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Today we’re going over the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers series once again, and how effective Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have been together.
This video is taking place after the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, and after the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The 2023 NHL Draft 1st Round went as follows:
1st) Chicago Blackhawks, Connor Bedard
2nd) Anaheim Ducks, Leo Carlsson
3rd) Columbus Blue Jackets, Adam Fantilli
4th) San Jose Sharks, Will Smith
5th) Montreal Canadiens, David Reinbacher
6th) Arizona Coyotes, Dmitri Simashev
7th) Philadelphia Flyers, Matvei Michkov
8th) Washington Capitals, Ryan Leonard
9th) Detroit Red Wings, Nate Danielson
10th) St. Louis Blues, Dalibor Dvorsky
11th) Vancouver Canucks, Tom Willander
12th) Arizona Coyotes (from Ottawa Senators), Daniil But
13th) Buffalo Sabres, Zach Benson
14th) Pittsburgh Penguins, Brayden Yager
15th) Nashville Predators, Matthew Wood
16th) Calgary Flames, Samuel Honzek
17th) Detroit Red Wings (from New York Islanders via Vancouver Canucks), Axel Sandin Pellikka
18th) Winnipeg Jets, Colby Barlow
19th) Chicago Blackhawks (from Tampa Bay Lightning), Oliver Moore
20th) Seattle Kraken, Eduard Sale
21st) Minnesota Wild, Charlie Stramel
22nd) Philadelphia Flyers (from Los Angeles Kings via Columbus Blue Jackets), Oliver Bonk
23rd) New York Rangers, Gabe Perreault
24th) Nashville Predators (from Edmonton Oilers), Tanner Molendyk
25th) St. Louis Blues (from Toronto Maple Leafs), Otto Stenberg
26th) San Jose Sharks (from New Jersey Devils), Quentin Musty
27th) Colorado Avalanche, Calum Ritchie
28th) Toronto Maple Leafs (from Boston Bruins via Washington Capitals), Easton Cowan
29th) St. Louis Blues (from Dallas Stars via New York Rangers), Theo Lindstein
30th) Carolina Hurricanes, Bradley Nadeau
31st) Colorado Avalanche (from Florida Panthers via Montreal Canadiens), Mikhail Gulyayev
32nd) Vegas Golden Knights, David Edstrom
This video is also taking place after 2023 NHL Season, and after the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Florida Panthers in the Finals.
Connor McDavid was the top NHL prospect at the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
The 2015 NHL Entry Draft saw many top NHL prospects get selected by a variety of teams. The first round of the draft went as follows:
1st – Edmonton Oilers, Connor McDavid
2nd – Buffalo Sabres, Jack Eichel
3rd – Arizona Coyotes, Dylan Strome
4th – Toronto Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner
5th – Carolina Hurricanes, Noah Hanifin
6th – New Jersey Devils, Pavel Zacha
7th – Philadelphia Flyers, Ivan Provorov
8th – Columbus Blue Jackets, Zach Werenski
9th – San Jose Sharks, Timo Meier
10th – Colorado Avalanche, Mikko Rantanen
11th – Florida Panthers, Lawson Crouse
12th – Dallas Stars, Denis Gurianov
13th – Boston Bruins (from Los Angeles Kings), Jakub Zboril
14th – Boston Bruins, Jake DeBrusk
15th – Boston Bruins (from Calgary Flames), Zachary Senyshyn
16th – New York Islanders (from Pittsburgh Penguins via Edmonton Oilers), Mathew Barzal
17th – Winnipeg Jets, Kyle Connor
18th – Ottawa Senators, Thomas Chabot
19th – Detroit Red Wings, Evgeny Svechnikov
20th – Minnesota Wild, Joel Eriksson Ek
21st – Ottawa Senators (from New York Islanders via Buffalo Sabres), Colin White
22nd – Washington Capitals, Ilya Samsonov
23rd – Vancouver Canucks, Brock Boeser
24th – Philadelphia Flyers (from Nashville Predators via Toronto Maple Leafs), Travis Konecny
25th – Winnipeg Jets (from St. Louis Blues via Buffalo Sabres), Jack Roslovic
26th – Montreal Canadiens, Noah Juulsen
27th – Anaheim Ducks, Jacob Larsson
28th – New York Islanders (from New York Rangers via Tampa Bay Lightning), Anthony Beauvillier
29th – Columbus Blue Jackets (from Tampa Bay Lightning via Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs), Gabriel Carlsson
30th – Arizona Coyotes (from Chicago Blackhawks), Nick Merkley
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23 Comments
Small caveat that I would add, Lego… The Oilers were chasing the game from behind most of the game. So, logic would dictate that you would play them more in that scenario. Great video, as always.
No, it’s not sustainable to play those two so much. That Winnipeg series comes to mind (where they got swept).
Didn’t Hughes play 27 mins too? What’s the difference?
As an oilers fan – watching them play Colorado in the WCF – makar beat McDavid with poke checks & playing the stick. I notice so far Vancouver is trying to play the body on McDavid (big guys like myers) it won't work.
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Even if the oilers win this series, I don't seen even McDavid and Leon being able to keep up what they're doing time played wise
Their minutes get cut back in games they lead. Non Story. Nice option to have.
If drake wears oiler shirt and support edmonton. That will be fun
Oilers fan here. Solid logical take. I think with regard to Hughes if I was Vancouver, I would look to match him up because even while he’s not playing a lot against McDavid in those two games, the offence hasn’t really come through. Even though it may reduce the offensive opportunities more, I don’t think it takes away from the overall offence of Vancouver has been able to generate thus far. I think you put him out there to try and contain.
As for the ability to continue to do so, McDavid is a beast and could definitely keep this up for a few more games. I believe that where it becomes an issue is once you get into game six and seven. if they play him half the game tonight and they win, there’s a possibility of a 5 AM series to which there would be some rest afterwards, which couldn’t negate the fatigue caused by playing so much.
Also, even if they dial back, I know that McDavid and Dre are comfortable playing 22 to 23 minutes a game.
Finally, I do agree with your overall sentiment that if these guys are able to play together or even part of the time together because of the offence that they can provide, it could be extremely difficult for Vancouver. as an Oilers fan, the best thing I liked was the way they started to play for the second half of game 2. There is the ability to play the game like a track meet, overall it goes in Edmonton‘s favor. Those big defenceman get tired and make mistakes.
If u watched knoblaks interview he says it isn’t sustainable. We were chasing all game. This is so obvious it’s crazy this is a video.
You do realize Connor has been playing 23+ minutes per game, regular season and playoffs, for his entire career right? And he's gotten stronger every year.
Really??? By whose count ??? You ????
The 2 best players in the world in there primes … yeah they can handle it!!
You do realize the main reason they were put together wss because leon was banged up right? Goof video lol
Your voice sucks
😂😂 its " huggy"….. lmfao…..
I'm a Canucks fan and an Oilers fan. I think next game is going to Vancouver for some of the reasons you went over, as well as Vancouver being fired up over that close loss.
Pretty sure nickamaki is sgoing to come up as he is a future superstar and is a goal scoring monster
Excellent analysis ! … I'm a die hard Tricolore fan, but I'm now rooting for any Canadian team to win the Cup, preferably Vancouver as they are due, it's been 50 yrs. The Oilers with Gretzky have been there done that. But if the Canucks lose this round I'll be rooting for McJesus, Dry Ice & co. The odds as of today of a Canadian team winning the Cup are 25%
Best players for Edmonton are the refs . That's why Sutherland was brought in . Like Pat Quinn once said in the 94 cup playoffs against the Rangers when asked about their chances and he said " We get this ref for 3 more games what do you think they are ? " Rangers won every game he reffed and thus the Cup . That was Gregson, who soon after went on to become head of officiating for the NHL . Nice reward ! But always remember, this is not a sport it is entertainment, they can manipulate it anyway they want . Mr Bettman is right . Like he said before Los Vegas had a team on the ice " It's going to be great seeing Los Vegas win the Cup " . That was quick eh ! How did he know ? Just be happy guys that you have entertainment. Not every city gets this . Hockey is my last idol that I am dying to and they are making it much easier for me .
To me in my opinion is if the reffing is fair We win if it is sketchy like the last game Edmonton win hands down. Could only go five games. I don't mind lots of contact. That is playoff hockey but there is always sketchy reffing during the playoffs that basically make a difference with some teams. I had Vancouver winning this series but think we will get some more games like the last one. So winning anything is in doubt. I hate it when the ref is the biggest contributer.
relying on 2 offensive players, a shaky goaltender and inconsistent defense is not a recipe for playoff longevity. We need to play our game and we are going to be fine.
It's advantage Edmonton all day. Because having Huge play the majority of the game knowing he maybe the only one to contain not stop McDrai. Vods well for a long series Huge will struggle as the series goes on McDavid will just get better so will Draisaitl