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Originally Posted by Sofa GM
Looking at that lineup how can anyone possibly pick them as the Cup favorite. Outside of Mavi and Raisaitl, that is a horribly thin roster from top to bottom.
Their defense group is significantly worse than last year. Considering that was the main area of concern and poor performance for the team, feels like a massive step back and an already often shaky Skinner will be under further siege.
With a key injury or two, it isn’t hard to see the Oilers missing the playoff dance altogether. Old team, poor depth, poor defence and suspect goaltending, not exactly a recipe to be proclaiming them Cup favorites.
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And they traded their first (top 12 protected, lol), so they're already all-in!