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.
The Utah Hockey Club takes on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. UTAH (30-26-11) at OILERS (39-24-4) 9 p.m. ET; TVAS, SN1, ESPN Utah projected lineup Clayton Keller — Alex Kerfoot – Nick SchmaltzLogan Cooley — Barrett Hayton — Dylan GuentherLawson Crouse — Jack McBain — Josh DoanMichael Carcone — Kevin Stenlund — Nick Bjugstad Mikhail Sergachev — John MarinoOlli Maatta — Sean DurziIan Cole — Michael Kesselring Karel VejmelkaJaxson Stauber Scratched: Nick DeSimone, Matias Maccelli Injured: Robert Bortuzzo (lower body), Liam O’Brien (lower body) Status Report: Utah is…
*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 nearly four years in Edmonton, he made countless head-scratching moves, including overpaying on numerous contracts, struggling to find capable wingers and goaltenders (other than one season of Cam Talbot), and seemingly trading high-quality assets for virtually insignificant returns. His claim to fame as Oilers general manager was signing Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to long-term deals, although Draisaitl was already a part of the organization when he arrived and McDavid…
The Edmonton Oilers picked up their second straight win on the road, defeating the New York Rangers 3-1 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday (March 16). Viktor Arvidsson, Corey Perry and Connor McDavid each scored for Edmonton, with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins assisting on all three Oilers goals. Will Cuylle had the lone New York goal. Oilers netminder Stuart Skinner made 21 saves, while New York’s Igor Shesterkin stopped 20 of the 23 shots he faced between the pipes. Following weeks of subpar play by the Oilers, their performance at the world’s most famous arena was encouraging for a number of reasons….
The greatest of them all had another huge day on this date in NHL history. Plus, two of the most storied cities in the game made memories, and it was a banner day for goaltenders as well. Our daily trip back in time to relive all the best March 17…
The Edmonton Oilers’ offence this season has been a bit of an oddity compared to last season’s unit. Many players on the roster that had a stand-out 2023-24 campaign are slated for regression this season; that even includes superstar Connor McDavid (if you can call it regression). Despite some players’…
A Sunday night showdown (March 16) at Madison Square Garden saw the Edmonton Oilers battle the New York Rangers. This was the second and final meeting of the season between these two clubs, with Edmonton winning the first matchup 6-2 on Nov. 23 at Rogers Place. Both teams are in…
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 goal scorer who was well-known for his magical hands. However, he failed to translate his tremendous play in the junior…
‘Fail for Nail’ rang through 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 contenders. The lottery balls fell their way, and a sure-fire Russian superstar playing for the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey…
The Edmonton Oilers take on the New York Rangers in New York at Madison Square Garden tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. OILERS (38-24-4) at RANGERS (33-28-6) 7 p.m. ET; MSG, SNW, SNO, SNE, TVAS Oilers projected lineup Adam Henrique — Connor McDavid —…
There is a host of Edmonton Oilers who have underperformed this season. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that more than half the roster has not lived up to expectations. Stuart Skinner has a save percentage of .896, which is the second worst among all goalies to start at…
The Edmonton Oilers took a swing at the 2025 Trade Deadline acquiring defender Jake Walman from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a conditional first-round pick and Carl Berglund. With the Oilers needing to bolster their defensive depth, Walman is the perfect acquisition and it seems as though he…
When you think of origins for NHL players, countries like Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland and Russia are ones that come to mind. Germany? Not so much. However, that could change years down the road, with Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl being the reason why. Related: 7 Cool Things About Connor…
March 15 has been a good date in National Hockey League history for defensemen and an even better one for goaltenders. Numerous members of the Hockey Hall of Fame made memories on this date along the way. It’s time for our daily trip back through the years to relive the…
The Edmonton Oilers looked to get back into the win column against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Friday night (March 14). The Oilers have been slumping and desperately needed a victory to keep pace with the Los Angeles Kings for second place in the Pacific Division and…
The Edmonton Oilers played the third of a four-game eastern road trip on March 14 against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Long Island, New York. The Oilers came into the game in third place in the NHL’s Pacific Division with 78 points. They were 3-7-0 in their…
The Edmonton Oilers take on the New York Islanders at UBS Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. OILERS (37-24-4) at ISLANDERS (29-28-7) 7:30 p.m. ET; MSGSN, SNW, TVAS Oilers projected lineup Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Connor McDavid — Zach HymanVasily Podkolzin — Leon Draisaitl…
The Edmonton Oilers didn’t take a swing on deadline day, but they tried to. Reports indicated they tried to acquire Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes before he was surprisingly traded to the Dallas Stars in exchange for Logan Stankoven, two first-round picks, and two third-round picks. Rantanen, who was…
How the mighty have fallen and so quickly. The Edmonton Oilers are 3-7-0 in their last 10 games and any chance for a Pacific Division title in the 2024-25 NHL Season are, in all likelihood, now gone. Back in February, before the 4 Nations Face-Off, the Oilers had grabbed first…
The Edmonton Oilers are a mess. Since the 4 Nations Face-Off, they’ve lost seven out of 10 games, including six out of seven on the road. They look unmotivated, and their effort level is nonexistent. Their goaltending is lacklustre and outside of Leon Draisaitl, the offensive is unproductive. Edmonton is…
