Dave Semenko is one of the hardest ones to rank, as there is no better example of where statistics don't tell the whole story.

The Houston Aeros would draft Dave Semenko in 1978, but his rights were traded to the Edmonton Oilers before he would ever play a game in Texas.  Semenko was strong and physical, and when they traded for Wayne Gretzky the following year, his role was clearly defined: Protect Wayne Gretzky.

Jason Smith was the Edmonton Oilers Team Captain when they made their unexpected run to the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals, and we think that is certainly worth something!

Steve Staios signed with the Edmonton Oilers in 2001 after playing six seasons in the NHL.  Staios was a defensive stalwart who stayed firmly in his own end of the ice, and Edmonton would hold on to him for eight seasons.  Staios would manage three straight years where he had over 25 Points (2002-03, 2003-04 & 2005-06), and was a member of the Oilers’ shocking 2006 Stanley Cup Final appearance. 

An unsung hero of the Oilers' 80s dynasty, Craig Muni was a traditional stay-at-home blueliner who took pride in guarding his end of the ice.