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Connor McDavid didn’t mince words when delivering a bold statement to his teammates on the Edmonton Oilers amid a dramatic NHL season.
The Oilers are outscoring opponents 18-15 with one or both McDavid and Draisaitl on the ice, but being outscored 8-16 when the two big centres are on the bench. Part of the problem may be due to long stretches where the third and fourth lines don’t play much.
Frustration is starting to seep in with the Edmonton Oilers, and captain Connor McDavid is trying to get the team back on track.
General manager Stan Bowman shared a candid perspective on the Edmonton Oilers’ early season challenges, addressing goaltending consistency and Connor McDavid’s impact on the team’s performance.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid appeared to sense and acknowledge the growing discontent among the home crowd in Monday’s 5-4 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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OILERS MAILBAG: Is the writing on the wall for Stuart Skinner in Edmonton?
Considering the fact the Oilers have re-signed all their other big names coming into their contract year this season aside from their homegrown netminder, if the writing isn’t on the wall for Skinner, then this season may very well be the last job audition for him as the starter here.
Speaking to the media after a fast-paced, hour-long practice Friday, Oilers captain Connor McDavid said the team has to begin playing with a little more desperation.