On the Oilers:
Smith is a battler and he will deliver stretches of above average to good NHL goaltending. Koskinen is stable if he isn't overworked. They are an injury away from catastrophe but until then it is sufficient.
The first round series in the North will be death battles IMO. The teams will be very familiar with each other and I expect that no-one will have a clear runway. Certainly doesn't disadvantage Edmonton, but they are no shoo-in.
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