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Originally Posted by butterfly
The older players on the Oilers are going to get worse, the PK is objectively worse without McLeod, and McDavid and Draisaitl have peaked or are at their peak (don't expect more).
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Originally Posted by Rising_Oil_Prices
Skinner’s going into only his third year, with a ton of valuable experience. McDavid and Draisatl, are in their prime. Hey I’m not saying there aren’t significant issues lying ahead, but this year, nope… other than the short offseason and possible injuries through a season, which as I said is a mild concern.
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Credit where it is due, and as much as I hate to admit, or even believe it, but the Oilers P/K was at historical levels in the playoffs. That simply can't continue with or without one player.
Skinner had a great run but what will that translate to next year? It could very well mean a continued improvement or a peak he can't get to again like many goalies that have performed in the playoffs and then could not get to that level again.
McPisswad (Sorry, I just really hate them!) have likely peaked, and are in their primes. I think those are mostly synonyms. How long you can sustain the peak is your prime is how I would put it. However, we know how much they play all season long and how much they played in the playoffs. That almost kills most players and few come out in October fresh as daisies. With the additional mileage they have it would be amazing if they went back to their regular pace. They have show they can overcome a slow start but can they do it again? I would be almost certain they will be slow starters again.
I can't decide if it would be better for me if they left or if they both signed max deals and the Oilers had to ride out those contracts. Either would be good by me.
The only 'downside' I can see is if Oilers management traded them for a haul that would set them up for years to come. I guess if one of them stayed and they traded the other for a haul that would be very bad for the Flames as well.