Why trading for an NHL goaltender is harder than ever
Tandem goaltender setups have become increasingly popular across the NHL, with only a select group of teams playing a bonafide No. 1 starter. As a result, the Edmonton Oilers are faced with limited trade options after putting Jack Campbell on waivers.
Also on this week's Shot Volume:
Oilers have narrow margin for error after nightmare start
Edmonton's struggles to find reliable goaltending are well documented but the Oilers still have a top-10 power play and will rely on Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to raise their production if the team is to recover and make the NHL playoffs.
Vancouver Canucks: Team of destiny
After missing the playoffs by 12 points last season, the Vancouver Canucks are off to the best start in franchise history (9-2-1) but how long can Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson and particularly goaltender Thatcher Demko keep the juggernaut rolling?
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Are the odds swinging into Montreal's favour again?
Lightning continue with their bounce-back ways in Game 2 win over Islanders
One clear advantage emerges for Vegas in Game 1 win over Montreal
What does Montreal need to do to upset the Golden Knights?
Vegas wins the battle of the bests
Islanders break Bruins to advance to NHL's semifinal round
Sleep on the Lightning at your own peril
The North belongs to Montreal
Montreal rising above rest in mediocre North Division
Brad Marchand from an impossible angle
Montreal suffers no emotional letdown in Game 1 win over Winnipeg
The collapse to end all collapses. Or was it the comeback to end all comebacks?
Pressure reaches extreme level on Maple Leafs as Habs force Game 7
It's going to be a glorious Saturday night in Montreal
Lightning, Islanders punch tickets to Round 2
Alex Galchenyuk haunts Canadiens with superb Game 4 performance
Alexander Kerfoot fills shoes as Maple Leafs take 2-1 lead over Montreal
Maple Leafs ride upswing to critical Game 2 victory over Canadiens
It's been an incredibly disappointing start for Connor McDavid and the Oilers
Scary Tavares injury overshadows surprise win for Montreal
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