This in from Mark Spector of Sportsnet: “Frederic and Walman take the ice early at practice here on San Jose. A sports writer’s take: Frederic is a ways away from playing. Walman is even further.”
My take
1. * Sigh *
2. The Oilers traded a 2nd and a 4th round choice, plus fascinating possibility to obtain Frederic fromBoston They quit a preliminary choice in 2026 forWalman Now they’re looking doubtful for Game One on Monday versusLos Angeles Not excellent. Not also near excellent.
3. I’m not claiming that Oilers GM Stan Bowman made any kind of type of error below, absolutely not with Walman, that is apparently recouping from health problem, yet likewise not with Frederic, that was harmed at the time of the profession. But this growth is still undesirable. Such is hockey, a harsh and hard sporting activity. It’s difficult for a complete group to keep healthiness.
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