Can we fit the 1987 Edmonton Oilers roster into today's NHL salary cap? We are redefining a hockey dynasty for the modern age.

In this episode of ADHD Puck, we explore what truly makes a team a dynasty in the current era. By analyzing the constraints of the modern cap system, we test if the legendary 1987 Edmonton Oilers lineup could survive financially if they played today. It is a deep look at roster construction and how the economics of the game have shifted over the decades.

We break down the financial logistics and compare past dominance to today's league standards. The discussion highlights the massive differences in team building and salary cap management that make repeating historical success nearly impossible.

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0:00 Revisiting the 80s Oilers Dynasty
3:26 Assigning Salaries to the Great One
6:25 Valuing the Oilers' Scoring Core
11:00 The Defensive Dilemma
13:51 The Cost of Elite Goaltending
16:54 The Reality of a Busted Salary Cap
35:13 Redefining the Modern Dynasty
51:57 Are Dynasties Dead in the NHL?

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