Oilers’ 1995 Draft Class: One of the Worst in Franchise History Brian Swane | August 18, 2026 Last year marked the 30th anniversary of the only time in their long and storied history that the Edmonton Oilers have hosted the NHL’s annual entry draft. On July 8,…
Oilers’ All-Time Top 5 European Forwards Brian Swane | August 17, 2026 Since their inaugural NHL season in 1979-80, the Edmonton Oilers have had more than 80 European forwards suit up for at least one game. The list includes players from 13…
3 Young Players the Edmonton Oilers Gave Up on Too Soon Brian Swane | August 15, 2026 *This archive was originally published in Aug. 2024 In Aug. 2024, the St. Louis Blues tendered offer sheets to a pair of restricted free agent (RFA) Edmonton Oilers, defenceman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway. Broberg’s…
Oilers’ Top 5 Moments in the Saddledome Matt Parks | August 12, 2026 2026-27 marks the final season the Calgary Flames will play at the Scotiabank Saddledome as they await the arrival of their new arena. The Saddledome opened in 1983 as the…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 9 Matthew Zator | August 9, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 10 This date in NHL history has had a little bit of everything over the years. The greatest player…
8 Worst Oilers Managerial Decisions Made in the Connor McDavid Era Rupert McDonald | August 6, 2026 Connor McDavid was far from his best in the Edmonton Oilers’ first-round playoff exit in 2026, but few, if any, are pointing the blame in his direction. The main reason…
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ Looming Oilers Record Will Cement His Legacy Colin Witte | August 6, 2026 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is positioned to make Edmonton Oilers history almost immediately in the 2026-27 season. Nugent-Hopkins enters the campaign with 1,031 regular-season appearances for Edmonton, only six behind Kevin Lowe’s…
Top 5 Performances by Oilers Players at the World Championship Brian Swane | August 5, 2026 The 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championship got underway on Friday (May 15) in Switzerland. Five members of the Edmonton Oilers represented their nations at the tournament: forwards Isaac Howard (United…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 4 Matthew Zator | August 4, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 5 A legend of the National Hockey League was born on this date, and one of the biggest stars…
Ranking Edmonton Oilers Coaches of the Connor McDavid Era Brian Swane | August 1, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers named Mike Babcock head coach after relieving Kris Knoblauch of his duties. Knoblauch had served as Oilers head coach since Nov. 2023. Coaching instability has become an…
Today in Hockey History: July 30 Matthew Zator | July 30, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: July 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 31 The Pittsburgh Penguins changed the future of their franchise on this date by selecting a generational talent. There…
5 Unforgettable Playoff Games Between the Oilers and Ducks Brian Swane | July 28, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks faced off in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their best-of-seven series started on April 20 at Rogers Place in downtown…
