Category: Jari Kurri
Jari Kurri’s hilarious take on McDavid passing him in points
Connor McDavidConnor McDavid is widely regarded as the greatest hockey player in the world. Early in 2025, he surpassed Jari Kurri for second place in all-time points in Edmonton history—and the Finnish legend now has the ... The post Jari Kurri’s hilarious take on McDavid passing him in points appeared first on...
Read moreKurri’s hilarious advice to Esa Tikkanen on how to play with Gretzky
Paul CoffeyHe got some very clear instructions when he joined the Oilers! The post Kurri’s hilarious advice to Esa Tikkanen on how to play with Gretzky appeared first on The Hockey Beast.
Read moreMcDavid passes Kurri for 2nd on Oilers' points list
Connor McDavidConnor McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Oilers' 5-3 win against the Wild on Wednesday night, passing Jari Kurri for second all time in points in franchise history.
Read more2024-25 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
Grant FuhrDuring 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
Colorado AvalancheConnor 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
Wayne GretzkyConnor 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
Mark MeIn 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
Wayne GretzkyWhen 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
Ivan BarbashevThe 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
Teemu SelanneTeemu 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
Jari KurriUnless 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
Ryan Nugent-HopkinsWayne 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
Jari KurriOn 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…
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