Since the summer of 2015, the year Connor McDavid was drafted, the Edmonton Oilers have enjoyed much success in signing top free agents to long-term deals. There have been exceptions, notably Zach Hyman,

Kris Knoblauch is remaining his usual tight-lipped self on Monday as his Oilers prepare to kick off their 2025 playoffs against the Kings. Trent Frederic is considered a game-time decision, he said, and that Jake Walman would draw into the lineup after missing the Oilers’ final five regular season games.