The Edmonton Oilers know what is expected of them as they enter the 2025-26 NHL season. As they host the Calgary Flames in a new edition of the Battle of Alberta, fans across the league wonder why Zach Hyman isn’t on the ice with the rest of his teammates.

The Oilers are going after the Stanley Cup after consecutive defeats in the Final. Determined to hoist Edmonton’s first Cup since 1990, the Oilers knows the work is cut out for them during the 2025-26 NHL season.

After Connor McDavid re-signed, the organization tied another star to an extension. Now, there are no excuses in the Gateway to the North. Barring more injury setbacks, Edmonton must walk their talk after a long summer of promises to the fanbase in Northern Alberta. Without Hyman to start the season, it will take more out of e

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