It was a jam-packed weekend for the Edmonton Oilers, starting with Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline, where the team surprisingly stood pat while other Western Conference contenders made significant moves to load up for the playoffs. Then, on Saturday night, the Oilers hosted the Dallas Stars—now featuring newly acquired Mikko Rantanen—and delivered an entertaining but nerve-wracking 5-4 victory.

The Oilers exploded for a 5-1 lead early, only to see that gap shrink to a one-goal game. Stuart Skinner came up huge in the third period, backstopping the Oilers to an important win. Saturday also marked the highly anticipated debut of new Oilers defenseman Jake Walman. We’ll break down his impact, the big hits he threw, and the energy he provided, as well as where he fits into this lineup moving forward after logging over 24 minutes in his first game.

Finally, we’ll get you set for tonight’s matchup against the Buffalo Sabres and welcome Sportsnet analyst Louie DeBrusk to the show. He’ll share his thoughts on the Oilers' quiet trade deadline, the Walman addition, and the importance of Saturday’s big win.

With the trade deadline in the rearview and the playoff push in full swing, what’s next for the Oilers? Let us know in the comments!

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