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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
My honest answer is this.
McDavid and Draisatl are obviously prenominal offensive producers, and power play specialists. That said, they have a noticeable flaw in their games. They don't commit to team defense. While it is true hockey has changed, the fact remains the same that team play and defense wins championships. Skilled players have won plenty of cups, but usually when they play with excellent 200ft teams.
Moreover, the road to being swept in the semi finals was easier then you give credit for. It pains me to say it, but the Oilers beat the second biggest group of play off choke artists in the league ( next to only the Leafs). Sure the Oilers walked the Flames, but any playoff team in the west could have done the same.
In short, they are a good team, only by grace of only two great players, but those two players aren't nearly great enough to make the Oilers a greatteam.
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And on that note, there is 0.0% chance they make it past the L.A. Kings in the first-round if Drew Doughty is playing, absolutely no chance.