NHL statement on COVID-19 testing results:
Nation Sites
The Nation Network
OilersNation has no direct affiliation to the Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Entertainment Group, NHL, or NHLPA
NHL bubbles remain COVID free
Photo credit: Gerry Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
By Zach Laing
Aug 31, 2020, 17:20 EDTUpdated: Aug 31, 2020, 17:51 EDT
The bubbles in Edmonton and Toronto continue to remain COVID free.
In a statement released Monday, the National Hockey League said no COVID-19 tests have come back positive among the 2,814 tests conducted between Aug. 23-29.
Testing has been administered to all members of the clubs’ 52-person travelling parties including players and staff.
Since teams left their respective cities to join the bubbles, 27,356 COVID-19 tests have been conducted.
On Twitter: @zjlaing
Breaking News
- Bolts trade talks for Zach Werenski included ex-Oilers prospect Sam O’Reilly
- Oilersnation Radio: Matt Savoie’s next contract, the Oilers schedule, and the Edmonton Elks
- Recent contracts give Oilers interesting comparables for a Savoie extension
- NHL schedule ignores Battle of Alberta in Saddledome’s final season
- Which Oilers forwards will play on the penalty kill in 2026-27?
Edmonton OilersTeam Cap Summary
Cap Summary
2026-27
2027-28
Projected Cap Hit
$99,274,166
$87,350,000
Projected Cap Space
$4,725,834
$26,150,000
Current Cap Space
$4,725,834
$26,150,000
Active Players
23/23
15/23
Draft Picks
Round
'26
'27
1
0
0
2
1
1
3
1
0