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Darnell Nurse knew his time with the Edmonton Oilers was coming to an end. Wednesday’s trade didn’t come as a surprise to him. In fact, he even extended his list of teams he would be willing to go to in order to make a deal happen. Shortly after he did that, he was dealt to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin and prospect Zack Sharp.

Darnell Nurse explains why he asked to be traded from Edmonton Oilers

For the first time in what feels like forever, the Edmonton Oilers have a bit of cap space to work with. The Oilers have been a team tight on cap space for several years, though GM Stan Bowman was able to make some room on Wednesday.

How much cap space the Edmonton Oilers have left to sign other players

The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation just got very interesting. GM Stan Bowman was busy on the first day of free agency. He managed to get Darnell Nurse’s contract off the books, inked defenceman Ryan Shea to a $20-million contract, and swung a trade with the Buffalo Sabres for young goalie Devon Levi.

Edmonton Oilers sign Stanley Cup-winning goalie Andersen to dirt-cheap contract

A clothing-free beach just outside of Edmonton is temporarily closed due to trail damage sustained from the North Saskatchewan River rising earlier this week.

Access to clothing-free beach near Edmonton temporarily cut off

With the weather warming up and the sun in the sky, summer is the perfect time to explore Edmonton and go on a walk. From awesome parks to picturesque promenades, we’ve rounded up six of the best spots in Edmonton to go on a walk this summer.

6 spots in Edmonton that are perfect for a summer walk

July’s finally here, and we’re crossing our fingers for a dry weekend so we can actually enjoy it in Edmonton. From sports and night markets to summer festivals taking over the city, here are 19 great things to check out this weekend.

19 fantastic things to do in Edmonton this weekend: July 3 to 5

Looking to switch careers and make good money at a new gig? You’re in luck, because the City of Edmonton is hiring for a ton of jobs this July, and many pay more than $100,000 per year.

The City of Edmonton is hiring this July and many jobs pay over $100K

June was a pretty soggy month across much of Alberta, but the July forecast is expected to return the province to more typical summer weather.

The July forecast for Alberta is out and we're finally getting spoiled

The Edmonton Oilers have continued to get work done on the opening day of free agency. With the Darnell Nurse trade freeing up cap space, GM Stan Bowman now has a lot more cap flexibility to work with. He wasted no time after the trade, bringing in defenceman Ryan Shea into the fold, and now the team has managed to bring back an important part of last year’s roster.

Edmonton Oilers bringing back Kasperi Kapanen on cheap one-year contract

Edmonton Oilers fans will be seeing Stuart Skinner a lot more next season. After getting traded from the Oilers to the Pittsburgh Penguins last season, Skinner is headed back to Canada after inking a new contract in free agency. The 27-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets that carries a $3.75 million cap hit.

Ex-Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner signs with another Canadian team

It’s about to get a whole lot easier to order your creamy colas and freshly squeezed citrus sodas if you’re in Edmonton, with a new Sip Soda location set to open its doors on Whyte Avenue.

An ultra-popular dirty soda shop is opening on Whyte Avenue in Edmonton

The Calvin Pickard era has officially ended for the Edmonton Oilers. A rollercoaster four-year tenure with the Oilers organization came to an end on the first day of free agency. The journeyman goaltender inked a one-year, $1 million contract with the Minnesota Wild.

Calvin Pickard leaving Edmonton Oilers for another team in free agency

Summer is short in Edmonton, and if you have a day off this season, it’s best to make the most of it while you can. From lush gardens to world-famous museums, here are eight day trips you can take from Edmonton on your next day off this summer:

Day off? Here are eight summer day trips you can take from Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers have entered the free agent market. After making a pair of trades to offload Darnell Nurse and bring in goaltender Devon Levi, GM Stan Bowman put his newfound cap space to good use. The Oilers announced that they had signed defenceman Ryan Shea to a five-year deal with a cap hit of $4 million.

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Ryan Shea to $20-million contract

The Edmonton Oilers have made another goalie trade. Following Connor Ingram’s choice to head into free agency, Oilers GM Stan Bowman has shifted gears with a trade to bring in another netminder. In the midst of the chaos of the opening day of free agency, the Oilers announced that they had acquired young goaltender Devon Levi and a 2028 seventh-round pick in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres.

Edmonton Oilers acquire Devon Levi in goalie trade with Sabres

Following a stressful month of chaos after Nurse requested a trade out of Edmonton, GM Stan Bowman has delivered on a deal with the San Jose Sharks.

Edmonton Oilers trade Darnell Nurse to San Jose

Great news, northsiders: your Amazon packages could soon be arriving at your doorstep even faster. Amazon is bringing a new delivery station to northwest Edmonton. The company received a building permit from the City of Edmonton on June 17 for the project, which has an estimated construction value of $97 million.

Amazon is building a massive new delivery station in Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers still have a few roster holes to fix this offseason. Re-signing both Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy was a good start for Oilers GM Stan Bowman, but he still has a lot of work left to do. With free agency set to open on Wednesday, this will be Edmonton’s best chance at filling out the roster without having to give up any assets.

9 players Edmonton Oilers could target in free agency this week

If there’s one thing Edmonton has seen plenty of this summer, it’s water. And a quick glance at the North Saskatchewan River won’t leave you with any doubts. Prolonged rainfall has led to elevated water levels and localised flooding.

Think the river looks high? It doesn't come close to Edmonton's worst recorded flood

The Edmonton Oilers are still searching for a solution between the pipes. It’s been a multi-year saga for the Oilers’ goaltending situation, and GM Stan Bowman is expected to make some sort of move at the position this summer. Free agency is one avenue the Oilers could go down, and there are a few intriguing names looking for new homes, but a trade feels like a better bet.

Edmonton Oilers linked to potential goalie trade with Blue Jackets

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