McDavid Finally Scores, Goalie Decision, Oilers Competing With Vegas For Fowards
Plus at look at some missed opportunities... in a number of ways
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Connor McDavid scored the winner for the Oilers in overtime, finally getting a goal. Meanwhile, as the deadline approaches, Edmonton is making some key decisions — both in terms of what they have and what they won’t spend to get what they need.
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McDavid’s Slump-Busting Goal Lifts Oilers to Victory Over Blues
February 29, 2024 by Brian Swane
The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up their five-game homestand with a 2-2-1 record by defeating the St. Louis Blues 3-2 at Rogers Place on Wednesday (Feb. 28). Connor McDavid had the game-winning goal in overtime and Zach Hyman scored twice for the Oilers, who rallied after goals from Pavel Buchnevich and Robert Thomas staked the Blues to a 2-0 lead before the game was five minutes old.
Oilers and Golden Knights Competing for Same Deadline Forwards
February 29, 2024 by Jim Parsons
According to Darren Dreger, the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights have emerged as two teams aggressively going after the same forwards at this season’s NHL Trade Deadline. Mentioning in a recent TSN Insider Trading segment that the Oilers and Golden Knights are pursuing names like Tyler Toffoli, Pavel Buchnevich, and Jordan Eberle, both teams are willing to push hard for players they believe will help at that necessary piece for their top six.
Oilers Reportedly Make Big Goaltending Call Pre-Trade Deadline
February 29, 2024 by Jim Parsons
The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly not going after a big goaltender trade at this season’s NHL Trade Deadline. Despite some names being tossed out there in rumors and speculation in the final days before the March 8 deadline, it appears Edmonton is sticking with what they have.
Oilers Should Have Outbid Stars for Chris Tanev
February 29, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars made headlines on Wednesday night by making a massive trade which ended up sending Chris Tanev to the Stars in a three-team trade with the New Jersey Devils. The full trade was the Stars acquiring Tanev and prospect Cole Brady, the Flames acquiring Artem Grushnikov, a 2024 second-round pick, and a conditional 2026 third-round pick, and the Devils acquiring the Stars’ 2026 fourth-round pick. In the deal, the Flames retained 50% of Tanev’s salary while the Devils retained 25%, meaning the Stars are only paying 25% for the remainder of his contract, which comes out to a $1.125 million cap hit.
Flames’ Markstrom Is Tied for Points With Struggling Oilers Forward
February 29, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
Jacob Markstrom is having an excellent 2023-24 season for the Calgary Flames. The 34-year-old is in the running for the Vezina Trophy, and is seemingly keeping his team in every game he starts. Had he not missed some time with injury, the Flames may be in a playoff spot right now. Things have been going great for Markstrom this season, though not everyone else around the league can say the same. One player in particular who has really struggled, arguably more than anybody else in the NHL, is Connor Brown.