Is this Oilers team more talented than the one that just lost in Cup Final? | Jay on SC

[@nilocblue]

It's honestly amazing what they pulled off. As Oiler fans we're not used to enjoying this time of year, but wow how cool is it to see the team get EVEN better.

[@Squatle]

I was only hoping for we'd keep Janmark and try to figure the rest out. But damn was I pleasantly surprised

[@1zumiez8]

@@SquatleJeff Jackson let his gonads hang and buying out Campbell asap was king shit

[@aaronlilley5007]

Edmonton was very lucky to get as far as they did. They won't get past Vancouver in the second round of the playoffs next year. The only reason why they beat Vancouver this year is because so many Vancouver players were injured.

[@brahmabull5018]

@@aaronlilley5007Keep saying whatever you need to say to continue coping 😂 Cannots fans will never see the Stanley Cup and won’t beat the Oil in the playoffs lol

[@mattsnell5504]

​@aaronlilley5007 excuses you salty 🧂 vancouver fan we will beat you again if you guys even make it far

[@garretlamb6568]

Kings fan here 😂 After following the Oilers the past 3 years in the playoffs, I think I’m starting to become an Oiler fan haha. Great moves, they’re gonna be a tough out as usual.

[@F.A-TUBE]

they are about to lose mcdavid and draisatl next season you like decades of darkness and hopes of lottery picks? NHL's sugar baby with 4 Number 1 lottery picks while some teams dont get 1 free handout from NHL in history

[@randomassname445]

​​@@F.A-TUBE McDavid said he's not leaving. Draisitl is currently in contract negotiations with the oilers. They're not going anywhere. Check your facts and sources next time.

[@dylanwells329]

@@F.A-TUBE okay buddy 🤡

[@austinwhite3403]

@@F.A-TUBEit’s so confusing to me why everyone keeps saying this. Leave and go where? Who’s giving Connor McDavid or Drai that much money AND giving them the opportunity to be highly competitive. I don’t think teams that could afford those bigger numbers could be considered as competitive as the oilers (without having to blow their team up just to sign McDavid or Drai) Also, I think they’ve both got some loyalty to the organization that drafted and developed them. Just my thoughts. Maybe I’ll eat my words in a couple years. We’ll see.

[@Creeture_]

same, i feel you

[@user-yg1dg6xm2g]

I think Connor and Leon are quite close and they know what each other plan to do.

[@zigfield723]

Ya think? Pretty much every other top 4/5 team got slightly worse, yet Edmonton not only brought back everyone they wanted to, but added 2 huge pieces to their team.

[@btgkg9639]

Arvidsson isn’t a huge piece.

[@Mitch-ui8ps]

@@btgkg9639he is if he’s healthy

[@sebastiandodds-espinel2428]

Ya but the bottom line is most important and truth is, oilers got to 15 wins this year but probably won’t next year womp womp

[@Tatertot20]

⁠@@sebastiandodds-espinel2428bro like what, what is bro saying

[@Elmirgtr]

Nashville is a top3 team now

[@steverogers5956]

Absolutely more talented. For much of last season it seemed like Draisaitl was skating with guys who were not really top 6 players. With Skinner and Arvidsson that won't be the case. The forward group is way deeper than last year's.

[@raymondlow1914]

AND ! they have a tactically superior coach who instructs, teaches and has a brain for what it takes to win - now that Kris has been to a SCF, there's no doubt he now knows what it takes to bring the boys over the top into the hoisting stage.

[@aaronlilley5007]

Edmonton missed their chance. They will not get past Vancouver in the second round of the playoffs next year. The only reason why they beat Vancouver this year is because so many Vancouver players were injured.

[@steverogers5956]

@@aaronlilley5007 it's a bit early to be predicting who will be beating whom at the end of the upcoming season. We'll see.

[@odoaceroftheneoromanempire7178]

@@aaronlilley5007 Vancouvers players are always injured.

[@jordanray6459]

I’m sad to see Foegele go but all the other moves are incredible! Let’s bring the cup home in 2025!!!

[@aaronlilley5007]

Edmonton was very lucky to get as far as they did. They won't get past Vancouver in the second round of the playoffs next year. The only reason why they beat Vancouver this year is because so many Vancouver players were injured.

[@soothsayer1964]

@@aaronlilley5007 when Edmonton win the cup next year I hope they take the time to hire a tour bus and parade down West Georgia Street.

[@zzz7zzz9]

​@@aaronlilley5007dude, the canucks massively over-achieved last year. They will not perform as good next year.

[@davidrowen7867]

Oilers are now Canada's best team. Everyone's go-to team when your club is eliminated from playoffs. Proud of this team. When the best player in the world is also the hardest working and the most competitive, that is scary.

[@thewizardofoz511]

As. a Red Wings fan, I was indifferent.. but good for you guys 😊

[@johnblue341]

You know what happens in this league when assume things.. don't expect better results

[@johnblue341]

Best team on paper still have crap defense and no goaltending and outscore there problem most of time.

[@michaelkeller5927]

​@@johnblue341 you literally know nothing about hockey. Maybe try watching the games instead of being a parrot for things people said 2 years ago. Their goals against average was elite last year, and the reason they lost the cup was lack of offense. Educate yourself.

[@mikejames5546]

​@@michaelkeller5927The Oilers GAA was 10th in the NHL, that's not "elite" and their scoring was 4th, the Panthers GAA was 1st but their scoring was 11th. So how did the Panthers have more offense? By having a better defense.

[@jadon3776]

Oilers have the best center depth in the league by a mile. Mcdavid, Drai, RNH and Henrique. They added some pieces to polish off the winger group. I think Struddy is right, 1 more puck moving defensemen would be deadly. I’m debating throwing $20 on this team winning the cup next year.

[@aaronlilley5007]

Edmonton was very lucky to get as far as they did. They won't get past Vancouver in the second round of the playoffs next year. The only reason why they beat Vancouver this year is because so many Vancouver players were injured.

[@Dr.Acula76]

​@aaronlilley5007 Cope harder Stanley Cupless

[@gladlawson61]

I like evander kane. I hope he gets healthy.

[@tammy9497]

me too :)

[@ProtagonisTeneT]

Jason is wrong about Leon. Jeff Jackson said he will talk to both McD and LEon during the contract negotiations this summer. Both will decide what they will get and Leon is signing this summer before August. I will guarantee you that

[@TWKOZAK]

Finally, the national sports media talking about an actual Canadian Stanley Cup contender. Long overdue.

[@anthonyteichroeb917]

Edmontons team defence was fantastic during playoffs. Henrique, McLeod and RHN are all good- excellent 2way forwards. Draisatl backchecks and McD is figuring out his 200 ft game.. Don't touch it.

[@monicaarisman4293]

I think you have it backwards...Draisaitl needs to figure out his 200 ft game - he does back check on occasion but it needs to be more consistent, he tends to be lazy. There's nothing wrong with McD's 200 ft game because he works hard at it during the summer.

[@aaronlilley5007]

Edmonton was very lucky to get as far as they did. They won't get past Vancouver in the second round of the playoffs next year. The only reason why they beat Vancouver this year is because so many Vancouver players were injured.

[@soothsayer1964]

@@aaronlilley5007 lol

[@Dr.Acula76]

​@@soothsayer1964The crybaby copy/pasted the same crybaby comment on almost every thread. Casucks fans have a hard time coping

[@TannerNelso]

We hope and pray that we get back to the final

[@ryanaines6617]

Very small chance

[@petermoroz6556]

@@ryanaines6617 based on what? I’m curious for your insight BRO!!

[@ryanaines6617]

@@petermoroz6556 History

91 could have been the missing link in stopping the gooning that McDavid took in the Florida series.

[@calgary2800]

91 was missed during game 7. Sandpaper was needed. he could have been the difference

[@TH-tl6sy]

Jeff Skinner better buy in. Not known for a 200 foot game. Never been in the playoffs doesn't know what it takes to win. We'll see how committed he is to winning.

[@monicaarisman4293]

If the same coaching staff returns -- he'll be told to buy in or there's the door.

[@patrioticwarrior2345]

Kane when he is on top of his game; is a hard guy to replace. Had he not been sliced on his hand , then after the dirty check he took hurt his hip and had a hernia from over extended activity , those are hard injuries . of course he couldn't play a full season . what a stupid thing to quote for a reason to give up on him . he scores more hat tricks in the playoffs then every oiler on the bench for easy 7 years . he scores more then 80% of the rest of the team . WE NEED TO KEEP HIM PERIOD . EVERYTHING ELSE IS NONSENSE EXCUSES TO FREE UP CAP SPACE. GET RID OF NURSE AS HE HURTS THE TEAM FARM MORE THEN HELPS AND COSTS 9.5 A YEAR. KANE HURT PLAYS BETTER THEN NURSE HEALTHY

[@eggrolll]

Nobody is taking Nurse. We need to get used to wasting 9m on his useless presence for the next few years.

[@alanpaul9481]

Still need to sign Holloway/Broberg. Someone has to go to make the numbers work...I'd love to keep Kane - but you can lose Kane and not need another forward...if you lose Nurse, he needs a 25 minute replacement. Best realistic case to keep both would be Kane taking the NHL's fully allowed 82 game holiday and miraculously returning playoff game one.

[@zachlesk5685]

Scumbag players deserve scumbag situations… Kane is a joke, that’s why EVERYONE was glad HE lost the finals not the oilers. Same with Perry

[@jamess1021]

@@alanpaul9481 dump ceci and LTIR kane , done

[@michaelkeller5927]

LTIR Kane, and put Ceci and Stetcher on waivers to start the season. That frees up 7.5 mil in space to sign everyone

[@charleskletter8974]

You also forgot Defenseman Josh Brown

[@Valarmorgolis]

Now get rid of that ridiculous Nurse contract. That $9 Million can buy 2 solid defenseman, help the Draisaitl re-sigh or even get another high scorer, even a solid veteran backup goalie for the playoffs. So many options with $9 Million.

[@shawnthibodeau189]

It’s impossible to get rid of that man. First he has a full no move clause, second it’s in effect for like 6 more years, third there’s nobody that’s gonna take that whole contract even if you can by some miracle move him. So really all your doing is losing nurse and tying 4.5m (I’m guessing they have to retain half) of dead cap to the team for the next 6 years and losing a very solid D man. So ya, it ain’t gonna happen

[@Valarmorgolis]

@@shawnthibodeau189 Just saying, he's not worth 9 million, maybe half of that. The contract itself hurts, didn't say he's a horrible player and needs to go.

[@shawnthibodeau189]

@@Valarmorgolis oh I fully agree, I’m just saying that moving that contract is straight up impossible.

[@kingdavid7571]

They can't for three more full seasons, and then he still has a ten team trade list. :(

[@Squatle]

Man, I don't want Nurse to go. I want him to be worth 9 mill

[@September2004]

Hopefully Jeff Skinner can get into the playoffs. I can’t imagine what it would be like to play hundreds of games in the NHL before you play your first playoff game. That’s why I was so glad that Jack Eichel win the Stanley Cup despite the fact it was on the Golden Knights.

[@nrXic]

As an Oilers fan who has seen the stunted development of Hall, Nuge, and Eberle, the lack of playoffs for 6 years before the latter two's first playoffs hurt. It's another beast and neither were really ready for it. Skinner's situation is a bit worse but I think he'll not only rise to the occasion but has a team around him that can help. Eberle and Nuge were playing with a ton of young teammates who also had their first playoff experience.

[@September2004]

@@nrXic Yeah, that does make sense. I can definitely imagine there’s a big difference playing your first playoff game with vs without other players who’ve been there. Skinner should be well taken care of.

[@tamatb]

4:09 maybe we can pull a “Mark Stone” in LTIR ！！ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tamatb]

Love the Oilers！ But ... The most talented team “on paper”！ Hope we can win a cup next year！But we still have 82 regular season games+ 16 playoff games. Don't loss focus！❤❤❤❤

[@2ceesar]

I think Oilers are going to steamroll to the Stanley cup next year. The team has had the tough times to make it even stronger.

[@aaronlilley5007]

Edmonton was very lucky to get as far as they did. They won't get past Vancouver in the second round of the playoffs next year. The only reason why they beat Vancouver this year is because so many Vancouver players were injured.

[@aaronlilley5007]

Steamroll to the Stanley Cup my foot. Edmonton was very lucky to get as far as they did. They won't get past Vancouver in the second round of the playoffs next year. The only reason why they beat Vancouver this year is because so many Vancouver players were injured.

[@marknelson4390]

Strongly disagree with Strud's take one Leon signing a 1-year contract to see what McDavid does. These guys are apparently really good friends off the ice so I imagine they've already spoken in private about what they intend to do. Also, imagine trying to clear up close to $30m in cap space by having to sign both McD and Drai at the same time lol

[@juuhan4892]

I think they need about 10 mil more to sign both Drai 13,5 McDavid 16 Mil. Cap also rises good pace now

[@liamskeo1768]

Bouchard needs to get paid too. add another 9.5 million

[@juuhan4892]

@@liamskeo1768 I dont think he gets lore than Makar so add 6 but yes they need to give up many players

[@sanpotkins4705]

No doubt. Struds stay off the edibles please.

[@Dr.Acula76]

LOL. It's funny when all the dummies guess Leon is signing short term or leaving. Word is now he's signing 7 or 8 years

[@mikeharms8388]

Strudwick awesome, and reference to A Wayne Gretzky card... priceless!!

[@kenainmeshik]

Strudy is our Man of the people for the people

[@raymondlow1914]

Jackson accomplished in 2 days what took Kenny Holland tried to do in 5 damb years ! sheesh

[@IusedtohaveausernameIliked]

Except for the third and fourth lines, and except for defence and goaltending, the Oilers are crazy talented. GCG!

[@DanielBelzil]

Any chance Evander Kane could just go to LTIR? I do not know what his injuries were, but I know he was so injured he could not play.

[@yourhomesoldguarenteedinbc]

I have been saying that too Gangum Vegas Style!

[@gregdowdy2063]

Most talented team in the NHL for sure

[@terryc.3624]

Screw the Oilers....Hockey is over take a break..................

[@aaronlilley5007]

Most talented team my foot. Edmonton was very lucky to get as far as they did. They won't get past Vancouver in the second round of the playoffs next year. The only reason why they beat Vancouver this year is because so many Vancouver players were injured.

[@gregdowdy2063]

@@aaronlilley5007 u mean the nucks were lucky the whole oilers team was injured and sick..and still best the nucks..go flames go!

[@aaronlilley5007]

@@gregdowdy2063 Uhhhhhhh what? The whole Oilers team was injured and sick??? What Oilers were injured and sick? Vancouver's top 2 goalies (yes GOALIES) were injured for all 7 games and their top goal scorer was injured for game 7.

[@ericmao8131]

their defense is too weak. Nurse made lots of mistakes and Kulak is responsible for the 2nd goal in game 7.

[@JesMcdld-nb6pg]

In fact all tsn sports net all said just before playoffs oilers need a healthy Kane to win Stanley cup

[@markwhite7444]

Happy for Florida; good for them. Oilers are going to be back

[@georgeaginas]

sam gagner was my favor player he should stay n RET here in OIL country 89 will be miss

[@niccopernicus8966]

Isn’t Broberg a puck mover?

[@Dr.Acula76]

Yes

[@JesMcdld-nb6pg]

I think kane doesn't want to move and why would he if he can get healthy he is the toughness and scoring and hill drop the gloves when needed he has done a lot with oilers just to give up on him he could have played game 7 and even injured he plays better then some players but Jackson said kane is part of oilers roster going forward he said he will talk to kane and agent and he does not want to leave Edmonton now he is a big reason oilers got to the winning team they are now they need him causing hits behind net and he did have a pretty good series against LA kings if he could heel up and come in man they don't have anyone that plays his brand of game he deserves better from oilers not to give up on him he has made a life in Edmonton and does a lot for the city

[@tudormiller887]

How about the other players ? Nurse ? Nugent Hopkins ? Hyman ?

[@ginadelossantos5392]

Whoohoo ❤❤❤😊😊😊team oilers become Canada team that’s so awesome 👏

[@raymondlow1914]

hey viewers ! this session is really news that you all NEED to become Oilers fans ! Strudwick sayd it - this renewed team is even better than the edition that went to the Stanley Cup finals !!

[@jahlion247]

I am not biased but this is Carolina's year. Carolina - Edmonton finals with Canes winning in 7.

[@stephenphillips6245]

There is only one puck to go around...would like to see less focus on fowards to address needs on defense.

[@OilersHD97]

Top 8 defensive team with Knoblauch

[@Dr.Acula76]

​@OilersHD97 Not to mention Coffey who is coming back!

[@MrHamstylez]

Defence change is a must before they are better, nurse ceci and Bouchard defensively are bad so figure that out and this team is huge !

[@nrXic]

I know that plus minus isn't a good metric but Bouchard is one of the best in the NHL in that regard. Maybe it's being paired with Ekholm that inflates his numbers, but if they keep that pairing together they're good. Nurse and Ceci are the ones that get lit up. They really need one more defender that can plug one of those holes. I just don't think they have the cap space to do it

[@johanstinson]

Did you miss the entire last season and playoffs?

[@ChyloeReece]

​@@nrXicI honestly don't understand how Bouchard is considered a top d man and on the pp too. I'm not an Edmonton fan usually, but I watched them all the way through this post-season and Bouchard was notably terrible and responsible for a lot of goals against. He just didn't seem to have general hockey sense, he was never ready for a pass, like on the pp, instead of one timing it or a quick redirect/shot at the goalie when he got the puck, he'd seem to need to collect and position himself to shoot AFTER receiving the puck. And then he still would never shoot, he'd panic pass it to someone who's covered. Other times just standing around blocking Skinner from seeing the puck. I thought he was terrible, but the announcers were hyping him up, so I must be missing something. I'm all here for some Bouch bombs lol.

[@nrXic]

@@ChyloeReece The numbers demonstrate that he pushes offense. It's not just the fact that he was +34, which was 5th in the entire NHL for defenders, it's his ability to move the puck up ice which gives his offense more time with a puck and a chance to score. So he's not much of a shutdown defender but when he gets the puck he moves it up really quickly. I think even he would admit that he's not the best defender out there. In regards to him shooting, this season was his 3rd full NHL season so I'm sure that will come with time. Which is one reason why I think he's getting hyped quite a bit, because he is so incredibly early in his development that the rest will come in, from being a better defender to contributing more to offense. Like I said, I think pairing him with Ekholm boosted his defensive numbers this season. But with the defenseman hitting their prime in their seventh to ninth season He still has an opportunity to become better. I'm far more worried about Nurse. Never mind his insane contract, but I don't think he's playing any better than a third pairing at the moment. I wonder if he was injured.

[@coleblight2960]

I hate when analysts say "it's like getting deadline acquisitions" when talking about players already in their system. No it's not... those players should have been in the line-up long before they entered. You could have then built off that.

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Time to man up Oilers 😁🥊🇨🇦

[@magus5555]

The MOST talented this next Season.

[@laggers54]

Yeah but they’ve still got that pylon on D.

[@johanstinson]

Nah, they let him go and Vancouver signed him

[@azaz911c]

Oilers will win the Cup in 2025. This is a great roster.

[@aaronlilley5007]

Oilers will win the cup my foot. Edmonton was very lucky to get as far as they did. They won't get past Vancouver in the second round of the playoffs next year. The only reason why they beat Vancouver this year is because so many Vancouver players were injured.

[@edmoil97]

​@@aaronlilley5007vancouver just had a lucky year. it won't happen again.

[@Dr.Acula76]

​@@aaronlilley5007Maximum amounts of cope!

[@UncleSkoden28]

Crosby to Edmonton this year!!

[@ryanmiddlemiss7928]

Love you Struddy but Oilers were Two Goals away...not two shots. ♥️

[@TTHova]

Is it fair to say, whoever gets Drai will also get Mcdavid the following year?

[@Dr.Acula76]

Sure. That team is Edmonton. You'll see this week, he's signing for 7 or 8 years

[@headintheclouds6935]

On paper yes absolutely. They should always be contending with McDrai. Adding Skinner only bolsters that Theres still issues but everything looks great for them

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Love J.😂Dr.J of sports entertainment ✔🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@btgkg9639]

Did they upgrade in goal? No. Defense? No. Cool, they can score a lot still, we already knew that. I’d have kept Foegle instead of picking up Arvidsson who can’t stay healthy. Skinner will help, but really they didn’t upgrade where they needed.

[@Tatertot20]

Defence will most likely get better just really depends on broberg, but even if it stays the same it’s proven it’s effectiveness in the playoffs, and skinner is still getting better people forget he’s only like 24, young for a goalie

[@TH-tl6sy]

Oilers had one of the lowest Goals against in the Regular season last year. Best PK. Lost by 1 goal in game 7 of the stanley cup final. This notion they have no goaltending and no Defense needs to stop.

[@Cheesiemccatbutt]

They lost in game seven of the final and you mouthing like they didn’t make the playoffs.

[@Dr.Acula76]

They absolutely upgraded in goal. Skinner has another year under his belt and more experience. Third year in and been to a final

[@nadosama537]

Foegle was nice, sad about this one.

[@drrobertyeoman9535]

As long as they still have nurse at 10mil be a -50 in the playoffs. How can a player like McDavid not see how bad he is i dont get it.

[@OGBarry16]

If we’re being realistic… Leon having a goose egg is something that can’t happen again.. it most likely won’t and team has the coach and core to make it back.. we will see you in the cup for round 2… 🏒

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Dynasty whisperers 😂🔥🇨🇦

[@Pck420xX]

End of the day someone is getting traded for some cap

[@NP-co7kj]

Maybe not....LTIR

[@awake780]

@@NP-co7kjClouder gone and Savoie in… brilliant.

[@dangraesser5341]

Just keep in mind that there are other teams in that conference that are gunning for the oil. Getting back to the cup will be even harder this year!!

[@SaguaroStash]

Edmonton is stacked and players want to play in Edmonton. Cap space issues. Put E.Kane on LTIR and send in some Defense. As long as they stay healthy, Edmonton will be in the finals next season for sure.

[@Tatertot20]

Every team edmonton versed on the way to the cup got worse, Edmonton got better

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Get healthy be happy 🥊✔🇨🇦😁

[@cindyrussell1581]

Did they fix the defence and get a solid goalie.

[@dungeree7292]

Skinner just brought them to game 7 of the final and their team defense was 2nd overall in the playoffs behind Florida. What a joke of a comment lmao

[@cindyrussell1581]

@@dungeree7292 it was the team not them, you know the defence sucks.

[@nicolasm5984]

Why Perry tho?

[@mitchelsullivan3118]

Perry shouldn't have gotten more than 1 million but if that's the worst signing you know you did good.

[@mitchelsullivan3118]

The knights and stars got worse while the Oilers got better. The only team that will scare me out west next year is Vancouver

[@terranboot9405]

A hockey team is like rock (offence), paper (Defence), scissors (goal). *Oilers management “good ol rock, nothing beats rock”

[@Tomas.P]

Only bit more rocks were needed in game 7.

[@terranboot9405]

@@Tomas.P some paper and scissors should of won them game one haha

[@Tomas.P]

@@terranboot9405 only if it was scissors in Bob´s eyes or something. That was his game, not EDM defence´s fault.

[@9telephone]

Struddy is becoming a really good commentator, good for him

[@RajBauer]

Leon and Connor talk, when Leon signs that will answer the question about McDavid

[@Dr.Acula76]

Coming soon! 7-8 years

[@onkyolive8399]

Gotta win the cup and then talk if it’s all talented or not. On paper don’t mean a ton. Performing is where it’s count.

[@Hellokinni]

😢 Nooo 😢 Foegele 😢

[@bradbradford8576]

Imagine McDrai+Hyman as a permanent first line and still having Arvidsson, Nuge, Skinner on the 2nd line. Nuge is a good, defensively responsible center, Arvidsson is responsible too and a fierce possession battler, and Skinner scores goals. That has potential to be a deadly 2nd line

[@onebluestone1]

Great.

[@Thathockeyplayer497]

Kane shouldn’t play until he’s 100%, if that means LTIR, it means LTIR. If he’s actually hurt (looking at you Vegas) don’t play him and use the money for something else.

[@moharikram1687]

No critical d-men or top goalie added... so, no.

[@julienwood577]

Yes they are, they wanna win a cup. This what all in looks like

[@nicolasm5984]

I'd me more impressed if he managed to move Nurse.

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Went from crushed to even 😂more crushed🔥🇨🇦

[@senkofam]

Defense wins championships. And there worried about forwards. Makes sense.

[@MrPetzold123]

On paper they are now SC winning team, but then again, quite a many stars aligned in their last run. SC favorites ? Absolutely. Will they win it ? Well, roughly 100 games ahead can change everything, also for the worse...

[@timw4369]

We won't know until they actually hit the ice.

[@johanstinson]

We already do know. They have the same team that went to the SCF.....and adding 100-ish goals to the roster with a full year of Henrique plus Arvy and Skinner

[@Dr.Acula76]

​@@johanstinsonAnd hopefully an LTIR Kane healthy for a playoff run

[@rickrobitaille8809]

😂struddy's workview 😁🇨🇦🌐

[@KptKrunch9481]

How's this sound for round one of playoffs next season: Line 1 - McDavid/Skinner/Hyman Line 2 - Draisaitl/Holloway/Arvidsson Line 3 - Nuge/Kane/Mcleod Line 4 - Henrique/Brown/Janmark Corey Perry an extra No one in the league can match that or even get close (well maybe the Leafs, just ask the media lol). That's a scary lineup

[@terryc.3624]

How about Trudeau-Biden and Notley --oilers third line of losers............

[@KptKrunch9481]

@@terryc.3624 how about you're a jealous idiot - guess your team ain't even making the playoffs eh?

[@georgeaginas]

great dave\ draisaitl\ Arvidsson

[@HopefulNihilist]

RNH is way too good to be playing on a third line, come on now.

[@Dr.Acula76]

Those won't be the lines. Mostly because Clouder is gone

[@youknowwho6215]

iffy goaltending and garbage defense will be their downfall

[@craiggers2331]

Skinners young and he keeps getting better every year. He's proven himself, he's gonna be a rockstar. He's a local Sherwood park boy to.

[@8989griff]

LTIR Kane till playoffs and pick up a 6mil D man at trade deadline

[@willcc5074]

not sure they are better; mostly they are becoming a very old team. How about some young improving talent rather than old players in decline?

[@OilersHD97]

Draisaitl will not sign a 1 year contract lmao

[@tudormiller887]

Where's he going ? To Utah ? 🤔👨🇩🇪🏒

[@Dr.Acula76]

You're right! Looks like 7 or 8

[@jon_knee5]

Mmmm we’ll see. I guess on paper it sounds alright. Jus came off as Edmonton’s yearly shiny “new” forward/s acquired, little to no changes on the backend nor in net. Praying for a wagon but we’ll see

[@johanstinson]

Vinny is gone and Broberg is replacing him. That's a massive upgrade

[@michaelkeller5927]

Why do they need changes in net? As long as Skinner gets enough rest he's a very good goalie as he's proven all year

[@lightningsrt4707]

No defense and defense wins championship.

[@Cheesiemccatbutt]

Except two teams with crap defence went to the final and the only reason Florida won was Bob.

[@rickrobitaille8809]

This oiler 😂team is getting really deep 😁✔🇨🇦

[@kenryu364]

There's no way this team will beat Vegas or Colorado next year.

[@Dr.Acula76]

LMAO

[@jessebourneau6426]

No mention of the elephant in the room and the anchor Nurse is.

[@Dr.Acula76]

Because there's nothing you can do about that issue

[@jessebourneau6426]

@@Dr.Acula76 yea

[@dunkydog1676]

Justin Shultz

[@drewmoff]

McDavid isn't going anywhere. He will always be an oiler

[@maxlapointe7538]

Losing Desharnais and Foegele is bigger than people think. They contribute beyond their points contribution & provided what little culture they had. Hockey-wise, they should have targeted a guy like Schmidt, and that's reinforced by the contract he took. Team-wise, I like Arvidsson, but still put the two losses above Skinner. And with the salary given to Arvidsson, I would have preferred Teravainen...

[@dungeree7292]

Broberg is better than desharnais and the combination of Arvidsson and Skinner is significantly better than foegle. Losing those 2 is irrelevant

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Brothers 😂from another mother sports 🇨🇦🇺🇸😁

[@senkofam]

Skinner doesnt have speed or stamina. He aint gonna be able to keep up with them boy's. Lol he can score goals but very hot and cold. Goes on long stretches where he is invisible.

[@colinmunro3266]

Still worried about D

[@1986fritzthecat]

next year will be pretty dicey. For Draisaitl and Bouchard you're probably looking at somewhere in the region of 6-10mil extra combined for their next contracts and nothing significant coming off

[@OilersHD97]

4 mil increase in cap, and about 4M in bonus money being paid this year coming off the cap

[@xx_steezy_xx9496]

offensively yea,defense is still suspect.Nurse is a liability and contract is awful.Ceci gets burned and Ekholm is 34 yrs old.Defense wins cups

[@percys9427]

If you build a team from the goalie out , then NO !

[@generalimlerith8356]

Remember when Ottawa was proclaimed to win the off season and fell flat on their face lol just keep that in mind

[@howinyee5962]

Yes but there is a massive difference. The players on the Oilers have made the playoffs consistently in recent years and have compiled battle scars and experience in the playoffs over time. Ottawa has not even came close to reaching the post season ever since they drafted Brady

[@alanpaul9481]

Arvidsson...is so happy he won't have to wear that shiny silver helmet disaster again.

[@mrcrpcrp20]

Corey Perry curse. Enough said!!!

[@SportsPlug-cp1eq]

Well obviously. 😂