Hot Links: Thursday, November 7

Hey, everyone.

A bit more morose this morning as it’s starting to feel like all of the goodwill afforded by their 5-0-0 (and 7-1-0) start has evaporated after posting a meagre 3-4-2 record since, with one — yes, one — regulation win in those 9 games.

Yiiiiikes.

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl once again factored in on both Oilers goals and I’ve gotta tell you, it’s beginning to look a lot like last year.

Game recaps galore this morning and a few bits and bobs from around the team to get you through this off day as we eagerly anticipate Taylor Hall’s return tomorrow night. And, hopefully Jersey’s still bad and the Oilers can rediscover some of their mojo. Or at least steal a game via the Devils’ horrendous goaltending. Either way, they need some points.

As per Dave Tippett’s availability last night, expect some changes to the roster in the coming days as the Oilers’ newest bench boss tries to find something, anything.

And I really can’t stress this enough, if you’re a fan of deep, considered analysis, it behooves you to read Scott Wheeler’s breakdown of Jesse Puljujarvi’s season-to-date in Finland. It’s worth the free trial by itself, if you haven’t signed up for The Athletic yet.

Cheers, and we’ll see you next time.

From Us

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GAME PREVIEW: Edmonton Oilers vs. St. Louis Blues (Copper and Blue)

Hot Links: Wednesday, November 6 (Copper and Blue)

Games 9 to 16 review - The below average, needs improvement and keep on keeping on edition! (Copper and Blue)

From Elsewhere

Roster Changes Coming For Oilers (The Oilers Rig)

Weekly Rumours – Are The Rangers A Fit For Puljujarvi? (Oilersnation)

JONES: Oilers Let Another Opportunity Slip Against Stanley Cup Champs (Sun)

Loss To Blues Shows That Oilers Are Not Deep Enough Yet (Sportsnet)

For Money

Willis: The unlikely goalie performances underpinning the Oilers’ hot start (The Athletic)

Wheeler: Analyzing Jesse Puljujarvi’s play in Finland to see what he could offer as an NHLer (The Athletic)

Lowetide: How far away is Evan Bouchard and what role will he play with the Oilers? (The Athletic)

A builder at heart: Dave Tippett is back in his element in Edmonton (The Athletic)