Oilers' Penalty Kill Crisis: Personnel or System Changes Needed? 

Hey there! I just read about the Edmonton Oilers' struggles with their penalty kill, and wow, it's tough to see such a talented team facing these issues. A 60 percent success rate is just unacceptable for a team that has playoff aspirations. It’s crazy how quickly things can change in the NHL. Last season, they were a powerhouse, and now they’re in crisis mode.

I think they definitely need to look at both personnel and system changes. Losing key players like Vincent Desharnais and Warren Foegele has clearly impacted their PK unit. Darnell Nurse and Mattias Ekholm are great players, but they need the right partners to thrive. It’s all about chemistry, and right now, it seems like they’re still trying to figure things out.

Coach Knoblauch is right that execution is key, but they also need to find a way to get back to basics. Simple plays like zone clears can make a huge difference. It’s frustrating to watch them struggle, especially when you know they have the talent to be much better.

And let’s not forget about the power play woes too! If both special teams are struggling, it puts so much pressure on the rest of the team. I really hope they can turn it around soon because I want to see the Oilers back in the playoff mix. What do you think? Do you see any potential trades that could help them out?