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COVID-19 hits Vancouver’s Training Camp. PLUS: Kassian, North Division preview, roster moves, the PP, ideal F lines, and MORE!

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Morning, folks!

We’re two sleeps from puck drop* as the Edmonton Oilers are set to kick their 2020-21 season off on Wednesday night against the Vancouver Canucks.

Allegedly, at least. Breaking news, from yesterday:

You’ll recall from last week that the Dallas Stars and Columbus Blue Jackets had similar issues, and, at least in Dallas’ case, will have start their season a few days later than everyone else, with at least two games being rescheduled:

All this to say it’s possible the Oilers don’t start on Wednesday, if things in Vancouver really pop off. We’ll keep you posted.

UPDATE:

Otherwise I mean we’ve got a veritable ton of stuff for you to read today, given that we’re a couple days out from doing this dance all over again, the content is churning.

And check this out:

Here’s a close-up of the table:

Courtesy Evolving-Wild (@EvolvingWild) | Evolving-Hockey.com

Thoughts?


Forecasting Zack Kassian for 2021 (Copper and Blue)

The 2021 Six Pack Season Preview - Calgary (Copper and Blue)

Oilers Subtract Six From 2021 Training Camp Roster - (Copper and Blue)

What Are the Ideal Oiler Forward Lines? - (Copper and Blue)

Working the powerplay - (Copper and Blue)

The 2021 Six Pack Season Preview - Vancouver - (Copper and Blue)


Monday Mailbag – Where Does Alex Chiasson Fit In The Lineup? (ON)

Edmonton Oilers Have Plenty Of NHL-Calibre Depth On Right Wing, But Questions Remain (EJ)

All-Canadian Division Rival Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs (ON)

Tyson Barrie Looks To Improve Already Lethal Oilers Power Play (Sun)

Oilers Waiting To See Which James Neal Shows Up This Season (THW)

The Beginners Guide To The 2020-21 Edmonton Oilers: The Team (ON)

Random Thoughts: Bold Predictions, Line Combos, Jesse Puljujarvi, And More (ON)

‘We’re Not Blind’: NHL Players Realize Everyone’s Not Happy They’re Playing (CBC)

The Cull Begins (Lowetide)

Oilers Will Need Others To Step Up In Klefblom’s Absence (THW)

Neal Joins Oilers Following Quarantine, Likely Won’t Be Ready For Opener (Score)

Oilers Focused On Special Teams Ahead Of Start To NHL Season (SN)

Higher Expectation For Ethan Bear With Edmonton Oilers (Sun)

Oilers’ Coach Dave Tippett Identifies 3 Key Concerns At Camp So Far (THW)

Connor McDavid Predicts Jesse Puljujarvi Will Be Huge For The Oilers (THW)

Opportunity Knocks For Tyson Barrie (ON)

Evan Bouchard And The Edmonton Oilers Defensive Log Jam (ON)

Separate Ways (Lowetide)

Edmonton Oilers Centre Kyle Turris Has Travelled The Same Road As Jesse Puljujarvi (Sun)


Top 100 NHL Players: The Athletic’s Player Tiers — From Connor McDavid To Jamie Benn (Athletic)

Lowetide: Oilers Rookies With A Chance To Stick After One Week Of Training Camp (Athletic)