By the Numbers: How Jari Kurri Made #17 an Edmonton Oilers Icon
Number "17" isn’t just a number in Edmonton—it’s Jari Kurri, clutch hockey, and the heartbeat of a dynasty. Relive how one player turned two digits into legend.
Number "17" isn’t just a number in Edmonton—it’s Jari Kurri, clutch hockey, and the heartbeat of a dynasty. Relive how one player turned two digits into legend.

Grit over glamour defined Edmonton Oiler #16. Kelly Buchberger’s toughness, leadership, and loyalty turned a late draft pick into an enduring Oilers legend.

Battle of Alberta reached full boil the night the goalies dropped the gloves—an unforgettable, center-ice showdown that lit an NHL rivalry on fire.

Why #11 still sends a jolt through hockey: the legacy, the leadership, and the legend who turned a number into an identity—Mark Messier.

Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers isn’t just a game—it’s a reunion of mentor and protégé. Knoblauch coached Reinhart in junior; now they clash in the NHL.

Edmonton Oilers dazzle with offense, but 82 goals against are testing fans’ patience—can Edmonton tighten up before it really costs them?

Edmonton Oilers tumble into early-season turmoil as leadership questions, lost swagger, coaching shifts, lineup doubts spark fan panic on a defining road trip.

Forget the flash—Andy Moog was the calm, dependable heartbeat of the Edmonton Oilers’ dynasty, quietly keeping chaos at bay in net.

Stuart Skinner’s heating up—clutch OT saves, steady wins, true #1 potential. If the Oilers want momentum, they need to ride the goalie who’s finding his groove.

Number 4 isn’t just a digit in hockey—it’s Béliveau’s class, Orr’s brilliance, and Lowe’s grit. Three NHL legends, one iconic number.

Legends in the crease: How Bower, Plante, and Luongo turned the humble #1 into hockey’s boldest badge of grit, innovation, and calm confidence.

Hardworking winger, David Oliver left his mark on the Edmonton Oilers with grit, clutch goals, and reliability fans still cheer for.

Stuart Skinner’s 105th win cements him among Edmonton Oilers legends—a hometown goalie climbing the ranks and shaping a new era in Edmonton’s crease.

Legends in the crease: How Bower, Plante, and Luongo turned the humble #1 into hockey’s boldest badge of grit, innovation, and calm confidence.

In a league of constant change, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins remains Edmonton’s steady core—loyal, reliable, and quietly driving the Oilers forward.

Edmonton Oilers hired Peter Aubry to stabilize the crease, but 19 games in, are Skinner & Pickard finally delivering—or is the Oilers’ net still a gamble?

Corey Perry may be 40, but he’s still tilting games, racking goals, and leaving the Edmonton Oilers wondering what they gave up.

Hometown hero hits a milestone: Stuart Skinner’s OT win in Philly ties Cam Talbot with 104 career victories in an Edmonton Oilers sweater.

Ten years after being drafted, Connor McDavid’s legacy looms large—but does he still owe the Edmonton Oilers anything? Maybe he’s already given enough.

What if the Edmonton Oilers had drafted Matthew Tkachuk instead of Puljujärvi? Beyond points, it might’ve changed the team’s identity—and their edge.

Stuart Skinner’s 103rd win wasn’t just another Edmonton Oilers victory—it tied him with legend Georges Vézina and marked a milestone in Oil Country.