What happened: Edmonton held an informal skate at the Downtown Community Arena with training camp still about a week away. Players said they want to hit the ground running this season.

Why it matters: The early return puts the Oilers back on the ice ahead of formal camp and the 2026-27 season. It also follows an offseason focused on resetting after last season.

What to watch: Training camp begins in roughly a week, with formal practices providing the next benchmark.