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The Chicago Blackhawks Are A Prefect Trade Partner For The Oilers

By Devon Hladunewich

Jan 28, 2023; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Dylan Holloway (55) and Chicago Blackhawks defensemen Connor Murphy (5) battle for position while goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) defects a shot into the corner during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2023; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Dylan Holloway (55) and Chicago Blackhawks defensemen Connor Murphy (5) battle for position while goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) defects a shot into the corner during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Petr Mrazek Would be an upgrade for the OIlers
Nov 16, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) defends the net against the Tampa Bay Lightning at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports /

Petr Mrazek

Area one that needs an upgrade is between the pipes. I think that there is no doubt that Mrazek would be an upgrade on any of the three goalies who have played for the Oilers this season. There is no goalie above 0.900 SV% on this team so the 0.904 SV% of Mrazek would be greatly appreciated.

Petr Mrázek Regular Season Table
Player GP GS W L T/O GA SA SV SV% GAA SO
Petr Mrázek 11 10 4 6 0 32 335 303 .904 3.24 0

Provided by Hockey-Reference.com

The win/loss record for Mrazek isn’t the best, but he is playing behind a team that may even be worse defensively than the Edmonton Oilers, but somehow his save percentage is better than any Oilers goalie.

Edmonton Oilers Goalies Regular Season Table
Player GP GS W L T/O GA SA SV SV% GAA SO
Stuart Skinner 13 12 4 7 1 43 319 276 .865 3.66 0
Jack Campbell 5 5 1 4 0 20 157 137 .873 4.50 0
Calvin Pickard 2 1 0 1 0 5 46 41 .891 2.94 0
Team Total 18 5 12 1 68 522 454 .870 3.80 0

Provided by Hockey-Reference.com

Just take a look at these goalie numbers. There is really no wonder that the Oilers are where they are in the standings with those types of numbers. in my opinion, any increase in goal could only boost the way this team could perform.

They have already tried out their third-string goalie, which to no surprise has not helped at all. Bringing in Mrazek would be a good move. As it could have an instant boost for the team.

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