For nearly 50 years, the Oilers have been a staple in the city of Edmonton but in 1998, they were almost ripped away...
Throughout the 1980's, the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the hockey world with one of the most famous dynasty runs in the history of the NHL. Between 1984 and 1990, the Oilers won five out of seven Stanley Cups. The team was on top of the world, having stolen the torch from the New York Islanders, ending their dynasty run throughout the early 1980's
The team also boasts one of the most illustrious group of alumni, with players such as; Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Jari Kurri, Paul Coffey, Grant Fuhr, Glenn Anderson, Kevin Lowe, and many more.