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It will be the second game they have played against them this season." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_2RBTwTHNc[/embed]" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "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." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "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." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Daniel Sprong", "level": 2 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "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." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0MzE5MzExNzkwMDg5MzIy/usatsi_22415575_168401874_lowres.jpg" }, "caption": "Daniel Sprong" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "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." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "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." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "David Perron", "level": 2 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "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." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "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." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0MzE5NDI4MDIyNjQyMTE3/usatsi_22213501_168401874_lowres.jpg" }, "caption": "David Perron" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "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." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "For a team wanting to boost the scoring depth of their forward group, these are two players who should be heavily considered." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkWwgRVZT5w[/embed]" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "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. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Visit the Striking Oil Podcast website" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss an update on all your current (and former) Oilers." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Former Oilers Forward Scores Against Old Team" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: 'I'm Probably Gonna Respond the Same Way': Evander Kane Shares His View of the Ridly Greig Slap Shot Empty-Netter and Morgan Rielly's Response" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Oilers Defender Will Miss Next Two Games" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: 'I Don't Know If I Would Agree With That': Leon Draisaitl Has a Different View of Recent Oilers' Special Teams Play Than Reporters" } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Around the NHL", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Canucks Looking At Flyers Defenders" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bruins Reportedly Linked to Kraken Forward" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lightning Eyeing Offensive Predators Defenseman" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Senators, Ridly Greig, Lean Into Empty-Net Slapshot Goal Against Maple Leafs With Valentine's Day Cards" } } ] }

2 Red Wings the Oilers Should Trade For