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While there are still two months until the puck drops on opening night for the Edmonton Oilers, we’ve reached the point in the NHL off-season where most of the action is behind us. The big trades have happened, the marquee free agents have signed, and projections for 2026-27 have begun. Every year, The Athletic’s analytics expert,…
After eight seasons played in the NHL, former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell announced he was retiring on Sunday. Campbell was considered to be a starting goalie in the NHL at one point until his tenure in Toronto wrecked his mental health. The lack of consistency would later define the latter part of his NHL career, as he became a journeyman, playing for the Edmonton Oilers, and eventually playing his last professional hockey in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins. ...
The Edmonton Oilers’ main camp starts in 58 days on Sept. 16. They play their first preseason game on Saturday, Sept. 19, and for the first time in franchise history, the Oilers start the regular season with a game in September. The NHL season is approaching quickly, and with Colton Dach signing last week, the…
I know people in Calgary who seem to know more about every move the Edmonton Oilers make, on or off the ice, than some Oilers fans do. Meanwhile, I would…
The Edmonton Oilers have been busy this offseason, making several signings since free agency opened on July 1. These moves have generated excitement among Edmonton fans, who are eager to…
This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season. Every once in a while, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins forgets that he was picked first overall. It’s rare, but Nugent-Hopkins isn’t afraid to drop the gloves in certain situations. One of…
In July 2022, the Edmonton Oilers signed Jack Campbell to be the team’s starting goaltender for $25 million. Just four years later, he officially retired from the game at 34. Campbell didn’t play last season, suiting up in the NHL for the final time in 2023-24 with the Oilers. After Edmonton bought out the struggling…
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing Matt Savoie extension tactics, Devon Levi, the off-season dead zone, and more. If you’ve got a…
Both the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers are going to be trying to contend this season, and they have both been aggressive this offseason in hopes of pushing for a…
Jack Campbell finishes his nine-year NHL career with a record of 93-52-18, a .909 save percentage and a 2.76 goals-against average The post Once a Potential Savior, Former Oilers Goaltender Walks Away appeared first on HEAVY .
This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season. There were several Edmonton Oilers who reached a meaningful milestone this season. One of those milestone goals came in the Oilers’ first game of the season, as Leon Draisaitl managed…
Is anyone else curious or confused about what the new “Alberta Time” means for Edmonton Oilers start times? The Alberta government is no longer changing the clocks twice a year and is going to run on permanent Daylight Saving Time. Great news for people who don’t change the clocks in their cars and wait out…
Is anyone else curious or confused about what the new “Alberta Time” means for Edmonton Oilers start times? The Alberta government is no longer changing the clocks twice a year and is going to run on permanent Daylight Saving Time. Great news for people who don’t change the clocks in their cars and wait out…
During the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers epitomized offense. From the 1981-82 season through 1985-86, they scored an average of 5.29 goals per game. They peaked in the 1983-84 season, putting up…
The Edmonton Oilers may have reshaped their roster this offseason, but one familiar name is generating interest. Edmonton Journal columnist David Staples believes unrestricted free agent Evander Kane still fills a role the current lineup lacks. Staples argued that Edmonton…
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard had a fantastic 2025-26 season, recording 21 goals and 95 points, averaging 24:41 of ice time. This was his career high in goals, assists, points,…
The following is a guest post by Monika, who is known in Oilersnation YouTube chats as Mr. Burns. As Game 6 of the series against the Ducks came to an end, my disappointment had two sides. The first, obviously, was the game itself, and the lingering question of whether this team will ever get it…
The Edmonton Oilers were hoping to have another deep playoff run last season and finally get their first Stanley Cup since 1990, after back-to-back disappointing losses in the Final to…
Edmonton Oilers reporter Paige Martin kind of expected her girlfriend’s marriage proposal. She was still shocked and emotional.
Connor McDavid may have accepted another team-friendly contract, but Ryan Whitney believes the Edmonton Oilers captain is worth far more. Speaking on the Spittin Chiclets podcast, Whitney argued that the NHL‘s rising salary market has changed how superstar contracts should…
In recent years, NHL teams have favored goaltending tandems at times, rather than a pure workhorse goaltender. Entering the 2026-27 season, the Edmonton Oilers are taking that up a notch, as they are expected to run a trio of goalies.
Former NHL defenseman Mike Commodore says the Edmonton Oilers cannot change his opinion of new head coach Mike Babcock despite legal pressure. Commodore revealed on X that the organization requested him to remove a social media post criticizing Babcock during…
The post The Daily: Ex-Red Wings Executive Should Be in Mix to be GM; Tralmaks Faces Uphill Battle with Oilers appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now . Brendan Shanahan. Shawn Horcoff. Kris Draper. Those are names mentioned first when Detroit fans discuss who might be the Detroit […] The post The Daily: Ex-Red Wings Executive Should Be in Mix to be GM; Tralmaks Faces Uphill Battle with Oilers appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now .
When the Tampa Bay Lightning were in talks with the Columbus Blue Jackets about superstar defenceman Zach Werenski earlier this month, a former Edmonton Oilers prospect was involved. That was Sam O’Reilly, whom the Oilers traded to the South Florida franchise last August in a one-for-one swap for Isaac Howard. “I think it was O’Reilly…
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid could be willing to head to this Metro Division team, a former NHLer claims. The post McDavid Wants to go to Metro Team, Former NHLer Claims appeared first on HEAVY .