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The Edmonton Oilers were started in 1971 as one of the founding franchises of the World Hockey Association (WHA). After seven WHA seasons, which included a loss to the Winnipeg Jets in the last Avco Cup Final, the Oilers were one of the four teams to merge with the NHL. The Oilers experienced immediate success in the NHL by qualifying for the playoffs in their first 13 seasons, winning five Stanley Cups in the process. The 1980s Oilers teams were some of the best in league history and featured some of hockey’s most legendary names, including Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, and Paul Coffey. The 1990s were less kind to them and the team bottomed out in the 2010s, which resulted in them earning multiple first-overall picks, including Connor McDavid, who by all intents and purposes is the modern-day Gretzky.

Pinto Pause, Red Wings Buyers, 2 Oilers Trades & More NHL Rumors
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators have tabled an offer for Shane Pinto, but the same insider who reported the offer is also suggesting there are complications that come along with it. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings are off to a fast start and could be early buyers this season. Is there a name they might have on their radar? The Buffalo Sabres might make a change with the GM, but the obvious choice might not be the one they go with. Finally, could the Edmonton Oilers be looking at two possible trades in the next week? Shane…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 20
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Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 21 Two of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history excelled on this date. Plus, a whole slew of Hall of Fame goaltenders left their mark on the game, and this proved to be a very big date for Southern California hockey. So, let’s take a trip back in time and revisit all the great memories from Oct. 20. A Great Date for Gretzky Wayne Gretzky had a handful of memorable games on this date throughout his legendary career. On Oct. 20, 1978, he scored his first two professional…

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-2 Loss to Red Wings
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The Edmonton Oilers continued their five-game road trip with a stop in the Motor City to battle the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 19). The Oilers have been scuffling as of late, and that continued in this one as they lost 4-2, and have lost three straight games. Detroit got two goals each from Dylan Larkin and Emmitt Finnie, while Noah Philp and Leon Draisaitl scored for Edmonton. This game was similar to their previous loss against the New Jersey Devils. Both games were scoreless after one, and the home team took over in the second half to…

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What year were the Edmonton Oilers founded?

The Edmonton Oilers were started in 1971 as one of the founding franchises of the World Hockey Association (WHA). 

When did the Edmonton Oilers play their first game?

The Edmonton Oilers played their first NHL game on Oct. 10, 1979. They played the Chicago Black Hawks and lost 4-2.

Who is the current head coach of the Edmonton Oilers?

Kris Knoblauch is the current head coach for the Edmonton Oilers.