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Steve Yzerman acquires goaltender for the Red Wings while crushing Edmonton Oilers' hopes
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Per a new report from David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the Edmonton Oilers, who have lost twice in a row in the SCF, wanted to acquire John Gibson from the Ducks before the Red Wings did.
The Edmonton Oilers have now lost in the SCF twice in a row to the Florida Panthers, who have ruined their dream of what would have been their 1st Stanley Cup win since 1990.
The Oilers also desperately need to upgrade their goaltending position, as it would be a complete dereliction of duty by general manager Stan Bowman to roll it back with Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard in net.
Meanwhile, the Red Wings picked up a big time upgrade when they acquired John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks for Petr Mrazek.
Per a report from David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the Oilers had explored a potential trade for Gibson before the Red Wings acquired him. He also said that other than considering Jeremy Swayman from Boston, they've not seriously considered changing things in the crease.
David Pagnotta: The Oilers re-engaged before Anaheim traded John Gibson to Detroit to at least see what the pricetag was; other than an inquiry to Boston I think in November for Jeremy Swayman, I haven't gotten the sense they've heavily explored the goalie market - Big Show
That's likely the last thing that captain Connor McDavid wants to hear as he enters the last year of his contract.
The Oilers would be wise to try and do everything to entice him to stick around and try and win his 1st Stanley Cup with the club rather than jump ship and go elsewhere.
If Bowman doesn't upgrade his goaltending, then McDavid could decide to look for greener pastures next summer when he becomes a UFA.
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JUILLET 13 | 74 ANSWERS Steve Yzerman acquires goaltender for the Red Wings while crushing Edmonton Oilers' hopes Should the Oilers have traded for John Gibson? | ||
| Yes | 49 | 66.2 % |
| No | 25 | 33.8 % |
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