I still see the Oilers as having no real #1 d-man. Which you'd think would be alarming with how they're paying some of these forwards. You can't fool me about Russell, he was a Flame for a bit of time, and ideally he is a number 5 (or on the current Flames he'd be my #6/7). I think everyone's playing a spot higher than they should on that defense.
There's more to the game (/winning) than guys up front that can score fancy goals. That's why you don't throw all your cash at that area. Eventually the average to weak defense will be reflected in the outcome.
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