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Formenton, Fans, and Future Moves | Edmonton Oilers News
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- Sep 13, 2026
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- 115
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Summary
Edmonton Oilers fans are divided over signing Alex Formenton, despite his acquittal — a petition with over 57K signatures reflects frustration over team values, not the verdict. While Formenton’s skills and media transparency are positives, his four-year NHL absence raises doubts about his readiness. Meanwhile, McDavid and Draisaitl push for coaching stability and clearer systems, while rookies like Owen Michaels and Beau Akey aim to impress in camp — with Akey’s injury recovery a key storyline as preseason kicks off. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://oilersnation.com/news/sunday-scramble-edmonton-oilers-alex-formenton-backlash-mcdavid-knoblauch More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fe05841b05418cf7 Report issues to [email protected].