It's just the beginning of the trades for the Oilers

The March 8th trade deadline is less than 48 hours away, and NHL general managers are working on their last deals. Edmonton has been one of the biggest teams to watch for trades, as Ken Holland is still looking for more ways to strengthen his team before the playoffs.

Oilers Make Big Moves Ahead Of Trade Deadline

Earlier today, it was announced that the Oilers made a massive acquisition, involving deals with Anaheim and Tampa Bay. This included pulling in forwards Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick. They also gained rights to goaltender Ty Taylor and a seventh-round draft pick for this year.





Oilers general manager Ken Holland made a statement regarding this deal, praising both forwards Edmonton has acquired.

Holland Indicates Oilers Are Not Done With Trade Deals

Some Oilers followers expressed concerns over the deal, as it gives conditional draft picks to Anaheim and Tampa Bay. Additionally, many of these fans simply feel that this trade is not enough for Edmonton to shine in the playoffs.




These fans may be in luck, as it appears Holland agrees that deals still need to be made. In a statement about the acquisition, he also expressed the desire to hire a strong defenseman.



With the trade deadline just around the corner, it will be fascinating to watch how the Oilers try to finish building up their team.

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