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Ask The Staff-Oilers Post Season

By Devon Hladunewich

Apr 29, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal by defensemen Tyson Barrie (22) during the third period against Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal by defensemen Tyson Barrie (22) during the third period against Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Edmonton Oilers forwards Connor McDavid, #97, and Leon Draisaitl # 29.
Edmonton Oilers forwards Connor McDavid, #97, and Leon Draisaitl # 29. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports /

Who needs to be the Edmonton Oilers Conn Smythe player?

Phil Gretzky:

I’m going to say Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Mike Smith. All 3 of these guys will be key to the Oilers playoff success, and I don’t think I could pick between them.

Sean Mallon:

McDavid. Plain and simple. Just as he’s the regular season MVP, he’ll need to find a way to get past the non-calls and interference he’s destined to face if the team is to find success.

Lane Golden:

Mike Smith needs to continue his current hot streak and be a Conn Smythe level difference maker. If he does that the Oilers could win the Stanley Cup.

Devon Hladunewich:

For me it is Leon Draisaitl. In the playoffs goals can be hard to come by. Being the team’s leading goal scorer in the regular season he will need to be that in the playoffs if this team wants to have success.

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