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Originally Posted by dash_pinched
Eberle has been demoted to the third line and rumours are the Oilers are looking to trade him.
Eberle hasn’t scored in 11 games. He has just one in the last 18 and has scored in only three of Edmonton’s last 35 games.
That’s a wicked slump for somebody who’s usually good for 25, but it’s not just the lack of finish that prompted the demotion (Patrick Maroon and Leon Draisaitl will flank McDavid in Boston).
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Could it be a case of some players fed up and wanting out. I am sure some of those draft picks start feeling like they need to get out before it's too late. Young draft picks coming in and being told to expect great things only to have to endure season after season of losing. This should be a lesson for teams that plan on a scorched earth rebuild.