The
2016–17 Edmonton Oilers season was the
38th season for the
National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 45th season including their play in the
World Hockey Association (WHA). This was the Oilers' first season of play at their new downtown arena,
Rogers Place. This season also marked the end of their 11-year playoff drought after they clinched the playoffs on March 28 against the
Los Angeles Kings for their first playoff appearance since 2006. This season marked the first time since the
1986-87 season that the Oilers recorded 100 points in a season.
Regular season
The Oilers were better than the last several seasons and were compared with the 1980s dynasty. They started with a 7-2-0 record in October.
Standings
Schedule and results
Pre-season
Regular season
Playoffs
Player statistics
As of May 10, 2017
Skaters
Goaltenders
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Oilers. Stats reflect time with the Oilers only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Oilers only.
''Bold/italics'' denotes franchise record
Awards and records
NHL Awards
none
Records
*42: An Oilers record for most wins by a goaltender in a single season by
Cam Talbot
:*41: Talbot passed the
29-year-old Oilers record of 40 wins by a goaltender (
Grant Fuhr) in a single season on April 6, 2017
*73: Talbot tied the
29-year-old Oilers record of 73 games started by a goaltender (Fuhr) in a single season
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Note: both of these Edmonton Oilers goaltender records still stand as of the end of the ]2021–22 Edmonton Oilers season
The 2021–22 Edmonton Oilers season was the 43rd season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 50th season overall, including their play in the World Hockey Association (WHA). On April 22, 2022, ...
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Milestones
Transactions
Following the end of the Oilers' 2015–16 season, and during the 2016–17 season, this team has been involved in the following transactions:
Trades
Free agents acquired
Free agents lost
Player signings
Draft picks
Below are the Edmonton Oilers' selections at the 2016 NHL Entry Draft
The 2016 NHL Entry Draft was the 54th NHL Entry Draft. The draft was held on June 24–25, 2016 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The first three selections were Auston Matthews going to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Patrik Laine ...
, to be held on June 24–25, 2016, at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo.
Notes
* The Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
' third-round pick went to the Edmonton Oilers as the result of a trade on February 27, 2016, that sent Teddy Purcell to Florida in exchange for this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade).2016 Stanley Cup playoffs
The 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs of the National Hockey League (NHL) began on April 13, 2016 and ended on June 12, 2016, with the Pittsburgh Penguins defeating the San Jose Sharks four games to two in the 2016 Stanley Cup Finals.
For only the seco ...
ensuring that the Florida's pick would be lower than Minnesota's.
* The Pittsburgh Penguins' third-round pick went to the Edmonton Oilers as the result of a trade on February 27, 2016, that sent Justin Schultz
Justin Schultz (born July 6, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). Schultz was born in Kelowna, British Columbia, and grew up in the nearby City of West Kelowna. ...
to Pittsburgh in exchange for this pick.
* The Edmonton Oilers' fourth-round pick went to the Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Ducks compete in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division, and play their home games at Honda Center.
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as the result of a trade on February 29, 2016, that sent Patrick Maroon
Patrick Maroon (born April 23, 1988) is an American professional ice hockey left winger for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed the "Big Rig", Maroon has previously played for the Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, ...
to Edmonton in exchange for Martin Gernat and this pick.
* The St. Louis Blues' fifth-round pick went to the Edmonton Oilers as the result of a trade on February 27, 2016, that sent Anders Nilsson to St. Louis in exchange for Niklas Lundstrom and this pick.
References
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