
By the Numbers: “The Great One”—Why #99 Stands Alone in NHL History
Why is #99 the NHL’s only league-wide retired number? Because Wayne Gretzky didn’t just dominate hockey—he redefined the game of hockey in record-breaking ways.

Why is #99 the NHL’s only league-wide retired number? Because Wayne Gretzky didn’t just dominate hockey—he redefined the game of hockey in record-breaking ways.

From OHL phenom to No. 1 NHL draft pick, Connor McDavid has become the face of the Edmonton Oilers—and hockey’s most unstoppable force.

The 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.

In Edmonton, #94 wasn’t just a number—it was grit, resilience, and heart. Ryan Smyth turned a jersey number into a legend at home in Oil Country and for Canada.

In NHL history, only Wayne Gretzky has cracked the 200-point season—and he did it four times. A look at one of the untouchable NHL records of "The Great One".

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins skates 1,000 games as an Edmonton Oiler—loyalty, versatility and quiet leadership and greatness in Oil Country: A look at Oil Country #93.

Wayne Gretzky’s 92-goal season redefined hockey—“50 in 39,” 10 hat tricks, 212 points, and a record that may never be broken. Pure NHL legendary performance.

Grant Fuhr anchored the Edmonton Oilers dynasty, helping to redefine NHL goaltending with brilliance, durability, and clutch performances when it mattered most.

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

The '90 Stanley Cup championship—the Oilers’ reclamation year: No Gretzky, all grit. Messier led Edmonton back to the top to capture their 5th Cup in 7 years.

Gretzky scored, Fuhr stopped pucks, but Glen Sather built it all. A look at the Edmonton Oilers dynasty years—and how "Slats" helped change NHL hockey forever.

In '84, the NHL experienced a changing of the guard: Gretzky excelled and the "amazing" Edmonton Oilers toppled a NY Islanders dynasty; an empire was born.

During a turbulent era in Edmonton, #83 became a symbol of skill and hope. How Ales Hemsky helped give the Edmonton Oilers offense a spark.

Why ’79 matters: The year the Edmonton Oilers jumped to the NHL from the WHA, unleashed Gretzky and Messier, built a dynasty, and helped change hockey forever.

Beyond McDavid-Draisaitl highlights and analytics, the Edmonton Oilers’ real electricity lives up in the booth—Jack Michaels turns games into must-feel moments.

Evan Bouchard’s 6-point night ends Boston’s monopoly, putting the Edmonton Oilers alongside the Bruins in a rare NHL defensive scoring club (e.g., Orr, Coffey).

Six points. Hat trick. OT assist. Oilers 6-5 win. Evan Bouchard’s historic night ties NHL legends and rewrites Edmonton Oilers history at Rogers Place.

From family birthright to NHL spotlight: All-Star Stuart Skinner’s #74 helped carry him from Edmonton's #1 goalie to the Pittsburgh Penguins' new force in net.

Three goals. 37 seconds. The Pittsburgh Penguins stun the Edmonton Oilers with historic blitz against ex-Pen Tristan Jarry, and etch painful new Oilers' record.

In the 1980s, an era of high-flying offensive play and goals, Andy Moog helped rewrite goaltending—using knowledge, angles, and calm to help topple dynasties.

Andrew Mangiapane’s Oilers dream has stalled. Healthy scratches, cap crunch, and Anaheim Ducks buzz—change of scenery may come before the Winter Olympic break.

Back in his hometown, Winnipeg, Calvin Pickard stayed ready, stayed calm, and delivered his best game of the season when the Edmonton Oilers needed it most.

From draft-day long shot to Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner, Connor Ingram’s winding NHL path proves persistence, honesty, and readiness still matter.

Hockey’s #44 isn’t everywhere—it’s earned. From Chris Pronger’s dominance to Rob Niedermayer’s Stanley Cup, #44 became a symbol of toughness and winning.

From WHA beginnings to ’80s dynasty and legendary goalies, dive into the Edmonton Oilers’ unforgettable hockey history!

One calm short-handed clear by Tristan Jarry sparked a bigger question: in today’s NHL, does elite puck-handling still matter for goalies?

Traded for each other, then facing old teams: Tristan Jarry tops Pittsburgh as Stuart Skinner’s debut turns wild in an emotional Oilers–Penguins reunion.

Edmonton Oilers shake up the crease, swapping Skinner for Jarry. An Oil Country homecoming, a new goalie coach, and irony that fuels Edmonton’s win-now gamble.

Stuart Skinner is gone—and with him, the comfort of standing still. The Edmonton Oilers make an urgent bet, knowing the clock on this core is loud.

Stuart Skinner for Tristan Jarry lit up Edmonton Oilers fans. Smart urgency or rushed move? Emotional goodbye, goalie debate, and one big question: better now?

Grant Fuhr anchored the Edmonton Oilers dynasty, redefining NHL goaltending with brilliance, durability, and clutch performances when it mattered most.

From Ed Mio to Grant Fuhr, Oilers goalies made #31 legendary. Five netminders, one iconic number, forever in the rafters.

Edmonton Oilers organization says goodbye to hometown goalie Stuart Skinner. Was trading their homegrown goalie a step forward—or just more shuffle?

Jack Roslovic’s fresh start in Edmonton is quietly paying off. Wearing #28, he’s becoming the under-the-radar spark the Oilers didn’t know they needed.
Cujo’s journey had no draft-day hype—just grit, chaos, and clutch heroics. Six teams, countless moments. The perfect kickoff to Between the Pipes.
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.