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The Edmonton Oilers kicked off their return from the 4 Nations Face-off break with back-to-back losses. It was a less than ideal way to return to the ice for the Oilers.
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They have gotten their backsides handed to them for two games. First, a 6-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers and then, a 7-3 loss to Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.
Not good at all.
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So, with the trade deadline on the horizon, the question becomes; where is the biggest need for the Oilers?
Is it scoring depth? Whether than comes in the form of another top-six forward or depth forward?
Will John Klingberg be up to speed soon or do they need another top-four defender?
Or, do they need another goalie?
What do you think is the Oilers biggest need before the trade deadline? Let me know in the poll!
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