Detroit Red Wings: 2021 NHL Pacific Division Preview

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 12: Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks reaches for a puck during the first period of a game against the Detroit Red Wings at Honda Center on November 12, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 12: Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks reaches for a puck during the first period of a game against the Detroit Red Wings at Honda Center on November 12, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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Edmonton Oilers

2021 Record: 35-19-2

Playoff Result: Conference QF loss

Projected Cap Hit: $84,339,801

Expected LTIR: Oscar Klefbom-D (Cap Hit: $4,167,000), Josh Archibald-LW/RW (Cap Hit: $1,500,000)

Cap Space: $0

Expectations: A deep run in the playoffs

Former Red Wings: Brendan Perlini

vs Red Wings: Tuesday Nov 9 @ Detroit 7:30 PM ET, Tuesday Mar 15 @ Edmonton 9:00 PM ET

Players Joining

Duncan Keith (Chicago)

Zach Hyman (Toronto)

Warren Foegele (Carolina)

Cody Ceci (Pittsburgh)

Derek Ryan (Calgary)

Brendan Perlini (NL)

Colton Sceviour (Pittsburgh)

Players Leaving

Caleb Jones (Chicago)

Adam Larsson (Seattle)

James Neal (St. Louis)

Tyler Ennis (Ottawa)

Alex Chiasson (Vancouver)

How will the Red Wings stack up against Edmonton?

It is now or never for the Edmonton Oilers.  General Manager Ken Holland has once again placed his team against the salary cap ceiling.  Several players will change the chemistry on the ice.  Only time will tell if the changes make the Oilers Stanley Cup contenders.  The Oilers skill and depth should be too much for Detroit to handle.  Expect the Oilers to sweep the Red Wings in their two-game series this year.