Detroit Red Wings: 2021 NHL Pacific Division Preview
By Chris Giles
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.