‘I am just horrified about the whole thing’: Mark Messier rips Edmonton Oilers for hiring Mike Babcock
The Edmonton Oilers are less than a week away from officially starting their first campaign under new head coach Mike Babcock. While…
Edmonton Oilers roster 2026-27
Forwards
- Aku Raty
- Alex Formenton
- Brady Stonehouse
- Caden Harvey
- Colton Dach
- Connor Clattenburg
- Connor McDavid
- Dalyn Wakely
- David Lewandowski
- Eduards Tralmaks
- Isaac Howard
- James Stefan
- Jason Dickinson
- Josh Samanski
- Kasperi Kapanen
- Leon Draisaitl
- Mathieu Joseph
- Matt Copponi
- Matt Savoie
- Mattias Janmark
- Max Jones
- Owen Michaels
- Quinn Hutson
- Roby Jarventie
- Rudolfs Berzkalns
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
- Simon Tassy
- Tommy Lafreniere
- Trent Frederic
- Vasily Podkolzin
- Viljami Marjala
- William Nicholl
- Zach Hyman
Edmonton Oilers: Player salaries 2026-27
The visualization above does not reflect retained salaries, long-term injured reserve (LTIR), or bonuses.
Edmonton Oilers: Contract lengths as of 2026-27
The color-coding above is based on the cap hit at the end of the player's last contract.
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Connor McDavid says he will ‘step in’ if head coach Mike Babcock crosses any lines in Oilers locker room
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers seem prepared for the worst and are hoping for the best with their new head coach,…
NHL officially announces Hometown Remix program: a new special-edition jersey for all 32 teams
The NHL made a long-rumored project official on Wednesday. In conjunction with the retailer Fanatics, the NHL will release one new special-edition…
Connor McDavid was playing in the pool during the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft
Connor McDavid: certified not-that-much of a draft guy? McDavid's wife, Lauren, posted two videos on her Instagram story of the Oilers' captain…
Mike Babcock didn’t think he crossed a line with Columbus Blue Jackets, said wife made him resign in disaster opening press conference with Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers held an introductory press conference after officially hiring new head coach Mike Babcock on Tuesday, and it went just…
Mike Babcock officially hired as new head coach of Edmonton Oilers
After weeks of speculation, Mike Babcock has officially been hired as the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Babcock joins the…
‘He’s the only guy that’s ever made me hate hockey’: Former Leafs forward Daniel Winnik calls Mike Babcock a bully
Daniel Winnik is the latest former player to come out against Mike Babcock. Despite playing just one season under Babcock, Winnik was…
NHL paves way for Mike Babcock to return as a head coach: ‘There is no current basis to restrict his employment’
Mike Babcock has been officially cleared by the NHL to return to coaching. The NHL released the following statement on Thursday afternoon.…
Mike Babcock expected to be cleared to coach in NHL again after completion of league investigation into past conduct (report)
The Mike Babcock returning-to-coaching-in-the-NHL saga has a new update. Previously, it was thought that an NHL investigation into Babcock's conduct at his…
Darryl Sutter could emerge as candidate for Edmonton Oilers’ head-coaching job with Mike Babcock facing NHL investigation (report)
The latest twist in the Edmonton Oilers' coaching search could involve another retired coach with a Stanley Cup pedigree. Earlier this week,…
Hockey insider believes Edmonton Oilers will back off hiring Mike Babcock after NHLPA requests investigation into prior transgressions
The Edmonton Oilers' precarious Mike Babcock-based venture looks like it could be over before it truly started. Reports emerged Monday that the…
Edmonton Oilers consulting NHLPA before potentially hiring Mike Babcock as new head coach (report)
Mike Babcock may be back behind an NHL bench soon, despite what many thought was a disqualifying past. Per TSN's Darren Dreger,…
Former Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette possibly being considered for open Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs jobs (report)
Former Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette might land a new coaching gig this summer. According to hockey insider Chris Johnston on…
Connor McDavid played through ankle fracture, concerned with direction of Oilers after first-round elimination: ‘The organization as a whole has taken a step back’
Safe to say that Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is not pleased with how he and the rest of the Oilers ended…
Anaheim Ducks beat Edmonton Oilers in overtime of Game 4 after puck appears to cross goal line by mere millimeters
The Anaheim Ducks are one win away from advancing to the second round and took their 3-1 series lead over the Edmonton…
Fan throws rotisserie chicken on ice during Ducks-Oilers game, causes costly delay during Game 2 of series
There are certain traditions around the NHL involving fans throwing items onto the ice, but it's highly unlikely that someone started a…
NHL releases schedule for first round of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The NHL released the schedule for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs after the conclusion of the regular season…
Hot mic catches Connor Murphy name-dropping Tom Wilson in a chirp directed at Rasmus Andersson
Tom Wilson has often drawn the focus of the wider NHL during his 13-season career, but usually when he’s actually involved in…
Leon Draisaitl to miss remainder of Edmonton Oilers regular season after suffering lower-body injury
The Edmonton Oilers announced that star forward Leon Draisaitl is out for the rest of the regular season due to a lower-body…
Andrew Mangiapane traded to Chicago Blackhawks by Edmonton Oilers
Andrew Mangiapane has a new home. Wednesday night, the Edmonton Oilers sent Mangiapane and a conditional 2027 first-round pick to the Chicago…
