It’s official, we are in the dog days of summer Oiler fans. News has slowed to a snail’s pace, while most rosters around the league are essentially set for the upcoming season. It remains to be seen if Edmonton still has a move or two up their sleeve in the form of a trade, PTO or signing.
With another week gone, it’s time to take a look at the latest from around the Oilers’ blogging community.
Oilers Get an “A”: Sports Illustrated’s Alan Muir recently gave off-season grades to the NHL’s 30 teams. The Oilers, to the surprise of many, were given an “A” for their efforts this off-season. Muir takes a look at the trade of Hall to New Jersey for Larsson and discusses the move to sign Milan Lucic for seven years.
Caggiula NHL ready?: The Edmonton Oilers lucked out and signed college free agent Drake Caggiula this past spring. While many assume that the North Dakota alum will start in Bakersfield, is it possible that he pushes for employment in Edmonton during camp? Lowetide takes a look over at OilersNation.
Defending Hall-for-Larsson: James Tanner, the Arizona Coyotes blogger over at Hockeybuzz, defended Edmonton’s decision of trading Hall-for-Larsson earlier this off-season. Towards the end of his weekly plus-and-minus blog, Tanner outlines six points for why Edmonton’s decision can be defended.
A Look at the Schedule: G-money over at Beer League Hero takes a look at the 2016-17 Edmonton Oilers’ schedule and goes in-depth on things like back-to-back games, the Oilers playing tired teams and rested teams, and many other tidbits.
Oilers Going PTO Route?: Are the Edmonton Oilers done tinkering with their roster? Insider Bob Stauffer hinted that they team might be done making big moves, but that they could add a defender or two on a PTO. Sammi Silber over at Oil On Whyte takes a look at the possibility.
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