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What's the state of Oilers' prospect pool after 2025 NHL trade deadline?

What's the state of Oilers' prospect pool after 2025 NHL trade deadline?

Edmonton dispatched three prospects — Max Wanner, Shane LaChance and Carl Berglund — in deals this week.

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Published: 5 months ago by The Athletic

An age breakdown of the Edmonton Oilers and comparison to the rest of the NHL

An age breakdown of the Edmonton Oilers and comparison to the rest of the NHL

With the regular season set to kick off in the next couple of months, let’s take a look at the average age of the Edmonton Oilers as they are getting ready to start training camps. The state of the team is the largest factor for average age, with con...

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Published: 2 weeks ago by The Oil Rig

Projecting Edmonton Oilers’ opening-night defence pairings, goalies for 2025-26

Projecting Edmonton Oilers’ opening-night defence pairings, goalies for 2025-26

Entering the period leading up to training camp, Edmonton's defensive pairings and goaltending depth charts appear more settled.

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Published: 2 weeks ago by The Athletic

Monday Mailbag: Is every non-Cup year considered a failure for the Oilers?

Monday Mailbag: Is every non-Cup year considered a failure for the Oilers?

Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As always, I’ve got a post-draft, pre-free agency mailbag ready to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their take on whatever’s on your mind. This week, we’re discussi...

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Published: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers GM doubles down on ‘very unique’ player’s massive contract

Oilers GM doubles down on ‘very unique’ player’s massive contract

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 ext...

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Published: 2 weeks ago by ClutchPoints

'Just an awesome guy': Oilers GM defends 8-year deal for veteran winger

'Just an awesome guy': Oilers GM defends 8-year deal for veteran winger

This in from Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman, his explanation to co-hosts John Shannon and Daren Millard about why he gave an eight-year contract to tough veteran winger Trent Frederic. Frederic recently signed the deal as unrestricted free agent, wit...

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Published: 2 weeks ago by Edmonton Journal

Best Oilers Goals of 2024-25: Connor McDavid scores his 1,000th NHL point

Best Oilers Goals of 2024-25: Connor McDavid scores his 1,000th NHL point

The best goal of the 2024-25 season for the Edmonton Oilers was a historic one. Entering the 2024-25 season, Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid had 335 goals and 982 points in 645 games. It was well known that McDavid had a chance to become the fourth-fa...

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Published: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers Offer a Veteran Forward a Better Shot… Somewhere Else

Oilers Offer a Veteran Forward a Better Shot… Somewhere Else

The post Oilers Offer a Veteran Forward a Better Shot… Somewhere Else appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. With a crowded forward group and limited cap space, the Oilers may look to move a veteran by offering a bigger role on a new team. The post Oilers...

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Published: 2 weeks ago by NHL Trade Talk

When will the Oilers’ most recently departed players return to Edmonton?

When will the Oilers’ most recently departed players return to Edmonton?

This past summer saw the Edmonton Oilers lose a number of players as the team maneuvered one of the last years they’ll be tight to the salary cap for the foreseeable future. While the team had to move out the likes of Evander Kane and Viktor Arvidsso...

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Published: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Rumors: Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov

NHL Rumors: Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov

Things have cooled down in the NHL this offseason, but the rumors surrounding Kirill Kaprizov and Connor McDavid are only heating up.

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Published: 2 weeks ago by NHL Rumors

Oilers Trade Candidates, Backstrom Signs in SHL & More NHL Rumours

Oilers Trade Candidates, Backstrom Signs in SHL & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, Nicklas Backstrom is believed to be heading back to Sweden to close out his playing career and is likely signing with Brynas IF of the…

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Published: 2 weeks ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Jake Walman

Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Jake Walman

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and now we evaluate the last defenceman remaining in Jake Walman.…

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Published: 2 weeks ago by The Hockey Writers

Can the Oilers expect 35-year-old Mattias Ekholm to be a top-pairing defenceman?

Can the Oilers expect 35-year-old Mattias Ekholm to be a top-pairing defenceman?

The best trade that the Edmonton Oilers have made in the Connor McDavid era is the acquisition of defenceman Mattias Ekholm at the 2023 Trade Deadline from the Nashville Predators. Since the moment he arrived in Edmonton, Ekholm has been an extremely...

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Published: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

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