Oilers Take on Penguins and Trade Deadline Reactions
Are the Oilers good enough? They've lost two in a row...
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The Edmonton Oilers added Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick at the trade deadline, plus brought in a depth defenseman in Troy Stecher. Did they do enough while other teams in the Western Conference loaded up? They’ve lost to Columbus and Buffalo and will try to get back on the winning track aginst Pittsburgh.
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Oilers’ McDavid Looks to Continue Dominance of Crosby, Penguins
Today (Mar. 10), Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers visit Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. This will be only the 13th time the two superstars have faced off in an NHL regular-season game.
Oilers Should Have Pursued Kostin as Brown Replacement
March 9, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Edmonton Oilers made some strong moves at the trade deadline and proved they were willing to go all-in this season. They acquired Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks who were both retained to save the Oilers money, which allowed them to also acquire defenceman Troy Stecher. There were plenty of other moves that occurred on the March 8 trade deadline, including the massive blockbuster that sent Tomas Hertl to the Vegas Golden Knights, but the Oilers missed out on the opportunity to bring back a fan favourite from last season. The Detroit Red Wings traded forward Klim Kostin to the San Jose Sharks for close to nothing, and the Oilers missed out on bringing him back.
Oilers’ 2024 Trade Deadline Receives Mixed Reviews
March 9, 2024 by Dale Bochon
There have been very few occasions when the Edmonton Oilers fan base was as divided as it was on 2024 NHL Trade Deadline Day. Some fans and pundits were commending the moves that Oilers general manager Ken Holland made just before the March 8 deadline. Others were not too happy (from “Staples: ‘The definition of insanity: Sourness on social media about Edmonton Oilers on deadline day’, Edmonton Journal, March 8, 2024).
Grading the Deadline Addition of Troy Stecher for the Oilers
March 7, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In a move aimed at fortifying their defensive depth, the Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenseman Troy Stecher from the Arizona Coyotes. The deal, announced by the Oilers, includes a seventh-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, with Edmonton parting ways with their fourth-round selection in the 2027 Draft. The move, while not an upgrade over any of the blueliners they have in their current top six addresses a need for more puck-moving capabilities and offers options in the event of injuries or depth issues.