Stan Bowman Confident in Edmonton Oilers' Roster for Pacific Division Title Push

The EdmontonOilers are preparing to make themselves the best team in the Pacific Division, and General Manager Stan Bowman believes that will happen via a completely healthy and complete lineup. With most of its key stars returning from injuries and newly arrived trade deadline additions yet to debut, all Bowman is to see is a fully healthy roster for action. The Oilers trail by four points from the pace-setting Vegas Golden Knights but now hope to bridge that gap and claim division leadership.

The Oilers have been figuring out how to fill up their roster lines, but much help is on the way as things get better. First, defenseman Mattias Ekholm is on his way back after being on the shelf because of an illness exacerbated by the 4 Nations Face-Off. His return will fortify the blue line and allow the pairings to be set as Edmonton charges onward for a division title.

Another addition is the forward Frederic, traded last deadline from the Boston Bruins. He has not played for the club yet, although versatile as he plays both center and wing. The Oilers added Max Jones to bolster the forward fold with his hard, nasty, aggressive play.
Stan Bowman has stressed that it's all-important for the Oilers to get everyone back aboard the ship. If the entire roster could stay intact, Bowman feels, it would be enough to challenge the Vegas Golden Knights for first place in the late-season stretch. The end of the season will define playoff positioning for this team.
The Edmonton Oilers are entering a pivotal stage of the season, and their head coach, Stan Bowman, is confident that the assembled forces will give them the edge. With the reinforcement of Mattias Ekholm coming back and the new trade acquisitions still to make their contribution, the team now expects to compete better in the final game of the regular season.
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The Oilers knew they were lagging in the Pacific Division standings, but a good end to the season could put them first. This team's depth, combined with a stronger lineup, leaves them in a prime position to close that four-point gap and make the push toward the playoffs. The coming matches will challenge their ability to compete at the highest level.