Scrivenshas had below average stats for the last 3 seasons and Fasth's career high so far is also below average. A save percentage in the 30th range won't cut it.
The Oilers might have some good youth bubbling under, but youth doesn't win you hockey games in the NHL and the Oilers have gotten younger in the offseason. Most of vets they did get in the offseason aren't capable (Purcell ,Pouliot). They finished 3rd last season and it seemed like everything was going right for them. Seeing as how the team got worse, I expect a slide.
Oilers-29th.
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