https://oilonwhyte.comhttps://oilonwhyte.com/anthony-mantha-is-not-worth-the-risk-for-the-oilers-01kx3qj27kn4?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kx3qj27kn4Despite coming off a career year, there are a lot of question marks surrounding Anthony Mana and the Edmonton Oilers who appear to be interestedTue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:02 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/colton-dach-can-help-the-oilers-win-the-stanley-cup-01kxc3462hj2?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kxc3462hj2With a new two year deal in hand, Oilers depth center Colton Dach should be ready to show his full potential.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:47:59 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/top-remaining-free-agents-the-oilers-could-pursue-01kxab9g3tys?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kxab9g3tysThe Edmonton Oilers have plenty of cap space to play with and as we approach two weeks into free agency, there are many players available to spend the money onSun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:05 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/vladimirtarasenko-could-be-a-great-fit-in-edmonton-01kx73ajqrbs?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kx73ajqrbsVladimir Tarasenko is still looking for a team to play the 2026-27 season with. The Edmonton Oilers could use his offensive skills and playoff experience.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-oilers-newest-defenceman-could-prove-to-be-the-best-acquisition-01kx3qcqdkb9?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kx3qcqdkb9The Edmonton Oilers paid the UFA premium for defenseman Ryan Shea. That may turn out well for the team, or it might be the classic free agency blunderFri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:04 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-have-to-guard-against-offer-sheets-01kx2aspr8hg?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kx2aspr8hgThe Ducks will either have the highest paid player in the league or a big hole in their roster. If the Oilers aren't careful they could be in a similar spotThu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:04 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/2026-27-might-be-the-best-season-of-connor-mcdavid-s-career-01kwyt5vht3r?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kwyt5vht3rConnor McDavid will turn 30 soon but he still has plenty of offense left in the tank. A new coach and renewed commitment to winning could see his best numbersWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:04 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/frederik-andersen-may-be-tristan-jarry-2-0-01kwwbqztkn2?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kwwbqztkn2Recency bias may have Oiler fans thinking their newly signed goaltender is the answer to all their problems. But before there are risks with Frederik AndersenWed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:03 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/a-way-too-early-preview-of-the-edmonton-oilers-2026-preseason-01kwsmf06rvn?utm_source=RSSNoah Guttman01kwsmf06rvnThe first half of the Edmonton Oilers' offseason might have been quite crazy, but the craziness has put us well within two months of the next hockey season. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/an-open-letter-to-adam-henrique-and-a-half-hearted-farewell-01kww36e3nnx?utm_source=RSSAsh Anjum01kww36e3nnxA goodbye to Adam Henrique's time in Edmonton.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:03 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/how-each-acquisition-makes-the-oilers-a-much-better-team-01kwrkytn33y?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kwrkytn33yThe Edmonton Oilers and general manager Stan Bowman have done a good job to upgrade the team so far the offseasonSun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:03 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/frederik-andersen-could-be-the-solution-to-edmonton-s-goaltending-woes-01kwjdm1px2j?utm_source=RSSNoah Guttman01kwjdm1px2jThe Oilers just overhauled their goaltending unit once again. Will this new-look unit, led by Frederik Andersen, help get the Oilers over the top?Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:27:42 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/shakir-mukhamadullin-is-the-perfect-darnell-nurse-replacement-01kwm82tw0qz?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kwm82tw0qzThe Oilers' got a big defender with a good shot in return for sending Darnell Nurse off to the San Jose Sharks. The trade may look even better in a few yearsSat, 04 Jul 2026 03:21:03 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/kasperi-kapanen-re-signing-makes-the-oilers-better-01kwhna7qxcq?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kwhna7qxcqKasperi Kapanen has decided to return to the Oilers for another run at the Stanley Cup. He likely had other options, so it's great for the team to get him backThu, 02 Jul 2026 19:43:22 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/darnell-nurse-trade-is-the-best-case-scenario-for-oilers-01kwfk65k5qk?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kwfk65k5qkThe Edmonton Oilers Darnell nurse trade was arguably the best case scenario trade for the team given all of the rumours and speculationThu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:05 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/edmonton-oilers-look-like-free-agency-winners-so-far-01kwgre50z1s?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kwgre50z1sAfter a rough start to the offseason, Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has turned it around and the Oilers look like July 1st winnersThu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:03 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/darnell-nurse-trade-is-a-much-needed-win-for-oilers-gm-stan-bowman-01kwgdambs3p?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kwgdambs3pDarnell Nurse will be a San Jose Shark in 2026-27 and the Edmonton Oilers' blueline will look very different without him but with no retention they are winnersThu, 02 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/devon-levi-only-complicates-the-oilers-goaltending-situation-01kwa7swv6cb?utm_source=RSSNoah Guttman01kwa7swv6cbThe Oilers lost out big-time in the goaltending department as free agency kicked off. Even though they essentially filled out a goaltending unit for next seasonThu, 02 Jul 2026 01:34:03 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/devon-levi-provides-oilers-some-much-needed-optimism-01kwfdgf33j8?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kwfdgf33j8The Edmonton Oilers made a big splash in net, acquiring prospect goaltender Devon Levi from the Buffalo Sabres for a third round pickWed, 01 Jul 2026 19:41:02 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/these-oilers-veteran-depth-options-still-have-gas-in-the-tank-01kwekdmkyhc?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kwekdmkyhcThe Edmonton Oilers should pursue these veteran forwards to shore up their scoring depth, especially if the caphit makes it worth the riskWed, 01 Jul 2026 16:18:44 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-could-find-reliable-depth-in-these-former-maple-leafs-01kwek7aqsx8?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kwek7aqsx8The Edmonton Oilers should be looking to add a scoring punch to their team and they should look no further than these three former Maple LeafsWed, 01 Jul 2026 16:05:50 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-may-dodge-a-bullet-by-losing-out-on-sergei-bobrovsky-01kwdtve9zqy?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kwdtve9zqySergei Bobrovsky is expected to hit the open market and it seems likely he signs with the Toronto Maple Leafs but that is a good thing for the Edmonton Oilers Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:01 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/jonathan-drouin-may-be-exactly-what-the-oilers-need-01kwda525w4s?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kwda525w4sFresh off a buyout, Jonathan Drouin could be an excellent buy-low option for the Edmonton Oilers to pursue in free agencyWed, 01 Jul 2026 03:16:13 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/abbey-murphy-development-camp-invite-is-more-than-a-marketing-move-01kwcvb2mv5n?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kwcvb2mv5nThe news that three female hockey players will be attending the Edmonton Oilers' development camp is great for more than one reason. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:09:31 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/how-the-oilers-can-address-their-need-for-goaltending-01kwb2bh8gw2?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kwb2bh8gw2The Edmonton Oilers need to upgrade their goaltending but how exactly do they accomplish this?Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:01:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/jake-walman-needs-to-play-like-a-top-4-defenceman-01kw9zgej01y?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kw9zgej01yJake Walman will be expected to fill some of the gap left behind when Darnell Nurse gets traded. He's shown he has the tools, but will need to improve his playTue, 30 Jun 2026 01:23:25 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-3-worst-moves-of-stan-bowman-s-tenure-as-oilers-gm-so-far-01kva3dpfw9t?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kva3dpfw9tThese are the three worst moves of Stan Bowman's tenure as Edmonton Oilers general manager thus farMon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/don-t-bother-speculating-about-a-zach-werenski-to-edmonton-trade-01kw80v48255?utm_source=RSSNoah Guttman01kw80v48255Zach Werenski would easily make the Oilers' defense one of the league's top units, but are there too many hurdles?Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:00:02 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-named-2026-nhl-draft-losers-according-to-expert-01kw8w1sfnz8?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kw8w1sfnz8According to Scott Wheeler of the Athletic, the Edmonton Oilers are considered losers of the 2026 NHL DraftMon, 29 Jun 2026 06:39:38 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/stan-bowman-should-take-a-run-at-jesperi-kotkaniemi-01kw7kqb0sqb?utm_source=RSSNoah Guttman01kw7kqb0sqbJesperi Kotkaniemi hasn't had the greatest experience in Raleigh, but a chance to play alongside two of the best players in the world could help to reignite himSun, 28 Jun 2026 21:22:02 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/stan-bowman-is-failing-the-2026-offseason-thus-far-01kvyd83h7ng?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvyd83h7ngThe Edmonton Oilers have been standing pat while the rest of the league has been improving their roster, Stan Bowman needs to do more and be boldSun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:02 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-made-the-right-move-drafting-rudolfs-berzkalns-01kw5fa6px6p?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kw5fa6px6pThe Edmonton Oilers started their National Hockey League Draft a day later than many other teams, but they've started it on the right foot.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:00:04 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/edmonton-oilers-2026-nhl-draft-recap-01kw4z5wk3sp?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kw4z5wk3spThe Edmonton Oilers were quite inactive on day one of the 2026 NHL Draft but held multiple picks on day twoSat, 27 Jun 2026 20:19:27 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-oilers-3-greatest-second-round-nhl-draft-picks-of-all-time-01kvhs3fendd?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvhs3fenddThe Edmonton Oilers have a rocky history with the NHL Draft but there have been some legitimately talented second round draft picks that they have madeSat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/trade-talks-heat-up-around-oilers-darnell-nurse-according-to-insider-01kw3b9b0p1a?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kw3b9b0p1aAccording to NHL insiders the talks surrounding Darnell Nurse appear to be heating up and there is a real push to get him traded soSat, 27 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-would-not-have-wanted-brady-tkachuk-01kw2t1hqd4x?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kw2t1hqd4xThe Edmonton Oilers know what it's like to chase a Tkachuk brother out of a Canadian city and would not have wanted to pay the price for this oneSat, 27 Jun 2026 01:23:05 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-edmonton-oilers-should-choose-lars-steiner-at-the-2026-nhl-01kvymrvv83g?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvymrvv83gThe Edmonton Oilers should select Lars Stener with the 52nd overall pick at the 2026 NHL DraftFri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:05 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-edmonton-oilers-should-choose-ryder-cali-at-the-2026-nhl-draft-01kvymq3wsd9?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvymq3wsd9The Edmonton Oilers possess the 52nd overall selection for the 2026 NHL Draft and should use it to select forward Ryder Cali from the North Bay BattalionFri, 26 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-edmonton-oilers-should-pick-beckett-hamilton-at-the-2026-nhl-draft-01kvymn7zqh9?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvymn7zqh9The Edmonton Oilers are slated to pick 52nd overall at the 2026 NHL Draft and should be interested in selecting Beckett HamiltonFri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:04 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-edmonton-oilers-should-pick-viktor-fyodorov-at-the-2026-01kvymkmkfdc?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvymkmkfdcWith the 52nd overall selection at the 2026 NHL Draft, the Edmonton Oilers should select forward Viktor FyodorovFri, 26 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-edmonton-oilers-should-select-jaxon-cover-at-the-2026-nhl-01kvymh5ssd4?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvymh5ssd4The Edmonton Oilers hold the 52nd overall pick at the 2026 NHL Draft and should consider taking London Knights forward Jaxon Cover.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:03 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-edmonton-oilers-should-select-brek-liske-at-the-2026-nhl-draft-01kvyfaqs22q?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvyfaqs22qWith the 52nd overall pick at the 2026 NHL Draft, the Edmonton Oilers should select Everett Silvertips defenceman, Brek LiskeThu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/mike-babcock-could-be-the-right-hire-for-the-oilers-01kvy8cqrqx9?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kvy8cqrqx9With Mike Babcock locked in as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, it's time to figure out how he might get the team back to the Stanley Cup.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:03 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/alex-tuch-won-t-be-riding-shotgun-with-connor-mcdavid-01kvxmww80q7?utm_source=RSSAsh Anjum01kvxmww80q7The winger Edmonton Oilers fans dreamed about riding shotgun with McDavid is gone and Stan Bowman is nowhere to be foundThu, 25 Jun 2026 03:27:54 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/yes-you-are-not-dreaming-the-oilers-did-just-do-that-01kvv1afksyw?utm_source=RSSNoah Guttman01kvv1afksywAfter weeks of speculation and controversy, the Edmonton Oilers have officially hired Mike Babcock as their next head coach. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:23:45 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/how-josh-samanski-could-help-fuel-the-oilers-resurgence-01kvk0h3t7cp?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvk0h3t7cpEdmonton Oilers prospect Josh Samanski has impressed in his short time in the NHL and could have more to give as a top-nine player as the Oilers try to improveWed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:05 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-edmonton-oilers-should-select-pierce-mbuyi-at-the-2026-nhl-draft-01ktsxcaxv1e?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01ktsxcaxv1eThe Edmonton Oilers are slated to select 52nd overall on Friday and they should take Owen Sound Attack winger, Pierce MbuyiWed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:05 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-oilers-hired-more-than-just-an-assistant-coach-in-dj-smith-01kvtpfr5geh?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kvtpfr5gehNow that Mike Babcock is coming on board as the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, the other new hire, assistant coach DJ Smith is worth taking a deeper look at.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:43:56 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/brady-tkachuk-has-set-a-dangerous-precedent-for-next-offseason-01kvp4wq19eb?utm_source=RSSNoah Guttman01kvp4wq19ebIs Brady Tkachuk's exit from the Senators' organization a sign of things to come in Edmonton? If so, there might be nothing that the Oilers can do about it. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/edmonton-oilers-officially-hire-the-controversial-mike-babcock-01kvsb09afn3?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvsb09afn3The Edmonton Oilers have named the controversial Mike Babcock head coach after weeks of speculation and investigations into his past behavioursTue, 23 Jun 2026 15:07:22 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/remembering-the-oilers-draft-day-disaster-in-2015-01kvhrj28jew?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvhrj28jewAlthough the Edmonton Oilers came away from the 2015 draft with generational talent Connor McDavid, they still made one of the worst trades of all-timeTue, 23 Jun 2026 11:00:02 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/stan-bowman-commits-oilers-long-term-to-an-aging-vet-once-again-01kvr0jzmb8t?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kvr0jzmb8tJason Dickinson and now Connor Murphy inked 5 year deals to stay in Edmonton, it's worth asking ourselves if the Edmonton Oilers' GM Stan Bowman isn't thinkingMon, 22 Jun 2026 18:39:39 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-status-for-darnell-nurse-from-rumours-to-reality-01kvnq048xgx?utm_source=RSSShairaz Baksh01kvnq048xgxDarnell Nurse has requested a trade this off-season, who could the Edmonton Oilers replace him with as they need to make an upgrade on defenceMon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:01 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-signing-jason-dickinson-is-good-for-the-present-01kvp6xnjzyc?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kvp6xnjzycThe Oilers have locked up Jason Dickinson for five years. It's a good depth addition, but age and injury could spell regret in the longer term.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:02 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-reportedly-working-towards-locking-up-their-veteran-defenceman-01kvpscfem50?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvpscfem50The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly working on a new contract for veteran defenceman Connor Murphy, shortly after inking Jason Dickinson to a five-year dealMon, 22 Jun 2026 11:00:06 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-jason-dickinson-contract-is-an-unnecessary-gamble-01kvnse9fa4p?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvnse9fa4pThe Edmonton Oilers signed Jason Dickinson to a contract extension that was a little bit pricey for what he provides to the clubSun, 21 Jun 2026 20:11:13 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-prioritizing-deadline-rentals-ahead-of-free-agency-01kvm65v484k?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvm65v484kThe Edmonton Oilers seem to be losing multiple free agents ahead of July 1st but are prioritizing re-signing their trade deadline rentalsSun, 21 Jun 2026 14:00:01 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/multiple-oilers-pending-ufas-to-test-free-agent-market-01kvkfqwx35k?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvkfqwx35kThe Edmonton Oilers are expected to lose multiple pending UFAs to free agency according to NHL insider David PagnottaSun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/tristan-jarry-and-connor-ingram-being-coached-by-mike-babcock-really-scares-us-01kvkac3gz1c?utm_source=RSSAsh Anjum01kvkac3gz1cConnor Ingram nearly retired twice. Tristan Jarry's own team said his mental state was the concern. Now both potentially answer to Mike Babcock. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:01 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/former-nhl-goaltender-can-t-see-babcock-loving-connor-ingram-01kvk8c61tpm?utm_source=RSSAsh Anjum01kvk8c61tpmVeteran netminder Carter Hutton's candid take raises a question Edmonton fans don't want to ask about the Mike Babcock hireSat, 20 Jun 2026 21:31:02 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/quinn-hutson-primed-for-a-big-step-with-the-oilers-next-season-01kvjsg0b48e?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kvjsg0b48eThe Oilers will ice a very different roster in 2026-27, and Bakersfield Condors winger Quinn Hutson looks primed to push his way into a fulltime NHL role.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:44:57 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-edmonton-oilers-could-be-surprise-contenders-for-mason-mctavish-01kve0ry1wea?utm_source=RSSNoah Guttman01kve0ry1weaDespite losing to the Anaheim Ducks in the opening round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Oilers and Ducks could swap Darnell Nurse for Mason McTavishSat, 20 Jun 2026 17:16:09 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-oilers-need-to-get-the-most-out-of-isaac-howard-next-season-01kvb8h0jth1?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvb8h0jth1Edmonton Oilers top rookie had a rough season last year, the Oilers will need put him in a position to succeed in order for him to reach his full potentialSat, 20 Jun 2026 11:00:02 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-oilers-may-not-have-to-retain-salary-in-a-darnell-nurse-trade-01kver102cyk?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kver102cykElliotte Friedman was on The Fan Hockey Show and indicated that the Oilers may not have to retain any salary in a Darnell Nurse tradeFri, 19 Jun 2026 23:51:54 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/former-red-wings-star-dubs-oilers-idiots-over-mike-babcock-hire-01kvgp5ce4dc?utm_source=RSSAsh Anjum01kvgp5ce4dcThree-time Stanley Cup champion Aaron Ward called out Oilers pursuit of Mike Babcock and revealed that the veteran coach once called TSN to have him fired.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:01:30 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/former-nhl-player-warns-against-babcock-s-mistreatment-of-role-players-01kvgmr2sn5v?utm_source=RSSAsh Anjum01kvgmr2sn5vFormer NHLer Paul Bissonnette breaks down why he's skeptical of Mike Babcock's return, and it has nothing to do with Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:54:02 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-should-steer-clear-of-sergei-bobrovsky-01kvf1he2aft?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvf1he2aftSergei Bobrovsky is one of the best goalies and will have many suitors but given his reported ask in free agency the Edmonton Oilers should avoid him altogetherFri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:03 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/with-babcock-hire-pending-more-agents-speak-out-against-disgraced-coach-01kve1czqkpc?utm_source=RSSNoah Guttman01kve1czqkpcPlayers upset, unhappy agents, an all-clear, and a still-more-than-oblivious front office. All this in the latest instalment of "The Mike Babcock Saga"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:03 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/edmonton-oilers-lock-up-their-top-goaltending-prospect-01kveh9jd24j?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kveh9jd24jThe Edmonton Oilers announced Thursday they have signed goaltender Connor Ungar to a one-year, two-way contract extensionFri, 19 Jun 2026 01:16:56 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-should-not-pursue-a-william-karlsson-trade-01kvb9y7jwhs?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kvb9y7jwhsVegas Golden Knights centre, William Karlsson is aging and often injured. He may be available as a rental, but the Edmonton Oilers should not be interestedThu, 18 Jun 2026 19:24:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-edmonton-oilers-lost-the-joseph-woll-trade-without-being-involved-01kvc6kra59p?utm_source=RSSNoah Guttman01kvc6kra59pJoseph Woll recently earned a fresh start, being traded to the Philadelphia Flyers but could the Edmonton Oilers end up ruing the chance to acquire him?Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:45:30 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/nhl-clears-path-for-oilers-to-make-controversial-mike-babcock-hire-01kvdw0cxk9k?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvdw0cxk9kFollowing their investigation the NHL announced they have cleared Mike Babcock to return to the NHL and the Oilers are expected to name him their head coachThu, 18 Jun 2026 17:51:51 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-cannot-rely-solely-on-connor-mcdavid-and-leon-draisaitl-01kvb5zc3s7v?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvb5zc3s7vThe Edmonton Oilers rely too much on their stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl and they must find a way to upgrade their depth scoringThu, 18 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-oilers-should-re-sign-jack-roslovic-before-he-hits-free-agency-01kvb77wapcc?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kvb77wapccJack Roslovic has earned a pay increase. The Edmonton Oilers should try to retain him at a higher salary because he did what few other Oilers signings couldWed, 17 Jun 2026 19:34:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/golden-knights-granted-team-permission-to-speak-with-bruce-cassidy-01kvbc8qh1ws?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kvbc8qh1wsVegas Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon revealed that he allowed one team permission to speak with Bruce Cassidy but that it did not come to fruitionWed, 17 Jun 2026 18:57:41 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/john-tortorella-leaving-vegas-gives-oilers-the-perfect-candidate-01kvavqrftcz?utm_source=RSSNoah Guttman01kvavqrftczJohn Tortorella is back on the market, but will the Oilers actually hire a coach that just went to the Stanley Cup Final? Or make the Mike Babcock mistake?Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-oilers-should-buy-low-on-free-agent-patrik-laine-01kva5jzvd51?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kva5jzvd51Patrik Laine was once an elite goal scorer in the NHL but his career was derailed, he is a perfect buy low target for the Oilers to pursue in free agencyWed, 17 Jun 2026 15:55:37 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-oilers-should-not-be-afraid-to-walk-away-from-jack-roslovic-01ksxnf97sw9?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01ksxnf97sw9The Edmonton Oilers signed Jack Roslovic to one great deal, now they do not want to be the team that commits big money to him throughout his 30'sWed, 17 Jun 2026 11:00:06 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/appeal-of-connor-mcdavid-and-leon-draisaitl-diminished-by-mike-babcock-hire-01kv90g831jj?utm_source=RSSAsh Anjum01kv90g831jjPlayer agents are telling clients to think twice about Edmonton as the Oilers push to hire Mike Babcock to be their next head coachTue, 16 Jun 2026 21:15:30 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/darryl-sutter-is-a-better-choice-than-mike-babcock-for-the-oilers-01kv8e17ybnw?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kv8e17ybnwDarryl Sutter's name has surfaced as a potential coach for the Oilers. He brings some of the same sternness that Mike Babcock is known for, without the baggageTue, 16 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/taylor-hall-should-have-won-the-stanley-cup-with-the-edmonton-oilers-01kv8bt9y501?utm_source=RSSSean Mallon01kv8bt9y501Taylor Hall raised the Stanley Cup as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes. If fate were kinder, he would have been a champion as an Edmonton Oiler.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:12:32 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/what-lessons-the-oilers-must-learn-from-carolina-hurricanes-stanley-cup-win-01kv4ketjdsq?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kv4ketjdsqThe Edmonton Oilers and GM Stan Bowman could learn a thing or two from the 2026 Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes and their GM Eric TulskyMon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/zach-hyman-reportedly-among-loudest-voices-behind-oilers-mike-babcock-hire-01kv3w4f3zkz?utm_source=RSSAsh Anjum01kv3w4f3zkzWhy Zach Hyman's push for Mike Babcock as Oilers head coach isn't as surprising as it looks.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:06 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/jim-hill-could-overtake-babcock-for-the-oilers-head-coaching-job-01kv3cdass03?utm_source=RSSNoah Guttman01kv3cdass03Jim Hiller recently entered the Edmonton Oilers' head coaching conversation, and he brings an impressive resume. But his path to the vacancy is a rocky one. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:30:02 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/mike-babcock-s-return-to-coaching-could-clear-a-major-hurdle-01kv1etq64xz?utm_source=RSSNoah Guttman01kv1etq64xzThe Edmonton Oilers might have cleared a major hurdle in their interest in hiring former Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/there-are-many-elite-goaltenders-available-for-the-edmonton-oilers-01kv240ra754?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kv240ra754The Edmonton Oilers enter an offseason that will require drastic change and there are plenty of elite goaltenders set to be available for Stan BowmanSun, 14 Jun 2026 11:00:03 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/multiple-oilers-prospects-raised-their-stock-this-season-01ktzpz1kszf?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01ktzpz1kszfThe Edmonton Oilers had a number of prospects take a step forward this past season and raise their stock and position in the club depth chartSat, 13 Jun 2026 11:00:02 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/the-oilers-will-have-to-take-on-a-bad-contract-to-trade-darnell-nurse-01ktyt85fs4b?utm_source=RSSAsh Anjum01ktyt85fs4bDarnell Nurse has requested a trade from the Oilers, but Darren Dreger says any deal will require Edmonton to take back bad money in return.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:45:00 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-darnell-nurse-successfully-cuts-his-losses-with-trade-request-01ktvzyp56h3?utm_source=RSSNoah Guttman01ktvzyp56h3Darnell Nurse being traded from the Oilers now seems like a legitimate possibility. What could a return look like, and is there any leverage in this situation?Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:56:37 +0000enhttps://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-bowman-cannot-risk-more-mistakes-with-bad-contract-extensions-01kttkwb5pfx?utm_source=RSSGordon Munro01kttkwb5pfxEdmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman needs to be smart about which contract extensions he hands out to unrestricted free agents this summerFri, 12 Jun 2026 11:00:05 +0000en