On the NHL podcast with Joe how important was it for the Chicago Blackhawks to pick up defenseman Rod Scuderi sending defenseman Trevor Daley to Pittsburgh. Also the Anaheim Ducks Nate Thompson suspended for three games without pay for an illegal check on the head of the Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk. Thompson was hit for elbowing at 6:25 in the first period of that game.

The Edmonton Oilers are on a six game win streak and are the hottest team in the NHL with former San Jose Sharks head coach Todd McClellan standing behind the bench leading the way. The Oilers are getting help from goaltender Cam Talbot and Taylor Hall who leads the team in three categories on offense goals, assists and points.

Edmonton Journal photo of Edmonton head coach Todd McClellan

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