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Today in Hockey History: March 7

Matthew Zator | March 7, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 8 March 7 is full of the biggest names the National Hockey League has ever seen adding to their legendary…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History

6 Oldest Players in Edmonton Oilers’ NHL History

Brian Swane | March 5, 2026

*This was originally published in March 2025 Connor McDavid scored in his return from a three-game suspension, Mattias Janmark scored for the first time in 38 games, and Mattias Ekholm…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: March 4

Matthew Zator | March 4, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 5 This date in National Hockey League history has seen a little bit of everything. From the passing of a…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Red Wings History

What Happened to the Oilers’ Magnus Paajarvi?

Brett Slawson | March 2, 2026

In the late 2000s, Magnus Paajarvi was widely regarded as one of the best up-and-coming prospects in hockey. Selected 10th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2009 NHL Draft,…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: March 1

Matthew Zator | March 1, 2026

We are into March, which usually means the playoff push intensifies across the National Hockey League, leading to many big moments over the years. The greatest player to ever lace…

Categories Archives, Column, Flames History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Predators History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 24

Matthew Zator | February 24, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 25 Feb. 24 has been a big day for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises. In…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Hockey History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Sabres History

3 Undrafted Oilers Who Beat the Odds

The Old Prof | February 22, 2026

Each summer, the NHL Draft brings its own kind of theatre. Young players sit nervously in the stands, waiting to hear their name called and their dream of an NHL…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 19

Matthew Zator | February 19, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 20 Three big-time hockey cities – Montreal, Edmonton, and Washington – all had plenty of memories on this date.…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 18

Matthew Zator | February 18, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 19 Feb. 18 is remembered for numerous events the NHL had never seen before. In addition, some of the…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Jets History, Oilers History, Senators History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 17

Matthew Zator | February 17, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 18 The Great One had an infatuation with the number five, while 200 was another lucky number on this…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History

4 NHL Trades That Set Up Successful Rebuilds

Mike Fink | February 16, 2026

The trade deadline and trades overall benefit the team that acquires the best player in the deal. At least that’s the common thought behind most deals in what is known…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Lightning History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Young Players the Edmonton Oilers Gave Up on Too Soon

Brian Swane | February 14, 2026

*This archive was originally published in Aug. 2024 In Aug. 2024, the St. Louis Blues tendered offer sheets to a pair of restricted free agent (RFA) Edmonton Oilers, defenceman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway. Broberg’s…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Oilers History
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