Analyzing Friday’s Colorado Avalanche at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups.

A Sportsnet panel of NHL analysts dug into the biggest need for the Edmonton Oilers at the coming March 7 trade deadline, with ex-Oiler Luke Gazdic suggesting the team most needs help on the wing. Host David Amber asked Gazdic if the Oilers have enough scoring talent around their two superstars,