Oilers’ Forgotten Greats: Tommy Salo Preston Hodgkinson | July 11, 2020 If there is one position that the Edmonton Oilers have done particularly well in throughout their 41-year history, it’s goaltending. The team has churned out its fair share of star…
Oilers: Looking Back At Kevin Lowe’s Hall of Fame Career Preston Hodgkinson | June 25, 2020 The Hockey Hall of Fame named their 2020 inductees on Wednesday afternoon. Among the names, two names stood out for Oilers fans, Ken Holland and Kevin Lowe. Holland, who was…
Oilers’ Forgotten Greats: Doug Weight Preston Hodgkinson | June 3, 2020 What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the NHL in the 1990s. Maybe it’s Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr’s Pittsburgh Penguins or perhaps the…
Ex-Oilers Star Hemsky Retires as Underrated Talent Ryan Szporer | May 20, 2020 It’s only natural to look back on ex-Edmonton Oilers forward Ales Hemsky’s career, now that he’s officially announced his retirement. For many, hearing his name mentioned elicits one specific memory,…
Oilers Should Retire Ryan Smyth’s Number Preston Hodgkinson | May 20, 2020 How much does a jersey number mean to a franchise? It’s something that every sports franchise takes into consideration. The process of retiring a number so that it will forever…
Oilers’ Roster Is Their Best Since 2005-06 Kelsey Krahn | March 7, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers made a splash in 2005-06 when they squeaked into the playoffs and bulldozed their way to the Stanley Cup Final. It’s impossible to forget Fernando Pisani’s shorthanded…
Oilers’ First-Round Draft Picks from the Last Decade Ranked Josh Vold | February 29, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers selected 11 players in the first round of the National Hockey League Draft in the 2010s—including four first- overall picks. Some of those first-rounders have become true…
Oilers’ Most Memorable Goals of the 2010s Eric Friesen | December 20, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers did not enjoy much success during the 2010s, but there were some great moments. They added high-end talent through the NHL Draft, but the supporting cast has…
5 Biggest Oilers Trades Under Chiarelli Brett Newmyer | December 12, 2019 Peter Chiarelli was the Edmonton Oilers’ general manager for four polarizing years. The highlight of his time was making the 2017 playoffs, after missing 10 consecutive seasons. However, overall, there…
Oilers History: The Lee Fogolin Years THW Archives | December 3, 2019 As we all saw during this summer’s NHL Expansion Draft, there is no guarantee a club will net a player or players who are likely to make a meaningful impact…
Edmonton Oilers: Biggest Moments of the Decade Josh Vold | December 1, 2019 It wasn’t a very fun decade for Edmonton Oilers fans. It was filled with last-place finishes, botched trades, and a whole lot of frustration. But we also got to witness…
Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ 2015 Draft Class Josh Vold | November 27, 2019 After spending the 2014-15 season at the bottom of the league standings, the Edmonton Oilers turned to the NHL Entry Draft in hopes of making some moves that would improve…