Category: Jari Kurri
2024-25 Edmonton Oilers Resembling 1980s Teams
Mark MessierHaving watched the Edmonton Oilers during their dynasty years, I can’t help but notice that the 2024-25 version, especially the forward group, resembles the high-flying Oilers of the 80s and…
Read moreEdmonton Oilers 50-Goal Scorers
Glenn AndersonDuring the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers epitomized offense. From the 1981-82 season through 1985-86, they scored an average of 5.29 goals per game. They peaked in the 1983-84 season, putting up…
Read moreMcDavid tallies career-high 6 assists in Oilers' win
Paul CoffeyConnor McDavid's third assist of the night was the 600th of his career, making him the fourth-fastest in NHL history to hit that milestone (reaching it in 616 games).
Read moreMcDavid tallies career-high 6 assists in Oilers' win
OilersConnor McDavid's third assist of the night was the 600th of his career, making him the fourth-fastest in NHL history to hit that milestone (reaching it in 616 games).
Read moreNugent-Hopkins Quietly Making Case for Oilers Hall of Fame
FlyersIn the Edmonton Oilers’ latest outing, a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday (Jan. 2), Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice and added an assist. Related: Oilers’ 5-2 Win vs…
Read moreMaple Leafs’ Fans Continuing Love Affair with Felix Potvin
Glenn AndersenWhen my son Jim was a youngster, as a thing to do together we started to collect hockey cards. Because I taught at the University of Alberta and lived in…
Read moreGolden Knights’ Dominant Defense Earns Game 1 Win vs. Oilers
Leon DraisaitlThe Vegas Golden Knights opened their second round series with a 6-4 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, giving them a 0 lead in the series. As for the Golden Knights, had two goals in the game, with his first opening the scoring for the team and his s...
Read moreThe absolutely hilarious reason Teemu Selanne was called ”Holy shit” while playing for the Winnipeg Jets
Jari KurriTeemu Selanne is a legend. He was selected as the 10th overall in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft, and that would turn out to be a fantastic selection. In his debut season in the NHL, ... The post The absolutely hilarious reason Teemu Selanne was called ”Holy shit” while playing for the Winnipeg Jets appea...
Read moreEdmonton Oilers Jersey History
Paul CoffeyThe National Hockey League version of the has always been an all-or-nothing team. For their first 13 seasons – starting in 1979-80, the Oilers made the playoffs every single year, winning five Stanley Cups and only losing in the first round on three occasions. A soft, comforting blue with just eno...
Read moreOilers History: The Paul Coffey Effect
Paul CoffeyUnless you were fortunate enough to be around to witness Paul Coffey play during his prime, it is unlikely you can comprehend how important he was to the success of the Edmonton…
Read moreRyan Nugent-Hopkins Is an All-Time Great Edmonton Oiler
OilersWayne Gretzky, Jari Kurri, Grant Fuhr, and Paul Coffey. They are the first four Hockey Hall of Fame inductees to play for the Edmonton Oilers. All four won at least…
Read more3 Oilers Greats That Should be Next Inductees Into Team’s HOF
Paul CoffeyOn Tuesday (Sept. 20), Lee Fogolin and Ryan Smyth were announced as the inaugural class of the Edmonton Oilers Hall of Fame. The two Oilers greats will be inducted on…
Read moreTop 10 Candidates for the New Oilers Hall of Fame
Oilers Hall of FameOn Sept. 7, the Edmonton Oilers announced the creation of the Oilers Hall of Fame and inducted an inaugural group that ranks right up there with some of the greatest…
Read moreOilers Could Have Trio of 40-Goal Scorers in 2022-23
Wayne GretzkyThere was a time when more than two players scoring at least 40 goals in the same season for the Edmonton Oilers wasn’t uncommon, as it occurred five times in a span of six seasons between 1982-83 and 1987-88, when they became a dynasty. From 1991-92 to 2016-17, the team did not have a single player...
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