Ken Linseman

When the Edmonton Oilers captured their first Stanley Cup in 1984, most of the credit—deservedly—went to the likes of Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Paul Coffey, and Grant Fuhr. But behind the high-octane offensive juggernaut was a gritty, clever agitator who brought a crucial edge to the team: Ken Linseman.

When the Edmonton Oilers captured their first Stanley Cup in 1984, the spotlight inevitably shone on the team’s most dazzling…