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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I don't think this has anything at all to do with James Neal. The biggest improvement to the Oilers by far was the addition of Dave Tippett behind the bench. They are playing a structured game for the first time since Todd McLellan had them buying in in 2016. The question is how long it will last, though. I am betting that old habits will creep back in with that group by next season, and they will be wallowing in the League basement once again.
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As usual with them, it comes down to goaltending. Smith hasn't been terrible and Koskinen has been better than last year. The last time they made the POs it was because Talbot was great.