Bowman needs to sign Ekholm. The math of last season suggests the key is to get the top pairing to the Stanley Cup Final ...

The Edmonton Oilers are in their Stanley Cup window, but have a lot of roster decisions to make within the next year. They ...

Entering the period leading up to training camp, Edmonton's defensive pairings and goaltending depth charts appear more ...

Oilers Insider Provides Timeline for When Connor McDavid’s Future Could Be Decided originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Stan Bowman’s main priority this month is to sign Connor McDavid to a new contract that begins in 2026-27. This isn’t new.

The Edmonton Oilers are wasting no time in securing their defensive core for the future, according to insider Bob Stauffer.

Mattias Ekholm is the Edmonton Oilers’ most relied upon defenceman. He was drafted way back in 2009 by the Nashville Predators 102nd overall, in the fourth round, with the 11th pick.

Ekholm's name, as is prone to happen around this time of year, has been linked to several trades. "I feel like it's every other year now," Ekholm said of hearing his name in trade rumors.

The Oilers get Mike Matheson, a player who has drawn their interest in the past. Matheson is a 31-year-old left-handed defender who was drafted 23rd overall in the 2012 draft by the Florida Panthers.

It is August, and the 2025-26 season continues to inch closer, with teams putting the final touches on their roster as the ...

Veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm, 34, who has nine goals and 24 assists in 65 games this season, will not be available for the Edmonton Oilers' first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles ...

Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm plays against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, May 21, 2021 ...