Made mock lines and didn’t even put Skinner in the line up lmao. Skinner-McDavid-Hyman Kane-Draisaitl-Ardvisson Nuge-Henrique-Holloway Janmark-Ryan-Brown Nuge and Skinner could be flipped. The whole top 9 could be put in a blender and you’d still have 3 really solid lines. Great to see this kind of depth

I hate the narrative around Kane. The Oilers wouldn't got past Vancouver without him imo.

Brown Henrique Janmark will be the third line

Both Skinner and Arvidson will likely benefit from the Zach Hyman effect. He went from a 20 goal scorer to a 50 goal scorer. If either of the new players can learn to fit into the flow and be ready for the chances created, they will thrive.

In regards to Evander Kane, the Oilers have 3 primary options, including; a) Provided that he waives his no movement clause in his contract, the Oilers could trade him for someone else (making a lot less money) or a draft pick(s). b) Depending on what happens with his ongoing sport's hernia, Kane could return to play in the regular season/playoffs, or, c) If he needs a delicate operation (probably in late August) and needs a considerable amount of time to recover, he could be placed on LTIR which in turn would free up over 5 million dollars in cap space. Then, if this should be the case, the Oilers would be able to re-sign players such as Dylan Holloway while at the same time being cap compliant. Problem solved.

Sorry man you don't know what you are talking about Kane was injured the whole season and is hardnosed in the playoffs.

A healthy Kane is worth so much...we need some team toughness still!

Kane isn't going anywhere, neither is Nurse. I think the solution will be Kane on LTIR (pull a Vegas). I suspect Ceci will be punted before the season starts.

Not sure when you recorded this, but they re-signed Lavoie on July 8th!

Foegle off the team is a good thing. He is not a 3.5 million $ player.

I don't think Skinner's getting a sniff of the first PP unit. It's historically good, why mess with it?

Forgot Skinner in mock lines haha. I think the Oilers go with: Skinner - McDavid - Hyman (Skinner gives McDavid a pure sniper option, while Hyman provides the power forward option, both of which are proven to have the most success paired with McDavid) RNH - Draisaitl - Arvidsson (essentially the spiritual successor to the line with Yamamoto only Arvidsson is the same player as Yams just 2x better at least) Kane/Holloway - Henrique - Perry/Savoie (this is either the grinder line with Perry in, or it's legitimately a 1st line on the Ducks with Savoie in. Depends on which type of style the team wants.Also depends on Kane's health on whether or not Holloway is here or 4C) Fourth line is Janmark - Ryan/Holloway - Brown (you absolutely keep janmark and Brown together, and then whoever for 4C between Ryan and some of the Bakersfield prospects) Defense you nailed though. Ceci probably traded and Brown as the 3RD. Or kulak traded, Broberg 3LD, and we go another regular season with Nurse - Ceci til TDL

Woah woah woah… If your bottom 6 is Janmark-Henrique-Savoie Brown-Ryan-Perry Than where is one of: Mcdavid, Hyman, Draisital, RNH, Skinner, Ardvidsson, Holloway? I understand the narrative around trading Kane I don’t think they’re gonna do that, I think it’ll likely be Ceci, so you can add Kane to that list too.

I think you forgot about Skinner after you didn't put him on the second line lol. Lavoie was signed to a 2-way deal 3 days ago.

Theres always a lot of expectations and hype, but we just have to see. Will Skinner play on the top powerplay? Hard to say. When a player moves, theres different dynamics. Im sure there will be a lot of tinkering with lines throughout the season.

The next season begins NOW!

kane was huge for edmonton in the playoffs especially in the vancouver series. the money might not make sense tho

am stoked for J Skinner! he s been stuck on such a bottom feeder }} Fluff a lo }} for way too long! MCleod for Savoie is a steal! but.... the Perry Monster again? Bad luck..

skinner wont be on a stacked power play also kane doesnt fit in the playoffs is silly, the man could not sit on the bench due to pain he fits, hes just expensive and can be replaced by cheaper, younger players and nurse cant go anywhere if the oilers want to keep 29 and 97 longterm

Oilers r stacked

Kane has a no movement clause. That is pertinent to this discussion. Savoie playing in the middle six makes no sense. Do better.

So, is Skinner a healthy scratch?

Why Skinner is a 1 year deal then gone, Arvidddon is a 2 year deal then gone, and don’t kid yourself , the oilers are not in a position to match an offer sheet, Broberg will cost team a 2nd round pick, Holloway will cost a team a 2nd round pick, the best the oilers can offer is 2-2.5 million, I will definitely give these guys 3-4 million 5 year deal, for a 2nd round pick, no brainer, let’s see what happens ???????? 😅

Biased media,oilers haven't made that much improvement theyre goalies still in net ...again his soft goal lost a game 7 cup to the panthers...there d isn't solid good luck with nurse

Their is no such thing as winning the offseason RIDICULOUS

You are so out to lunch . Why there's probably don't make it out of the second round Without evander kane. He also has a no movement.

ya Evander K can go! Oilers just got WAY ! better! and, like Florida Cats this year-- they had to wait a year to get Stanley!

Trade Kane and ceci for a good quality d man

lol. It was bust last season and it will be the same next season. Making the finals doesn’t mean the same will be repeated. Look at The Blues.

No there defence an goalie suck

The curse of 1988 will dominate in perpetuity. Doesn’t matter who you sign, how many 1st overall pics you are gifted, no matter how many points you put up in the regular season. You will never win the cup again. Need I remind you of the events a few weeks ago. Oh so close, tough luck Edmonton.