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The Nation Roundup

Apr 5, 2019, 07:00 EDT
Connor and the Oilers new GM; Flames first round match up is their most ideal; building the Canucks defense next year; does Sparks have an NHL future; the NHL draft, the Jack Adams race, Humbolt strong and more in this week’s Nation Roundup brought to you by Sumo Jerky.
In the Roundup, we go around the Nation Network and give you some of the best articles of the last couple weeks. Every once in a while it’s good to know what other teams are doing, or maybe you find an interesting article you wouldn’t have found otherwise.
LEAFS

How much did the Leafs miss Jake Gardiner? (Thomas Williams)
What is the outlook for Garret Sparks NHL future? (Brayden Engel)
CANUCKS

Building the 19-20 Canucks defense (Ryan Beich)
Goalies: Predicting Markstrom’s next contract (Stephan Roget)
Canucks sign NCAA UFA Brogan Rafferty (Ryan Beich)
FLAMES

Flames most probable 1st round match up is also their best (Pat Steinberg)
The Black Aces: Flames prospect report (Ryan Pike)
Mailbag: Playoff preview (Christian Tiberi)
OILERS

Photoshop: Tom Kostiuk
Dare to dream: Connor in the room (Robin Brownlee)
McDavid’s post game interview was tough to watch (Baggedmilk)
Pulling positives (Tyler Yaremchuk)
Hockeyfights.com – Scrap of the week
More from around the NHL:
Humbolt Broncos: A year along (Robin Brownlee)
Jack Adams race wide open (Sportsnet)
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Breaking News
- GDB 71.0: Shorthanded Oilers will need to bring their best against the Lightning (8PM MT, CBC)
- Draisaitl receiving treatment in Germany, hopeful Oilers can ‘keep playing long enough’ so he can ‘step in’
- Oilers game notes: Will Edmonton show up against the Lightning?
- Oilers Prospect Update: Järventie gets deserved recall Bakersfield continues to gear up for playoffs
- Pre-scout: Oilers look to simplify in battle against Lightning
