Connor McDavid’s Edmonton Oilers are rolling their dice with latest decision on former Florida Panthers’ defenseman ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.

McDavid said he wanted to give Edmonton more room to strengthen its lineup and maintain a Stanley Cup-contending core. The Oilers have reached the final in consecutive years but fell short both times, losing to the Florida Panthers in back-to-back postseasons.

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has a disappointing update on the status of Zach Hyman, who hasn't played since May.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has voiced his concerns about the NHL's salary cap, which he feels limits player earnings. His recent two-year, $25 million extension, a de facto pay cut, prioritizes team building over personal wealth.

In a unique celebration of Florida Panthers hockey and Halloween, a resident created an elaborate front yard display that's capturing attention in his Boca Raton neighborhood.

Edmonton could trade a defenseman amid logjam appeared first on. The Edmonton Oilers have worked hard to become a defensively tougher squad ov

“In certain situations, we need a kick in the butt,” said Oilers elder statesman Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who has been with the team since they drafted him first overall in 2011. “But the way that we can respond is a great sign and is something we’ve excelled at the past few years.”

In a blink of an eye, the first month of the 2025-26 season has come to a close for the Florida Panthers, who are chasing three straight Stanley Cup championships.

While it may have been unclear at times what Connor McDavid wanted during contract negotiations, it eventually became crystal clear.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Joel Quenneville returned to South Florida on Tuesday with an applause, a welcome message and a win. Quenneville last coached a game in Sunrise four years ago as head coach of the Panthers before he resigned and was banned from the NHL for his handling of a sexual assault scandal involving his 2010 Stanley Cup Blackhawks squad.

The Edmonton Oilers' anthem singer who became a fan favourite for belting out O Canada in the stands with fans says he's staying optimistic after he was diagnosed with leukemia.