What potential addition matters most for the Oilers: Goaltending, Depth, Or Star Talent?
By Jim Lynch
2. Depth Problems.
The Edmonton Oilers are in need of a third-line center. A few players have held the position throughout the season with the main being Derek Ryan and Ryan McLeod, but neither has worked out great, the team would instantly be better with a legitimate third-line center in the mix.
Who the team does potentially add I do not know, but this is definitely a top priority for the team as they try and get their entire lineup more involved in the score sheet.
3. Another Top Guy With The Top Six.
The Oilers have two really good lines, but they can be better. Kailer Yamamoto has not been the offensive threat this team has needed through the first 30 or so games of the season and adding that last top pairing guy could be a difference-maker for the team.
Let’s put it this way, here are the main contributors of the top six: Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Jesse Puljujarvi, Zach Hyman, and Kailer Yamamoto. Everyone except for Yamamoto has at least 19 points, while he only. has seven through 29 games and averaging 15:40 a night.
Seven points this far into the season playing with stars like Draisaitl and McDavid is not going to cut it in the top six for this team. This is definitely a need the team needs to address somehow but is it the top need?