Collection: Edmonton Oilers Hockey Cards

Edmonton Oilers hockey cards are legendary thanks to Wayne Gretzky, whose 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie card is one of the most iconic sports cards ever produced. Modern Oilers collectors seek rookie cards for Connor McDavid, especially his 2015 Upper Deck Young Guns rookie card, which is a grail item for many. Rookie cards, autographs, and memorabilia from McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continue to drive the market for Oilers cards.

The Edmonton Oilers, founded in 1972 in the WHA before joining the NHL in 1979, quickly became one of hockey’s greatest dynasties thanks to the arrival of Wayne Gretzky, “The Great One,” whose unmatched scoring revolutionized the sport. Gretzky, alongside Hall of Fame teammates Mark Messier, Paul Coffey, Jari Kurri, and goaltender Grant Fuhr, turned Edmonton into an offensive powerhouse under coach Glen Sather. From 1984 to 1990, the Oilers captured five Stanley Cups in seven years, with Gretzky leading the first four championships before his 1988 trade to the Los Angeles Kings shocked the hockey world. Messier then captained the 1990 Oilers to another Cup, cementing Edmonton’s dynasty and producing some of hockey’s most iconic moments, including Gretzky shattering scoring records and Kurri’s prolific goal-scoring seasons. The 1990s and early 2000s brought lean years but also memorable playoff runs, including a trip to the 2006 Stanley Cup Final led by Chris Pronger, Ryan Smyth, and goaltender Dwayne Roloson, though they fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in seven games. The modern era belongs to Connor McDavid, drafted first overall in 2015, whose speed, skill, and dominance have made him the NHL’s best player and a multiple-time MVP winner. Alongside Leon Draisaitl, another Hart Trophy winner, McDavid has turned Edmonton back into a perennial playoff contender, reaching the Western Conference Final in 2022 and leading one of hockey’s most feared offenses. From Gretzky and Messier’s dynasty years to McDavid and Draisaitl’s modern brilliance, the Oilers’ history blends championships, superstars, and a passionate fan base in Alberta eager for the franchise’s next Stanley Cup run.