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The departures of the stars from the 1980s exposed serious deficiencies in the Oilers' development system. The Oilers won the 2015 Draft Lottery on April 18, moving them from the third-overall pick to first, marking their fourth lottery win in six seasons. Hunter wears the number 72 on its jersey, referencing the year the Oilers were established, which was in 1972. [25], Upon joining the NHL, the Oilers were placed in the Campbell Conference's Smythe Division. On April 24, Craig MacTavish was removed from his position as general manager and was replaced by former Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli, who was also appointed president of hockey operations as part of other related changes. It was also because it was the largest vote overall. Roloson left via free agency at the end of the season,[105] and the Oilers replaced him in goal with Nikolai Khabibulin. Gryba has a chance to be the most impactful Oiler to wear 62. Oilers TV's Tony Brar recaps Edmonton's 8-5 win against the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. On January 22, 2019, the Oilers terminated Chiarelli's employment as president and general manager. [155] Following the Hall trade, Chiarelli also pursued impending free agent Milan Lucic, signing him to a seven-year contract, in a bid to make the playoffs for the first time since 2006. After Colorado took a 3–1 series lead, the Oilers held them scoreless for eight straight periods en route to winning the series in seven games. [21] However, Edmonton failed to win the championship, as they fell to the Winnipeg Jets in the Avco World Trophy Final. The name gives tribute to the original Oilers owner, William "Wild Bill" Hunter. During the 2011 off-season, the team again made several moves to bolster the offence and defence, re-acquiring fan favourite Ryan Smyth from Los Angeles for Colin Fraser and a seventh-round draft pick. In the past, some of the notable Oilers to wear number 2 were Lee Fogolin (1980 - 1987), Chris Joseph (1988 - 1994), Igor Ulanov (2000), Matt Greene (2006 - 2008) and most recently, Jeff Petry. After trailing the series two games to none, the team won the next four and became the first eighth-seeded team to reach a Conference Final since the NHL changed the playoff format in 1994. [134] Smyth (who had previously left the Oilers in 2007, but had returned in 2011) announced his retirement on April 11,[135] playing his final NHL game on April 13, where he was ceremoniously named team captain. [61], In a surprising and shocking trade, Gretzky, along with enforcer Marty McSorley and centre Mike Krushelnyski, were traded to the Los Angeles Kings on August 9, 1988. The Oilers then swept the Boston Bruins in four games. [120] Three days later, Edmonton announced they had agreed to terms with sought-after free agent defenceman Justin Schultz.[121][122]. Q. Among all NHL teams, only the Montreal Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup more times since the League's 1967 expansion. Most Oilers games are commentated by Kevin Quinn and Louie DeBrusk, joined by reporter Gene Principe. The Final is remembered for Game 1, still the longest Stanley Cup Final game played in the modern NHL. After the newly founded Calgary Broncos folded prior to commencement of the inaugural WHA season, the Oilers were renamed the Alberta Oilers as it was planned to split their home games between Edmonton and Calgary. However, it was obvious that they were nowhere near being the powerhouse that had dominated the league in the previous half-decade. Over 1,500 people signed an online petition against it, suggesting the women did not improve the game experience and might in fact hinder it. "1984-85 Oilers voted No. In the first round, they upset the Dallas Stars, who had compiled the league's second best record, in a seven-game series. Elements of the logo paid tribute to the five Stanley Cup titles and 10 team captains to that point. [29], The Oilers improved in 1981–82, finishing second overall. [87][88][89] However, in-season acquisitions, such as defencemen Jaroslav Spacek[90] and Dick Tarnstrom,[91] goaltender Dwayne Roloson, and left winger Sergei Samsonov,[92] helped Edmonton finish the season with 95 points and clinch the final playoff spot in the Western Conference over Vancouver.[93]. The Oilers split the first two games in Long Island, but then won three in a row in Edmonton to become the first former WHA team to win the Stanley Cup. [45] In the playoffs, the Oilers swept the Kings in the opening round and Jets in round two. [116] The team also traded with the Anaheim Ducks to acquire Andy Sutton for Kurtis Foster. However, the Oilers surprise playoff run failed to continue, as the Colorado Avalanche defeated them in the next round. Marty McSorley (1986 - 1999), Pokey Reddick (1990 - 1991), Dick Tarnstrom (2006) and Steve MacIntyre (2009 - 2011) were some other notable Oilers to wear it. The Oilers signed both McDavid and Draisaitl to 8-year contracts worth $100 million and $68 million, carrying annual cap hits of $12.5 million and $8.5 million, respectively. The Oilers lost another important player before the 1990–91 season, as Jari Kurri chose to play the entire season with Devils Milano. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. The Edmonton Oilers are an ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL). [76] The Oilers even lost their head coach, as John Muckler left to become head coach and general manager of the Buffalo Sabres. Despite the influx of their young talent, Edmonton still found themselves at the bottom of the standings. Grant Fuhr was suspended for 60 games for drug abuse. None of this was public knowledge at the time. [99] However, the Oilers were able to re-sign Dwayne Roloson and Fernando Pisani. During Game 1, the Oilers blew a 3–0 lead, lost Dwayne Roloson for the series after he suffered a knee injury, and ultimately lost 5–4 when Carolina's captain Rod Brind'Amour scored after backup goalie Ty Conklin misplayed the puck. [81] Because of this, Edmonton was able to acquire Chris Pronger (former winner of the Hart and Norris Trophies)[84] and Michael Peca (two-time Frank J. Selke Trophy winner)[85] before the 2005–06 season. This included a league-wide salary cap that essentially forced all teams to conform to a budget, as the Oilers had been doing for years. [37] Kurri led the NHL in goals with 68, finishing with 131 points. Broadcaster Rod Phillips was awarded the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award by the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003. Seasons: 41 (1979-80 to 2020-21) NHL Playoff Appearances: 22. With the switch to Adidas jerseys in the 2017–18 season, the orange jersey became the Oilers' home design, but with a few alterations: the 1980s-era template was retained while midnight blue returned as an accent colour. The away jersey featured an orange-printed logo. [30] This marked the emergence of Bill Ranford as a starter. Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Andrew Ference, who had served as team captain the previous two seasons, were all named as alternate captains. The numbers are staggering: Edmonton beat Winnipeg in the post-season six times between 1983 and 1990, their record a whopping 22-4. The National Hockey League version of the Edmonton Oilers has always been an all-or-nothing team. Gretzky had converted his personal-services contract with Pocklington into a standard five-year player's contract with the Oilers in the summer of 1987 with an option to declare himself an unrestricted free agent after the 1988–89 season. [38] Paul Coffey became the second defenceman ever to score forty goals in a season (with forty exactly). So, he looked to the upstart WHA instead. However, the Oilers could not complete the comeback as the Hurricanes won Game 7 3–1 to capture their first-ever Stanley Cup. Grant Fuhr emerged as the starting goaltender, and he set a rookie record by going undefeated in 23 straight games. Will Edmonton be able to keep him on the active roster to avoid him from being poached? For their success in the 1980s, the Oilers team of this era has been honoured with dynasty status by the Hockey Hall of Fame.[7]. Hockey History Hub Wednesday, April 22, 2015. On radio, the games are aired on CHED called by Jack Michaels and Bob Stauffer and Reid Wilkins as reporter. The Oilers had high expectations coming into the 2017–18 season, as many expected to make progress off of their surprising year in 2016–17. For the first few games of the 1972 season, player names were not displayed on the uniform; rather the word "ALBERTA" was written in that space. Moog played for the Canadian Olympic team in the 1988 Winter Olympics before getting traded to the Boston Bruins for Bill Ranford. Gretzky gets a five-minute standing ovation from the home crowd of over 17,000 fans. On November 1, 1971, the Edmonton Oilers became 1 of the 12 founding WHA franchises. In the next round, the Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks in six games to return to the Campbell Conference Final for the third straight season, this time facing the Chicago Blackhawks. Klefbom has the chance to be a major part of this team moving forward, and let's hope the jersey change from 84 will help facilitate that. 3 Al Hamilton. The list of Oilers who wore number 8 is large, but few of them stuck around Edmonton for more than a few years. [144] The Oilers selected Connor McDavid first overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft held in Sunrise, Florida, on June 26. [48] The 1984–85 Oilers were voted as the greatest NHL team of all-time during the league's centennial celebrations in 2017. [65] Coincidentally, the Oilers' first-round playoff opponent was Gretzky's Los Angeles Kings. Up until the leagues merged, the Oilers played in the World Hockey Association (W.H.A.). However, the logo that appeared on the home jersey had a white oil drop, on a dark orange field, with the team name written in deep blue. Seller 100% positive. [35] During this season, Gretzky, Messier, Anderson, and Kurri all topped 100 points, with Coffey not far behind at 96. Most recently, Ben Eager wore 55 between 2012 and 2014. Possibly for financial reasons or to allow for a less complicated return of the WHA to Calgary, though, the team ultimately played all of its home games in the Edmonton Gardens and changed its name back to the Edmonton Oilers the following year. This is a complete list of players for the Edmonton Oilers of the World Hockey Association (WHA).It includes players that have played at least one regular season or playoff game for the Edmonton Oilers (or the Alberta Oilers, as they were known in their inaugural season) as a franchise in the World Hockey Association between 1972 and 1979.. A total of 130 skaters and 14 goalies played for the Oilers in … They returned to their current name in the following year, and subsequently joined the NHL in 1979 as one of four franchises absorbed through the NHL merger with the WHA. [152], On February 27, 2016, and mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, the Oilers traded defenceman Justin Schultz to the Pittsburgh Penguins, in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. [132] Ference was later announced as the 14th captain in Oilers NHL franchise history on September 29. In the first round of the playoffs, the Oilers again met the Los Angeles Kings. PLUS: A testy interview, Chiasson’s suspension, and MORE! Gusev had the number first and it's common for multiple active players to wear the same jersey number, Francis said. [66] Ted Green replaced Muckler as head coach,[77] and Kevin Lowe succeeded Messier as captain.[78]. The Oilers' anthem singer has been Robert Clark, an opera singer from Sherwood Park, since 2013. This started a tradition since continued by every subsequent Stanley Cup champion. Edmonton lost the first game to Philadelphia, but won the next four to win the Stanley Cup for the second year in a row. Dave Semenko of the Oilers scored the last goal in WHA history in the third period of the final game, which they lost 7–3. ", along with a rhythmic beat. 00:14 • June 20th, 2017. In the Stanley Cup Final, Edmonton met the Carolina Hurricanes. In 2001, the Oilers introduced their first alternate third sweater. Chiarelli again made trades the following day and traded another second-, a third- and a seventh-round draft pick to the New York Rangers, to acquire goaltender Cam Talbot and the Rangers' seventh-round draft pick. Their playoff run was stopped on May 10, losing to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 7 with a 2–1 loss, ending the second round series.[163][164][165]. They also won the President's Trophy as top team in … From that game forward, the Oilers used Jussi Markkanen in net. The Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets, who will be meeting on Wednesday night (10 p.m. The Oilers then defeated first-overall Calgary in a sweep. In the 1975–76 season, the jersey was changed to a blue base with orange trim. [49], Despite off-season legal issues,[42] the Oilers were again the top team in the NHL during the 1985–86 season, with 56 wins and 119 points. 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Throughout the season, the Oilers lost various players to injury and illness; at one point, they had 11 players out of the line-up and had to rely on emergency call-ups to fill their roster. The trade occurred because Pocklington did not want to risk Gretzky leaving Edmonton without getting anything in return. From 1982 to 1989, Nike provided the Oilers' sweaters. Chiarelli and Lucic were already familiar with each other, during their time together with the Boston Bruins. Recent Boards {{ board.name }} {{ board.total_asset_count }} View all Boards View all Sets ... EDMONTON, AB - 1987: General view of Wayne Gretzky #99 of the Edmonton Oilers jersey during warm-ups before an NHL game circa 1987 at the Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [44] Gretzky also became the youngest player in NHL history to score one thousand points. [181], In August 2016, the team announced they were discontinuing the Octane cheer team as they moved to Rogers Place, as well as announcing auditions for a new Oilers Orange and Blue Ice Crew "brand ambassador' group. [107][108] Off-season moves failed to help the Oilers as they finished last in the NHL during 2009–10. Mark Messier was chosen to succeed Gretzky as captain. However, strong goaltending by Flyers' rookie Ron Hextall forced a Game 7, which the Oilers won, 3–1. However, their success did not continue into the Conference Final, as they lost in five games to the Minnesota North Stars. Leafs cement first place status as they pound listless Oilers, sweep three game set. 9 Glenn Anderson. In the NHL Entry Draft, Edmonton selected Taylor Hall, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Nail Yakupov, and Connor McDavid with those first overall picks. And with that, we’re brought to today’s rumoured big reveal. [176], In the 2020–21 season, the Oilers released a "Reverse Retro" alternate uniform, reviving the 1980s white jersey but with the orange and blue switching places, save for the team's crest.[177]. [139][140], Following Edmonton's decision not to renew affiliation with the Barons, the Oilers relocated their AHL franchise from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Bakersfield, California. With the score tied 3–3 with 3:23 to play in the second period, a power outage hit the Boston Garden, forcing cancellation of the entire game. In the post-game celebration, Gretzky immediately passed the Stanley Cup to Steve Smith, vindicated after his costly miscue the previous season. Edmonton Oilers Jersey History. This, we now know will be the basis of what is revealed today. The Oilers selected two-time Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy winner Taylor Hall from the Windsor Spitfires with their pick. They had done a poor job of drafting during the dynasty years,[29] and the younger players had not had enough time to develop before the core of the 1980s dynasty left the team. Grab a custom Edmonton Oilers jersey that features your favorite player's name and number or check out our selection of vintage Oilers jerseys for a retro addition to your NHL wardrobe. [46] In addition, Jari Kurri tied Reggie Leach's record for most goals in a playoff year, with 19. The Oilers finished with a 47–26–9 record, thanks largely to a 100-point season from McDavid and breakout performances from fellow forwards Leon Draisaitl and Patrick Maroon, whilst backstopped with strong play from netminder, Cam Talbot. However, one bright spot during the season was Oilers goaltender Dwayne Roloson, as he became the oldest goaltender to play 60 NHL games in one season. [47] However, Gretzky won the Conn Smythe Trophy after setting the record for most points in a playoff year (47). 1999: The Edmonton Oilers hoist the Great One’s number 99 sweater to the rafters before a game against the New York Rangers. None the less, the Oilers released their new player number today. [55], The Oilers began losing star players in 1987–88. Gretzky set new NHL records in 1980–81 for assists (109)[27] and points (164). 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Published by papertazer (mod ID: 147849) On May 7, the Oilers announced the appointment of Ken Holland as general manager. [26] They won only one playoff series in their first three NHL seasons, though, upsetting the Montreal Canadiens in 1980–81. The 2010–11 season brought a new look to the Edmonton Oilers line-up, when Shawn Horcoff was selected to succeed Ethan Moreau as team captain. #1 — Orange & Blue … Tough series with the Leafs sees Edmonton score 1 goal in 9 periods against 13 conceded. The team originally played in the World Hockey Association (WHA), before joining the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1979. The Oilers play their home games at Rogers Place, which opened in 2016 and has a seating capacity over 18,000.[5][6]. The team played its first season in 1972, as one of the twelve founding franchises of the major professional World Hockey Association (WHA). Risto Siltanen was the first Oilers to wear 8 between 1980 and 1982. On November 22, 2003, the Oilers hosted the 2003 Heritage Classic, the first regular season outdoor hockey game in the NHL's history and part of the celebrations of the Oilers' 25th season in the NHL. However, when the Broncos relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, before the WHA's first season began, the Oilers were renamed the Alberta Oilers. The player's name and number are not on the back of this jersey. Ranked 5,580 of 9,664 with 243 (0 today) downloads. Edmonton Oilers* 82: 47: 26: 9: 103.628: 0.37-0.06: 2nd of 7: Lost NHL Second Round: T. McLellan (47-26-9) Pacific: Western: 2015-16: NHL: Edmonton Oilers: 82: 31: 43: 8: 70.427-0.51: 0.00: 7th of 7: T. McLellan (31-43-8) Pacific: Western: 2014-15: NHL: Edmonton Oilers: 82: 24: 44: 14: 62.378-1.01: 0.03: 6th of 7: D. Eakins (7-19-5), T. Nelson (17-25-9) Pacific: Western: 2013-14: NHL: Edmonton … Owner Peter Pocklington had explored moving the Oilers to Minnesota during the 1990s. 1972 — 1973 The … Notably, the Swedish Chef changed his number from 84, to 77. [180], The cheer team was, initially, not greeted with enthusiasm by all fans. 99 Wayne Gretzky. [123][124], After 41 games into the shortened season, and with the Oilers mathematically eliminated from the playoffs for a seventh successive time, Edmonton terminated Steve Tambellini's contract as general manager, where he was replaced with former head coach Craig MacTavish. The Oilers Octane consisted of 19 women aged 18 to 29, most of whom were from the greater Edmonton area (within neighbouring suburbs), or the province of Alberta. Welcome back to NHL Predictions, February 27th edition!Each day, the Last Word On Hockey team will break down every game and give our NHL predictions for each game. Trailing the series 3–1 and trailing Game 5 by the identical score, the Oilers rallied to win the next three and take the series. Since then, three other Oilers have worn 77: Adam Oates (2004), Tom Gilbert (2007 - 2012) and most recently, Anton Belov (2014). Sather was the coach or general manager of the Oilers for the next 23 years. Edmonton Oilers Jersey History. The "Rigger" was retired, along with the McFarlane third jersey and its associated logos. After a new labour agreement was reached between the owners and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), training camps opened on January 13, 2013, and a 48-game season (reduced from 82 games) commenced on January 19. They were originally supposed to be one of two WHA teams in Alberta (the other one being the Calgary … The essential design remained untouched until 1996, when the team colours were changed to midnight blue and copper with red trim. They were allowed to protect two goaltenders and two skill players. I can’t find much else to say about this jersey other than the fact that is is absolutely gorgeous. [113][114] Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, and Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson all made their NHL debuts for the team. Despite being soundly outshot by the Bruins, the Oilers won the game 3–2 when Klima—benched for much of the game, and thus the only player on either team who was not exhausted—scored at 15:13 of the third overtime. The Oilers failed to make the playoffs in the 2003–04 season. Paul Coffey sat out the first 21 games of the season before getting traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. For the 2009–10 season, this jersey became the Oilers' main home jersey as blue and orange became the primary team colours once again. The Oilers are affiliated with a number of inductees in the Hockey Hall of Fame (eleven players and four builders). All-time Points Leader: Wayne Gretzky, 1669 They won the inaugural Presidents' Trophy, the trophy given to the team with the best regular-season record. [24] Originally, Gretzky was not eligible to be protected; under the rules of the time, he normally would have been placed in the Entry Draft pool. The Oilers struggled with their small-market status for several years, but after the wiped-out 2004–05 season, they were aided by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the NHL owners and players. Phillips called ten specific games in 2010–11 before calling it quits. They won the first two games of the Campbell Conference Finals against the Chicago Blackhawks, but lost the next two before winning the final two and returning to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Edmonton Oilers are an ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL). Full Highlights. ... Jersey Authentication Program is proud to offer fans and collectors across the globe the opportunity to own a piece of history … a practice jersey worn by #18 Ryan Strome in a team practice during the 2017-2018 National Hockey League Season. Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games Played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; P/G = Points per game, * prior to creation of the Presidents' Trophy in 1985–86, Lester B. Pearson Award/Ted Lindsay Award. 27, following heavyweights Dave Semenko and Georges Laraque This was a name that had previously been used as a nickname for the Edmonton Oil Kings in the 1950s and 1960s. [142] On April 2, the Condors released their new logo.[143]. The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. Like every year, the new players acquired by their team has an opportunity to pick their number. [97], During the 2006 off-season, many Oilers left the team. And finally, Anton Forsberg will dawn Cam Talbot’s old #33 and will be the 20th player to wear that number for the Oilers. [170][171] The jersey's sleeve numbers are located inside the white sleeve stripe. A year later, the shoulder bars were removed from the home jersey as well, and the Oilers' sweater design then remained stable until 2007. Four days after their loss to the Hurricanes, Chris Pronger surprisingly issued a trade request for personal reasons. Gretzky, Kurri and Anderson each scored 50 goals again. Overview Download history Purchase history Invoices Boards SIGN OUT. [54] Hextall won the Conn Smythe Trophy. He missed the first ten games of the season, and when he returned he suffered a shoulder injury that eventually sidelined him for the remainder of the season. They did not return to the postseason for four years, despite the emergence of young centremen Doug Weight and Jason Arnott. Their close proximity to each other has led to a fierce rivalry known as the "Battle of Alberta".[8]. For his superlative goaltending, Bill Ranford won the Conn Smythe Trophy.[70]. Edmonton Oilers Statistics and History [WHA] Leagues -> WHA -> Edmonton Oilers. They joined the NHL in 1979, after seven years in the World Hockey Association.They were named the "Oilers" because Edmonton, Alberta is the center of Canada's petroleum industry..