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Pacific Division · Est. 1979

Edmonton Oilers

2026–27 · 5–1–1 · 11 pts · #2 Pacific
GM: Stan Bowman HC: Mike Babcock
Team xGF%
53.2
% · all situations · HighDanger xG
11th in NHL
Identity
McDavid-Draisaitl
138-pt Art Ross (McDavid)
Contention window
Open
Upset in R1 by Anaheim
Coach
Babcock
First year in Edmonton
Avg age · forwards
28.9
computed from roster
Team Identity
McDavid-Draisaitl · Art Ross core, reshaped blue line

Connor McDavid won another Art Ross with 138 points, Leon Draisaitl crossed 400 career goals while posting 97 in an injury-shortened 65-game year, and Evan Bouchard pushed into the Norris race with 95 points, leading all defensemen in scoring. But the reigning Western Conference champions were stunned in the first round by a young, upstart Anaheim team that took them out in six, a shock for a group that had been in the Cup Final a year earlier. The summer reshaped the supporting cast: Darnell Nurse and his contract were moved out in a cap dump that brought back young defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin, mid-season pickups Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy were both re-signed, Ryan Shea was locked up longer term, and veteran Frederik Andersen arrived to steady the crease. The core is elite and the window is open; the bet is that a cheaper, deeper blue line and better goaltending finally push them deeper.

Cap situation · 2026-27

Cap committed
$103.15M
of $104.0M
Cap space
$853K
Players signed
28/23
5 over limit
Pending RFAs
0
team-controlled
Cap utilization99%

Lines · cap by group

Cap Charges$2.85M committed
BUYJack Campbell
$2.6M · thru 2030 · Buyout
$
--Bonus Carryover Overage
$250K · thru 2027 · Overage

Cap & contracts FAQ · 2026-27

How much salary cap space do the Edmonton Oilers have in 2026-27?

The Edmonton Oilers have $853K in salary cap space for the 2026-27 season, with $103.15M committed against the $104.0M cap (99% utilization).

Who is the highest-paid player on the Edmonton Oilers?

Leon Draisaitl is the Edmonton Oilers' highest-paid player with a $14.0M cap hit, signed through 2033.

How many players do the Edmonton Oilers have signed for 2026-27?

The Edmonton Oilers have 28 players signed toward the 23-man active roster (5 over limit).

Who are the Edmonton Oilers' highest-paid players?

The Edmonton Oilers' top cap hits for 2026-27 are Leon Draisaitl ($14.0M), Connor McDavid ($12.5M), Evan Bouchard ($10.5M).

5-year points history

Regular-season points, last five seasons.

Organization strength

Current NHL lineup only, weighted by NHL Equivalency. Bar shows team vs league average (marker at center).
Forwards · 12 of 18 57.9
top Connor McDavid (210.9) league 44.8 NHLe pts/82
Defense · 6 of 7 46.5
top Evan Bouchard (175.7) league 28.6 NHLe pts/82
Goalies · 1 of 3 .898
top Devon Levi (0.898) league .898 SV%
Injury report (0)
via CBS Sports
No injuries reported - offseason (updated in September).

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2026 Draft Class

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2 selections in rounds 1-3. Prospect pages; NHL roster spots come as they sign.

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