Twenty years have passed since the Edmonton Oilers made a shocking trade that would change the course of the franchise's history. In 2002, the Oilers sent Chris Pronger, a star defenseman, along with prospect Ryan Smyth, to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Jussi Markkanen, Bryan Rogers, and the 7th overall pick in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. The deal was met with widespread criticism at the time, but has it been vindicated by the passage of years? In this retrospective, The Hockey Writers examines the impact of the trade on both the Oilers and the Ducks, and whether the bold move ultimately paid off for either team.

Revisiting the Oilers’ Chris Pronger Trade 20 Years Ago  The Hockey Writers