# The Tough Oilers Who Built Championships | Edmonton Oilers News

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Podcast: [Edmonton Oilers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-oilers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7534175)
Published: 2026-09-12T16:37:14+00:00
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Forget flashy skill—some Oilers teams were built for blood, sweat, and bone-crushing hits. From the ’83-84 Cup champs with Semenko and Messier to the ’87-88 juggernaut led by McSorley and Smith, toughness was their signature. Even modern squads like the 2016-17 trio of Lucic, Maroon, and Kassian brought intimidation, while MacTavish’s ’05-06 team checked opponents into oblivion. But the ’89-90 squad? That’s where grit peaked—with warriors like Brown and Buchberger leading the charge. Hockey’s evolved, but these teams remind us: physicality wasn’t just a tactic—it was an identity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4e0a96a84d5768c7

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