The Edmonton Oilers training camp is close to starting. Camp is where the bubble players can make or break their spot in the line up. Camp is also a place where players can solidify themselves on top line or drop them down the depth chart.
In this article I am going to name a couple players that have the most to lose or gain in the time before the NHL season starts. This will include the play during inter-squad games and preseason games.
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For me there is not many questions win a majority of the players. We know where McDavid, Draisaitl, Kane and Hyman will be playing on forward. We also know that Nurse will be the go to defenseman.
It is the support for those players who have the most to gain from having a good camp. Camp can also be used for younger players to push veterans out of the lineup. The older players are usually given the benefit of the doubt, but if they are outplayed by a lot they will lose their roster spot.
The final decision will come from the coaching staff. The main goal of the coaching staff is to make the best team possible. With this being Woodcroft’s first full season, he now has the chance to build this team how he wants.