Oilers’ Trade of Kevin Lowe 30 Years Ago Marked End of an Era Brian Swane | December 7, 2022 Through their first 13 seasons in the NHL, the Edmonton Oilers never missed the playoffs, won five Stanley Cups, played in eight Western Conference Finals, and failed to advance beyond…
Oilers Who Have Worn No. 4 on their Backs Rob Couch | November 26, 2022 In light of Kevin Lowe’s No. 4 retirement, we are going to have a look at other former Edmonton Oilers players who have worn the number since. Generally, in the…
Revisiting the Oilers’ First NHL Game: Oct. 10, 1979 THW Archives | October 10, 2022 Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and Kevin Lowe retired from the National Hockey League with nothing to prove to their peers in the game. But on Oct. 10, 1979, they flew…
Looking Back at Oilers Legend Kevin Lowe’s Defining Moments Brian Swane | August 9, 2022 After spending four decades with the Edmonton Oilers, from the ice to the bench to the boardroom, Kevin Lowe retired last Tuesday (Aug. 2) from his role as Vice Chair and Alternate…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Canucks, Flames, Oilers Jim Parsons | August 3, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, if the New York Islanders do land Nazem Kadri, who will they trade? Meanwhile, why can’t the Vancouver Canucks get out from under any of…
Kevin Lowe’s Jersey Retirement Gives Oilers Fans a Shot at Atonement Brian Swane | April 15, 2022 During a jersey retirement ceremony prior to the Edmonton Oilers game against the New York Rangers at Rogers Place on Nov. 5, 2021, Kevin Lowe’s No. 4 finally took its…
Today in Hockey History: Feb.19 Greg Boysen | February 19, 2022 Three big-time hockey cities – Montreal, Edmonton, and Washington – all had plenty of memories on this date. Feb. 19 has also provided us with some great performances and milestones…
Oilers’ 5 Top NHL Debut Performances Brian Swane | November 20, 2021 *This was originally published in April 2021 At some point in the Edmonton Oilers’ next few games, maybe as soon as they visit the Winnipeg Jets on Monday and Wednesday,…
Oilers Hall of Famer Kevin Lowe Shines Spotlight on Unsung Heroes Brian Swane | November 18, 2021 If there was an unsung hero among the seven Hall of Fame players that were at the heart of the Edmonton Oilers 1980s dynasty, it would definitely be Kevin Lowe.…
Rangers News & Rumors: Kreider, Kakko, Lowe & More Scott Blair | November 16, 2021 The New York Rangers had a great weekend. They won back-to-back games Saturday and Sunday, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets and New Jersey Devils. Chris Kreider and Artemi Panarin led…
Revisiting the Oilers’ 2006 Trade Deadline Deals & Stanley Cup Final Run Brian Swane | November 13, 2021 In assembling the best Edmonton Oilers team of the last three decades, Kevin Lowe struck hard and struck fast. Edmonton’s general manager first did so in August 2005, well before…
3 Takeaways: Oilers Comeback vs. Rangers on Lowe Jersey Night Jim Parsons | November 6, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers always seem to put on entertaining hockey games. These games aren’t necessarily wonderful if you’re a coach trying to cut down on the…
