Editorials

BUFFALO, NY - NOVEMBER 11: New Jersey Devils Defenseman Yohann Auvitu (33) looks to pass during the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres NHL game on November 11, 2016, at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. (Photo by John Crouch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images.)

Edmonton Oilers: Yohann Auvitu Fits In Well

Edmonton Oilers: Zack Kassian Will Be Important Asset in 2017-18

Edmonton Oilers: Iiro Pakarinen the Odd Man Out?

Edmonton Oilers: Can Jujhar Khaira Earn a Roster Spot

PROVIDENCE, RI - OCTOBER 16: Nick Ellis. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Nick Ellis Ready for Bigger Role

KELOWNA, CANADA - FEBRUARY 13: Ethan Bear. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Where Will Ethan Bear Start the Year

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 28: Jaromir Jagr. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Veteran Right Wing Options

EDMONTON, AB - APRIL 9: Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Team Ranks as Top Pacific Contender

EDMONTON, AB - MAY 3: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Clock Shouldn’t Be Ticking for Nugent-Hopkins

EDMONTON, AB - MARCH 10: Mark Letestu. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: What Impact Will Mark Letestu Have

BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 19: Ryan Strome. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Ryan Strome Should Start at Centre

EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 13: Jesse Puljujarvi. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Where Will Jesse Puljujarvi Fit In

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18: Drake Caggiula. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Will Caggiula Impress in Sophomore Year

EDMONTON, AB - MAY 7: Matthew Benning. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Matthew Benning Ready for Top Four

COLOGNE, GERMANY - MAY 13: Leon Draisaitl of Germany reacts during the 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship game between Italy and Germany at Lanxess Arena on May 13, 2017 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images )

Edmonton Oilers: Bridge Deal May Be Answer for Draisaitl

EDMONTON, AB - APRIL 12: Adam Larsson. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Adam Larsson’s Puck-Moving Potential

CALGARY, AB - JANUARY 21: Patrick Maroon. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Breaking Down Patrick Maroon’s Offence

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 28: Edmonton Oilers Defenceman Oscar Klefbom. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Oscar Klefbom on His Way to Elite

EDMONTON, AB - MAY 7: Darnell Nurse. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: How Darnell Nurse Can Crack the Top Four

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 22: Milan Lucic. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Milan Lucic Can Build On 2016-17 Success

MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 05: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Edmonton Oilers Should Try Ryan Nugent-Hopkins at Wing

EDMONTON, AB - SEPTEMBER 26: Mark Fayne. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Mark Fayne’s Return to NHL Roster Difficult

NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 23: Brad Malone. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: What Brad Malone Brings to the Table

ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 05: Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: How Much Does Draisaitl Get?

Dec 17, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a third period goal by forward Leon Draisaitl (29) against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers: How McDavid’s Contract Affects Draisaitl

Oct 14, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers right wing Zack Kassian (44) during the face off against Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers: Kassian Deserving of More Contract

Mar 5, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; New York Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic (3) during the face off against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers: No Hamonic, No Problem

Feb 22, 2017; Sunrise, FL, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Kris Russell (4) celebrates his game winning goal against the Florida Panthers in the third period at BB&T Center. The Oilers won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers Wise to Re-Sign Kris Russell, Here’s Why