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The lack of a new contract for Connor McDavid continues to dominate headlines as the Edmonton Oilers opened their training camp in Alberta earlier this week — but general manager Stan Bowman is not concerned. Speaking to reporters on the first day of camp on Wednesday, Bowman said it is only a matter of time […]

The Edmonton Oilers are getting set for the upcoming season, and many are wondering what the future of Connor McDavid will look like for the team. McDavid will be an unrestricted free agent next summer, and unfortunately, there has not been an extension done to make sure he stays with the team long-term. Leon Draisaitl […]

The future of Connor McDavid has taken over the news cycle in the NHL this offseason as he enters the final year of his contract with the Edmonton Oilers. After losing in the Stanley Cup Final in two consecutive seasons to the Florida Panthers, questions continue to surround McDavid’s future in Edmonton as he still […]

The Edmonton Oilers are on the verge of commencing training camp on Wednesday ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season, and the focus remains on Connor McDavid, who is now entering the final year of his contract. Although there is concern in Alberta that No. 97 didn’t put pen to paper on an extension this summer, […]

The Edmonton Oilers have gone to two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals, but have not won the title. They have lost to the Florida Panthers in both years, and tensions are heating up in Alberta. Oilers captain Connor McDavid is entering the final year of his contract, which could lead to a media superstorm all year […]

One of the handful of acquisitions that the Edmonton Oilers made at the 2025 NHL trade deadline was defenseman Jake Walman, who had previously spent the entire season with the San Jose Sharks following a surprising trade from the Detroit Red Wings. Walman arrived in Edmonton having already scored six goals with 26 assists with […]

No team may have ever been under as much pressure as the Edmonton Oilers are right now. They have a short amount of time to prove to Connor McDavid that the best choice for his future is with their organization. If they aren’t able to do that, then McDavid could be out the door when […]

The Minnesota Wild offered Kirill Kaprizov a historic contract, worth $128 million, which he turned down. That sent the NHL world into shock, as Kaprizov is one of many star players hitting unrestricted free agency next summer. Marco D’Amico of RG.org reported that Kaprizov turned down the contract in part because Edmonton Oilers captain Connor […]

The Edmonton Oilers are once again at the center of attention. It is not just because of their chase for the Stanley Cup. Prime Minister Mark Carney turned heads with a lighthearted but pointed remark about Oilers star Connor McDavid and his looming contract decision. In a recent statement, Carney connected Canada’s economic challenges to […]

The Edmonton Oilers have a lot of talent they are trying to hold on to in the years ahead, including Connor McDavid. One of their other players who might be staying is defenseman Mattias Ekholm. He is entering the last year of his contract, and made it clear he would love to stay in Alberta. […]

The Edmonton Oilers are heading into training camp looking for revenge after losing the Stanley Cup Final again. They already signed one of their big-name forwards, but another contract situation is lingering as the season draws near. Oilers star Leon Draisaitl already has his deal, and he was asked about Connor McDavid’s contract situation. “It’s […]

The Edmonton Oilers have lost to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final in each of the past two seasons. This offseason, GM Stan Bowman renovated the bottom six and put his faith in the goaltending. Meanwhile, the conversation has been about what could be the biggest contract in NHL history. Connor McDavid is […]

It’d be a safe prediction to make that the Edmonton Oilers will be competitive again this season. The Pacific Division hasn’t shown significant improvement over the past three years. However, Stan Bowman hasn’t done much to improve his team either, and some off-ice storylines around captain Connor McDavid might steal the headlines. The Oilers lost […]

The future of Connor McDavid with the Edmonton Oilers remains without a concrete answer, even after general manager Stan Bowman addressed the topic. During Canada’s Olympic camp last week, McDavid emphasized that his top priority is winning the Stanley Cup in Edmonton, though he also noted that he has not yet decided when formal extension […]

The Edmonton Oilers lost in the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers in June. They have won two consecutive Western Conference Finals, but lost to the Panthers in both seasons. Oilers general manager Stan Bowman took over before the 2024-25 season, but could not get them over the hill in Year 1. He spoke […]

The Edmonton Oilers had one piece of business more important than any other this offseason — and with training camp mere weeks away, superstar Connor McDavid still doesn’t have a new contract for after the 2025-26 campaign. Despite that, Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is confident that an extension will get done between player and […]

The Edmonton Oilers sorely missed Zach Hyman during their second consecutive loss to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final — and they might not have the star forward for the start of the 2025-26 season. “Have one more meeting with the surgeon to wrap it up,” Hyman told NHL.com’s Dan Rosen at Hockey […]

Coming off two straight losses in the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers hope that 2025-26 will be different. A deep, balanced roster is once again one of the favorites to not only win the Western Conference but to recapture the Cup as well. Two of the NHL’s brightest offensive talents, centers Connor McDavid and […]

During Hockey Canada’s Olympic orientation camp on Wednesday, Edmonton Oilers superstar center Connor McDavid didn’t waste any time addressing one of the biggest questions surrounding the team, confirming that he’s in no rush to sign a contract extension. But more importantly for fans, McDavid reaffirmed his desire to win the Stanley Cup in Edmonton, making […]

The Edmonton Oilers are coming off another loss in the Stanley Cup Final. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Stuart Skinner led Edmonton to a second straight Final against the Florida Panthers. And once again, Edmonton was unable to defeat its South Florida rival. This time, the Oilers lost the Final in six games. Edmonton did […]

The Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid could have a new contract agreed to quickly. Current speculation from Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman is that a deal could be done before the start of NHL training camp in September. McDavid will be participating in Canada’s Olympic Camp from August 26 through 28. The Oilers will open […]

What can the Edmonton Oilers do to get past the massive roadblock that is the Florida Panthers? They’ve fallen to the Panthers two years in a row in the Stanley Cup Final, and the Oilers’ cap situation doesn’t offer a whole lot of room to improve in the 2025-26 season. Edmonton returns with relatively the […]

NHL Free Agency opened on July 1, and some quality free agents remain. The Buffalo Sabres chose to re-sign Devon Levi while also bringing in Alex Lyon, meaning James Reimer is looking for a new home. While only two goaltenders stay on the NHL roster, teams often need three netminders in a season. The 37-year-old […]

It’s been months since the Edmonton Oilers had another heartbreaking experience in the Stanley Cup Final, for the second year in a row and against the same team. The pain of the loss to the Florida Panthers, who defeated Edmonton in six games in the Finals rematch, still stings for Oilers netminder Stuart Skinner, but […]

After a second straight loss in the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers’ roster will look a little different in 2025-26. The defense and goaltending units are nearly identical to the ones that helped the franchise march all the way to hockey’s ultimate series a few months back. But there are a couple of key […]

The Edmonton Oilers’ most important player, superstar forward Connor McDavid, has not signed a new contract this offseason. McDavid is set to be a free agent in the summer of 2026. He became eligible for a contract extension on July 1 of this summer. While a new deal has yet to be signed, insider Frank […]

The 2025 offseason for the Edmonton Oilers was one of both success and failure. The front office performed admirably in free agency, and they made a few key trades. One of the trades heavily addressed the future, as the franchise traded for Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Regardless, two […]

The Edmonton Oilers have lost to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final in consecutive seasons. Their depth scoring collapsed in the 2025 Final, allowing Florida to win in six games. General manager Stan Bowman made sure to change his bottom six dramatically in the offseason. The best move the Oilers made during the […]

Connor McDavid could be entering his final season with the Edmonton Oilers. McDavid, 28, has spent his entire 10-year NHL career in Edmonton after the Oilers drafted him first overall in 2015. But the three-time Hart Memorial and 2024 Conn Smythe winner is still without a contract extension, even as the last season of his […]

After one season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Max Pacioretty is available again in NHL free agency. The former Montreal Canadiens captain is eligible for a one-year, bonus-laden deal. That should have contenders vying for his services to bolster depth and bring a veteran presence to their bottom six. According to Michael Aguello of The […]

The Edmonton Oilers made some intriguing moves this offseason. However, one of the more talked-about moves involved veteran forward Trent Frederic. Frederic, acquired at the NHL Trade Deadline from the Boston Bruins, signed an eight-year contract extension this summer. Despite public discourse, general manager Stan Bowman is not backing down from his decision. Bowman appeared […]

The Edmonton Oilers are still reeling from their second consecutive loss in the Stanley Cup Final, both of them coming against the Florida Panthers. As it stands, the core of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl still has not won a Stanley Cup, and the franchise will be set on changing that in the very near […]

The Edmonton Oilers had a tough ending to the 2024-25 season, after losing in the Stanley Cup Final once again. Edmonton is picking up the pieces, though, and looking for the right roster combination to win again. One of their young prospects wants to be a part of that roster, and is preparing for a […]

The Edmonton Oilers fell in the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers for a second straight year. They had to navigate a difficult offseason. The Oilers had limited salary cap space and still needed to re-sign some major players on the squad. General manager Stan Bowman did a solid job in this NHL free-agency […]

The Edmonton Oilers underwent changes this offseason to surround Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl with more talent. While that could lead to the franchise’s first Stanley Cup since 1990, it could also lead to McDavid leaving next summer. The drama has yet to unfold, but 97 is doing everything to keep his mind off of […]

The Edmonton Oilers have lost consecutive Stanley Cup Finals to the Florida Panthers. They made massive changes to their forward depth, with Evander Kane and Viktor Arvidsson out and Isaac Howard and Andrew Mangiapane in. But they made no changes to the goaltending room after a tough season. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch did make a […]

The Edmonton Oilers have lost to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final in consecutive seasons. That has led to a lot of change to the roster, with depth forwards Evander Kane and Viktor Arvidsson leaving this offseason. But the losses have now impacted the coaching staff. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is still […]

The Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning connected on a trade involving former first-round pick Isaac Howard. The 2025 Hobey Baker winner could not agree on a contract with the Bolts. That sent him to Edmonton, where he is set to join the NHL team for his rookie season. Howard spoke with Derek Van Diest […]

The Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning are not done with their offseasons yet. After both lost to the Florida Panthers on their way to a second consecutive Stanley Cup, both teams made changes this offseason. But on Tuesday night, the Oilers and Lightning connected on a trade that sent Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac […]