Oilers Still Have One Major Unanswered Question Heading Into 2026-27 Rupert McDonald | September 8, 2026 There isn’t a team in the NHL facing more pressure than the Edmonton Oilers heading into 2026-27. This is a team that has had two of the best players in…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Frederik Andersen Matt Parks | September 4, 2026 The 2026-27 season starts this month, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was superstar Leon Draisaitl, and now we turn our…
Oilers News & Rumours: Brar, Savoie, Andersen, Hutson & More Jesse Courville-Lynch | September 1, 2026 We have regular season hockey this month, finally. Now that September is here, the season is right around the corner, and the Edmonton Oilers hope to have a successful campaign…
NHL Rumors: Makar Deal, Hughes Jumpstart, and Oilers Injury Reaction Jim Parsons | August 27, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Colorado Avalanche appear to be closing in on a massive contract extension for Cale Makar that could reset the NHL’s defenseman market. Meanwhile, the…
How the Oilers Managed to Turn Their Offseason Around Dale Bochon | August 27, 2026 If you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan and you haven’t seen the sneak peek of Oil Drop Episode 61 of “Inside the War Room”, I highly recommend that you do. It…
Edmonton Oilers’ Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026-27 Rupert McDonald | August 20, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers are feeling the pressure heading into the 2026-27 season in what is another Stanley Cup or bust type of year. With their aging core along with Connor…
Mike Babcock’s History With Frederik Andersen Could Shape Oilers’ Goalie Battle Colin Witte | August 12, 2026 Frederik Andersen has already lived through one version of life as Mike Babcock’s starting goaltender. It involved 66 starts in consecutive seasons, public pressure in Toronto, and enough trust for…
3 Oilers Stats That Show a 2026-27 Bounce-Back Is Realistic Colin Witte | August 11, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers do not need an analytics department to explain why last season was disappointing. A first-round playoff exit supplied all the evidence anyone needed. The more interesting numbers…
5 Oilers Entering Contract Years Who Could Shape the 2027 Offseason Colin Witte | August 11, 2026 Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman’s 2027 offseason decisions will not begin next June. Several of them will start taking shape the moment the Oilers open the 2026-27 season. Kasperi…
Ranking the Oilers’ 4 Biggest Offseason Gambles Colin Witte | August 11, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers did plenty of the former this offseason, but almost every major move came with a condition attached. Ryan Shea can replace some of Darnell Nurse’s minutes if…
Ranking the Oilers’ 5 Most Important Newcomers for 2026-27 Colin Witte | August 10, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers did not spend the offseason searching for another superstar. Their most important additions were instead designed to address specific weaknesses around a veteran core that remains capable…
Oilers Seeking First Division Title Since 1986-87 Dale Bochon | August 5, 2026 It’s been 40 years since the Edmonton Oilers last won their division. It’s the longest active division title drought in major North American professional sports. There’s a good chance the…
