The Edmonton Oilers Bottom Six Struggles to Produce Points

EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 29: Christopher Tanev #8 of the Calgary Flames holds back Dylan Holloway #55 of the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)
EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 29: Christopher Tanev #8 of the Calgary Flames holds back Dylan Holloway #55 of the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

As the Edmonton Oilers continue their season, their bottom six have been struggling to produce any points. Dylan Holloway, Ryan McLeod, Mattias Janmark, Adam Erne, Connor Brown, and Derek Ryan have been unable to make an impact in the eight games they have played so far. The group has only managed to get one assist so far this season, which is a worrying sign for the Oilers.

It is no secret that the Edmonton Oilers are heavily reliant on their top six to carry the team offensively. However, for the team to succeed in the long run, they will need contributions from all four lines. The bottom six have been unable to generate any offense, which puts extra pressure on the top six to carry the load.

Oil On Whyte
Oil On Whyte /

Want your voice heard? Join the Oil On Whyte team!

Write for us!

The Oilers’ bottom six has been a liability so far this season. They have been unable to generate any offense and have not been strong defensively either. Through the 8 games, they are a total of -15.

If the Oilers want to be a contender this season, they will need their bottom six to step up and contribute. Whether it is through scoring goals or playing solid defense, the bottom six needs to make an impact. The Oilers’ management may need to make some changes if the current group is unable to turn things around.

Scoring Regular Season Table
ScorScorScorScorScorScorGoalGoalGoalGoalAssiAssiAssiIceIce
Rk
PlayerGPGAPTS+/-PIMEVPPSHGWEVPPSHSS%TOIATOIBLKHIT
1Derek Ryan8011-10000010060.08110:0546
2Connor Brown8000-500000000110.012515:3617
3Adam Erne6000-15000000050.0508:19014
4Dylan Holloway8000-320000000120.09712:07516
5Mattias Janmark7000-24000000070.09213:0532
6Ryan McLeod8000-30000000050.011514:2526

Provided by Hockey-Reference.com:
Generated 10/30/2023.

The Edmonton Oilers’ bottom six has been struggling to produce any points this season. Dylan Holloway, Ryan McLeod, Mattias Janmark, Adam Erne, Connor Brown, and Derek Ryan have only one point this season and it was an assist on an empty net goal.

Next. Edmonton Oilers Show Calgary Flames Who The Better Alberta Team Is. dark

The top six can carry this team there is no doubt, but it would be nice to see some goals from the bottom 6. If the Oilers want to be a contender this season, they will need their bottom six to step up and contribute.