Zack Kassian #44, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
The onetime rivalry the Edmonton Oilers had with the New York Islanders throughout the early 80s has long since disappeared, but the fortunes of the two franchises in a general sense have been very similar to each other throughout their histories. Since it’s the offseason it’s interesting to look at these historical tidbits that you wouldn’t think about during the season.
The Oilers perhaps have more history in common with this franchise than any other in the league, including every single one of the Canadian franchises.