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The Edmonton Oilers were started in 1971 as one of the founding franchises of the World Hockey Association (WHA). After seven WHA seasons, which included a loss to the Winnipeg Jets in the last Avco Cup Final, the Oilers were one of the four teams to merge with the NHL. The Oilers experienced immediate success in the NHL by qualifying for the playoffs in their first 13 seasons, winning five Stanley Cups in the process. The 1980s Oilers teams were some of the best in league history and featured some of hockey’s most legendary names, including Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, and Paul Coffey. The 1990s were less kind to them and the team bottomed out in the 2010s, which resulted in them earning multiple first-overall picks, including Connor McDavid, who by all intents and purposes is the modern-day Gretzky.

Oilers’ Unhappy Reunion with Glenn Anderson 28 Years Later
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There have been many instances of former players returning to the Edmonton Oilers years after their initial go-round with the National Hockey League club. Kevin Lowe came back to provide invaluable leadership and championship experience that helped the new generation of Oilers achieve their first playoff success. Ryan Smyth’s homecoming righted what many saw as a terrible wrong, allowing the universally beloved winger to close his career with the team he never wanted to leave. And then there’s the curious case of Glenn Anderson. In Jan. 1996, there was for the first time in a long time a feeling that…

Who Plays, Who Sits In Oilers’ First-Round Series with Kings
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The Edmonton Oilers now know their first-round opponent in the 2023-24 NHL playoffs. For the third consecutive season, it will be the Oilers vs. the Los Angeles Kings and while the Oilers have the edge on paper, there are some tough decisions ahead. A similar team to last season, there are some minor differences on this Oilers roster, not the least of which is a rookie head coach who will have some roster choices to make. Looking at the forwards, defense, and goaltending, let’s project who starts and who sits. The Stuart Skinner Show in Goal Stuart Skinner will get…

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings, Senators, Bruins, Oilers
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Kyle Dubas spoke with the media about the Pittsbrugh Penguins’ plans moving forward and particular players. Meanwhile, Patrick Kane is looking for term on his next contract. Does that rule out a return to Detroit? Did the Edmonton Oilers make a huge mistake heading into the postseason? Finally, as the Ottawa Senators look to address their goaltending in the offseason, will they be reaching out to the Boston Bruins? Dubas on Ryan Graves, Kris Letang, and Sidney Crosby In his post-season address, Penguins GM Kyle Dubas offered updates on a few key players. First, he…

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Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Coyotes – 4/17/24
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The Edmonton Oilers take on the Arizona Coyotes tonight. This is the team’s last game in Arizona before relocating to Salt Lake City. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. OILERS (49-25-6) at COYOTES (35-41-5) 10 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, SN, TVAS Oilers projected lineup Adam Henrique…

 

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Oilers FAQ

What year were the Edmonton Oilers founded?

The Edmonton Oilers were started in 1971 as one of the founding franchises of the World Hockey Association (WHA). 

When did the Edmonton Oilers play their first game?

The Edmonton Oilers played their first NHL game on Oct. 10, 1979. They played the Chicago Black Hawks and lost 4-2.

Who is the current head coach of the Edmonton Oilers?

Kris Knoblauch is the current head coach for the Edmonton Oilers.