PuckSleuthCap committed
$100.623M
of $104M ceiling · as of Oct 3
Cap space
$3.377M
Retained slots used: 0 of 3
Active roster
28
49 of 50 NHL contracts
5v5 xGF%
57.3
10th in NHL
PP% / PK%
33.3 / 60.0
PP 7th · PK 27th
Fan sentiment
54
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | G | A | P | TOI | xGF% | WAR | Cap hit | Fans | Chatter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forwards16 players · $55.608M | ||||||||||||
| Connor McDavid | C | 29 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 22:27 | 68.9 | 0.5 | $12.5M | 55 | 26 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 25 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 18:12 | 79.0 | 0.3 | $2.95M | 74 | 6 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 30 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20:47 | 84.9 | 0.2 | $14M | 72 | 1 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 30 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:22 | 57.7 | 0.1 | $2.6M | — | 0 |
| Owen Michaels | R | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10:53 | 29.8 | 0.1 | $900K | 81 | 2 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10:08 | 62.7 | 0.0 | $3.85M | — | 0 |
| Alex Formenton | L | 27 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:42 | 54.0 | -0.0 | $850K | 22 | 0 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 29 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:02 | 37.3 | 0.0 | $1M | — | 0 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 22 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:02 | 56.3 | 0.1 | $973K | 54 | 1 |
| Colton Dach | C | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:48 | 28.3 | 0.0 | $1.2M | — | 1 |
| Max Jones | L | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:00 | 28.2 | -0.1 | $850K | 51 | 0 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:33 | 67.0 | -0.0 | $5.5M | 39 | 2 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:41 | 63.8 | 0.0 | $975K | 56 | 2 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | $886K | 48 | 1 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | $1.45M | — | 0 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | $5.125M | 56 | 3 |
| Defense9 players · $35.025M | ||||||||||||
| Evan Bouchard | D | 26 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25:01 | 71.3 | 0.8 | $10.5M | 73 | 0 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 29 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:53 | 63.2 | 0.2 | $4M | — | 0 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:38 | 44.4 | -0.0 | $4.1M | — | 0 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:49 | 69.4 | 0.1 | $4M | — | 0 |
| Jake Walman | D | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:44 | 54.1 | -0.0 | $7M | 37 | 10 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:32 | 33.4 | 0.0 | $1.75M | — | 1 |
| Alec Regula | D | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | $850K | 52 | 1 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | $1.525M | — | 0 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | $1.3M | 63 | 3 |
Goalies 3 on roster
| Player | Age | GP | SV% | GAA | GSAx | WAR | Cap hit | Fans | Chatter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Levi | 24 | 1 | .682 | 7.02 | -4.3 | -0.7 | $813K | 67 | 6 |
| Tristan Jarry | 31 | 1 | .739 | 5.85 | -3.7 | -0.6 | $5.375M | 18 | 17 |
| Frederik Andersen | 37 | 0 | — | — | — | — | $1M | 49 | 0 |
5v5 xGF% from our expected goals model. WAR is PuckSleuth's estimate: wins above a replacement-level player, from our Game Score. Fans = fan sentiment 0-100 with 14-day trend. Chatter = trade mentions in the last 7 days.
Cap by position
- Forwards$55.608M · 52.6%
- Defense$35.025M · 33.2%
- Goalies$7.188M · 6.8%
- Buried in the minors$75K · 0.1%
- Off the roster, status unconfirmed$4.888M · 4.6%
- Other dead cap$2.85M · 2.7%
Buried in the minors: Ty Emberson ($75K).
Off the roster, status unconfirmed: Jason Dickinson ($4M); Nathan Walker ($888K).
Other dead cap: Other dead cap (2026-09-28 cap sheet total) ($2.85M).
Players in the minors count only above the buried allowance (league minimum salary plus $375,000). Roster status, buyouts, and bonus overages come from team announcements and news, checked daily. LTIR relief is not shown.
Expiring this season
Pending UFAs
13
Pending RFAs
9
Cap coming off
$24.724M
- Kasperi KapanenUFA · $2.6M · age 30
- Spencer Stastney— · $1.525M · age 26
- Mattias JanmarkUFA · $1.45M · age 33
- Ty EmbersonUFA · $1.3M · age 26
- Josh BrownUFA · $1M
- Frederik AndersenUFA · $1M · age 37
Most trade chatter
- Connor McDavid26 mentions
McDavid trade rumors circulating amid season start
- Tristan Jarry17 mentions
Questioning if Jarry is being benched or pushed out intentionally
- Jake Walman10 mentions
Walman potentially in disfavor with Oilers
- Vasily Podkolzin6 mentions
Acquired for a fourth-round pick in a trade.
Cap by season
Signed cap hits by season. A badge marks the final season of each deal: UFA or RFA after it. Later seasons count only contracts signed so far.
| Player | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forwards | |||||
| Aku RatyR | $850KRFA | · | · | · | · |
| Alex FormentonL | $850KUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Brady StonehouseR | $845KRFA | · | · | · | · |
| Colton DachC | $1.2M | $1.2MRFA | · | · | · |
| Connor ClattenburgC | $928K | $928KRFA | · | · | · |
| Connor McDavidCNMC | $12.5M | $12.5MUFA | · | · | · |
| Eduards TralmaksR | $850KUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Isaac HowardL | $973K | $973KRFA | · | · | · |
| James StefanR | $945KRFA | · | · | · | · |
| Jason DickinsonC | $4M | $4M | $4M | $4M | $4MUFA |
| Josh Brown | $1MUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Josh SamanskiC | $975KRFA | · | · | · | · |
| Kasperi KapanenR | $2.6MUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Leon DraisaitlCNMC | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M |
| Mathieu JosephR | $1MUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Matt SavoieC | $886KRFA | · | · | · | · |
| Mattias JanmarkCM-NTC | $1.45MUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Max JonesL | $850KUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Nathan WalkerL | $888K | $888KUFA | · | · | · |
| Owen MichaelsR | $900K | $900KRFA | · | · | · |
| Quinn HutsonR | $875K | $875KRFA | · | · | · |
| Ryan Nugent-HopkinsCNMC | $5.125M | $5.125M | $5.125MUFA | · | · |
| Sam PoulinR | $850K | · | · | · | · |
| Trent FredericCNMC | $3.85M | $3.85M | $3.85M | $3.85M | $3.85M |
| Vasily PodkolzinR | $2.95M | $2.95M | $2.95MUFA | · | · |
| Viljami MarjalaL | $948KRFA | · | · | · | · |
| William NichollC | $985K | $985K | $985KRFA | · | · |
| Zach HymanLNMC | $5.5M | $5.5MUFA | · | · | · |
| Defense | |||||
| Alec RegulaD | $850KUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Atro LeppanenD | $850KUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Beau AkeyD | $894K | $894KRFA | · | · | · |
| Connor MurphyD | $4.1M | $4.1M | $4.1M | $4.1M | $4.1MUFA |
| Damien CarfagnaD | $938KRFA | · | · | · | · |
| Evan BouchardDNMC | $10.5M | $10.5M | $10.5MUFA | · | · |
| Jake WalmanDM-NTC | $7M | $7M | $7M | $7M | $7M |
| Mattias EkholmD | $4M | $4M | $4MUFA | · | · |
| Riley StillmanD | $850KUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Ryan SheaD | $4M | $4M | $4M | $4M | $4MUFA |
| Shakir MukhamadullinD | $1.75M | $1.75MRFA | · | · | · |
| Spencer StastneyD | $1.525M | · | · | · | · |
| Tomas CibulkaD | $955K | $955KRFA | · | · | · |
| Ty EmbersonD | $1.3MUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Goalies | |||||
| Connor UngarG | $850KRFA | · | · | · | · |
| Devon LeviG | $813KRFA | · | · | · | · |
| Frederik AndersenGNMC | $1MUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Matt TomkinsG | $850KUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Nathaniel DayG | $957K | $957KRFA | · | · | · |
| Samuel JonssonG | $955K | $955KRFA | · | · | · |
| Tristan JarryGM-NTC | $5.375M | $5.375MUFA | · | · | · |
| Committed | $100.623M | $95.159M | $60.51M | $36.95M | $36.95M |
| Players signed | 49 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 6 |
| Cap ceiling | $104M | $113.5M | not set | not set | not set |
| Cap space | $3.377M | $18.341M | — | — | — |
This season's committed total is the full cap charge used above (players in the minors count only above the buried allowance, plus dead cap); before LTIR relief. The 2027-28 ceiling of $113.5M is the league's announced figure; later ceilings are not set yet. Buyouts and dead cap in future seasons are not included.
Reserve list under NHL contract, not on the NHL roster · 22 players
| Player | Pos | Age | Cap hit | Yrs | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Dickinson | C | 31 | $4M | 5 | UFA | — |
| Josh Brown | — | — | $1M | 1 | UFA | — |
| William Nicholl | C | 20 | $985K | 3 | RFA | — |
| Josh Samanski | C | 24 | $975K | 1 | RFA | — |
| Nathaniel Day | G | 21 | $957K | 2 | RFA | — |
| Samuel Jonsson | G | 22 | $955K | 2 | RFA | — |
| Tomas Cibulka | D | 22 | $955K | 2 | RFA | — |
| Viljami Marjala | L | 23 | $948K | 1 | RFA | — |
| James Stefan | R | 23 | $945K | 1 | RFA | — |
| Damien Carfagna | D | 23 | $938K | 1 | RFA | — |
| Connor Clattenburg | C | 21 | $928K | 2 | RFA | — |
| Beau Akey | D | 21 | $894K | 2 | RFA | — |
| Nathan Walker | L | 32 | $888K | 2 | UFA | — |
| Quinn Hutson | R | 24 | $875K | 2 | RFA | — |
| Aku Raty | R | 25 | $850K | 1 | RFA | — |
| Atro Leppanen | D | 27 | $850K | 1 | UFA | — |
| Connor Ungar | G | 24 | $850K | 1 | RFA | — |
| Eduards Tralmaks | R | 29 | $850K | 1 | UFA | — |
| Matt Tomkins | G | 32 | $850K | 1 | UFA | — |
| Riley Stillman | D | 28 | $850K | 1 | UFA | — |
| Sam Poulin | R | 25 | $850K | 1 | — | — |
| Brady Stonehouse | R | 22 | $845K | 1 | RFA | — |
Prospects and depth players signed to NHL contracts, including two-way deals. Players on AHL-only contracts are not listed.
Upcoming games
Latest news
Headlines from news outlets and team blogs
- Mike Babcock lays down some cover for his Edmonton Oilers as the players figure a few things out: 9 Things
Edmonton Journal · Oct 4
- Finding the next impact prospect in the Edmonton Oilers’ system
The New York Times · Oct 4
- 3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-1 Win Over Kraken
The Hockey Writers · Oct 4
- Sunday Overreactions: Canucks' Pettersson boosting trade value
sportsnet.ca · Oct 4
- NHL Rumors: Edvisson, Oilers ‘Lateral Move’ & Others
heavy.com · Oct 4
Pacific Division
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| ANA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SJS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SEA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| VAN | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| VGK | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CGY | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| LAK | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last 5 results
Lines
Last game: @ VAN, Oct 1 · Started in net: Devon Levi
From the NHL's shift charts: forward lines and defense pairs are the groups that played the most 5-on-5 time together last game; power-play and penalty-kill units are over the last 5 games. Times are minutes together.
Undervalued on this roster
Performance well above what fans think · biggest gaps first
Fans = fan sentiment 0-100. Perf. = performance percentile at his position among players fans discuss (5v5 expected goals share, projected WAR, Game Score). Reasons are written by Claude from the numbers only.
Goal regression
since the start of 2025-26
Due for more goals
| Player | G | Exp. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Frederic C | 5 | 11.3 | −6.3 |
| Isaac Howard L | 2 | 4.6 | −2.6 |
| Mattias Ekholm D | 6 | 8.2 | −2.2 |
| Mathieu Joseph R | 2 | 4.0 | −2.0 |
| Colton Dach C | 5 | 6.7 | −1.7 |
Due to cool off
| Player | G | Exp. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vasily Podkolzin R | 22 | 14.6 | +7.4 |
| Evan Bouchard D | 25 | 18.0 | +7.0 |
| Jake Walman D | 8 | 5.2 | +2.8 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins C | 20 | 17.6 | +2.4 |
| Ryan Shea D | 7 | 4.6 | +2.4 |
Exp. = the goals his shots should have produced, from our expected goals model and his own finishing record in earlier seasons (pulled toward average, so proven snipers are expected to score more). Players far below it tend to score more going forward; players far above it tend to cool off. Last season counts until the team has played 10 games.