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The Edmonton Oilers lost in a shootout to the Calgary Flames in the first game of their season. Reinforcements for the Oilers are already coming, though, as the team has signed Jack Roslovic to a one-year deal. This should be a pact that pleases the Oilers fan base and helps the team. The Oilers are […]

The Edmonton Oilers opened up the season at home against the Calgary Flames. Fans of the Oilers celebrated Connor McDavid before the game and hoped it would bring a victory. It did not lead to a victory, though, as the team fell in a shootout. One reason for the loss was a third-period blunder by […]

The Edmonton Oilers took a loss against the Calgary Flames, but one of their key players reached a milestone in their efforts. Leon Draisaitl scored his 400th NHL goal for the Oilers on Wednesday, becoming the 111th player in league history and 11th active to score at least 400. Draisaitl scored on the power play […]

The Edmonton Oilers opened their season with a thrilling 4-3 overtime loss against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place. The game was also longtime center Connor McDavid’s first after signing a two-year, $25 million contract extension mere days ago. And well, fans at Rogers Place used the opportunity to pay tribute to the star who […]

The Edmonton Oilers tried to sign Jack Roslovic in NHL Free Agency before the 2025-26 season began. Unfortunately, those efforts did not turn out as Edmonton had hoped. Roslovic lingered on the open market even after the season began on Tuesday. However, he is no longer a free agent. Roslovic has signed a one-year contract […]

It’s been a long 113 days since the Florida Panthers broke the hearts of the Edmonton Oilers for the second straight time in the Stanley Cup Final, but hockey fans, we are back. The 2025-26 NHL campaign kicked off with a tripleheader on Tuesday night, starting with the Cats raising the banner at Amerant Bank […]

The Edmonton Oilers greatly pleased their fans when it was recently announced Connor McDavid agreed to a contract extension with the team. McDavid is the heartbeat of an Oilers club that has lost back-to-back Stanley Cups. Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is giving some interesting details about what it was like to come to an […]

The Edmonton Oilers may have received a major discount from Connor McDavid in the short term, but it comes with one major caveat — they have to win to keep the best player in the world happy. McDavid shocked the hockey world just weeks after Kirill Kaprizov signed the most expensive contract in NHL history. […]

The Edmonton Oilers have had a busy day extending players. Not only did the team sign Connor McDavid to a two-year extension, but they have also extended Jake Walman on a seven-year $49 million extension. Not only did the Oilers keep a solid defender, but Walman got a great deal in the process. Walman was […]

If fans had any doubts about Connor McDavid’s desire to win a Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers, they should feel quite confident in his stance following Monday’s big news. The three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner signed a two-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $12.5 million, gifting the front office crucial […]

Edmonton Oilers fans can breathe a little easier today. The front office and Connor McDavid have agreed to a two-year contract extension. This will keep the best player in the league in Edmonton through the 2027-28 season. While the Oilers are happy to have a deal done, this contract may not result in perfect grades […]

The Edmonton Oilers are certainly staying busy with just over 24 hours until the 2025-26 National Hockey League season commences. Just minutes after signing superstar Connor McDavid to a team-friendly two-year, $25 million extension on Monday, GM Stan Bowman is giving defenseman Jake Walman a long-term deal. As first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the […]

The Edmonton Oilers’  nightmare is over: Connor McDavid is signing a contract extension to remain with the club. While it looked like McDavid could start the regular season without a contract extension, talks began to move quickly on Monday, according to Elliotte Friedman, and the captain will be staying with the team past the 2025-26 […]

The Edmonton Oilers have won the Western Conference in two consecutive seasons, losing to the Florida Panthers in both Cup Finals. They reshaped their depth in the offseason with one big question looming overhead. Connor McDavid is entering his contract year, which could lead to changes in Edmonton. The Oilers made a big move in […]

Kirill Kaprizov just signed a record-breaking contract with the Minnesota Wild. Now, attention has turned to the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid’s contract extension. McDavid could be receiving less money per year than Kaprizov, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. “He can command whatever he wants in his next contract. It’s a blank cheque […]

The hockey world is still grappling with the bombshell news that dropped on Tuesday. The Minnesota Wild signed superstar Kirill Kaprizov to a monster eight-year, $136 million contract. This is the largest contract in the history of the NHL. And it will almost certainly have a ripple effect on other negotiations around the league. This […]

The one thing the Edmonton Oilers were missing over their last two Stanley Cup Finals losses was a capable goalie, and the Utah Mammoth might’ve just done them a massive favor. With Stuart Skinner failing to impress in the preseason, the Oilers acquired Connor Ingram in a trade with the Mammoth for future considerations on […]

The Minnesota Wild shook the hockey world with the massive contract extension they handed Kirill Kaprizov. Now, all eyes shift to Connor McDavid. Karpizov and the Wild agreed to a massive eight-year deal carrying a $17 million annual cap hit — an NHL record by far — on Monday morning. Many are wondering just how […]

The Edmonton Oilers fell short of the Stanley Cup this past season for the second straight season. The 2024 Stanley Cup Final marked their first appearance in the Final since 2006. And they got there thanks to a historic performance from Connor McDavid. Few players since Wayne Gretzky have turned in the type of postseason […]

The goal is still clear after the Edmonton Oilers lost to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive season. Now, they look to finish their story in the 2025-26 NHL season. Connor McDavid is an Oilers key player and probably the face of the NHL. Despite that, he is not the […]

The Edmonton Oilers are getting prepared to make another run to the Stanley Cup Final, but everyone is worried about the future of Connor McDavid on the team. With one year remaining on his contract, McDavid still has not signed an extension with the Oilers, leaving many wondering what could be next for him. ESPN […]

The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for another run at the Stanley Cup. They’ve come close in the past few seasons, and want to finally close the gap in 2026. Unfortunately, one of their young contributors is going to be away from the team for a bit. The Oilers have announced that forward Vasily Podkolzin […]

The Edmonton Oilers have made another move in preparation for next summer. While Oilers’ fans were hoping the move was the extension for Connor McDavid, they did lock up another key piece of the team. The team announced they have agreed to a three-year deal worth an AAV of $2.95 million with Vasily Podkolzin. Podkolzin […]

The Los Angeles Kings delivered a major announcement on Thursday. Anze Kopitar, the Kings’ current captain and one of the best players in franchise history, will retire at the end of the 2025-26 season. The entire hockey world reacted to this news when it broke. And tributes for the Kings star will pour in as […]

Jack Roslovic is undoubtedly the best remaining free agent without a contract as National Hockey League training camps open this week. The former Carolina Hurricanes center managed 22 goals and 39 points in 81 regular-season games in Raleigh in 2024-25, but he hasn’t been able to turn that into a deal with any of the […]

Edmonton Oilers team captain Connor McDavid has the chance to become arguably the most high-profile unrestricted free agent to hit the open market perhaps in NHL history next offseason if things remain as they are right now. As it currently stands, McDavid is without a contract beyond the upcoming 2025-26 NHL season, which will be […]

The Edmonton Oilers are getting revved up for the season, but they will be without one of their key players to start. Zach Hyman is dealing with a wrist injury, and he’ll be out for a few months, according to Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic. “Coach Kris Knoblauch said Thursday that Hyman, who missed the […]

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 […]