Rob Soria

Author of Connor McDavid: Hockey's Next Great One, former Edmonton Oilers writer for Copper & Blue, The Hockey Writers and currently on hiatus, Music Lover 🎧🌱

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@IlesBuck Oh I agree. I don't think McDavid pushing 23+ on most nights is an issue. The problem becomes, what's left for the others. For me, as long as they have roles, I'd rather 97 get an extra couple of mins

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Regardless if the Oilers are healthy or not, the only way we see a reduction in ice time for McDavid, is on the penalty kill.

If that doesn't happen, and I don't believe it will, he's going to play 23+ mins on most nights.

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@ClarkeRaodi123 @kellyrudyk Kane can't play in this system

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Curious to see if the Oilers rotate their goalies on this trip, with Levi starting in Toronto.

I could see them going with Levi against both Florida and Tampa, and Jarry gets the Hurricanes.

Personally, I'd prefer the latter but think a 3-3 split is most likely.

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@Kgill39 Believe me, they have these things planned out. It could change but they have a rotation in place.

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@TroothyMcTruth @steeletalk Fair question & I'm not sure. For me, just because you were raised to be a buffoon doesn't give you a free pass.

As people we need to hold one another accountable. We that said, for many, having a discussion not turn into a yelling match, is a challenge at the best of times.

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@Dave3993 Nothing we have seen yet leans towards him using that size.

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Formenton is soft as butter

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@ChrisBataluk It does seem like 97 being part of the PK was always part of the plan. I don't disagree with you.

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Is this a joke

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Yes or No.

Larry Bird is a top 10 player in NBA History.

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@oilers49er Not sure about that one. Babcock likes Jones and I think Samanski did little to catch his eye since his arrival.

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I get the want out there for Michaels & Formenton to be out of the Oilers lineup but Babcock isn't taking two guys off the pk.

Obvious choice is Formenton but the coach is a fan. Michaels' handedness is his ace in the hole.

Also, at evens, they're not going to see much ice.

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@TroothyMcTruth @steeletalk Of course they do and it needs to be corrected.

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@steeletalk "Seems like" is being kind.

Everything you mentioned is bang on. My biggest annoyance, has and always will be people not getting off their ass on public transit for elderly people & women.

We live in a time where too many people can't be bothered to be kind to others.

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@David___Co I hear you. At some point, my guess is we'll see Samanski back up here.

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@oilers49er I don't disagree but this is the reality we live in. I'd even be ok with them keeping Michaels up and trying him with Samanski and Jospeh

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How long before the Sabres fire Lindy Ruff and bring in one Kris Knoblauch to run the show in Buffalo?

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The start to this season has been incredible for McDavid but there is zero chance of him pushing 200 points.

He has a real shot at 175 but it truly is not a priority for him whatsoever.

Having the Oilers ready to go for a lengthy playoff run is all that matters to 97 and co.

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@NHL @HockeyHallFame Brady is nowhere close but Matt has a real chance.

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@sammycfd I still don't get how it hasn't happened yet. Even though he is clearly the head coach's blindspot.

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Regardless of how this one turns out, Oilers should run 93-97-18 & 92-29-42 in Toronto & Philly.

Even if it's just for the weekend. Try something different & maybe you spark someone.

With Hyman banging a pair in tonight, it'd be a perfect time to try & get him on a hot streak

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@zach_20007 For me, the two I mentioned are the obvious choice simply due to familiarity. Keep it simple and look for a quick spark.