We’re at the moment a month (and a bit) away from Christmas. Extra exactly, it’s Thanksgiving in the USA. Completely satisfied holidays to those that have a good time… and good soccer to those that don’t.
However hey. My level is that for hockey followers, American Thanksgiving is synonymous with a pivotal date. A minimum of, that’s what individuals who’ve labored within the NHL say.
Why is that? As a result of the pattern measurement is giant sufficient to say that groups which are already far sufficient behind within the standings received’t have the ability to climb their manner again into the playoffs. It’s not 100% true, nevertheless it usually applies.
In fact, we’re not saying that the highest eight groups in every affiliation as of as we speak are assured to make the playoffs. If a membership knocks on the door of the playoffs in November, it has an opportunity.
As you may see, the Montreal Canadiens are three factors out of the playoffs. So it’s too early to throw within the towel, even when we are able to see that issues aren’t getting any higher.
Even so, there are some good groups to overhaul as a way to climb the standings. It received’t be straightforward.
That’s why, increasingly more, we’re speaking about buying and selling gamers elsewhere across the deadline. And within the case of goalkeepers, there’s even speak of doing so quickly. #Edmonton
Clearly, if we go by Thanksgiving logic, it’s too late for the Oilers… however in actuality, the gifted Alberta membership can’t throw within the towel in November. It wouldn’t move.
However on this American vacation, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton can attempt to place themselves in order that it’s the Oilers, a membership in a precarious place, who need to pay greater than their fair proportion to get out of the outlet.
Bear in mind: no one’s going to assist the Oilers with out getting one thing out of it.
However given the CH’s veterans, the Oilers’ wants and the goaltending state of affairs, there’s a manner for the 2 groups to work one thing out.
The Name Of The Wilde for @Global_Montreal praises Newhook and Struble and names doable names within the Habs Oilers rumoured blockbuster commerce. https://t.co/Xb25SgEi1b
– Brian Wilde (@BWildeMTL) November 23, 2023
The attention-grabbing factor about all that is that the Oilers have some attention-grabbing belongings to bop round. If the CH is prepared to assist the Oilers with their goaltending state of affairs and provides them an attention-grabbing skater, there are Xavier Bourgault and others who could also be within the CH’s sights.
However there’s additionally the membership’s first selection. And Edmonton might not have a excessive draft choose…
For a Canadiens with only one player in the NHL’s top 50 young players/ prospects under 24 (or two, depending on how you tell the story), getting one other first-round choose might be an excellent asset, no?
It’s a considerate one… and with the cap going up, who is aware of how a lot the Oilers may assist the CH assist them.
In gusto
– Powerful break.
Remind you of a former Blackhawks ahead who’s now with the Habs? pic.twitter.com/6pM1UXnx8s
– DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) November 23, 2023
– An addition to the CH.
The Canadiens have added a Psychological Efficiency Coach. Menard obtained a PhD in Sports activities Psychology from UofO (let’s go Gee-Gees!).
He was then a psychological expertise coach for Cirque de Soleil the place hyperfocus is crucial, and went on to teach Canadian Olympians and different athletes. pic.twitter.com/64SxosVaIo– Andrew Zadarnowski (@AZadarski) November 23, 2023
– Patrik Laine absent from coaching.
Patrik Laine missed #CBJ apply as we speak however head coach Pascal Vincent stated it was only a upkeep day for 29
– Jeff Svoboda (@JacketsInsider) November 23, 2023
– No particulars on Corey Perry’s absence.
Luke Richardson says the Blackhawks is not going to present any extra particulars about Corey Perry’s state of affairs but.
– Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) November 23, 2023
– There it’s…
Help to Kings maintained, Caquist MPs again in line https://t.co/UZeqYKOHSW
– Radio-Canada Data (@RadioCanadaInfo) November 23, 2023