Posts About "Mark Messier"
The Greatest Draft in Edmonton Oilers History: 1979 or 1980?
September 27th, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers have drafted a number of exceptional hockey players since the franchise entered the National Hockey League in 1979. In total, the Oilers have selected a massive 389 players in their 40-draft history. Of those 389 draftees, five have gone on to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. These men are Mark Messier,...
Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup Win Has Lasted a Lifetime
August 28th, 2019 "The wait is over. The New York Rangers are Stanley Cup champions and this one will last a lifetime." Never has a phrase spoken by a broadcaster been more poetic. Those words were uttered by Rangers announcer Sam Rosen on June 14 after the team won Game 7 to capture the 1994 Stanley Cup. It best describes the emotions inside...
1995-96 Rangers: Sad End to Stanley Cup Hopes
August 17th, 2019 The New York Rangers made magic in 1993-94, carrying their long-suffering fans on a wild Stanley Cup drought-busting ride that still rates among the greatest moments in NHL history. Three seasons later, Wayne Gretzky would join Mark Messier on Broadway as the Blueshirts made an unexpected surge to the Eastern Conference Final, the final...
Rangers vs. Devils: A Look Back at the Rivalry
July 24th, 2019 A once dormant and seemingly 'rival-less' rivalry has now found itself new life following this last month of moves. Both the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils have re-tooled themselves and are ready to go to war once again. Although both teams sat at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division last season, they are now coming into...
5 Most Hated Names in Canucks History
July 22nd, 2019 Every team has at least one player or manager who will go down in history as 'most hated,' but what happens if a franchise has five? If you dig deep enough, you could fill a book with players that you personally disliked, but there are some who are widely remembered for the wrong reasons. Whether it be due to poor on-ice...
Worst Trades in Oilers' History
May 31st, 2019 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 trades can leave you without a GM and needing to hire a new manager and coach in the offseason. The Edmonton Oilers are not the only team...
