Today in Hockey History: Sept. 28 Matthew Zator | September 28, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 29 On this date, one of Canada’s most unlikely heroes became a legend after his third straight game-winning goal.…
Ryan Smyth Was the Beating Heart of the Edmonton Oilers The Old Prof | September 27, 2025 There are great players, and then there are players who mean something—to a team, a city, a fanbase. For the Edmonton Oilers, Ryan Smyth wasn’t just a left winger. He…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 27 Matthew Zator | September 27, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 28 On this date, the NHL did two things for the first time it would later do on a…
From Desharnais to Desharnais: The Oilers’ Tallest & Shortest Players Ever Brian Swane | September 20, 2025 Since the Edmonton Oilers joined the NHL for the 1979-80 season, a total of 625 players have suited up for at least one game with the team. They’ve come in…
From the Oilers to Woodworking: Dustin Penner’s Unpredictable NHL Career The Old Prof | September 19, 2025 Hockey careers are strange beasts. Some burn bright and fade quietly. Others, like Dustin Penner’s, explode in flashes of brilliance and then implode in ways that leave you shaking your…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 19 Matthew Zator | September 19, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 20 Sept. 19 was a good day for NHL debuts as a former number one overall pick, and a…
7 Cool Things About Recently Retired Derek Ryan The Old Prof | September 17, 2025 Derek Ryan didn’t retire from his stint with the Edmonton Oilers with fanfare or flashy headlines, but his career deserves more than a quiet nod. If you’re a hockey fan…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 16 Matthew Zator | September 16, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 17 The final Canada Cup match ever played occurred on this date. Plus, the greatest player in NHL history…
Looking Back on Connor McDavid’s Forgotten First Game in Edmonton Brian Swane | September 14, 2025 While it may be hard to believe, this coming week marks the 10th anniversary of Connor McDavid’s first-ever game in Edmonton. The current Edmonton Oilers captain made his debut in…
10 Biggest Oilers Draft Busts Since 2000 Dale Bochon | September 13, 2025 The Edmonton Oilers’ struggles at the draft table have been well documented over the years. Poor drafting and developing had been a critical factor in why the Oilers had only…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 12 Matthew Zator | September 12, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 13 On this date, one of the greatest NHL defensemen ever made history, even though his playing days were…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 2 Matthew Zator | September 2, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 3 This date has provided us with two big international games during the 1970s, with mixed results for Team…