the three — the Oilers might…
Edmonton Oilers’ blueliner Evan Bouchard was one of 13 defencemen invited to Team Canada’s off-ice orientation camp for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, taking place Feb. 6-22 in Italy. This will mark the first time the NHL participates in the Olympics since 2014 in Sochi, Russia. Hockey Canada shouldn’t complicate…
