The Edmonton Oilers faced the "Decade of Darkness" from 2006 to 2016, breaking a 10-year playoff drought before the Buffalo Sabres did. Key members like McDavid, Draisaitl, Nugent-Hopkins, and Nurse remain. Former players now on other NHL teams include Eberle, Lucic, Maroon, and Talbot. Retired Oilers players from that time like Klefbom, Letestu, and Sekera have made their exits. Some players have moved overseas to continue their careers.
