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Late Links: Friday, November 1

Oilers back in action tomorrow morning as Sidney Crosby awaits. Talking Baksersfield, and is Leon Draisaitl the best player in the league so far this season? AND MORE!

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Hi, everybody!

Slow news day with the Oilers out of action until tomorrow morning (11AM MST), so let’s hit the high notes and get you on your way on this post-candy-comatose Friday morning.

Lowetide ask what an ideal season for the Oilers AHL affiliates in Bakersfield would look like come April. He’s also a veteran of these parts, and has a handy guide for handling the roller coaster ride that is a season of Oilers hockey.

Tim and Sid wonder if the Oilers can continue to win by relying on Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and James Neal, while everyone else wonders if Leon Draisaitl is the best player in the league right now.

We’re one month into the NHL season and the Oilers are still tops in the Pacific Division.

A look back at the 2003/04 season.

With a date with Sidney Crosby on the horizon, the comparisons between he and Connor McDavid make their annual appearance, too.

An exploration of Jesse Puljujarvi’s potential trade return, now that Ken Holland has ventured overseas with a small team to scout a tournament he’s playing in.

Have a great Friday and we’ll see you bright and early for tomorrow’s matinee in Pittsburgh.

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