New report confirms multiple big moves expected from the Edmonton Oilers early in the offseason
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Tyler Ball
Jun 20, 2026 (8:22 PM)
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Tonight, a new report has confirmed that the Edmonton Oilers are expected to finalize multiple big moves in the coming weeks.
The NHL offseason is underway with the NHL Draft less than a week away and free agency shortly after that and heading into the offseason the Edmonton Oilers are expected to make several changes.
The Oilers have of course been deep in their search for a new head coach and are likely going to be hiring polarizing veteran coach Mike Babcock.
With the hiring on the horizon, Oilers reporter Mark Spector believes the move will be the first of several significant moves made by the team to reshape the roster and culture.
Mark Spector hints at multiple big moves for the Oilers
According to Spector's latest report, the Oilers are close to finalizing a deal to re-sign veteran forward Jason Dickinson.
Jason Dickinson and EDM, hearing “very positive movement towards reaching a deal.”
As he said at exit interviews, Dickinson's family quite liked EDM.
As he said at exit interviews, Dickinson's family quite liked EDM.
Along with the Dickinson contract, Spector expects the Oilers to announce the hiring of Babcock and at least one major addition in free agency.
Should be a big week in EDM, with coaching hire and likely at least 1 UFA announced.
As of now, the Oilers don't have a ton of salary cap space to work with but a trade sending away Darnell Nurse could allow for a bigger splash on July 1st.
With the draft and free agency rapidly approaching, it will be fun to see what moves GM Stan Bowman makes to position the Oilers heading into free agency hoping to bring in a big fish.
As more news is reported on the Oilers offseason plans we will pass along all of the latest details on their plans.
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