2010–11 Edmonton Oilers season

The 2010–11 Edmonton Oilers season will be the team's 38th season of play, 31st as a member of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Off season

 * On June 22, Tom Renney was named as the head coach of the Oilers, with Pat Quinn moving onto the role of Senior Hockey Advisor.


 * The Oilers earned the 1st overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, via selection lottery. On June 25, 2010, the long-awaited anticipation and debates were finally settled when Edmonton selected Taylor Hall as their first-ever 1st overall pick.


 * On July 15, the Oilers announced the appointments of Kelly Buchberger (retaining the same position the season previous) and Steve Smith as Assistant Coaches to new Head Coach, Tom Renney, as well as the appointment of Todd Nelson, Head Coach for American Hockey League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Barons..


 * On July 30, the Oilers announced Ralph Krueger as their Associate Coach, who replaces Wayne Fleming, who left to work with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Playoffs
The Oilers will attempt to return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2005–06 season.

Goaltenders
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Oilers. Stats reflect time with Oilers only.

‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Oilers only.

Transactions
The Oilers have been involved in the following transactions during the 2010–11 season.

Draft picks
Edmonton's picks at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, California.