Hot Links: Thursday, April 1

Morning, folks.

It’s a weird day, April Fool’s, so let’s just get through it together. You might find stories about the Oilers’ Connor McDavid actually getting suspended for his elbow the other night. You might hear of a Taylor Hall trade. Or a Caleb Jones deal. Or, god forbid, Ethan Bear.

Pay these distractions no mind, folks. These are merely ruses to get your goat on this, the most foolish day of the year.

Remember, the serious path forward involves trading Tyson Barrie while he’s still tradeable. Anything else is noise right now. Stay focused.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Episode IV: A Blue Nope

In which Preston, Shona and Corey talk about the week that was(n’t), Taylor Hall, the Bakersfield Condors line of Tyler Benson, Ryan McLeod, and Cooper Marody, the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings and their hot start to the year, and the 2021 Isobel Cup Champion Boston Pride!

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Edmonton Oilers Long, Strange Road Trip Finally Got The Best Of Them (ES)

NHL Fines Oilers Star Connor McDavid $5,000 For Elbowing Canadiens’ Jesperi Kotkaniemi (ES)

Women Of Oilersnation: Allison Bullock (ON)

Oilers Happy To Finally End Nightmare Road Trip (TOR)

Oilers Trade Deadline Preview: Can Ken Holland Find The Right Fit? (SN)

Out Like A Lamb (LT)

When will youth sports return to normal in Canada? Infectious disease expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch answers your questions (TA)

Lowetide: Oilers March report card — who’s pulling their weight as the team solidifies its playoff spot? (TA)