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I see them degressing from last year and I will bet Hyman is off of Mcdavids line by December and he ends the year with like 20 goals
I wonder what McDavid is saying in-between periods?
I see them degressing from last year and I will bet Hyman is off of Mcdavids line by December and he ends the year with like 20 goals
Yeah, I don't really see why anyone would have them as favorites at all. The defense still sucks. The goalie is w/e.Some concerns and why they should not be heavily favored:
They lost significant speed with the departures of Foegele, McLeod, Holloway and Broberg
They are one of the older team in the league. Foot speed will be a significant issue
Jeff Skinner, was bought out for a reason and his preseason play and demotion to third line for opening night, does not inspire confidence. I believe his best days are behind him.
Draisaitl will likely regress
Dismal showing in preseason
Everyone is aging on this team. Kulak, Nuge, Nurse, Ekholm, Hyman, will all likely regress, possibly a steep drop off. This is evidence based for most players in their 30s.
Kulak-Stecher/Dermott pairing will be liability.
Oilers power play has regressed since their historic season 2 years ago. It will continue to recess. It will still be elite, but it won't be enough to lean on for wins.
Stuart Skinner is not reliable.
well, one game did defined their previous seasonOne game will define their season.