The Hockey Writers Edmonton Oilers writing crew get together to discuss the 7-5 barnburner versus the Detroit Red Wings, Tyler Benson getting waived and his future with the organization if he clears, untouchable prospects and trade targets at the deadline, whether the Oilers will make the playoffs and finally another edition of plus-1/minus-1.

Time Stamps

1:25 Takeaways From the 7-5 Barnburner vs. the Red Wings

5:13 Tyler Benson Waived Due To Malone's Strong Play?

6:43 Will the Oilers try to trade Benson if he clears?

7:31 What is Benson's long-term NHL future?

8:55 Where does Puljujarvi fit in when he returns?

12:23 Will the Oilers make the playoffs?

13:55 Will the Oilers move up in the Pacific Division?

16:25 Untouchable Prospects

20:36 Trade Targets at the Deadline

25:04 Will the Oilers stick to minor moves again this year?

27:31 Plus-1 / Minus-1

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