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The Edmonton Oilers are taking care of some housekeeping Monday morning. The team announced they had re-signed Noah Philp to a one-year contract, but that’s not the only news they took care of.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

2014 First-Round Pick Sticking Around for Edmonton Oilers

2014 first-round pick Kasperi Kapanen has signed a new contract. The 28-year old has re-signed with the Edmonton Oilers. It’s a one-year agreement. Kapanen’s new contract is one-year worth $1.3 million.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / June 30

Key Forwards to Return with Edmonton Oilers in Surprise UFA and RFA Re-Signings

The Edmonton Oilers and Stan Bowman are keeping busy so far to start their offseason, as they have just re-signed two of their key forwards. The Edmonton Oilers are inking unrestricted free agent forward Kasperi Kapanen to a one-year, $1.3 million deal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Report: Oilers re-sign Kasperi Kapanen to one-year contract

According to PuckPedia, the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.3 million contract with winger Kasperi Kapanen. Kapanen, a 28-year-old from Finland, was set to test the free agent market on July 1, but will instead stay put in Alberta.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Oilers Re-Sign Forward Kasperi Kapanen and Prospect Noah Philp

As first broken by Puck Pedia, the Edmonton Oilers are re-signing forward Kasperi Kapanen to a one-year deal worth $1.3 million. The forward joined the Oilers in the middle of the 2024-25 season, after being claimed on waivers from the St.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 23

Friedman: There’s a ‘decent chance’ the Oilers re-sign Kasperi Kapanen

Stan Bowman arrived in Edmonton last July with much of the off-season work already completed. He still had to deal with the fallout from offer sheets for Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg, but his only additions to the roster prior to the start of the season were acquiring their replacements in Vasily Podkolzin and Ty Emberson.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 17

Kapanen and Klingberg in for Oilers in Game 6, Arvidsson and Stecher out; Jones skates on top line as placeholder

The Edmonton Oilers had a new face in the top-six for Tuesday’s morning skate ahead of Game 6 against the Florida Panthers: Max Jones. After leading stretches

NHL News / The Oil Rig / June 16

How the Edmonton Oilers' 'Next Man Up' mentality has defined their season

Ever since Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid were drafted, there was one common jab to throw at the Edmonton Oilers. Despite all their attempts to the

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 14

Oilers’ Viktor Arvidsson in lineup for Game 5, Kasperi Kapanen out

A notable change down the lineup for the Edmonton Oilers heading into a crucial game. During morning skate in the lead-up to Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, it was revealed that forward Viktor Arvidsson will re-enter the lineup in place of Kasperi Kapanen.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 11

Corey Perry should be re-signed by the Edmonton Oilers at all costs

If forward Scorey- pardon, Corey Perry has taught us anything over the 101 regular season and playoff games the Edmonton Oilers have played so far in the 2024–25 season, it’s that age is just a number.

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NHL News / Blade of Steel / June 10

Ugly Scene as Panthers Fan Flips Off and Pours Drink on Kasperi Kapanen After Blowout Win

Panthers fans enjoyed a dominant win on Monday night, but unfortunately, one fan sent off Kasperi Kapanen in a disgusting way as he left the ice, with his shocking actions caught on camera.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 9

In the middle of the final, Kasperi Kapanen criticized the Toronto media

At the moment, Kasperi Kapanen is in the best of moods. After all, a player in the Stanley Cup Final has good reason to be in a good mood. He’s getting dangerously close to his dream of winning the Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Blade of Steel / June 8

Oilers Forward Kasperi Kapanen Opens Up About the Heavy Burden of Playing for the Maple Leafs

Oilers forward Kasperi Kapanen has settled in nicely in Edmonton, and he is likely much happier now than he was in Toronto, as playing for the Leafs was a burden.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 6

Oilers’ Kasperi Kapanen drops truth bomb ahead of Game 2 vs. Panthers

The Edmonton Oilers have been dominant for most of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and although Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are again the catalysts, it’s the depth that has really put the Western Conference juggernauts over the top this postseason.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 6

The Edmonton Oilers now reside in the 20-different-playoff-goal-scorer club

With Mattias Ekholm scoring his first goal of this postseason in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers made some more history, which they have done a lot of in the Era of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 5

Leon Draisaitl scores OT winner, love for Kasperi Kapanen, and Mattias Ekholm a monster for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers squared off for Game 1 at Rogers Place on Wednesday night, and from where I was sitting in section 119, the first night of the rematch lived up to the billing.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / June 2

Have the Edmonton Oilers found the perfect linemates for Leon Draisaitl?

Prior to the last two games of the 2025 Western Conference Final, the Edmonton Oilers weren’t changing much about their lineup’s forward group. Evander Kane came in after the first game of the playoffs in Jeff Skinner’s stead, and that had been the most notable edit until this past week.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 15

Throwback Thursday: Kasperi Kapanen’s Golden Goal and Other Overtime Winners

Say what you want about Kasperi Kapanen’s body of work in the regular season, but he performs in the playoffs. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been watching Kapanen’s overtime goal on Wednesday night on repeat.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15

Kapanen Overtime Hero: How Oilers Outmaneuvered the Blues

Kasperi Kapanen was the overtime hero for the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night as he scored a goal in the first OT frame to send the Vegas Golden Knights packing and his team to the Western Conference Final.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 15

Instant Reaction +11.0: Oilers advance to Western Conference Finals thanks to Kapanen overtime winner

For the third time in four years, the Edmonton Oilers will play in the Western Conference Finals. On Wednesday night, the Oilers punched their ticket to the next round, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 in overtime.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15