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Edmonton Oilers insider reveals team's next move after Trent Frederic trade
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The Edmonton Oilers made a splash in the trade market today to acquire forward Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins, and are expected to swing another trade for a defenceman before the trade deadline.
GM Stan Bowman has expressed a need for a depth left shot defenceman earlier this season, but perhaps the Oilers aim higher.
Oilers insider reveals team's next move after Trent Frederic trade
After the Trent Frederic trade, Oilers insider Bob Stauffer joined the What Chaos Show and confirmed that Edmonton will make at least one more move to acquire a defenceman.
»I don't think for a second that Stan Bowman is done.
If Edmonton makes another trade, I think it's going to be for a defenseman. So I do think their tandem is going to be Skinner and Pickard.»
If Edmonton makes another trade, I think it's going to be for a defenseman. So I do think their tandem is going to be Skinner and Pickard.»
Earlier this year, Stan Bowman explicitly said that the Oilers will be pursuing a depth defenceman on their left side.
»Our top three lefties have been excellent between Ekholm, Kulak and Nurse. But I think underneath that, if one of them were to get injured, then yeah, we don't have that experienced depth on the left side. So that's one area to look at.
- Stan Bowman
- Stan Bowman
The lower target could change depending on their assessment of John Klingberg handling top 4 playoff minutes, but a depth addition looks most likely.
Oilers insider says team will not pursue goalie trade at deadline
Stauffer also confirmed that the Oilers will roll into the playoffs with Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard as their goalie tandems. Management believes that goaltending is not a priority, despite it looking like their biggest weakness.
For now though, Oilers fans can get excited about the addition of the tough Trent Frederic to their bottom six, and more defensive depth coming their way as well.
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