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McDavid's hat trick ties Messier, Oilers rout Kraken

McDavid's hat trick ties Messier, Oilers rout Kraken

Connor McDavid had his 13th career hat trick to tie Mark Messier for fourth in Oilers history in Edmonton's 9-4 romp over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.

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Published: 2 days ago by ESPN

Knoblauch on locking up Ekholm: ‘Guys have so much respect for him’

Knoblauch on locking up Ekholm: ‘Guys have so much respect for him’

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch details what defenceman Mattias Ekholm brings to the team after he inked a three-year extension ahead of the 2025-26 season.

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Published: 1 month ago by SportsNet

The Oil Rig roundtable: The team’s expectations and thoughts on the upcoming 2025–26 season

The Oil Rig roundtable: The team’s expectations and thoughts on the upcoming 2025–26 season

Today is the day. The opening game for the 2025–26 season. Energy is high in Oil Country, fresh off of extensions to key personnel like Kris Knoblauch, Vasily Podkolzin, and Jake Walman. And of course, the most important extension of all, Connor McDa...

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Published: 1 month ago by The Oil Rig

Defenceman Mattias Ekholm signs 3-year, $12M US extension with Oilers

Defenceman Mattias Ekholm signs 3-year, $12M US extension with Oilers

Ekholm, 35, recorded nine goals and 24 assists in 65 games last season and returned from a torn adductor muscle to post a goal and five assists in seven playoff games.

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Published: 1 month ago by CBC Sports

4 Teams Shifting Focus Following McDavid’s Extension with Oilers

4 Teams Shifting Focus Following McDavid’s Extension with Oilers

The post 4 Teams Shifting Focus Following McDavid’s Extension with Oilers appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Explore the NHL landscape change as teams shift focus McDavid following his significant contract extension with the Oilers. The post 4 Teams S...

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Published: 1 month ago by NHL Trade Talk

Edmonton Oilers talking contract extension with Brett Kulak: report

Edmonton Oilers talking contract extension with Brett Kulak: report

The Edmonton Oilers may not be done signing players to contract extensions. It’s been a busy week in Oil Country when it comes to retaining players. Things kicked off with a bang on Monday morning, with Connor McDavid inking a long-anticipated two-ye...

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Published: 1 month ago by Daily Hive

NHL Rumors: Cowan Out, Connor, Ekholm, Eichel Deals, Plus Roslovic’s News

NHL Rumors: Cowan Out, Connor, Ekholm, Eichel Deals, Plus Roslovic’s News

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Winnipeg Jets are signing Kyle Connor, the Vegas Golden Knights are close on Jack Eichel, and the Edmonton Oilers have inked Mattias Eklholm to…

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Published: 1 month ago by The Hockey Writers

Edmonton Oilers year-over-year opening game roster

Edmonton Oilers year-over-year opening game roster

Tonight, the 2025–26 season begins for the Edmonton Oilers. They will be playing host to the Calgary Flames for an opening night Battle of Alberta. The energy in Oil Country is high right now, fresh off of the stunning contract extension signed by Co...

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Published: 1 month ago by The Oil Rig

Ex-Edmonton Oilers player Corey Perry gets booed by his new team’s fans

Ex-Edmonton Oilers player Corey Perry gets booed by his new team’s fans

It was not a warm welcome for ex-Edmonton Oilers veteran Corey Perry in his first game in front of his new hometown crowd. The 40-year-old left the Alberta capital in free agency last summer, opting for a one-year, $2-million deal with the LA Kings.....

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Published: 1 month ago by Daily Hive

'Unreal work': Hockey world reacts as Oilers sign Mattias Ekholm

'Unreal work': Hockey world reacts as Oilers sign Mattias Ekholm

Hockey stats analyst JFresh @JFreshHockey
Mattias Ekholm, signed to a 3x$4M extension by EDM, is a veteran two-way puck-moving defenceman who has had great success as the stabilizing presence on the Oilers’ top pairing. A calm and patient transi...

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Published: 1 month ago by Edmonton Journal

Keeping salary flat was Connor McDavid’s call entirely, discloses Stan Bowman

Keeping salary flat was Connor McDavid’s call entirely, discloses Stan Bowman

As Connor McDavid put pen to paper for the two-year $25M extension, many expected the league’s best player to reset the market again. Insiders widely projected Connor McDavid’s next deal to set a new salary standard with projections north of at least...

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Published: 1 month ago by The Oil Rig

Edmonton Oilers lock up top-pairing d-man Mattias Ekholm for three years

Edmonton Oilers lock up top-pairing d-man Mattias Ekholm for three years

This just in, news that the Edmonton Oilers sign Mattias Ekholm to new three year deal at $4 million per season. “EK YEAH! 💪 The #Oilers have signed defenceman Mattias Ekholm to a three-year contract extension with an AAV of $4 million.” My take As....

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Published: 1 month ago by Edmonton Journal

Breaking: Edmonton Oilers sign defender Mattias Ekholm to a three-deal with a $4M AAV

Breaking: Edmonton Oilers sign defender Mattias Ekholm to a three-deal with a $4M AAV

Could the vibes get any higher in Oil Country than they are now? Opening day on the 2025–26 season, fresh off of the Connor McDavid and Jake Walman extensions earlier this week. And one more key piece of this team has signed his next contract extensi...

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Published: 1 month ago by The Oil Rig

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