Trade Ideas, Line Juggling and Oilers Earn 11 Straight Wins
The Oilers make another comeback, this time with new-look lines.
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The Edmonton Oilers continue to roll with their 11th-straight win. This time they came from behind to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Meanwhile, there are some new trade ideas to consider, some players to avoid, and some line changes of note.
Oilers Win 11th Straight With 4-2 Victory Over Maple Leafs
January 17, 2024 by Brian Swane
One of the most important numbers in Edmonton Oilers’ history took on a whole new meaning Tuesday (Jan. 16) at Rogers Place, where the home team defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2. One of the most important numbers in Edmonton Oilers’ history took on a whole new meaning Tuesday (Jan. 16) at Rogers Place, where the home team defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2.
Oilers Should Trade For Defenceman Sean Walker
January 16, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Edmonton Oilers will likely be looking to bolster their roster in hopes of making a deep run into the playoffs this season after several failed attempts at winning a Stanley Cup. In the previous two seasons, they have been eliminated by the team that went on to win the Stanley Cup — the Colorado Avalanche in 2022, and the Vegas Golden Knights last season. One particular defender they could look at bringing in is the Philadelphia Flyers’ Sean Walker, who was listed on Frank Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff’s trade bait list in December.
Oilers Should Only Be Interested in Mackenzie Blackwood
January 16, 2024 by Rob Couch
The Edmonton Oilers have climbed their way firmly into a playoff spot. A big part of their turnaround is thanks to strong goaltending, mostly from Stuart Skinner. Calvin Pickard has also been good in seven appearances and six starts. However, despite both doing well, there is still room for improvement. The Oilers need to acquire another goaltender in the coming weeks, and many people are still debating who this should be. But there seems to be one goalie target for the Oilers, despite all of the trade chatter, and that’s Mackenzie Blackwood.
Oilers Should Avoid Elvis Merzlikins Trade With Blue Jackets
January 16, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
While the Oilers have turned their season around having found themselves on a 10-game winning streak, the Blue Jackets have continued to struggle as of late. While they won their last game against the red-hot Vancouver Canucks, that was their first win in their last four games played, and they sit last in the Metropolitan Division with a 14-21-9 record. After the win against the Canucks, Elvis Merzlikins made headlines after clarifying he had requested a trade from the Blue Jackets after months of being underutilized.
Other Good Oilers’ Reads:
Oilers Were Wise to Reject Maple Leafs’ Desharnais Trade Offer
January 16, 2024 by Sean Panganiban
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blue Jackets, Avalanche, Canadiens
January 16, 2024 by Jim Parsons