2016–17 Edmonton Oilers season
The 2016–17 Edmonton Oilers season was the 38th season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 45th season including their play in the World Hockey Association (WHA). This was the Oilers' first season of play at their new downtown arena, Rogers Place. This season also marked the end of their 11-year playoff drought after they clinched the playoffs on March 28 against the Los Angeles Kings for their first playoff appearance since 2006. This season marked the first time since the 1986-87 season that the Oilers  recorded 100 points in a season. Regular season. The Oilers were better than the last several seasons and were compared with the 1980s dynasty. They started with a 7-2-0 record in October. Player statistics. Goaltenders. Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Oilers. Stats reflect time with the Oilers only. Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Oilers only. Bold/italics denotes franchise record Transactions. Following the end of the Oilers' 2015–16 season, and during the 2016–17 season, this team has been involved in the following transactions: Draft picks. Below are the Edmonton Oilers ' selections at the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, to be held on June 24–25, 2016, at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo. Notes