Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and YouTube Trev hit the desk to break down all the fallout from last night’s action and dive deep into the biggest questions facing Oil Country!
First up, the fellas recap last night’s exhibition contest, handing out their game grades. Who looks ready for the regular season grind, and who needs to pick up the pace?
Then, the boys tackle a major tactical debate: Can the Oilers truly trust a second line without Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl? If the coaching staff decides to keep #97 and #29 together on the top unit, does Edmonton have the skill and secondary scoring depth to field a legit, line-two threat?
Next, all eyes turn to Ike Howard. The fellas debate his path to making the opening night roster: if he doesn’t secure a top-six spot, is there value in keeping him in a bottom-six role, or is his development far better served playing top minutes in the AHL with the Bakersfield Condors?
Then, the crew broadens the horizon to survey the rest of the nation: Outside of McDavid and Draisaitl, who is the best player on a Canadian NHL team? Is it Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Evan Bouchard, or someone else entirely?
Finally, the boys launch a new segment: Mike Babcock Dog House Watch! Which Oilers player is walking on the thinnest ice with the new bench boss heading into the regular season?
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Show lessDustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and YouTube Trev hit the desk to break down all the fallout from last night’s action and dive deep into the biggest questions facing Oil Country!
First up, the fellas recap last night’s exhibition contest, handing out their game grades. Who looks ready for the regular season grind, and who needs to pick up the pace?
Then, the boys tackle a major tactical debate: Can the Oilers truly trust a second line without Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl?
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