With the dust largely settling on free-agency and trades, it is now time to look ahead. The 2025–26 NHL season begins on October 8 for the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is entering into the final year of his eight-year, $100 million contract signed in 2017.

NHL contracts have gotten more wild over the years due to a rising salary cap across the league. This has seen teams pay star players some extrodinary amounts

Step aside, Leon Drasiaitl. There’s soon to be a new top dog in town. While the Edmonton Oilers superstar is set to be the highest-paid player in the NHL after signing an eight-year, $14-million per year extension with the team last summer,

After consecutive Stanley Cup Finals losses, the Edmonton Oilers are revamping their forward lineup for the 2025-26 season. New additions like Andrew Mangiapane and Isaac Howard aim to provide scoring depth alongside stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

The Edmonton Oilers are going to look quite a bit different going into the 2025-26 NHL season after the moves they made this summer.

Leon Draisaitl shows he can be the best of the best — just like Connor McDavid says. ... — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) December 13, 2024. The goal wasn’t exactly a snipe.