An important point not raised often enough is that the Oilers don't just lack a serviceable defense... they are completely devoid of the concept as a team.
Even if they had a serviceable d-corp (they do not), the forwards have no experience or inclination toward playing team defense.
That absolute gong show is a lot farther away from being fixed than adding an 18 year old offensive phenom. No one on that team is competent playing a defensive game and they have no idea where to be on the ice when they're not attacking.
That disaster is a long, long way from being fixed.
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