Edmonton Oilers’ History of Drafting London Knights Players
The Edmonton Oilers made seven selections during the 2024 NHL Draft on June 28 and 29, including a pair of forwards from the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League…
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Edmonton Oilers’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time
*Article was updated in July 2024 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…
Wayne Gretzky Trade Tree: Edmonton to Los Angeles
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…
Oilers: Top 5 Captains in Edmonton’s NHL History
It’s hard to believe, but the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season will already be Connor McDavid’s ninth year captaining the Edmonton Oilers. The other 14 men who have worn the ‘C’…
Edmonton Oilers’ 3 Best July 1 Free-Agent Signings
For many years, the NHL’s free-agency period has annually opened on Canada Day. Except for a few seasons affected by factors such as the pandemic or a work stoppage, July…
Today in Hockey History: June 29
National Hockey League fans who love blockbuster trades have had plenty to be happy about on June 29 over the years. There was an action-packed day in 2016, and two…
Ranking the Last 5 Stanley Cup Final Game 7s
Yes, I know what you’re thinking. The NHL Entry Draft is tonight. The day when franchises inspire hope with flashy draft picks, make significant personnel changes, and look toward the…
Oilers: Holland’s 3 Best and Worst Moves as GM
One of the worst-kept secrets in hockey is over, as it was officially confirmed on Thursday (June 27) that Ken Holland will not be returning as the general manager (GM)…
Today in Hockey History: June 25
June 25 has been an important date for the National Hockey League and its growth from six to the soon-to-be 32 teams. Also, this date brought us some important rule…
Oilers Continue Miracle Run by Reaching Game 7
There have been very few moments in hockey that you could truly call miraculous. At the 1980 Winter Olympic Games, Al Michaels asked hockey fans if they believed in miracles…