Revisiting the Oilers’ Jordan Eberle Trade to the Islanders Alex Chauvancy | May 15, 2022 The 2017 trade of Jordan Eberle by the Edmonton Oilers to the New York Islanders for Ryan Strome sent shockwaves throughout the hockey world. At the time, Eberle was a…
Oilers’ 5 Most Memorable Game 7s Brian Swane | May 14, 2022 They’re the greatest two words in sports, and for the first time in more than three decades, Game 7 is going to be on the marquee in Oil Country. Saturday…
Today in Hockey History: May 8 Matthew Zator | May 8, 2022 The teams from the Empire State have enjoyed quite a bit of success on this date throughout the years. May 8 has also provided some “Original Six” memories, big performances…
Mark Messier – NHL Legend and 6-Time Stanley Cup Winner Jeff Seide | May 5, 2022 Mark Messier did it all in a career that spanned 25 NHL seasons over four decades. He’s the only player in NHL history to captain two different professional teams to…
Revisiting the Oilers & Kings’ Storied Playoff History Brian Swane | May 1, 2022 There was a time when it seemed like the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings were destined to meet every spring in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. From 1982 to 1992,…
Today in Hockey History: April 30 Matthew Zator | April 30, 2022 April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. An errant pass temporarily derailed a dynasty, multiple epic comebacks were completed, and records were set across…
Revisiting the Oilers’ First NHL Game: Oct. 10, 1979 THW Archives | April 25, 2022 Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and Kevin Lowe retired from the National Hockey League with nothing to prove to their peers in the game. But on Oct. 10, 1979, they flew…
2012 Redraft: What if the Edmonton Oilers Didn’t Take Nail Yakupov? Evan Smyth | April 24, 2022 Nail Yakupov is one of the NHL’s most notable draft busts in recent memory. The Edmonton Oilers surely whiffed on this first-overall pick in 2012, as Yakupov contributed next to…
Oilers’ Unhappy Reunion with Glenn Anderson 25 Years Later Brian Swane | April 19, 2022 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…
Oilers’ Goaltending Rounding Into Form Before Playoffs D. Edward Bochon | April 17, 2022 The 2021-22 NHL season has had its share of twists and turns unlike any other season in recent memory for the Edmonton Oilers, and it seems the Oilers’ goaltending situation…
Kevin Lowe’s Jersey Retirement Gives Oilers Fans a Shot at Atonement Brian Swane | April 15, 2022 During a jersey retirement ceremony prior to the Edmonton Oilers game against the New York Rangers at Rogers Place on Nov. 5, 2021, Kevin Lowe’s No. 4 finally took its…
Today in Hockey History: April 12 Matthew Zator | April 12, 2022 April 12 has been a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. The greatest player in the game was one of many future Hall of Famers who made his…
