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The 1979 Draft That Built the Oilers
Published 2 months ago
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The Edmonton Oilers’ “City of Champions” legacy began not with glory, but with a bold 1979 draft gamble that kept Wayne Gretzky and built a dynasty. Trading away future picks, they still landed Kevin Lowe, Mark Messier, and Glenn Anderson — all Hall of Famers — forming the heart of five Stanley Cups. It’s a story of smart moves, near-misses, and how one draft reshaped a franchise’s destiny.
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