Wayne Gretzky and Edmonton Oilers Gain Ryan Reynolds’ Backing as NHL Franchise Set to Revisit Their Golden Era

Veteran Edmonton Oilers fans are quite familiar with the stories of Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Grant Fuhr, and the stars who helped the Oilers win five Stanley Cups between 1984 and 1990. Known as the golden era of the Oilers, it’s a time that new fans have only heard stories about or witnessed through classic documentaries like The Boys Are Back (1989). However, Ryan Reynolds’ production house aims to change that by 2027.

Reynolds’ production house, Maximum Effort, is now backing the creation of a new docuseries focusing on the domination of the 80s Oilers. That time when Wayne Gretzky and Co. helped the Oilers become one of the greatest teams the league has ever seen. Titled ‘The Great Ones’, the five-part docuseries will give fans an exclusive perspective of that bygone era with brand new interviews.

The Canadian Press reported it will be “an unprecedented look at the lives and careers” of the five-time Stanley Cup winners as per Maximum Effort. What’s more? The docuseries won’t just focus on the team; the managers, broadcasters, and rivals who experienced the great ones script their legacy live.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 14: Wayne Gretzky #99 of the Edmonton Oilers skates on the ice during an NHL game against the Philadelphia Flyers on January 14, 1982 at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images)

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