The Canucks, Oilers, and Golden Knights Dominate the Pacific Division in NHL Post-Deadline Grades

One week has passed since the 2024 NHL trade deadline.

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THN.com is assessing the Pacific teams based on their post-deadline strength and season goals to complete our look at all four NHL divisions.

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Since replacing their coaches, the Oilers have dominated the NHL.

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