The Edmonton Oilers added to their blue-line depth on Sunday while keeping valuable financial flexibility for the season ahead. The club announced on X that it signed defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin to a two-year contract extension worth an average annual value of $1.75 million and Spencer Stastney to a one-year extension carrying a $1.525 million cap … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers entered NHL free agency with a clear goal: reshape the roster without sacrificing future flexibility. Two days after a busy start to the market, general manager Stan Bowman made it clear that while Edmonton is still exploring additions, he is comfortable with the group already assembled. Speaking on Oilers Now with Bob … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers entered the offseason determined to reshape their goaltending picture, but one of their top trade targets is no longer available. The Detroit Red Wings dealt prized prospect Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for the 23rd overall pick at the 2026 NHL Draft, forcing Edmonton to pivot after missing out … Read more
The 2026 NHL Draft begins Friday, June 26, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The two-day event features the opening round on Friday night, followed by Rounds 2 through 7 on Saturday. With the draft lottery complete and several blockbuster trades reshaping the board, teams enter draft weekend with very different strategies. Unlike … Read more
Leon Draisaitl believes Mike Babcock is the coach the Edmonton Oilers need as they try to turn another Stanley Cup contender into a championship team. Speaking with Bob Stauffer, the Oilers star said the leadership group welcomed the organization’s decision to hire the veteran bench boss, knowing that a tougher environment could help the club … Read more
