Today in Hockey History: Sept. 12
On this date, one of the greatest NHL defensemen ever made history, even though his playing days were over. Also, a very popular and successful captain announced his retirement while…
Category Archives: Oilers History
Daily Hockey Trivia – Journeymen, Goal Leaders & Hamburgers
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 9, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Back-to-Back Stanley Cups, Selke Winners & 1980 Season
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 6, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
8 Biggest Contracts in Edmonton Oilers History
On Tuesday (Sept. 3) the Edmonton Oilers signed star forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million, for an average annual value (AAV) of $14 million. The…
Peter Chiarelli’s 10 Worst Moves as Oilers GM
*This archive was originally written in Jan. 2021 Peter Chiarelli’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers was incredibly tumultuous and his regime was one that fans won’t soon forget. In his…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 2
This date has provided us with two big international games during the 1970s, with mixed results for Team Canada. Also, another talented class of NHL greats was inducted into the…
Gaudreau Remembered in Edmonton for All He Brought to Battle of Alberta
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew were tragically killed on Aug. 29, 2024 in Salem County, New Jersey. The siblings were riding bicycles when they…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Number 99, Canadiens Number 10 & Sittler
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 21, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
Ceci Had His Critics But Deserves Appreciation for Time With Oilers
On Sunday (Aug. 18), the Edmonton Oilers dealt defenceman Cody Ceci and their third-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenceman Ty…
Revisiting the Ducks’ Loss of Dustin Penner to an Oilers’ Offer Sheet
The NHL world is still reeling after the news that the St. Louis Blues tendered offer sheets to Edmonton Oilers’ restricted free agents Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. Offer sheets…