Is Ike Howard ready to fill a top-six spot with the Edmonton Oilers? By all accounts, Ike Howard’s first season of pro hockey went very well. Best and worst Edmonton Oilers to take over the 'A' from Darnell Nurse McDavid and Draisaitl: Oilers need to take regular season more seriously Like it or not, Edmonton Oilers giving Formenton a second chance in the NHL Edmonton Oilers: Champagne in a glass or tomato juice on the couch? Latest Sports Videos More than 1,500 Edmonton Oilers tickets to be given to Rogers customers for 2026-27 season Rogers will be handing out more than 1,500 Oilers tickets to its customers for the 2026-27 season, beginning with 300 tickets for the home opener 3 days ago News More than 1,500 Edmonton Oilers tickets to be given to Rogers customers for 2026-27 season Rogers will be handing out more than 1,500 Oilers tickets to its customers for the 2026-27 season, beginning with 300 tickets for the home opener Advertisement 1 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Savoie, Andersen among four Oilers players expected to miss training camp When oft-injured goalie Frederick Andersen signed his free-agent contract here July 1 it was for a measly $1 million salary but bonus-laden for games played — $600,000 when he plays 10 league games and an extra $600,000 when he plays 20. August 26, 2026 NHL Savoie, Andersen among four Oilers players expected to miss training camp When oft-injured goalie Frederick Andersen signed his free-agent contract here July 1 it was for a measly $1 million salary but bonus-laden for games played — $600,000 when he plays 10 league games and an extra $600,000 when he plays 20. Oilers notebook: Connor Ingram still out of work, Jeff Skinner goes to Europe Whether Ingram can find an NHL contract is murky, at best August 14, 2026 NHL Oilers notebook: Connor Ingram still out of work, Jeff Skinner goes to Europe Whether Ingram can find an NHL contract is murky, at best The Five Most Important Edmonton Oilers not named McDavid or Draisaitl The keys to Edmonton’s resurrection after last season’s festival of mediocrity will have to emerge from the middle of the depth chart July 30, 2026 Sports The Five Most Important Edmonton Oilers not named McDavid or Draisaitl The keys to Edmonton’s resurrection after last season’s festival of mediocrity will have to emerge from the middle of the depth chart What they were vs. what they are: Are the Edmonton Oilers better or worse? After one of the most eventful and controversial off-seasons in recent memory, what should we make of the reshaped Edmonton Oilers? July 29, 2026 Sports What they were vs. what they are: Are the Edmonton Oilers better or worse? After one of the most eventful and controversial off-seasons in recent memory, what should we make of the reshaped Edmonton Oilers? Subscriber only. John Ivison: Ottawa’s bureaucrats aren’t buying what Mark Carney is selling Subscriber only NP Comment Subscriber only. John Ivison: Ottawa’s bureaucrats aren’t buying what Mark Carney is selling Michael Taube: Carney’s EU mistake is nearly complete NP Comment Michael Taube: Carney’s EU mistake is nearly complete LeBlanc says no meetings scheduled with U.S. while Mexico works towards a deal Canada LeBlanc says no meetings scheduled with U.S. while Mexico works towards a deal 'My life is effectively destroyed': Allison Inquiry exposes twin faces of fight against COVID vaccine policies Canada 'My life is effectively destroyed': Allison Inquiry exposes twin faces of fight against COVID vaccine policies 'Never mistake our generosity for weakness,' warns Chrétien, as U.S. ambassador attends 9/11 ceremony in Gander Canada 'Never mistake our generosity for weakness,' warns Chrétien, as U.S. ambassador attends 9/11 ceremony in Gander Oilers notes: Buchburger back behind the AHL bench in San Diego Kelly Buchberger loved playing and he likes coaching just as much. July 24, 2026 Edmonton Oilers Oilers notes: Buchburger back behind the AHL bench in San Diego Kelly Buchberger loved playing and he likes coaching just as much. Advertisement 2 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Oilers notes: Three-goalie rotation poses organizational challenge It may be the most intriguing storyline at camp July 21, 2026 Edmonton Oilers Oilers notes: Three-goalie rotation poses organizational challenge It may be the most intriguing storyline at camp Top 10 must-see Edmonton Oilers games in the 2026-27 NHL season It all starts Sept. 29, against the visiting Vancouver Canucks, when Mike Babcock will make his Oilers regular-season debut July 16, 2026 Edmonton Oilers Top 10 must-see Edmonton Oilers games in the 2026-27 NHL season It all starts Sept. 29, against the visiting Vancouver Canucks, when Mike Babcock will make his Oilers regular-season debut Former Oilers' tough guy Dennis Bonvie named Boston Bruins assistant GM "It’s always been about hard work for me. It’s about loving what I do, being part of a team, being part of the National Hockey League, Chicago for six years, and now Boston for this long. It’s an exceptional organization. I’m fortunate. I kind of pinch myself" July 15, 2026 Sports Former Oilers' tough guy Dennis Bonvie named Boston Bruins assistant GM "It’s always been about hard work for me. It’s about loving what I do, being part of a team, being part of the National Hockey League, Chicago for six years, and now Boston for this long. It’s an exceptional organization. I’m fortunate. I kind of pinch myself" Edmonton Oilers to open 2026-27 season against lowly Vancouver Canucks Full schedules for all 32 clubs will be released Thursday at 11 a.m. July 15, 2026 NHL Edmonton Oilers to open 2026-27 season against lowly Vancouver Canucks Full schedules for all 32 clubs will be released Thursday at 11 a.m. weather (Ottawa) Oilers notebook: What to do with all these forwards; Hlinka Gretzky Cup comes to Rogers Place The Oilers are only keeping 13 forwards to go with seven defencemen because they have no choice but to have three goalies on the opening roster July 14, 2026 NHL Oilers notebook: What to do with all these forwards; Hlinka Gretzky Cup comes to Rogers Place The Oilers are only keeping 13 forwards to go with seven defencemen because they have no choice but to have three goalies on the opening roster Advertisement 3 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Oilers notes: Kevin Lowe says Dundon family names on Stanley Cup ‘completely disrespectful’ We haven’t met one person who was part of a Oilers Stanley Cup team — players, management, scouts, support staff, communications, doctors — who cherished the shiny ring as much as seeing their name on the greatest trophy in pro sports. July 10, 2026 Edmonton Oilers Oilers notes: Kevin Lowe says Dundon family names on Stanley Cup ‘completely disrespectful’ We haven’t met one person who was part of a Oilers Stanley Cup team — players, management, scouts, support staff, communications, doctors — who cherished the shiny ring as much as seeing their name on the greatest trophy in pro sports. Frederik Andersen hopes to break down Stanley Cup door with Edmonton Oilers “The Oilers have been close and obviously it would be great if they got over the hump. They’re very serious about it" July 6, 2026 Sports Frederik Andersen hopes to break down Stanley Cup door with Edmonton Oilers “The Oilers have been close and obviously it would be great if they got over the hump. They’re very serious about it" Oilers notes: Oilers might want to sign Savoie early as offer-sheet war heats up In the wake of Philadelphia’s turbulent $90-million offer sheet to Anaheim’s young centre Leo Carlsson, teams are likely going to be more proactive to get their restricted free agents signed early rather than too late. July 4, 2026 Edmonton Oilers Oilers notes: Oilers might want to sign Savoie early as offer-sheet war heats up In the wake of Philadelphia’s turbulent $90-million offer sheet to Anaheim’s young centre Leo Carlsson, teams are likely going to be more proactive to get their restricted free agents signed early rather than too late. Edmonton Oilers big centre of the future showing relentless drive in NHL quest With Latvian hockey in lockdown mode during the pandemic, Berzkalns felt he was spinning his wheels development-wise, so he packed up and headed for the United States. July 3, 2026 Sports Edmonton Oilers big centre of the future showing relentless drive in NHL quest With Latvian hockey in lockdown mode during the pandemic, Berzkalns felt he was spinning his wheels development-wise, so he packed up and headed for the United States.

Oilers notes: D-man Ryan Shea eyed Oilers heading into free-agency day "Edmonton was at the top of my list the whole time. They’ve got the players to get to the most important part of the season, and that’s playoffs.” July 2, 2026 Sports Oilers notes: D-man Ryan Shea eyed Oilers heading into free-agency day "Edmonton was at the top of my list the whole time. They’ve got the players to get to the most important part of the season, and that’s playoffs.” Advertisement 4 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. How much better are the Edmonton Oilers after a crazy July 1 frenzy? So much for standing pat. What do we make of the new look Oilers? July 2, 2026 NHL How much better are the Edmonton Oilers after a crazy July 1 frenzy? So much for standing pat. What do we make of the new look Oilers? OILERS MAILBAG: Darnell deal done ... goalie got ... enforcer envy Each week, we check in with our readers on social media and e-mail to see what’s on top of their mind, explore the hot topics of conversation and answer hard-hitting questions about the Edmonton Oilers. Here are some of the talking points from the NHL free agency this week: July 2, 2026 Sports OILERS MAILBAG: Darnell deal done ... goalie got ... enforcer envy Each week, we check in with our readers on social media and e-mail to see what’s on top of their mind, explore the hot topics of conversation and answer hard-hitting questions about the Edmonton Oilers. Here are some of the talking points from the NHL free agency this week: Edmonton Oilers land Andersen, does this finally solve their goaltending? Andersen checks a lot of the important boxes for Edmonton. July 2, 2026 Sports Edmonton Oilers land Andersen, does this finally solve their goaltending? Andersen checks a lot of the important boxes for Edmonton. Oilers GM Bowman stocks up with freed-up cap space from Nurse trade The Darnell Nurse trade to San Jose on July 1 was just what the doctor ordered because we had Sharks’ GM Mike Grier looking out for his old team by taking on the entire $9.25-million cap hit for Nurse. July 2, 2026 Edmonton Oilers Oilers GM Bowman stocks up with freed-up cap space from Nurse trade The Darnell Nurse trade to San Jose on July 1 was just what the doctor ordered because we had Sharks’ GM Mike Grier looking out for his old team by taking on the entire $9.25-million cap hit for Nurse. Nurse reflects on Oilers exit: 'For whatever reason I was the problem' “I had lots of good memories in Edmonton, but now that chapter closes,” said the 31-year-old. July 1, 2026 Sports Nurse reflects on Oilers exit: 'For whatever reason I was the problem' “I had lots of good memories in Edmonton, but now that chapter closes,” said the 31-year-old. Advertisement 5 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Former Sabres backup goaltender Devon Levi pumped for opportunity with Oilers So Devon Levi is the new tag-team partner for Tristan Jarry in the goalie carousel here, unless another shoe drops and Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman has his eye on another free-agent goaltender with some of the extra cap space he’s suddenly got with the trade of Darnell Nurse’s contract to San Jose. July 1, 2026 Edmonton Oilers Former Sabres backup goaltender Devon Levi pumped for opportunity with Oilers So Devon Levi is the new tag-team partner for Tristan Jarry in the goalie carousel here, unless another shoe drops and Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman has his eye on another free-agent goaltender with some of the extra cap space he’s suddenly got with the trade of Darnell Nurse’s contract to San Jose. Darnell Nurse era is over — Oilers trade veteran defenceman to San Jose Just minutes after expanding his trade list, Nurse and his $9.25 million contract were dealt to the San Jose Sharks. July 1, 2026 Sports Darnell Nurse era is over — Oilers trade veteran defenceman to San Jose Just minutes after expanding his trade list, Nurse and his $9.25 million contract were dealt to the San Jose Sharks. Edmonton Oilers land a goalie, but Devon Levi is an unproven gamble All it cost to get him is a third-round draft pick and he checks in at $812,000 July 1, 2026 Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers land a goalie, but Devon Levi is an unproven gamble All it cost to get him is a third-round draft pick and he checks in at $812,000 Matheson: This Russian netminder is the right option for Oilers, goalie expert says While Connor Ingram wants to return, likes the goalie coach Peter Aubry and did a very nice job here last season, there really hasn’t been much conversation about keeping the relationship going, so maybe GM Stan Bowman is shopping on other aisles with the free-agent doors opening Wednesday. June 30, 2026 Sports Matheson: This Russian netminder is the right option for Oilers, goalie expert says While Connor Ingram wants to return, likes the goalie coach Peter Aubry and did a very nice job here last season, there really hasn’t been much conversation about keeping the relationship going, so maybe GM Stan Bowman is shopping on other aisles with the free-agent doors opening Wednesday. Edmonton Oilers GM on the clock and on the hot seat at July 1 fast approaches After an unspectacular draft weekend featuring no first round pick and no trades, and with July 1 fast approaching, Bowman needs to make something happen June 30, 2026 Sports Edmonton Oilers GM on the clock and on the hot seat at July 1 fast approaches After an unspectacular draft weekend featuring no first round pick and no trades, and with July 1 fast approaching, Bowman needs to make something happen Advertisement 6 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Here's who the Edmonton Oilers better be targeting in free agency It’s called free agency, but it’s still a mighty expensive proposition for the perennially cap-strapped Edmonton Oilers. June 30, 2026 Sports Here's who the Edmonton Oilers better be targeting in free agency It’s called free agency, but it’s still a mighty expensive proposition for the perennially cap-strapped Edmonton Oilers. Oilers notes: Former stick boy Ray Whitney happy to be behind bench with L.A. Kings Ray Whitney has come full circle, starting as an Edmonton Oilers stick boy piling into the celebratory on-the-ice Stanley Cup team photo in Wayne Gretzky’s last year here in 1988 and now hiring on as an NHL assistant coach, working in Los Angeles for Peter Laviolette. June 29, 2026 Sports Oilers notes: Former stick boy Ray Whitney happy to be behind bench with L.A. Kings Ray Whitney has come full circle, starting as an Edmonton Oilers stick boy piling into the celebratory on-the-ice Stanley Cup team photo in Wayne Gretzky’s last year here in 1988 and now hiring on as an NHL assistant coach, working in Los Angeles for Peter Laviolette. Oilers notes: Trade landscape for Darnell Nurse has changed While Darnell Nurse has the Philadelphia Flyers on his trade list, it has always seemed more of a back-burner thing there, but now that Philly is all in on Zach Werenski, the Edmonton Oilers defenceman may be off the stove entirely. June 27, 2026 Edmonton Oilers Oilers notes: Trade landscape for Darnell Nurse has changed While Darnell Nurse has the Philadelphia Flyers on his trade list, it has always seemed more of a back-burner thing there, but now that Philly is all in on Zach Werenski, the Edmonton Oilers defenceman may be off the stove entirely. Quiet draft weekend leaves plenty of items on Edmonton Oilers to-do list The National Hockey League draft used to be the highlight of the entire season in Edmonton. June 27, 2026 Edmonton Oilers Quiet draft weekend leaves plenty of items on Edmonton Oilers to-do list The National Hockey League draft used to be the highlight of the entire season in Edmonton. Could Sebastian Cossa be in the goaltending mix for the Edmonton Oilers? They do have lots of their own prospect goalies — Samuel Jonsson, Nathaniel Day, Eemil Vinni (Finland) and Connor Ungar. But they covet Cossa, who has played three years in the AHL. There’s no reason why he can’t be their version of Carolina's Brandon Bussi. June 26, 2026 Sports Could Sebastian Cossa be in the goaltending mix for the Edmonton Oilers? They do have lots of their own prospect goalies — Samuel Jonsson, Nathaniel Day, Eemil Vinni (Finland) and Connor Ungar. But they covet Cossa, who has played three years in the AHL. There’s no reason why he can’t be their version of Carolina's Brandon Bussi. Advertisement 7 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Oil Spills: Possible bargain bin free agent options for Edmonton Oilers With the Oilers having very little success on the free agent market the last two summers, here are some cheaper options the team could look at on July 1 June 26, 2026 Sports Oil Spills: Possible bargain bin free agent options for Edmonton Oilers With the Oilers having very little success on the free agent market the last two summers, here are some cheaper options the team could look at on July 1 Oilers notes: No movement on a Darnell Nurse trade as draft day looms As we await the entrance of the Edmonton Oilers into the NHL’s Trade Party, with the Darnell Nurse deal very much on hold because there aren’t enough teams he would play for to waive his no-trade, the NHL Draft Show is Friday. June 25, 2026 Sports Oilers notes: No movement on a Darnell Nurse trade as draft day looms As we await the entrance of the Edmonton Oilers into the NHL’s Trade Party, with the Darnell Nurse deal very much on hold because there aren’t enough teams he would play for to waive his no-trade, the NHL Draft Show is Friday. Oilers' Zach Hyman calls playing for Mike Babcock 'a phenomenal experience' “He believed in me when not many people did. He believed I could help really good star players and get them the puck and forecheck. He found a role for me and did the same for a lot of guys" June 25, 2026 Sports Oilers' Zach Hyman calls playing for Mike Babcock 'a phenomenal experience' “He believed in me when not many people did. He believed I could help really good star players and get them the puck and forecheck. He found a role for me and did the same for a lot of guys" TAIT: What a quiet moment after the Mike Babcock press conference taught me about respect Thirty minutes after the press conference ended, Mike Babcock walks down the north stairs and made his way through a quiet corner of Rogers Place. Cam Tait June 24, 2026 Opinion TAIT: What a quiet moment after the Mike Babcock press conference taught me about respect Thirty minutes after the press conference ended, Mike Babcock walks down the north stairs and made his way through a quiet corner of Rogers Place. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here . By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy .