Oilers: Three expectations of the pacific division going into next season
By Jim Lynch
1. An improved division that cannot be taken lightly.
The Pacific might not be the best division around, but there are nothing to joke about. Edmonton should be a playoff team next season, but we have seen in years past that things are wide open when it comes to landing a spot in the playoffs.
Edmonton will have to make sure that they win their divisional games next season. During a full 82 game season picking up points against teams that are vying for the same playoff spot are important. They also will have to keep a cool head when playing opponents like Calgary that sometimes play a more physical game.
Physically should be a main part for next season as Edmonton starts facing off against some teams that they have not played for a full year. Vegas is a physical team and will be the destined top team in the Pacific next season, so it is up to Edmonton to change people’s minds.