The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team was founded in 1971 and has won five Stanley Cup championships (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, and 1990) during the 1980s with legendary players such as Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, and Jari Kurri.

The Oilers play their home games at Rogers Place, which opened in 2016 and has a capacity of over 18,000 spectators. The team’s colors are blue and orange, and their mascot is a humanoid oil droplet named Hunter.

The current roster of the Edmonton Oilers includes star players such as Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. The team is coached by Dave Tippett and is owned by Daryl Katz. The Oilers have a passionate fan base and are widely regarded as one of the most successful and iconic teams in NHL history.

The Edmonton Oilers have had a rich history of great players who have donned the team’s blue and orange jersey. Here are some of the most notable former players in Oilers history:

Wayne Gretzky – Widely regarded as the greatest player in NHL history, Gretzky played for the Oilers from 1979-1988, leading the team to four Stanley Cup championships and setting numerous NHL records.

Mark Messier – A former teammate of Gretzky, Messier also played a key role in the Oilers’ championship runs in the 1980s. He played for the Oilers from 1979-1991 and was the team’s captain for several seasons.

Jari Kurri – A prolific scorer and one of Gretzky’s linemates, Kurri played for the Oilers from 1980-1990, helping the team win five Stanley Cup championships.

Grant Fuhr – Fuhr was the Oilers’ goaltender during their championship runs in the 1980s. He played for the team from 1981-1991 and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003.

Glenn Anderson – A speedy forward who played alongside Gretzky and Messier, Anderson played for the Oilers from 1980-1991 and was a key contributor to the team’s success.

Paul Coffey – A talented defenseman who could also contribute offensively, Coffey played for the Oilers from 1980-1987 and was an integral part of the team’s championship runs.

Doug Weight – A center who played for the Oilers from 1993-2001, Weight was a skilled playmaker and served as the team’s captain for several seasons.

These players, along with many others, helped establish the Edmonton Oilers as one of the most successful and iconic teams in NHL history.