The Oilers are looking for a miracle solution in front of the net.
The Alberta outfit is off to an atrocious start to the season, and their goaltenders aren’t delivering the goods. It’s in this context that we’ve discussed at length the possibility of Ken Holland (Oilers GM) turning to Kent Hughes to find said miracle solution, because the Habs have three NHL goaltenders in their line-up at the moment.
Pierre LeBrun, one of the NHL’s best informants, spoke about the issue earlier today on BPM Sports.
And LeBrun was quick to point out that the Oilers and Habs haven’t talked lately, after being asked by Georges Laraque if the Edmonton team had any interest in Samuel Montembeault:
The Oilers and the Habs haven’t talked lately. That doesn’t mean they won’t talk, but what I can tell you is that I think it’s a bit of an exaggerated rumour. – Pierre LeBrun
While on Laraque and Gonzalez, tipster @PierreVLeBrun added his two cents to the rumors linking the Habs and Oilers. pic.twitter.com/lXwni6oBiX
– BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) November 24, 2023
Interesting stuff.
In fact, last week, Elliotte Friedman was saying that the Oilers were interested in the Canadiens’ three goaltenders.
Has that changed since then?
The season is progressing rapidly and the Oilers will have to find a solution before it’s too late. Already, after twenty games, they find themselves 30th in the league standings…
If Edmonton’s woes continue, we can expect a deal to be struck. After all, the Oilers have high expectations, and it would be ridiculous for Ken Holland to insist on keeping his roster intact when he has the luxury of two of the best players in the world.
In gusto
– Good point.
Oilers insuccess: what if we also talked about their draft flaws? https://t.co/kOKMS85u9I
– Mathias Brunet (@mathiasbrunet) November 24, 2023
– Jacob Fowler earns praise.
Boston College head coach Greg Brown on #GoHabsGo prospect Jacob Fowler
“His demeanour. Great mental game beyond his 18 years. He’s just so consistent.
He’s a very talented goalie, but I think his mental game is what keeps him so consistent .” https://t.co/SYEDIeoE8l
– Marco D’Amico (@mndamico) November 24, 2023
– That’s a good one.
Drinks on me tonight boys pic.twitter.com/1ZQs7s1LVd
– HFTV (@HFTVSports) November 24, 2023
– Interesting.
Cont’d: “…but the Islanders don’t look like they can win right now, so what does Kane think about that?”
– NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) November 24, 2023
– Jacob Trouba is a monster on the ice.
Jacob Trouba.
A one man wrecking crew. pic.twitter.com/mhxaxqo4b2
– Jonny Lazarus (@JLazzy23) November 24, 2023
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