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Wayne Gretzky

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. 12

Matthew Zator | January 12, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 13 Jan. 12 had some big moments from some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history. One…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Devils History, Flames History, Hockey History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 11

Matthew Zator | January 11, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 12 This wasn’t the most eventful date in National Hockey League history, but there was a huge win in…

Categories Archives, Capitals History, Column, Ducks History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: Jan 10

Matthew Zator | January 10, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 9 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 11 Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history have had plenty of reasons to celebrate on…

Categories Archives, Blue Jackets History, Blues History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Sabres History

Greatest NHL Player for Each Jersey Number

Spencer Lazary | January 8, 2026

Debates over great NHL players have been conducted for decades. People have debated over the greatest player to play each position, who the best goal scorer is, and who the…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 7

Matthew Zator | January 7, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 8 Jan. 7 has been a very busy day in both Philadelphia and Los Angeles throughout the history of…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 6

Matthew Zator | January 6, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 7 Jan. 6 has not been the busiest of dates in the National Hockey League history, but there are…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History

Nick Stajduhar: The Forgotten Piece of the Wayne Gretzky Trade

Andrew Forbes | January 5, 2026

There’s a single day in Edmonton Oilers history that remains one of the darkest days in the organization’s history – Aug. 9, 1988. It was the day that fans of…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Kings History, Los Angeles Kings, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 4

Matthew Zator | January 4, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 5 Jan. 4 has been quite the busy day in National Hockey League history. The greatest player of them…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Rangers History

Wayne Gretzky Trade Tree: Edmonton to Los Angeles

Conor Power | January 1, 2026

Trade Trees are attractive because they show how things develop over time. There’s a saying in hockey that if “Wayne Gretzky can be traded, anyone can,” and it’s true. When…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Kings History, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Trade Analysis, Oilers 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…

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Today in Hockey History: Dec. 30

Matthew Zator | December 30, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 31 If you had to construct a Mount Rushmore of the four greatest players in National Hockey League History,…

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