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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.

Today in Hockey History: March 29

This date in National Hockey League history was one to remember for the Great One. A handful of netminders left their mark on the game. A historic contract was inked and memories were made in the Windy City. The THW time machine is fired up and ready to take us on our daily trip through the years to relive the best moments March 29 has had to offer. Another Huge Day for Wayne Gretzky March 29 was one of many dates where Wayne Gretzky had big moments throughout his legendary career. In 1980, as a rookie, he scored two goals…

Oilers News & Rumors: Hyman, Kane, McDavid, Bouchard

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the vitriol from the Berkshire video about Zach Hyman’s wealth seems to have calmed, but the discourse surrounding Evander Kane’s situation in Edmonton is picking up again. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid is on the verge of a historic milestone for assists and Evan Bouchard is having the best season offensively since Paul Coffey. Hyman’s 51 Goals and The Cost of Hockey Andrew Berkshire took a ton of heat over the past 48 hours. He posted a video diminishing the achievements of Hyman’s 50-goal season while trying to argue the media isn’t telling the…

Today in Hockey History: March 28

March 28 is a significant date in National Hockey League history, with some of the biggest names and greatest players to ever take the ice having historical moments. Between some of the top goal-scorers and the best netminders hitting major milestones, this date belongs in the Hall of Fame. Wayne Gretzky Sets the All-Time Mark & More We could very easily rename this daily series “Things Wayne Gretzky Did Today” as it seems that the Great One made history every time he laced up skates. March 28 was a particularly eventful day in Gretzky’s career. On March 28, 1982, Gretzky…

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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.