Oilers Reveal Plan Coming Out of Pro Scouting Meetings
Plus, can they keep up their streak after the All-Star Break?
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The Edmonton Oilers just finished their pro scouting meetings and CEO Jef Jackson talked about strategies the organization will be taking ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. Plus, is this new way of winning sustainable?
Enjoy today’s edition. There’s a lot to take in…
Oilers CEO Says at Trade Deadline, “Anything on Table”
January 29, 2024 by Jim Parsons
Jeff Jackson of the Edmonton Oilers spoke to The Athletic and talked about what the team’s trade deadline plans are. Noting that the organization is looking at the market and all of its options, the Oilers like where they are. That said, they are ready to make a move if that move makes sense.
With the deadline looming, the current challenge is that numerous teams remain in playoff contention. No one is hastily selling assets yet. When teams are prepared to engage in a deal, and a move makes sense, Jackson says the Oilers are poised to act.
Oilers’ Success During Win Streak Is Sustainable Over Long Term
January 29, 2024 by Brian Swane
The Oilers haven’t lost since Dec. 19, and they won’t lose for at least another week and a half because they’ve got an extended break in their schedule around All-Star Weekend. But with the way they’re playing, it doesn’t seem like the Oilers will ever lose again.
That’s the level of confidence felt in Edmonton where the Oilers have won 24 of their last 27 games. The Oilers are 26-6-0 since former head coach Jay Woodcroft and his assistant Dave Manson were fired and replaced by Kris Knoblauch and Paul Coffey, respectively, on Nov. 12.
But is this incredible run just the product of a perfect storm, or is the Oilers’ success sustainable? The answer to that can be found by looking at how Edmonton is winning games.
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Senators, Bruins, Rangers
January 29, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, how open are the Edmonton Oilers to making trades while their team is playing as well as they are? In Ottawa, what do the Senators have to do to be a player in the Chris Tanev trade sweepstakes? Jake DeBrusk continues to say he wants to stay with the Boston Bruins. Finally, who will the New York Rangers look at to replace Filip Chytil?