The Edmonton Oilers have been lucky enough to see some of the greatest players from both Canada and the United States suit up for the team.
When assessing the best American players in franchise history, one must take into account performance on the ice as well as intangible factors such as lasting legacy and impact on the fanbase.
For a period of time during the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Oilers were led by two of the most prominent American players in recent memory in Doug Weight and Bill Guerin, who both had a tremendous impact on the ice and in the community of Edmonton.
Here are the five best American players in Edmonton Oilers history.
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Ranking the 5 Best American Players in Edmonton Oilers History
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