This in from TSN stats analyst and hockey writer Travis Yost, his ranking of NHL defences, where he places the Edmonton Oilers in the top tier. Article content

Said Yost of the Oilers: “The goaltending can terrify you on any given night but a key reason why the Oilers have emerged as perennial Stanley Cup contenders – OK, setting aside the two-headed monster of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl – is a deepening of skill and talent on the blueline. You need puck movers capable of igniting an attack with this collection of forwards, and Edmonton has that in spades – now featuring one of the best trade deadline acquisitions of the 2024-25 season in Jake Walman.” Article content Article content

Other teams in Yost’s Top Tier include Colorado, Carolina, Dallas and Ottawa.

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