Docuseries Chronicles Edmonton Oilers Dynasty With a Helping Hand From Ryan Reynolds’ Production House

TORONTO — A new docuseries focusing on the Edmonton Oilers’ dominance in the NHL during the 1980s is set to be produced by Ryan Reynolds’ company, Maximum Effort.

Producers state that “The Great Ones” will provide an unparalleled insight into the lives and careers of the Oilers players who contributed to the team’s five Stanley Cup victories from 1984 to 1990.

This five-episode series will include fresh conversations with key figures from the Oilers dynasty—such as Wayne Gretzzy and Mark Messier—as well as competitors, commentators, team executives, and individuals playing roles off the ice.

Maximizing efforts involves working alongside Score G Productions, Fennessey Films, Super Channel, and OEG Sports & Entertainment for this particular series.

The Emmy-winning director Austin Andrews, known for his work on the Netflix series “Julie and the Phantoms,” will be taking charge of the project as the director.

The show will debut on Super Channel during the winter of 2027.

The Oilers are presently pursuing their first Cup since 1990 as they face the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference finals.

“Maximum Effort” is also responsible for producing the sports docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham.” This series documents the journey of a Welsh football club, managed by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The show is currently airing its fourth season on FX.

The report from The Canadian Press was initially released on May 21, 2025.

Alex Nino Gheciu from The Canadian Press