Oilers’ Jason Dickinson unlikely to start season

Some unwanted news for one of the top teams in the Western Conference. When speaking to the media on Friday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock revealed that defenseman Jason Dickinson has suffered a setback during the preseason and is unlikely to be in the lineup for the opening night of the 2026-27 regular season. While he didn’t give specifics about what is ailing Dickinson, it seems the rearguard’s issues are more short-term than long-term, though no timeline was given. There are some high expectations for Dickinson heading into his first full season with the Oilers. He was acquired by...