McDavid Wows with 6 Assists, Trade Deadline Buzz and Packages
McDavid continues to impress as the deadline creeps closer...
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The Oilers exploded in the third period against the Detroit Red Wings and picked up a key win. The victory was highlighted by six assists from McDavid, none of which came on the power play. There’s also more chatter around the trade deadline and some possible options.
Enjoy today’s edition.
McDavid Has Record-Breaking Night of Assists vs Red Wings
February 14, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In a dazzling display of offense, Connor McDavid left his mark on a game between the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers, but also an indelible mark in the NHL and Oilers’ franchise record book. The Oilers’ 8-4 victory over the Red Wings included an explosion of goals in the third period, but it was the assists most were paying attention to. By the time the game was over, McDavid posted six helpers, doing something he’s never done in his career.
Oilers & Islanders Should Swap Former Top Prospects
February 14, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
From the start of the season, the New York Islanders and Edmonton Oilers have had their fair share of struggles. For the Islanders, a constant battle with losing streaks and blown leads have led them out of a playoff spot. The Oilers had an embarrassing start to the season before hiring Kris Knoblauch to be their head coach. Since then, the team has catapulted up the standings, sitting third in the Pacific Division as one of the hottest teams in hockey. Despite the recent success, some players are still struggling to find their footing.
Oilers Need to Prepare All-In Trade Package for Jake Guentzel
February 13, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Edmonton Oilers have had one of the most interesting campaigns this season. They started their 2023-24 campaign with a 3-9-1 record which led to them firing Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson and replacing them with Kris Knoblauch and Paul Coffey. It also led to the American Hockey League (AHL) demotion of goaltender Jack Campbell who was replaced by Calvin Pickard. Now that the Oilers have bounced back in a big way — having recently gone on a 16-game winning streak which was snapped by the Vegas Golden Knights— they will likely look to go all-in at the 2024 Trade Deadline and bring in some assets to bolster their roster heading into the postseason. One player they could look at is a Pittsburgh Penguins forward who hasn’t been given a contract extension yet, leading to trade rumours.
Oilers News & Rumors: Broberg, Desharnais, Gagner, Guentzel
February 13, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is talk about how much the team wants to hang on to Philip Broberg, Sam Gagner gets back into the lineup, and the Oilers are going back to their old defensive pairings. Finally, is the price for Jake Guentzel going to be more than the Oilers can afford?