Mark Messier – NHL Legend and 6-Time Stanley Cup Winner Jeff Seide | May 5, 2026 Mark Messier did it all in a career that spanned 25 NHL seasons over four decades. He’s the only player in NHL history to captain two different professional teams to…
8 Worst Oilers Managerial Decisions Made in the Connor McDavid Era Rupert McDonald | May 5, 2026 Connor McDavid was far from his best in the Edmonton Oilers’ first-round playoff exit, but few, if any, are pointing the blame in his direction. The main reason why is…
Oilers’ McFarlane Jersey Remains Divisive 24 Years Later Brian Swane | April 30, 2026 *This was originally published in Oct. 2021 Oct. 2021 marked the 20th anniversary of the Edmonton Oilers’ original third jersey. Designed by legendary comic book artist and writer Todd McFarlane,…
Today in Hockey History: April 30 Matthew Zator | April 30, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: May 1 April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. An errant pass temporarily derailed a…
Revisiting Every Oilers Comeback From a 3-2 Series Deficit Brian Swane | April 30, 2026 Thanks to a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Place on Tuesday (April 28), the Edmonton Oilers now trail 3-2 in their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs best-of-seven first…
Edmonton Oilers All-Free Agent Team Jackson Scherger | April 26, 2026 Compared to some of the big impact trades the Edmonton Oilers made back in their heyday, they weren’t very active in the free agent market. They made some signings, but…
Ryan Smyth Was the Beating Heart of the Edmonton Oilers The Old Prof | April 25, 2026 There are great players, and then there are players who mean something—to a team, a city, a fanbase. For the Edmonton Oilers, Ryan Smyth wasn’t just a left winger. He…
2012 Redraft: What if the Edmonton Oilers Didn’t Take Nail Yakupov? Evan Smyth | April 24, 2026 Nail Yakupov is one of the NHL’s most notable draft busts in recent memory. The Edmonton Oilers surely whiffed on this first-overall pick in 2012, as Yakupov contributed next to…
Today in Hockey History: April 22 Matthew Zator | April 22, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 23 Breaking a record set by the Great One is quite the accomplishment, and a very unlikely player did just…
5 Unforgettable Playoff Games Between the Oilers and Ducks Brian Swane | April 19, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks are set to face off in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their best-of-seven series opens Monday (April 20) at Rogers…
Oilers’ Unhappy Reunion with Glenn Anderson 30 Years Later Brian Swane | April 19, 2026 There have been many instances of former players returning to the Edmonton Oilers years after their initial go-round with the National Hockey League club. Kevin Lowe came back to provide…
Edmonton Oilers’ Missed Draft Opportunities The Old Prof | April 17, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers boast a once-in-a-generation duo in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. But in today’s NHL, championships aren’t won on the backs of two players alone. You need a…
