The fact Tanev missed Game 7 is extremely worrisome, he's the kind of player that would literally play through anything for that moment. Hoping whatever the ailment is, it was mis-diagnosed and a few days of rest do the trick.
I'm on the fence now whether to insert Ruzi in now, in place of Ritchie. That line was pretty serviceable when they played. With the makeup of the Oilers D, if that line does their job and gets it deep and punishes them, the wear and tear could literally make that D fold early. On the other hand Ruzi has the size too and obviously has an better skill set. Not sure yet about that one.
Jarnkrok is on the verge I think, he had some real grade A chances in game 7, just need 1 to break the dam. I was also impressed with his board play. I like that line of Dubs, Toffoli and Jarnkrok.
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