Oilers Can’t Afford Another Slow Start to the Season Dale Bochon | August 12, 2026 If there’s one trend that new head coach Mike Babcock can change for the Edmonton Oilers this season, its avoiding the slow start. It seems like during the last seven…
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…
Oilers Should Be Patient With Their Remaining Cap Space Colin Witte | August 11, 2026 For years, Edmonton Oilers treated their cap space less like an asset and more like an emergency supply. The organization operated so close to the ceiling that an injury, recall,…
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…
Edmonton Oilers Award Candidates for 2026-27 Brian Swane | August 9, 2026 The 2026-27 NHL season is now less than eight weeks away, with the Edmonton Oilers set to open their schedule at home against the Vancouver Canucks on Sept. 29. Edmonton…
3 Oilers Who Could Benefit Most From Mike Babcock’s Arrival Colin Witte | August 8, 2026 Mike Babcock’s arrival will inevitably be judged by what he can get from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but some of the Edmonton Oilers who could benefit most from the…
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…
Every Western Conference Team’s Biggest Question Mark in 2026-27 Matteo Giuliano | July 31, 2026 With the busiest stages of the offseason now behind us, most NHL rosters have their core in place, and we can begin to project most of the lineups. We’ve already…
NHL Rumors: Oilers’ Coaching Twist, Werenski Drama, and Penguins Plans Jim Parsons | July 31, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one reporter suggests the Edmonton Oilers may have missed out on their top coaching target by one week. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets aren’t necessarily…
Oilers’ GM Stan Bowman Off the Hot Seat With Strong Offseason Jackson Scherger | July 30, 2026 It’s been one of the more eventful offseasons in recent years for the Edmonton Oilers. They hired a new head coach, made some trades, and got busy in free agency.…
Oilers Stars Discuss Why They Support Hiring of Coach Mike Babcock Brian Swane | July 28, 2026 Three of the Edmonton Oilers’ top stars took the opportunity on Monday (July 27) to share their excitement about the team’s controversial hiring of Mike Babcock as head coach. Forwards…
Oilers’ 5 Biggest Questions Entering 2026-27 Vivek Kalia | July 23, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026-27 season with one goal in mind: finally getting over the hump and winning the Stanley Cup. After another summer filled with change, the roster…
