Insider Reveals Why Formenton Chose Oilers Over 2 Other Interested Teams

Breaking NewsReport: Caleb Williams avoids serious hamstring injury, could play Week 3Read moreTRENDINGChiefs edge Colts in OTWeek 2 winners and losersMLB playoff pictureBears' disastrous dayCFP Misery IndexStory byStory byInsider Reveals Why Formenton Chose Oilers Over 2 Other Interested TeamsJim ParsonsMon, September 21, 2026 at 2:58 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesOilers Roll Past Jets 5-2 in Preseason Opener, Babcock Praises Favorite LineEvan Bouchard’s playmaking and Ryan Shea’s sparkling debut ignited Edmonton's offense, while Alex Formenton impressed coach Mike Babcock in a dominant, high-scoring display against Winnipeg.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersIt Has To Be Isaac Howards Time, Right?Most NHL players have to do their time in the minors before the big league comes calling, and Isaac Howard is one of them. 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Instead, they flopped. Are the Goldeneyes destined for a return to favorites in year two?The Hockey NewsQuentin Musty's Injury Comes at Worst Possible TimeHeading into training camp, San Jose Sharks prospect Quentin Musty looked ready to compete for a bottom-six role. At the Rookie Faceoff, his game seemed much different than what we had seen from him in the past and if he kept up that style of play, he could've snuck into a spot on the opening night roster.The Hockey News - San Jose Sharks