The Oilers should have kept Draisaitl as the 2nd line center and away from McDavid. Having him play with McDavid probably cost the Oilers about $2 million more per season. I can guarantee you that the Oilers will not be playing Puljujarvi or Strome with McDavid next season. They can't afford it. Now they are pretty much forced to keep Draisaitl on his line. Maroon will stay on his line this season, but will most likely be gone afterwards because he will be a UFA.
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