Edmonton Oilers trade rumors are heating up. Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period joins Raffaele Papaianni on Episode 21 of Bleed Oil Blue to unpack Edmonton’s top-six forward search, Connor Hellebuyck to Carolina buzz, and Toronto Maple Leafs trade chatter.Will the Oilers add a winger for Connor McDavid? Are the Winnipeg Jets really considering a Connor Hellebuyck trade?

And why did the Leafs explore a Matthew Knies-for-Kirill Marchenko deal? Dave shares his read on the NHL’s biggest early-season storylines.Also in this episode: Oilers goaltending, Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrik Laine possibilities, Minnesota Wild contract questions, Detroit Red Wings roster options, and when NHL teams typically begin making meaningful moves.

Chapters

00:00 Dave Pagnotta joins Bleed Oil Blue

00:31 Oilers season opener and goaltending

02:02 Oilers top-six forward trade rumors

03:49 Tarasenko and Laine possibilities

05:21 Maple Leafs rookie debut discussion

06:57 Minnesota Wild contract questions

09:10 When do NHL teams hit panic mode?

10:28 Connor Hellebuyck-to-Carolina trade rumors

12:31 Could the Oilers target Hellebuyck?

14:34 Detroit Red Wings roster options

17:25 When do struggling teams start selling?

19:08 Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets trade rumor

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