After a decade of mediocrity, the Edmonton Oilers were destined to be the NHL’s next great Canadian powerhouse.
They had the world’s most talented player since Wayne Gretzky, solid goaltending, and a handful of players who made an impact in the playoffs. Their near defeat of the Anaheim Ducks in 2017 had Oilers fans salivating at the thought of Connor McDavid carrying them to the promised land.
However, the oncoming powerhouse quickly fizzled out. So, what the hell happened?
More importantly here in Vancouver, how can the Canucks fend off a similar collapse?