Deadline Drama: Which Seven NHL Teams Are Racing Against Time to Shake Up Their Rosters?
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That leaves a top-nine forward as the most realistic need that the club can address ahead of the deadline.
During last year’s Stanley Cup Final, the difference between Florida and Edmonton’s forward depth was stark. The Panthers were so deep that they were rolling Brad Marchand and Anton Lundell on their third line; meanwhile, the Oilers were far too reliant on Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Florida had nine forwards who contributed at least four points in that Cup Final, while the Oilers only had four (McDavid, Draisaitl, Vasily Podkolzin and Corey Perry).
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