2012–13 Edmonton Oilers season

Off-season

On June 27, the Oilers named Ralph Krueger as their new head coach.

Arena Controversy

The Edmonton Oilers have been embroiled in a controversy with the city of Edmonton over a new arena. Oilers owner Daryl Katz has threatened to move the team to Seattle if a new arena is not built, which was panned by fans and politicians.

In October 2012, Elections Alberta released campaign finance statements which showed Katz, his family and business partners donated substantial amounts of money to the Progressive Conservatives in the closing days of the 2012 Alberta general election. Katz says it was to prevent the Wildrose Party from taking power and did not have to do with the arena. Contributions from him totalled almost 20% of the total donations during the election campaign for the Progressive Conservatives. Opposition parties in Alberta have asked Elections Alberta to investigate the donations, alleging they were made to ensure the province would kick in 100 million dollars towards a new arena.

Regular season

Standings

Playoffs

For the seventh consecutive season, the Edmonton Oilers failed to qualify for the NHL Playoffs.

Schedule and results

Regular season

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Player statistics

Final stats ;Skaters

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†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Oilers. Stats reflect time with the Oilers only.

‡Traded mid-season

Bold/italics denotes franchise record

Awards and records

Awards

Taylor Hall was also third in the voting among left-wingers for All-Star voting. Alexander Ovechkin finished second, despite the fact that Ovechkin played only four games on the left wing, with the remainder being played at right wing, where he was voted to the First All-Star Team. This prompted Professional Hockey Writers' Association President Kevin Allen to state, "We are troubled by the All-Star voting results, and plan to take a closer look at the events that led to Ovechkin winning All-Star acclaim at two positions... We know we got this wrong, and our objective is to make sure it never happens again."

Records

• 23: Tied Oilers record for most shots on goal in the period (1st period) on February 16, 2013.
• 56: New Oilers record for most shots on goal in the game on February 16, 2013.
• 2:43: New Oilers record for fastest three goals from start of a game by Taylor Hall at 0:16, Ladislav Smid at 2:05, and Taylor Hall at 2:43 on March 30, 2013.
• 3:35: New Oilers record for fastest five goals by Justin Schultz at 13:17, Nail Yakupov at 14:16, Jordan Eberle at 14:37, Nail Yakupov at 15:47, and Jerred Smithson at 16:52 in the 3rd period on April 27, 2013.
• 7:53: New Oilers record for fastest hat-trick from start of a game by Taylor Hall on March 30, 2013.

Milestones

Transactions

The Oilers have been involved in the following transactions during the 2012–13 season.

Trades

Free agents signed

Free agents lost

Claimed via waivers

Lost via waivers

Player signings

Draft picks

Edmonton's picks at the 2012 NHL entry draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Oilers possessed the first overall pick for the third-straight season.

• The Oilers' seventh-round pick went to the Los Angeles Kings as the result of a June 26, 2011, trade that sent Ryan Smyth to the Oilers in exchange for Colin Fraser and this pick.

References

References

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4. (September 24, 2012). "Oilers owner in Seattle exploring relocation". National Post.
5. (October 27, 2012). "Katz was worried about Wildrose party, not arena, source says}} {{Dead link". Calgary Herald.
6. (October 26, 2012). "Edmonton's arena deal dead? Don't be silly. But Alison Redford must now show real leadership on the file.". Edmonton Journal.
7. "Slumping Edmonton Oilers eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Ducks".
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9. "Alex Ovechkin named to NHL's 1st, 2nd All-Star teams {{!".
10. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=650282 Oilers acquire Mark Fistric]
11. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=658520 Oilers acquire Mike Brown from Toronto]
12. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/blogpost.htm?id=15845 Oilers acquire prospect Kale Kessy from the Phoenix Coyotes]
13. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=663568 Oilers acquire Garrett Stafford from Washington]
14. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=663816 Oilers acquire centre Jerred Smithson]
15. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=636622 Oilers agree to terms with Justin Schultz]
16. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=636627 Oilers agree to terms with highly sought-after free agent, Justin Schultz]
17. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=637294 Oilers agree to terms with Dane Byers]
18. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=666372 Oilers agree to terms with Andrew Miller]
19. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=672558 Oilers agree to terms with Anton Belov]
20. [http://blues.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=636789 Blues Sign McKenna, Chorney and Ford]
21. "IceCaps agree to terms with four skaters on AHL contracts".
22. [http://www.gshc.ch/Mop/Site/main.php?module=custom:news&selected=6326 Ryan Keller rejoint les Vernets]
23. [https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=404077 OMARK SIGNS ONE-YEAR DEAL WITH SWISS TEAM ZUG]
24. [http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=649828 Vancouver Canucks sign defenceman Cam Barker]
25. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=652402 Oilers claim G Niko Hovinen off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers]
26. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=635073 Oilers Agree to Terms with Petrell on Contract Extension]
27. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=636563 Oilers agree to terms with Musil]
28. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=636685 Oilers sign Yann Danis to a 1-year contract]
29. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=636682 Oilers sign Ryan Smyth to a 2-year contract]
30. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=636786 Oilers Agree to Terms with Darcy Hordichuk]
31. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=637290 Oilers agree to terms with Dubnyk & Petry on 2-year deals]
32. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=637985 Oilers re-sign Peckham]
33. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=638287 Oilers agree to terms with Gagner]
34. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=638418 Oilers sign Nail Yakupov]
35. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=638695 Oilers agree to terms with Plante and VandeVelde]
36. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=640260 Hall agrees to terms on 7-year extension]
37. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=640743 Eberle signs six-year, $36 million extension]
38. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=661539 Oilers Agree to Terms with Travis Ewanyk]
39. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=663202 Oilers sign Smid to four-year extension]
40. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=664492 Oilers agree to terms with Kessy]
41. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=666774 Martin Gernat signs three-year entry-level contract with Oilers]
42. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=667611 Oilers agree to terms with Frans Tuohimaa]
43. [http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=673981 Oilers agree to terms with Mark Arcobello]