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 2025 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 2025-26 NHL season will already be Connor McDavid’s 10th 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
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 30 National Hockey League fans who love blockbuster trades have had plenty to be happy about on June 29…
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 June 27, 2024, that Ken Holland would not be returning as the general manager (GM)…
Today in Hockey History: June 25
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 26 June 25 has been an important date for the National Hockey League and its growth from six to…
Today in Hockey History: June 24
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 25 Two NHL seasons concluded on this date, one in a very memorable fashion. June 24 has also hosted…