Who are the best wingers in Oilers history?
The Edmonton Oilers arguably have some of the richest hockey history in the NHL.
From their 80's dynasty years, to hall of fame players, there has never been a shortage entertainment to grace northern Alberta.
Oilers Nation recently posted an intriguing article breaking down "The Oilers Mount Rushmore of Wingers". The Oilers have been blessed with some extremely talented forward groups over the last few decades - but which wingers deserve their legacy cemented on the Oilers Mount Rushmore?
Glenn Anderson:
Glenn Anderson was one of the original Edmonton Oilers, as he was the third player the team ever picked in the National Hockey League Draft at 69th overall in 1979. As you can imagine, the two players picked before him, Kevin Lowe and Mark Messier, will be appearing later in this series, as well.
Jari Kurri:
Just like the 1979 draft, which saw the Oilers select three key players for their dynasty, the 1980 draft was also a banger. In the first round, they selected the legendary Paul Coffey, and in the fourth round, they found another future Hall of Famer, Jari Kurri.
Ryan Smyth:
The Oilers picked him sixth overall in the 1994 draft, and the left-winger became a staple in the team's lineup throughout the late 90s and early 2000s. He scored 296 goals and 631 points over 971 games with Edmonton, though he spent time with three other teams in the middle.
Zach Hyman:
During the summer of 2021, Hyman signed a seven-year deal worth $5.5 million annually with the Oilers. With his past knee injuries, there was talk of this contract not aging well, but three years in, he's become one of the best wingers in team history.
source: Oilers Nation
Oilers Mount Rushmore: The Best Wingers in Team History
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