Feb 11, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith (41) celebrates the win over the Montreal Canadiens with teammate Dylan Wells (30) at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
The Edmonton Oilers need another goaltender. They had a big day when the National Hockey League’s free agency period opened, with the long rumoured signing of Zack Hyman coming to fruition, a depth centre signing in Derek Ryan, and Jared Foegele arriving via trade.
Adding those players into a forward group that already includes Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Jesse Puljujärvi, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins should allow Edmonton to balance their attack, offer a ferocious forecheck, and outscore opponents more often, even on rare nights when #97 is held off the score sheet.