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Winnipeg Jets sign goalie Isaac Poulter to a one-year extension
The Winnipegger is staying for another year in the organization he joined last season.
Jonathan Toews set to announce retirement after 16-year NHL career and return to the Winnipeg Jets
After working hard to get back to the NHL, the Winnipegger is hanging up his skates.
Oilers to begin hiring Mike Babcock after receiving NHL clearance
The Edmonton Oilers should have their next head coach locked in early next week. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Oilers will formally begin the process of hiring Mike Babcock after the NHL officially cleared him to work in the league Thursday morning. Now that the league has cleared Mike Babcock, word is the Oilers will…
NHL statement clears Mike Babcock even in ‘light least favourable’
The National Hockey League released a statement Thursday morning, clearing Mike Babcock to coach in the league once again. It’s expected in short order that the Edmonton Oilers will officially hire him, nearly a month after his name first surfaced in the market. The league embarked on an investigation into what happened during his time…
Darren Dreger’s comments point to an extension for Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff
The Saskatchewan product has led the Jets since 2011 and is set to become the NHL's longest-tenured GM.
Oilers cleared to hire Mike Babcock as NHL wraps up investigation
According to multiple sources, the Edmonton Oilers will be able to hire Mike Babcock. The NHL’s investigation into Mike Babcock’s past in Columbus three years ago is wrapping up shortly, and the league will not get in the way of the Oilers hiring the 63-year-old coach. Both Emily Kaplan and Elliotte Friedman tweeted this news…
The Hockey Show - Episode 717
The Hockey Show , Canada's only campus-produced radio show that strictly talks hockey, is back with a full roster after having one of the hosts in Montreal where he was answering questions and networking with authors and publishers! Obviously, there will be a discussion on how Montreal is faring after the recent run by the Canadiens before our hosts get into the hockey news and stories that need to be covered. There are championships, drafts, and losses to discuss, so we'll get that going toni...
Dickinson vs. Laughton as Oilers third-line centre options
We are 13 days from NHL free agency, and the Edmonton Oilers still don’t officially have a head coach, as they await the NHL’s decision from the Mike Babcock investigation. Edmonton is the only team in the league without a head coach. It isn’t ideal as they try to prepare for free agency. Their own…
Winnipeg Jets prospect Owen Martin has committed to NCAA for 2027-28 season
It’s been reported that the Oakbank product is heading to Colorado College once he is done in the WHL.
Winnipeg Jets prospect Owen Martin heading to NCAA after three years in WHL
It’s been reported that the Oakbank product is heading to Colorado College for next season.
Why the Jarry and Ingram tandem failed: Oilers 2025-26 player review
Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season. You can read about the analytics behind my analysis here. For most of the Edmonton Oilers’…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | June 18, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Deserved, But...
Tonight, the PWHL welcomed a pile of players into their ranks as the PWHL Draft took place in Detroit, Michigan. I'm not sure if there were any surprises when it came to the first dozen picks made, but the Seattle Torrent decided to give one woman a shot who has certainly earned a look when it comes to professional hockey as UBC Thunderbirds forward Grace Elliott was selected 38th-overall in the fourth round! There may have been some familiarity for Seattle when it came to picking Elliott whic...
NHL Notebook: Leafs hire Jim Hiller; Ryan Craig takes over Vegas
The Toronto Maple Leafs have found their guy in Jim Hiller, who was named the 41st head coach in franchise history on Wednesday. Jim Hiller has been named the 41st Head Coach in franchise history! — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) June 17, 2026 “Jim is an experienced coach with a strong understanding of what it…
Former Oilers prospect Michael Kesselring traded to Sharks
The 2026 off-season has officially kicked off. Following the Carolina Hurricanes hoisting the Stanley Cup on Sunday, there have been a handful of trades as the NHL draft and free agency inch closer. One of those trades included a former Oilers prospect, as the Buffalo Sabres sent Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to…
Oilers think they won’t have to retain ‘a lot’ in Nurse trade: Friedman
There is a lot of chatter around the league about Darnell Nurse, maybe more than people would expect, leading the Edmonton Oilers to believe they won’t have to retain a lot on his contract. “There’s legit interest,” said Elliotte Friedman Wednesday morning on The Fan Hockey Show. “Edmonton had kind of indicated that they didn’t…
Barn Burner | Dreger breaks down the biggest questions facing the Winnipeg Jets
The TSN hockey insider joined the guys which featured some Jets tidbits.
Can the Oilers take advantage of a flooded NHL goalie market?
We got our first trade of the NHL offseason Tuesday as the Toronto Maple Leafs traded 27-year-old goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for goalie Sam Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae and a third-round pick. Both players that the Leafs acquired are pending restricted free agents. The Leafs gained…
Oilers coaching search: Vegas allowed one team to interview Cassidy
Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon said he granted one team permission to speak to Bruce Cassidy during the playoffs. At the same news conference confirming that the Golden Knights were promoting Henderson Silver Knights coach Ryan Craig as their NHL head coach, McCrimmon was asked how the organization would now handle Cassidy. Before…
TSN | Dreger discusses Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets’ offseason outlook
Dreger says Winnipeg's offseason priorities could determine whether the Jets explore options involving Hellebuyck.
Oilers 2026-27 pre-season schedule gets underway Sept. 19
Save the date! The Edmonton Oilers have announced their 2026-27 pre-season schedule. The puck will drop at Rogers Place on Saturday, September 19, at 6 PM MST against the Winnipeg Jets in their first of four pre-season games. Here are the dates, with time listed in MST: Saturday, Sept. 19 — Winnipeg @ Edmonton, 6…
Oilers free agent targets: Ilya Mikheyev could add speed and scoring
The 2025-26 NHL campaign is officially a wrap, and the offseason is about to ramp up as teams look to improve their rosters in an attempt to unseat the newly crowned Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. And with the way the Edmonton Oilers have been hogging the hockey headlines lately, expect them to explore…
Winnipeg Jets 2026-27 preseason schedule
The NHL has moved to just four exhibition games rather than six.
Random Thoughts: The Oilers offseason, rumours, and bloggers getting Cup rings
The Stanley Cup has been handed out, we’re just under two weeks out from the NHL Draft, and that gave me a minute to put a few Random Thoughts together about our beloved Edmonton Oilers. Even though it’s been months since they got knocked out of the playoffs, it’s been anything but boring around here….
Did the Hurricanes just become the best team with no Hall-of-Famers in NHL history?
This week is always a weird time on the NHL calendar. The Stanley Cup final has just ended, and everyone is trying to catch their breath before the offseason truly gets going. The draft, trade rumors, and UFA boards are all happening against the backdrop of Cup parties and parades. But we’re also just days away from the announcement of this year’s Hockey Hall of Fame class, which comes Monday. That timing always struck me as a bit odd, since what should be a huge announcement ends up being ove...
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