Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Oilers rookies Ike Howard, Matt Savoie get involved in their own ways against Flames

For the rookie Edmonton Oilers who got their first taste of the NHL on Sunday night, the 21st night of September will be one they will always remember. Especially those Oilers who went down the highway to visit the Calgary Flames’ more veteran-laden squad.

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Why Connor McDavid might settle for a short-term deal in Edmonton or nothing at all

It’s understandable why some Edmonton Oilers fans are feeling a little more than anxious these days with Connor McDavid still unsigned for the 2026-27 season and beyond.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

McDavid’s Low Number, RFA News, & More NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Elliotte Friedman predicts Connor McDavid‘s contract will come in at a much lower number than people expect, which will have a domino effect on the rest of the NHL’s top names.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 22

Defensive depth predictions for the 2025–26 Edmonton Oilers

As training camps have opened, the Edmonton Oilers have some sorting out to do. While expecting to be a contender, to go for what might be one last ride with Connor McDavid, there are a lot of positives on the roster.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / September 22

NHL GMs Watching for a Rumored Lower McDavid Number

An NHL general manager asked NHL insider Elliotte Friedman if he genuinely believed his own prediction that the Connor McDavid extension would come in at a lower annual average salary than most analysts are expecting.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 22

Atro Leppänen stands out in first pre-season look with Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers sent a thin lineup to Calgary for Sunday’s split-squad matchup against the Flames, icing just four players who were NHL regulars last season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 22

The week ahead for the Edmonton Oilers: Western Conference preseason matchups

Edmonton Oilers hockey is officially back! Preseason hockey that is. Starting off the preseason, we had the Battle Of Alberta take place between the Oilers split squad and the Calgary Flames split squad.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 22

Oilers Prospect Update: First shutout for Salonen, confidence growing for Yevseyev

While the Oilers are getting things rolling with their pre-season, the leagues in Europe are already underway. Let’s go through how Edmonton’s prospects overseas performed last week.

NHL News / Oilersnation / September 21

Road teams prevail in both split-squad games between Oilers and Flames: Recap, Highlights, and Reaction

The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames split the split-squad games. In Edmonton, the Flames won 3-2 in overtime, while the Oilers won 3-0 in Calgary. Let’s go through the home game first.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 21

Six forwards battling for roster spots on the Oilers this pre-season

For some players, the NHL preseason is relatively meaningless. It’s a chance to get their body and timing up to speed and nothing more. For others, this is a career-altering time of year.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / September 21

Why Disgruntled Blue Jacket a Perfect Fit for McDavid and the Oilers

As the Edmonton Oilers look to balance their roster of aging veterans with emerging talent — something that rumors suggest is holding up the Connor McDavid extension — one player is reportedly unhappy with his role in Columbus and could be available by trade: Russian forward Yegor Chinakhov.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / September 20

Oilers unveil new alternate jersey for 2025-26

The Edmonton Oilers will be rocking New Jerseys in 2025-26. At a Fan Day event at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Saturday, the Oilers unveiled a new alternate jersey, featuring a light tan-colored base with a blue collar, with blue and red stripes on both the shoulders, sleeves and bottom of the sweater.

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The 'Multiple 30-TD pass NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass Club' quiz

The '2024 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / September 20

Oilers Reveal New Alternate Jersey

With the 2025-26 NHL season now just a few weeks away, teams around the league are unveiling some new alternate jerseys ahead of their on-ice debut. Some are throwing it back to their older days, others are going with bold new looks, and the Edmonton OIlers are somewhere in the middle.