“We’ll come back & we’ll do it again. There’s no quit.” The Oilers vow to chase the Stanley Cup after near misses……Full Details………..
In a season that captured the heart of a nation and revived the hockey spirit in Alberta, the Edmonton Oilers fell just short of hoisting the Stanley Cup — but don’t expect them to hang their heads.
After a grueling playoff run that ended in bitter defeat, the Oilers are vowing to return stronger, hungrier, and more determined than ever. With their locker room echoing with emotion and resilience, team captain Connor McDavid delivered a powerful message to fans and teammates alike: *“We’ll come back, and we’ll do it again. There’s no quit in this team.
The Oilers’ 2024–25 season was a rollercoaster of highs and heartbreaks. Led by McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, and a young core of developing stars, the team powered its way through the Western Conference, thrilling fans with overtime winners, clutch performances, and sheer will.
But despite their incredible journey, the Stanley Cup remained just out of reach. In a hard-fought final series, the Oilers were edged out, leaving the locker room silent — but not shattered.
Head coach Kris Knoblauch, who helped steer the team with poise and tactical brilliance throughout the season, addressed the media postgame with his usual calm confidence.
This isn’t the end,” he said. “It’s the start of something bigger. We now know what it takes, and we’re ready to climb again. We’ve got the talent, the leadership, and most importantly — the heart.”
McDavid, often reserved in public, was visibly emotional in his address. *“We’ve grown. We’ve taken every punch, and we’re still standing. I love this group, and I believe in this team more than ever.”
Edmonton, known for its passionate and loyal hockey base, rallied around the team like never before. Watch parties packed Rogers Place. The streets turned into oceans of orange and blue. And even in the final moments of defeat, fans stood and applauded the team that brought pride back to the ice.
Social media exploded with messages of support, with hashtags like RunItBackOilersand NoQuitInEdmonton trending within hours. NHL legends and current players from around the league also weighed in, praising the Oilers for their grit and warning the league that Edmonton is far from finished.
The offseason will bring questions. Contract talks, trade rumors, and roster tweaks are inevitable. But one thing remains certain: the core of this team isn’t going anywhere — and they’ve never been more unified.
General Manager Ken Holland confirmed in a press briefing that the franchise is committed to keeping the McDavid-Draisaitl tandem intact while adding depth to support their run.
We’re not blowing anything up,” Holland emphasized. “We’re building. This is a championship team in the making.
The Stanley Cup might not have made its way to Edmonton this year, but belief has. Belief in a team that refuses to quit. Belief in a city that refuses to let go. And belief in a future where the Oilers will skate again into the biggest spotlight, ready to finish what they started.