The Edmonton Oilers could target a few forwards that play for the Detroit Red Wings.
The Edmonton Oilers could target a few forwards that play for the Detroit Red Wings.
EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers are back in action tomorrow night against the Detroit Red Wings. It will be the second game they have played against them this season.
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Aside from Ken Holland being the former Red Wings general manager, that's not all that these two teams have in common. There are a few former Oilers currently playing on the Red Wings - one of whom the Oilers should definitely consider trading for.
Goal scoring has been an issue since returning from the break. The Oilers could solidify their forward depth by taking a swing on two forwards from the Red Wings - one old Oiler, and another who was rumored to be in their sights this past off season.
Daniel Sprong
Daniel Sprong is having himself a good season for the Winged Wheel. While he isn't on pace to break his career high in points - he's not that far off.
Last year he amassed 46 points in 66 games for the Seattle Kraken while averaging 11:25 a game. This year he has 14 goals, 19 assists for 33 points in 51 games. His ice time is also up with him skating 12:42 on average per game.
He would be a great addition to the middle six, who has a shoot-first mentality. Having him as a third line winger would be a big win for the Oilers.
David Perron
The Red Wings have a great player in David Perron. The former Oiler is finding his groove with his team, as a complimentary winger and agitator.
He's not breaking any recordings with offensive production this year (24 points in 45 games). However, he brings a lot of grit and "jam" to his game - while being able to move up and down the line up as needed.
It's been a long time since he donned an Oilers jersey - but the last full season he played with the Oilers resulted in him scoring his career high 28 goals.
For a team wanting to boost the scoring depth of their forward group, these are two players who should be heavily considered.
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While some may be clamouring for the return of Klim Kostin to the Oilers - he doesn't provide this team with something they don't already have.
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