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Mark Messier – NHL Legend and 6-Time Stanley Cup Winner

Jeff Seide | January 18, 2026

Mark Messier did it all in a career that spanned 25 NHL seasons over four decades. He’s the only player in NHL history to captain two different professional teams to…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, New York Rangers, Oilers History, Player Profiles, Rangers History, Vancouver Canucks

Edmonton Oilers 50-Goal Scorers

Tony Wolak | January 15, 2026

During the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers epitomized offense. From the 1981-82 season through 1985-86, they scored an average of 5.29 goals per game. They peaked in the 1983-84 season, putting up…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 13

Matthew Zator | January 13, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 14 This date in National Hockey League history is jammed-packed with so many all-time greats that even one of…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History, Sabres History

Top 10 Edmonton Oilers Players of All Time

Rupert McDonald | December 30, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers have been a very exciting organization since joining the NHL for the 1979-80 season. They have had some of the game’s best talent suit up for them…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Oilers History

The Worst Trades in NHL History

Jeff Seide | December 23, 2025

Every NHL general manager wants to succeed. They want to build a roster that competes night in and night out. They want to win and raise the Stanley Cup. To…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 22

Matthew Zator | December 22, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 23 Dec. 22 is jam-packed with some of the biggest names and greatest players in National Hockey League history.…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Blues History, Bruins History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Panthers History

New York Rangers and 99: When Gretzky Hung ‘Em Up

Scott Blair | December 15, 2025

The 1998-99 season was a special one in New York Rangers’ history. It was the last season Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky played hockey. It was a time of mixed…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, New York Rangers, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 4

Matthew Zator | December 4, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 5 The most successful team in National Hockey League history was founded on this date. Decades later, one of…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Edmonton Oilers’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time

Matthew Zator | December 2, 2025

*Article was updated in December 2025 The Edmonton Oilers have a long history of prolific goal scorers. Not only that, but they also have a plethora of Hall-of-Fame twine ticklers…

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Notable NHL Captains Who Got Traded

Ryan Gagne | November 30, 2025

*This article was originally published in Aug. 2021 The National Hockey League is a professional sports league and a business at the same time. The lines often get blurred, especially…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 25

Matthew Zator | November 25, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 26 Nov. 25 has been one heck of an eventful date in National Hockey League history. Two of the…

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Worst Trades in Oilers History

Jim Parsons | November 19, 2025

Trades provide each and every NHL team with the opportunity to immediately address glaring needs within their respective rosters. Good trades can set your franchise up for incredible success. Bad…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, Oilers History
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