As the Edmonton Oilers took a few days off between games, coming back to action on Tuesday as they face the Buffalo Sabres at home, there has been plenty of happenings around the NHL to keep us occupied.
It is a busy time of year with American Thanksgiving backing up into the Holiday season and then with the Olympics in the mix this year, the next eight weeks or so are shaping up to be hectic. Then, after the NHL returns the trade deadline comes soon after and then of course, the Stanley Cup Playoffs shortly thereafter.