A lot is going on in Edmonton this season. Connor McDavid has two years left on his contract. Mike Babcock is behind the bench. Leon Draisaitl is still there.
The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026-27 season with high offensive expectations alongside key structural questions. Connor McDavid has two years remaining on his contract, while Mike Babcock now serves behind the bench. Last season, the Oilers ranked second in the NHL in scoring chances per game, driven primarily by McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Edmonton faces defensive challenges after dropping to 20th in preventing scoring chances last season, down from eighth the prior year. The team aims to establish better defensive structure and rely more on the bottom six forwards, which could alter ice time for top stars while positioning Edmonton to compete at the top of the Pacific Division.
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