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Edmonton Oilers: The Roller Coaster Ride We Can't Quit Ah, the Edmonton Oilers. If you’re a fan, you know the drill: the euphoria of drafting Connor McDavid, the heartache of that time we almost, kind of, nearly made it through the playoffs, and the ever-present dread that somehow, someway, the Oilers will find a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Let’s take a dive into the good, the bad, and the downright hilarious moments that make being an Oilers fan the emotional roller coaster it is. The Glory Days: When the Ice Was Our Playground Before we delve into the comedic tragedy that often defines the modern Oilers, let's rewind to a time when Edmonton was synonymous with hockey greatness. The 1980s. Names like Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, and Paul Coffey weren't just players; they were legends, gods on skates who turned the rink into their personal playground. The Oilers dominated the NHL, winning five Stanley Cups in seven years (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990). It