Ekholm in, Barrie out will trigger major changes in Edmonton Oilers’ D-ployment

At a guess, tonight’s game between the Maple Leafs and Oilers might draw the largest weeknight hockey audience in Canada this season. Both teams return to action with significant changes to their line-ups since they last took to the ice. It’s always a high-profile showdown between two of the top teams in the country, both featuring a bevy of offensive stars. But tonight, and for both clubs, the focus will be on the back end. (Note: the specially tailored start time of 6:00pm MST = 8:00 EST.) Read More