Which NHL team joined the league first, the Edmonton Oilers or the Calgary Flames?
Edmonton Oilers
Calgary Flames
Both joined at the same time
Neither team is in the NHL
Answer
The Edmonton Oilers joined the NHL in 1979 as part of the World Hockey Association (WHA) merger. The Calgary Flames, originally the Atlanta Flames, moved to Calgary in 1980.
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