The Tough Oilers Who Built Championships | Edmonton Oilers News

Forget flashy skill—some Oilers teams were built for blood, sweat, and bone-crushing hits. From the ’83-84 Cup champs with Semenko and Messier to the ’87-88 juggernaut led by McSorley and Smith, toughness was their signature. Even modern squads like the 2016-17 trio of Lucic, Maroon, and Kassian brought intimidation, while MacTavish’s ’05-06 team checked opponents into oblivion. But the ’89-90 squad? That’s where grit peaked—with warriors like Brown and Buchberger leading the charge. Hockey’s evolved, but these teams remind us: physicality wasn’t just a tactic—it was an identity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e0a96a84d5768c7