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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:
#CanucksCamp practices and workouts for today are cancelled. The decision was made out of an abundance of caution due to potential exposure of COVID-19.
— Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) January 10, 2021
Details regarding tomorrow’s schedule will be announced later today.
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:
NHL statement on the Dallas Stars. https://t.co/AsYqpL4XK3 pic.twitter.com/r2iT8vYWH0
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 8, 2021
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:
Yeah, it’s a go as of now. They are back on the ice today.
— Alex Thomas (@Alex_Thomas14) January 11, 2021
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 are the Top-30 Forwards and Defensemen per our new GAR projection system for the 20-21 season. More to come over the next few days, including an explainer on how these were created. "Rate Range" in this case is our uncertainty term. Higher = more uncertain. pic.twitter.com/p3JQAPDZ7v
— EvolvingWild (@EvolvingWild) January 11, 2021
Here’s a close-up of the table:
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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)