Sidney Crosby Talks Future, Praises Mike Babcock Vivek Kalia | September 8, 2026 Sidney Crosby has spent more than two decades building a legacy with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and despite continued speculation about how the final years of his career will unfold, the…
Oilers May Have Found Mike Babcock’s Future Replacement in Misha Donskov Vivek Kalia | September 1, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers added another intriguing piece to their coaching staff when they announced the hiring of Misha Donskov as a coaching consultant. On the surface, the move gives head…
Oilers’ Head Coach Mike Babcock Could Elevate Evan Bouchard’s Game Dale Bochon | August 31, 2026 When Mike Babcock was hired as the 19th Head Coach in Edmonton Oilers history, he was interviewed and then endorsed by the leadership group led by Connor McDavid and Leon…
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…
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…
