Edmonton Oilers

Through analyzing them, you can find patterns that define how a player performs. We can look at how and when they score goals. We can look at how age affects their production. We can also analyze a player's point-per-game average and how it changes. From Gretzky’s stats, the trade that moves him from being an Edmonton Oiler to the LA Kings. His point per game average was 2.3985 points per game. However, after the trade, his point per game average drops to 1.3595. Simply put, Gretzky is not as dominant without a good team playing with him. What if the Edmonton Oiler team did not have players like Mark Messier, Jari Kurri and etc.? What do you think Gretzky’s point-per-game average would have been? Lemieux did not have reliable teammates when he first started, yet had 100+ point seasons (Hockeydb). The years he got injured, he was still on pace for 100+ points (Hockeydb). Lemieux stayed consistent with a good and bad team, unlike Gretzky. Lemieux's greatest achievement would be the game when he scored 5 goals in 5 different ways. On December 31, 1988, “Lemieux netted an even strength goal, scored on the power play, scored shorthanded, converted on a penalty shot, and added…

likes to have some fun post-game. Would you be surprised to know that Rickard Rakell currently sits fourth in team- scoring for the Anaheim Ducks? Ahead of a number of powerhouse veterans, Rakell has quietly elevated his game, something the Ducks desperately needed to turn their season around after an abysmal start. You could consider Rakell as somewhat of a saving grace for the team, as his ability to play up-and-down the lineup has been a critical element to the Ducks recent…

these lines would be a good answer to both sides of this argument. It would not take fighting out of the game fully, but it would reduce the amount of fights dramatically through the season which could potentially create much less chances of more dangerous violent acts that could result in bad, “front page” injuries. In hockey, there is many different roles on a team and one of them is the enforcer. Enforcers are the “tough guys”, the “fighters” or even the “goons”, and it is their job to…

With his time at the Oilers, the dominant team of the 1980's, they exploited some of the rules in the game. The most impactful thing was, in hockey, you can get a penalty, and when you do, it's two minutes in the penalty box. Your team plays a man down, four versus five. If the other team then gets a penalty, it turns into a four on four, giving more skating room. The Oilers loved four on four, having some of the most talented skaters in the NHL, and the greatest player of all time, Gretzky.…

Gordie Howe is arguably one of the of the best hockey players ever. Gordie was born in canada the country of hockey. He has had many achievements throughout his career. Gordie Howe accomplished a lot at a young age being the amazing hockey player he has always been. Gordie was an all around player playing all positions except goalie. Gordie did many things before he played in the NHL. Gordie’s life begins in Floral Saskatchewan March first, nineteen twenty eight. In nineteen thirty six…

The Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) Edmonton Chapter is a non-profit organization which raises awareness and offers support to those suffering from celiac disease. The organization aims to assist people who have celiac disease by providing information on how to manage the disease and eat a gluten-free diet. Annually, the Edmonton Chapter hosts various events which raise funds for the organization and garner media attention. The organization depends on these events to stay active in the…

pre-internet years). After graduation, I instead followed a lifelong dream and travelled to Europe where I spent six years backpacking through dozens of countries. Even two decades later I still consider this period as my formative years. The person I am today was created amidst the art, history and culture of Europe. Most importantly, visiting other cultures reinforced that understanding different perspectives, and communicating with people accordingly, was the key to success in almost any…

shopping, dining and entertainment destination any one has yet to see. The complex has been under construction for over thirteen years in the Meadowlands located right next to the MetLife Stadium, home of the NFL New York Jets and New York Giants. Throughout the past couple of years this project has seen many different project managers and developers causing many project issues lawsuits, scheduling conflicts, and project delays. However, real estate development company Triple Five Group will…

One" was the nickname used to describe Wayne Gretzky, who was an NHL player through 1979-1999, playing for the Edmonton Oilers, L.A Kings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers. Wayne Gretzky's skills were not the best on the ice but knew how to play the puck. Through hard work and convenience he became the best in the world. “Gretzky led the Oilers to four Stanley cup championships in five years."("Wayne Gretzky."2).“Gretzky’s all-time record 2,857 points” ("Why Gretzky Is the Greatest Athlete…

However, the faced off against the back-to-back-to-back Stanley Cup champions, the New York Islanders. Just like what they did to the Blackhawks and the Jets, the Edmonton Oilers were swept for the Islanders’ fourth-consecutive Stanley Cup. Gretzky had a great postseason, scoring 12 goals and 38 points in just 16 games. Heading into the 2024 postseason, that was the fourth-most points in a single playoff. During the 1983-84 season, the Oilers dominated the league, finishing with a record of…