Playoffs
Insider Questions Oilers' Blueline Bet Before Deadline
An NHL insider throws cold water on the Oilers' early long-term commitment to a key defenseman, warning it leaves Edmonton exposed as the trade deadline looms. With cap crunches and defensive lapses piling up, folks in front offices whisper that this gamble could backfire big-time in the playoffs. Stan Bowman's crew faces a pivotal call on whether to double down or pivot hard, and the clock ticks louder every shift.
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