Trades & Rumors
The Left-Shot Problem: Why Ekman-Larsson Might Not Be Edmonton's Answer
The Edmonton Oilers are desperately hunting for defensive help ahead of the trade deadline, and Toronto's Oliver Ekman-Larsson has landed squarely on their radar. However, there's a wrinkle that complicates what otherwise looks like a natural fit - Ekman-Larsson is a left-shot defenseman, and Edmonton's scouting department has been specifically targeting a right-side presence to shore up their blue line.
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