With Sekera’s injury comes a chance for Edmonton’s bottom-pairing blueliners to make a move up to the top four. Kris Russell will remain on the second pairing, expected to fill Sekera’s void with his experience and shot-blocking ability. This leaves one spot up for grabs on the bottom pairing.
Considering Russell is versatile in the fact that he can play on either side, Oilers defencemen Darnell NUrse and Matthew Benning could both make a run for a promotion to the top four. However, between the two of them, who is more likely to move up while Sekera recovers?