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Old 08-29-2017, 08:54 AM   #8213
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Originally Posted by AlbertaOiler72 View Post
disagree
Oilers had a 2-goal lead in 5 of the 7 games, a 1-goal lead in 6 of the 7 games and Anaheim needed a couple OT wins and Kesler holding onto Talbot's pad for dear-life to squeeze past the Oilers...

I'll take that "embarrassment" over a 4-game sweep to a banged up Ducks squad missing Fowler, Vatanen and Bieksa any day



so I guess McDavid, Draisaitl, Strome, Caggulia, Larsson, Klefbom, Benning and Nurse won't get better as they gain experience, especially going to the 2nd round of the playoffs?
they've all peaked now?
I think the Oilers are banking on the continued development of the young core that went pretty deep into the playoffs
Seems like the Oilers are banking on many things this upcoming season.
-Talbot to play above his head again
-Strome to make a drastic jump in his play to make up for the loss of Eberle's points
-Nurse and Benning to become 2nd pairing defensemen
-Drai to progress and carry his own line
-Poolparty to make the leap and be a top 6 winger
-The cap to go up significantly

Am I missing anything Albertaoiler??
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