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Edmonton Oilers hire Misha Donskov as coaching consultant
The Edmonton Oilers coaching department just added another member on Thursday, one with a growing presence in the hockey world. The organization issued a press release that says Misha Donskov will join the Oilers as a coaching consultant and will be with Edmonton “for a select number of days at home each month.” That limited…
‘Moving on is the best path forward’: Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck publicly requests trade
A once private trade request has now gone public, as Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has made his wishes known. In a statement released Thursday through his agent, Ray Petkau of Alpha Hockey, Hellebuyck says the best path forward was moving on. “Several months ago, I privately requested a trade,” said Hellebuyck in the statement….
Oilers injury update: Savoie, Andersen out until late October
The latest report says the injuries to two Edmonton Oilers could extend into the regular season. The team issued a statement Wednesday afternoon saying Matt Savoie and Frederik Andersen are expected to miss training camp after sustaining injuries during off-season training sessions. TSN’s Ryan Rishaug added more context with an injury timeline on Wednesday evening,…
31 Oilers Questions: Can Isaac Howard take a step forward like Matthew Savoie did in 2025-26?
This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season. From Connor McDavid to Mattias Janmark, let’s ask some questions. The Edmonton Oilers have one of the worst prospect pools in the National Hockey League, with Daily Faceoff ranking it…
Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 12: Samuel Jonsson
Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. Continuing with the top 20 in our prospect countdown is yet another goaltender in Samuel Jonsson. The first eye-popping stat from the Swedish netminder is that he stands at six-foot-five. The Oilers took Jonsson in the fifth round of the 2022…
‘I got vilified because I asked for a trade’: Pronger on player empowerment and asking for NHL trades
Not every player in the league gets traded, let alone five times in their career, as Chris Pronger did. From Hartford, to St. Louis, to Edmonton, to Anaheim, to Philadelphia, to Arizona, the Hall of Fame defenceman has been around the block. Of course, today’s NHL is much different than it was in the 1990s…
Better Lait Than Never: The Oilers’ injury concerns come early
It’s been another boring week around here with the Oilers and NHL at large still right in the middle of the off-season dead zone, but I’ve still got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready what little has happened anyway. On today’s podcast, I discussed some Oilers injury news, new jersey numbers, the…
Will off-season injuries force Stan Bowman to spend some of Oilers’ cap space?
Does this latest Edmonton Oilers injury news change GM Stan Bowman’s plans to keep his salary cap powder dry? News broke on Wednesday afternoon that Matt Savoie and Frederik Andersen will both miss training camp after suffering injuries during “off-season training sessions,” the Oilers said in a statement. That will also be the case in…
Oilers’ Savoie, Andersen to miss training camp after suffering off-season injuries
When Edmonton Oilers training camp kicks off in September, the team will be missing two important pieces as Matt Savoie and Frederik Andersen will be absent. That’s due to injuries suffered during off-season training sessions, the team announced in a statement Wednesday. Both players are actively rehabilitating. The Oilers are expected to be without Mattias…
What Oilers could become guys this season?
NHL teams need as many “guys” in their lineup as they can get. The more guys, the better the chance of winning Lord Stanley’s Cup. These players are key parts of the team, making important contributions. How many guys do the Oilers have at the start of this season? Let’s take a look. Who are…
If the Oilers were to make a big trade, what assets do they have to offer?
For what feels like the first time in a long time, the Edmonton Oilers will enter a season with significant financial flexibility. On Aug. 7, general manager Stan Bowman joined Oilers Now, where he made it clear that despite his offseason moves, he doesn’t expect the current roster to be the finished product. Bowman stated…
Team identities in the Pacific Division pillow fight
Connor McDavid said it: the NHL’s Pacific Division was a pillow fight last year. This hasn’t been a collection of world-beaters in recent times. On paper, the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights should battle it out for top spot, and both are potential Cup contenders. The San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks will likely…
Edmonton Oilers reveal new jersey numbers for 2026-27 season
We now know what jersey numbers the newest members of the Edmonton Oilers will wear this season. The Oilers’ social media team posted the backs of the five jerseys online on Tuesday morning. Shakir Mukhamadullin will wear No. 85, the same jersey number he wore with the San Jose Sharks. It has been worn by four…
Shakir Mukhamadullin opens up on Sharks rift, Edmonton Oilers trade
Shakir Mukhamadullin discussed his trade to the Edmonton Oilers and detailed a strained relationship with his former team, the San Jose Sharks, in a Russian interview with Sport Express. The 24-year-old defenceman’s ascent to the NHL has been bumpy since being a first-round draft pick in 2020. After the Sharks acquired him from New Jersey…
31 Oilers Questions: Can Colton Dach have a breakout season?
This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season. From Connor McDavid to Mattias Janmark, let’s ask some questions. Colton Dach arrived in Edmonton last season at the trade deadline to relatively little fanfare. He was seen by many as a…
Oilers goalie prospect Samuel Jonsson expected to return to North America
It appears that rumours surrounding Samuel Jonsson’s return to Sweden were a false alarm. Last week, news spread online that the Edmonton Oilers‘ goalie prospect was headed back to his home country to play next season after spending 2025-26 with the ECHL’s Fort Wayne Komets. That would have been a surprising and, frankly, concerning development…
The wrong Oiler won the 1990 Conn Smythe: Why Esa Tikkanen was robbed
Esa Tikkanen should have won the 1990 Conn Smythe Trophy. Did Bill Ranford play well during the Oilers’ last successful run to the Cup? Yes, yes, he did. Was the playoff MVP awarded the trophy? I don’t think so. I was stunned after the final game against the Bruins when Esa didn’t win. Had I…
Why the Oilers should let young players battle for roster spots
Last week, I wrote about the idea of the Edmonton Oilers adding a little bit of depth by way of professional tryouts and mentioned names like Luke Glendening and Curtis Lazar. Not exactly the flashiest group of players, but guys who could serve a purpose on the Oilers’ roster. There was a decent amount of…
Monday Mailbag: Will Mike Babcock actually fix the Oilers’ team defence?
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 fixes for the Oilers’ goals against problem, Vasily Podkolzin’s offensive ceiling, team toughness on defence, and…
Sunday Scramble: The Drop showcases Michael Parkatti and analytics in Oilers’ offseason decisions
Curious about how involved Michael Parkatti is in the Edmonton Oilers decision-making process? You’d get a good sense watching The Drop. The Drop is the Oilers+ behind-the-scenes, all-access show. In other words, it’s the treat fans get for their hearty $60 contribution to the OEG app for the season. Until the latest episode of The…
Should Kasperi Kapanen be Leon Draisaitl’s go-to right-winger?
Though the Edmonton Oilers had a disappointing exit in the 2026 playoffs at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks, one clear bright spot was the performance of their second line. The trio of Leon Draisaitl, Vasily Podkolzin and Kasperi Kapanen was excellent. Across Edmonton’s six games against Anaheim, the line produced six goals and didn’t…
Oilers from the past: Has Tobias Rieder finally started scoring goals?
One of the wilder stories in the past decade surrounding the Edmonton Oilers was hearing Bob Nicholson blame a failed 2018-19 season on Tobias Rieder. I mean, come on. In 67 games in Tobias Rieder’s lone season with the Oilers, he was as snakebitten as they come, notching 11 assists but failing to find the…
Oilers announce theme night schedule for 2026-27 season
The 2026-27 National Hockey League season is right around the corner. On Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers announced their themed games over the course of the season, with tickets going on sale on August 27th at 10:00 AM MT. With the schedule expanding from 82 to 84 games, there’ll be an earlier start date to the…
What if the Oilers traded for Mikko Rantanen in 2025?
Let’s take a trip back in time to March 7, 2025 — a day so consequential that it paved the way for the next two Stanley Cup champions, significantly changing the balance of power atop the NHL. Just minutes before the trade deadline that afternoon, the Florida Panthers acquired Brad Marchand from the Boston Bruins,…
Leon Draisaitl welcomes Mike Babcock’s accountability, but will it apply to every Oiler?
Is anyone else excited/intrigued to see what Mike Babcock taking over behind the Oilers’ bench means for accountability, because that part of the hire feels like the one of the biggest pros for dragging him out retirement. His reputation is his reputation, and we’ve talked about it a million times by now that there’s not…
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