How will things shake out for the EdmontonOilers in the new year? SportsnetSpec predicts an impact trade, the emergence of an NHL-ready prospect and a 'Battle of Alberta' revival in the playoffs.
EDMONTON — The word “bold” has a different meaning here in Edmonton, where it applies to the local hockey team and its various transactions.
His tenure spiralled along, until all that remained was the hashtag #CraigsOnIt, a salty bit of closure to a GM’s career gone awry.season is to expect some blowback, and perhaps even a new hashtag. But what the heck?Get the best of our NHL coverage and exclusives delivered directly to your inbox!The Oilers need a third-line centre. Ottawa isn’t going to make the playoffs. Pageau becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
What they’re shy on is NHL-ready forwards, something the big club could really use a couple of right now. Left-winger Tyler Benson is the best they’ve got down on the farm in Bakersfield, and by the time Feb. 1 rolls around he’ll have played roughly 125 games in the American Hockey League.
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