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Old 05-03-2017, 04:31 PM   #3538
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Originally Posted by 868904 View Post
The problem with analyzing Eberle's numbers are that for most of those 60+ point seasons, the Oilers were playing with virtually no structure or discipline. Offense was encouraged and backchecking and defense were optional.

For the first time in year, the Oilers have system play, and Eberle's numbers drop. RNH's numbers drop. Are these players as good as their numbers indicate or was it just a reflection of one way hockey?
No, that's them getting secondary minutes due to McDavid, Lucic and Drai. And he still outscored Luc.
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