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Oilers History

Peter Chiarelli’s 10 Worst Moves as Oilers GM

Mehtab Singh Bains | March 17, 2026

*This archive was originally written in Jan. 2021 Peter Chiarelli’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers was incredibly tumultuous and his regime was one that fans won’t soon forget. In his…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: March 17

Matthew Zator | March 17, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 18 The greatest of them all had another huge day on this date in NHL history. Plus, two of the…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History

What Ever Happened to Rob Schremp?

THW Archives | March 16, 2026

This article was originally written in March 2015. Remember Rob Schremp? He was once touted as one of the NHL’s most promising young players. He was a gifted playmaker and…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Islanders History, New York Islanders, Oilers History

Oilers Trade Tree: From Yakupov to Skinner

Alex Wauthy | March 16, 2026

‘Fail for Nail’ rang through the streets of Edmonton during the 2011-12 NHL season as the Edmonton Oilers, for the sixth straight year, slotted as lottery hopefuls rather than playoff…

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Today in Hockey History: March 15

Matthew Zator | March 15, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 16 March 15 has been a good date in National Hockey League history for defensemen and an even better one…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Every Father-Son Duo in Edmonton Oilers History

Brian Swane | March 14, 2026

From Brady and Matthew Tkachuk to Sam Reinhart, there seem to be more sons of former NHLers in the league than ever before. Some, such as Toronto Maple Leafs forward…

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Oilers’ 1995 Draft Class: One of the Worst in Franchise History

Brian Swane | March 13, 2026

Last year marked the 30th anniversary of the only time in their long and storied history that the Edmonton Oilers have hosted the NHL’s annual entry draft. On July 8,…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: March 13

Matthew Zator | March 13, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 14 March 13 has been an eventful date throughout National Hockey League history. Hall of Famers hit milestones while there…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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