Oilers’ McDavid Dominates vs. Devils Just Like Gretzky in the ’80s Brian Swane | December 21, 2023 Long before Connor McDavid was collecting Art Ross and Hart Trophies as captain of the Edmonton Oilers, Wayne Gretzky did the same. While his play was always outstanding, it wasn’t…
Oilers’ First Missed Playoffs: Looking at the Impact 30 Years Later Brian Swane | November 12, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers are getting close to clinching a postseason berth for the fourth year in a row, their longest such stretch since making five consecutive playoff appearances from 1997…
They Wore It Once: Oilers Players and Their Unique Numbers Jesse Courville-Lynch | October 21, 2023 *This archive was originally written by Colton Pankiw If you were to ask a hockey fan the first thing that came to their mind when they think of the Edmonton…
1993 Infamous Non-Call Costs Maple Leafs Stanley Cup The Old Prof | October 2, 2023 In 1993, now 30 seasons ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs were on the cusp of achieving hockey glory. They could have won the Stanley Cup, and many fans believe they…
Connor McDavid Joined Legendary 150-Point Club Scott Blair | August 19, 2023 *this archive was originally published in Jan. 2023 Heading into the Edmonton Oilers game against the Tampa Bay Lighting Thursday on Jan. 19, Connor McDavid was just about on pace…
Wayne Gretzky Trade Still Haunts Oilers Fans Dale Bochon | August 14, 2023 Aug. 11 marked the 35th anniversary of Wayne Gretzky leaving the Edmonton Oilers for the Los Angeles Kings. Much has been written about it, and some believe Gretzky was sold…
History of NHL All-Star Game Format Changes Colin Newby | August 7, 2023 *This was originally published in Feb. 2022 The 66th NHL All-Star Game took place in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The league hoped that the return of…
Evolution of NHL Season Scoring Record: From 48 to 215 Ryan Gagne | August 4, 2023 Hockey fans across the globe are aware that Wayne Gretzky has owned the NHL regular season scoring record since his second year in the league, 1980-81. Even though he broke…
NHL Nostalgia: 6 Things Missing From Today’s Game Mike Fink | July 24, 2023 Oftentimes, we hear about how great the game of hockey was in a previous generation. Whether it was Bobby Orr flying in the 1970s or Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier…
Wayne Gretzky and a Season Like No Other THW Archives | June 30, 2023 From a team standpoint, the five Stanley Cup championships that Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers won are obviously on a level all their own, but the same can be…
10 Teams With the Most NHL Awards Ryan Gagne | June 26, 2023 The annual NHL awards show is a special night when the league recognizes the extraordinary performances of the past season. Whether naming a league MVP, coach of the year, or…
Top 10 Moments in Edmonton Oilers’ History Dale Bochon | May 24, 2023 There were a lot of anniversaries and milestones for hockey fans in the fall of 2022. September marked the 50th Anniversary of the Canada/USSR Summit Series, where Toronto Maple Leafs…
