Oilers' Defense Shines, Hughes Eyed

0:00Welcome to NHL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NHL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. Edmonton Oilers star-forward. Leon Drysidle is out with an injury after taking a hit in their last game against the Nashville Predators. He left early and did not return, then missed Monday's practice on March 16th. He is expected to sit out the upcoming match-up with the San Jose Sharks, but there is no clear timeline for his return yet. Meanwhile, the Oilers' defense has shown real improvement in recent games. They are playing with more physicality, better structure, and even getting goals from their lower lines instead of just the top forwards. Since the Olympic break, they rank fourth in the league for expected goals against per 60 minutes. Those changes come after a rocky start to the season with shaky goal-tending and not enough grit on defense. Additions like Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks are boosting their efforts, as both bring strong defensive skills to the mix. Pundits and fans have noticed the shift, and it can make a big difference as Edmonton

1:03pushes for a top spot in the Pacific Division, keeping this up will be crucial for another deep run in the playoffs. On top of that, insiders report the Oilers are eyeing college-free agent TJ Hughes. The 24-year-old from the University of Michigan put up 19 goals and 31 assists for 50 points in just 36 games. This. The season. He is drawing interest from multiple teams once his NCAA year ends. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm, S-O-L-L-I, soleypillow.com.