Edmonton Oilers: Ones That Got Away
Originally published in May 2021 Every year, at least one team in the NHL gets fleeced in a trade. A bad decision is made and it comes back to haunt…
Oilers History
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 19
When it comes to historical dates in the National Hockey League, Dec. 19 is right up near the top of the list. The first game in league history was played…
Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Disastrous 1990 Draft
In June 1990, the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the world. They had just won their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years, after beating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 17
This date in National Hockey League history was dominated by some guy in Edmonton who wore No. 99. Also, there were plenty of memories back in the day of black…
Edmonton Oilers’ Best Draft Year – 2015
The Edmonton Oilers have had tremendous success at the Entry Draft, just not consistently. Six of the seven Oilers Hockey Hall of Fame players were original draftees by the team…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 13
The greatest player to ever strap on a pair of ice skates had plenty of memories on this date in National Hockey League history. He was far from the only…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 12
This date in National Hockey League history has been quite eventful. Nearly 70 years ago, the league got a new all-time leading scorer. Also, it was a good day to…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 11
One of the wildest games in National Hockey League history was played on this date in the Windy City. Offense was the theme of the day over the years as…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 10
The Great One proved that his nickname was well-earned twice on this date in National Hockey League history. This was also a very busy date in upstate New York. In…
Oilers History: The Importance of Jimmy Carson
Regardless of the sport, being traded for an all-time great is never an easy thing for the player going in the other direction. With that said, being the guy who…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 9
This has been a very busy date in the history of the National Hockey League. The theme of this day has been expansion, leading scorers, historic firsts, and the number…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 7
This was a significant date in Montreal as their greatest captain played his first game with the “C” on his sweater. There were numerous Hall of Famers who had big…