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Examining the AHL Condors roster after first offseason signing

The Bakersfield Condors added some depth to their lineup this week, signing forward Tucker Robertson to a one-year AHL contract. The 23-year-old was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 draft by the Seattle Kraken, but has yet to play in an NHL game. Instead, he’s spent the last three seasons in the minor…

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Former Oilers forward Noah Philp retires from professional hockey

Former Edmonton Oilers forward Noah Philp has decided to hang up his skates. The news comes as a bit of a surprise, as the 27-year-old had just signed a contract to play with HV71 in the Swedish Hockey League. The club shared a post on social media on Thursday, shedding some light on the situation….

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Was Ryan Shea’s strong 2025-26 sustainble or lucky? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 6)

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season. From Connor McDavid to Mattias Janmark, let’s ask some questions.  On Canada Day, the Edmonton Oilers made significant changes to their back-end. They were able to trade Darnell Nurse’s entire…

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Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 19: Tomas Cibulka

Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system.  Just like No. 20 Owen Michaels on our countdown, the 19th-ranked player on this list came as a free agent signing. Tomas Cibulka has been playing in the Czech professional league for the past two seasons. The mobile defenceman signed a…

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Can Matt Savoie and Isaac Howard succeed under Mike Babcock?

We are 40 days away from the start of training camp for the 2026-27 season. The Edmonton Oilers have made some changes to their roster, but the most significant change will be on the bench, with head coach Mike Babcock and associate coach D.J. Smith taking over from Kris Knoblauch and Mark Stuart. The only…

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Kelly Hrudey will not return to Sportsnet broadcasts

There will be at least one familiar face who will not return to Rogers hockey broadcasts in the upcoming season. Kelly Hrudey revealed in a social media post on Wednesday evening that his contract was not renewed. Hrudey has been part of Hockey Night in Canada and Rogers essentially since his playing career ended in…

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With CBA changes, the Oilers will need to find a full-time EBUG

The Edmonton Oilers will need to make one more signing this off-season as part of a new wrinkle in the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement. One of the more charming and whimsical elements of hockey in recent years is the idea that a man off the street could suddenly be thrust into game action. The emergency backup…

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Can Evan Bouchard shake the label of a bad defender? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 5)

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season. From Connor McDavid to Mattias Janmark, let’s ask some questions. Throughout his first seven years in the NHL, Evan Bouchard has earned himself a moniker that no blueliner wants: a…

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OEG shuffles executive chair, names Hugh Weber CEO

The Edmonton Oilers’ parent organization, OEG Sports and Entertainment, announced Wednesday that it is making organizational changes, including the hiring of longtime sports executive Hugh Weber as chief executive officer. Weber takes over the role from Jürgen Schreiber, who will transition to a new role with TS Retail Enterprises under the OEG brand. His arrival…