Don’t take this the wrong way but how does this years camp have anything to do with last years start in Vancouver?
I get the preseason is mostly a waste of time but the Oilers seemed to have cemented their roster in the summer as many teams do but given the many new players they’d have tried a few more things with that roster over mucking about for 5 games.
Either way it is what it is, curious to see how the lineup shakes out this week.
We will see what we ultimately end up with.
But if we end up with a very predictable roster, then yeah its fair to question why time was wasted on so many players who had no chance or not playing actual line combinations more.
But if we actually see some surprise than maybe its less questionable.
That being said, I do think its mostly a problem of just too many games. I don’t think its wise to play your line up too much in pointless games. But with the way this team starts seasons, I am always a little worried about not being ready to start the season. Should be like 4 preseason games.
I personally just don’t think it’s good to start the expected roster when there are stand outs because it defeats the whole point of a training camp. If guys like Philp, Lavoie don’t make it, I will be disappointed. I think it sends the wrong message personally.
