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May 7, 2026
Better Lait Than Never: Can the Oilers push this series to Game 7?
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April 30, 2026
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June 20, 2026
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May 30, 2026
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May 23, 2026
Oilersnation Radio: Kris Knoblauch is gone, so what do the Oilers do now?
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May 16, 2026
Real Life Podcast: NHL Free Agency, Stan Bowman cooks, and the Darnell Nurse trade
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July 3, 2026
Real Life Podcast: Rainy Edmonton problems, Mike Babcock, and Chalmers’ wipeout
Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s...
June 26, 2026
Real Life Podcast: Darnell Nurse’s trade request, Mike Babcock, and Tyler’s trip to Vegas
Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s...
June 12, 2026
Real Life Podcast: Tyler is off to the Cup Final, the World Cup, and the Darnell Nurse rumours
Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s...
June 5, 2026
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Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s...
May 29, 2026
Real Life Podcast: Oilers fire Kris Knoblauch ahead of the most important summer in team history
Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s...
May 15, 2026
Real Life Podcast: Movie talk, the Oilers off-season, and the Rogers Place naming rights
Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s...
May 8, 2026
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Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s...
May 5, 2026
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May 1, 2026
Real Life Podcast: Chickengate, Connor McDavid’s ankle, and getting fired up for the playoffs
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April 24, 2026
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
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Load management will be key for Bobrovsky in Toronto
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Who is the best team in the Atlantic Division?
The Buffalo Sabres won the Atlantic Division with a 50-23-9 record and 109 points in...
July 6, 2026
Did Mike Babcock impact how much Oilers could do this summer?
The Edmonton Oilers have brought in some big names, but could they be doing even...
July 5, 2026
Which teams will regret their offseason decisions?
Should the Blackhawks, Sharks, and Kings be having second thoughts about their moves?
July 3, 2026
Is Jakub Dobes’ extension a risk for the Canadiens?
Carter Hutton and Tyler Yaremchuk talked on Daily Faceoff Live about whether or not the...
July 3, 2026
Will Talbot, Ingram find teams for next season?
The two veteran goaltenders remain unsigned as we head into the holiday weekend.
July 3, 2026
Which teams could land Patrick Kane?
Kane had 16 goals and 41 assists for 57 points in just 67 games with...
July 3, 2026
Anthony Mantha may need to prove himself yet again
Mantha had 33 goals with the Pittsburgh Penguins last season.
July 3, 2026
What other moves will the Oilers make this summer?
The Oilers are hungry to get back into Stanley Cup contention next season, and a...
July 2, 2026
Barrett Hayton offer sheet is more complicated than you think
Hayton signed a one-year offer sheet with the Devils on Wednesday.
July 2, 2026