Yes, he was the 21st overall pick and the Oilers' third choice in the first round. They took Sam Gagner with the 6th overall choice and Alex Plante with the 15th overall choice.
The Edmonton Oilers first joined the National Hockey League (NHL) In 1979
The 'Great One's" first year with the Edmonton Oilers was the 1979-1980 season.
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The Edmonton Oilers first joined the National Hockey League (NHL) In 1979
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The Oilers first season in the NHL was the 1979-80 season.
He was named the Head Coach of the Edmonton Oilers, June 22nd, 2000.
The Edmonton Oilers have home team ice at Rexall Place (formerly The Northlands Coliseum) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It first opened on November 10, 1974 and and is one of the oldest arenas in the NHL.
His NHL rookie season began with the Edmonton Oilers in 1979. But, he started his professional career in the WHA with the Indianapolis Racers and was traded to Edmonton for Mark Messier.
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