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NHL Notebook: Vancouver Canucks acquire Ethan Bear, Devan Dubnyk retires and more

Former Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ethan Bear was dealt Friday being shipped from the Carolina Hurricanes to the Vancouver Canucks.
Devan Dubnyk has officially retired from the NHL and is entering the world of broadcasting.

BLH’s Thoughts: Bear should have a solid chance to show what he can do with the Canucks since Quinn Hughes is out for a few weeks but he’s on his third club now and the chances are running out.

Before he was moved out of Edmonton (pre-covid), there were rumors of conditioning problems apparently and if you’re a hockey player who’s challenged in that manner, being sent to a team that is coached by Rod Brind’Amour has to be a special kind of nightmare.

Now, it’s only fair that me mention that Bear caught covid and dealt with a lower-body injury before the playoffs last year. Either way, he couldn’t find a way to break into the Canes’ lineup and there’s no shame in that because it’s a deep one.

Maybe Vancouver will be different.

GM8: Oilers vs. Flames

Who to Watch Out for on Calgary

#91 Nazem Kadri – Eight points in his previous half dozen minus one plus he’s definitely going to play a massive factor in throwing Edmonton’s star off their games.
#11 Mikael Backlund – Calgary’s 3C has been shooting like crazy in his last five, 23 times to be exact, yet, he only has two goals to show for it.
#4 Rasmus Andersson – In his last five games he’s accrued as many assists as the average human has fingers on one hand and knowing his history, he’ll be driving the Oilers’ forwards nuts.

Who to Watch Out for on Edmonton

#18 Zach Hyman – Hyman has three goals and four assists in his last five and these rivalry games where the foot soldiers thrive. This guy is an elite foot soldier.
#2 Evan Bouchard – Four points in his last handful of games and we’re finally seeing him hit his stride. He’ll be tested by the Flames’ intense forecheck tonight, though.
#37 Warren Foegele – I think he breaks the goose egg tonight. He’s been playing a really aggressive game lately and his line as a whole has been giving opposing teams fits in their own end.

BLH’s Thoughts: Jason Strudwick was mentioning on Ryan Rishaug’s podcast that if Jack Campbell doesn’t start that there’s going to be a goalie controversy. To me, that’s a bunch of poppycock. Campbell’s contracted for five more years and I would imagine he’s checked his ego at the door because he’s in it to win it, no? I’m hoping Woodcroft starts Skinner tonight seeing has the last time these two teams met, it was the young netminder who came in to relieve the aforementioned Campbell and thrived in said appearance no less.

I like Edmonton’s chances in this game but they’ve got to score first. Calgary always seems to find a way to shut their opponents down after scoring one or two so it’ll be incumbent upon the Oilers top six to bury one early and the Oilers’ big boys are on fire at the moment.

Now, the game is the late one on Hockey Night in Canada tonight, who will end up being the main attraction when all is said and done, the netminding, the scoring, or the refs?

Markstrom starts vs EDM; 7-11 last two years against the Oilers with .874 save pct, including a 5.11 GAA in his last six.

61-30, .920 against everyone else. pic.twitter.com/T5WK9DMx52

— Jack Michaels (@EdmontonJack) October 29, 2022

Trade Rumors

Spector’s Hockey

SPORTSNET: Mark Spector doesn’t see the Chicago Blackhawks’ surprisingly good start to this season will deviate management from its rebuilding plans.
- As for Toews, Spector believes teams will line up for his services at the trade deadline. He suggested the Edmonton Oilers as a suitor as Toews would provide depth at center among their middle-six plus former teammate Duncan Keith works in their front office.
SPORTSNET:In his latest “32 Thoughts” column, Elliotte Friedman reports Jakob Chychrun remains a couple of weeks away from rejoining the Arizona Coyotes… The New York Islanders could be a suitor. However, Friedman wonders if it would make sense for them to part with draft picks right now.
With blueliners Mattias Samuelsson and Henri Jokiharju sidelined by injuries, Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams could be examining the trade market to see what’s available.
TSN:Pierre LeBrun reports what he’s heard from other teams around the league is the San Jose Sharks have let it be known they’re willing to listen to offers for pretty much everyone on their roster except perhaps for Tomas Hertl.

BLH’s Thoughts: Spector said on Oilers Now that he was told by Chicago GM Kyle Davidson that they would not be deviating from the plan even if the Hawks good form were to continue.

Now, regarding Edmonton and Toews, there are some whispers around the league that Toews has really lost a step and if that’s true, the price to acquire him should come down significantly. If you’re the Oilers, that’s probably music to your ears but at the same time how much has his form deteriorated and would it really be in your team’s best interests to move a Puljujarvi, Yamamoto, or Foegele in order to trade for him?

If the Sharks are having a firesale, would it make sense to bring in local lad Noah Gregor? He’s got the wheels and he brings some sandpaper to the rink. Personally, I think he’s a better option than Mattias Janmark but perhaps it would make more sense to wait until we see what Tyler Benson looks like when he returns from injury. Still though, I value Gregor.