The Edmonton Oilers kicked off their preseason with a split-squad set, and there were plenty of takeaways for fans to dig into. From standout performances by Isaac Howard, who looked comfortable against pros and even picked up a slick assist, to questions around David Tomasek’s best fit in the lineup, there’s lots to consider as camp moves forward. Even some of the defensemen, like Alec Regula and the Finnish newcomer, showed flashes while shaking off some early rust.
Tyler and Liam break down what impressed them most, which players are trending in the right direction, and how these early games can impact roster battles heading into opening night. They also discuss the competition for depth spots down the middle, how rookies are adapting to NHL pace, and why Oilers fans should take some positives from the first preseason action.
Did anything from the split squad games stand out to you?
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To add to this so many players go super nova in the pre season then fizzle out game 1 of the regular season so it’s nice to see what the players might look like this year BUT of course it’s too early to tell who’s going to be what