{"id":826750,"date":"2025-02-13T11:14:07","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T17:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/13\/the-time-has-finally-come-for-edmonton-oilers-to-test-drive-promising-pivot\/"},"modified":"2025-02-13T11:14:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T17:14:07","slug":"the-time-has-finally-come-for-edmonton-oilers-to-test-drive-promising-pivot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/13\/the-time-has-finally-come-for-edmonton-oilers-to-test-drive-promising-pivot\/","title":{"rendered":"The time has finally come for Edmonton Oilers to &#8220;test drive&#8221; promising pivot"},"content":{"rendered":"<article aria-labelledby=\"articleTitle\" data-wcm-id=\"00782b39-655b-459a-b38f-220feb18d6f1\">\n<header aria-label=\"Beginning of Article\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span>Published Jan 14, 2025<\/span> \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 <span>Last updated Jan 15, 2025<\/span> \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 <span>5 minute read<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure data-aqa=\"featured-image\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/edmontonjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dsc_5292.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;h=423&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=T2NA__p57aLfVIhDS6q3Fg, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/edmontonjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dsc_5292.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;h=846&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=TXqMfFMyAS8w9jn9sVJsjw 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/edmontonjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dsc_5292.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;h=423&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=Iv5zPzW_imSNJgY-OlgTUQ, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/edmontonjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dsc_5292.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;h=846&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=AlL-_2ISgc8IcDlhRYHjZA 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/edmontonjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dsc_5292.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;h=354&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=fOdpR5XKK0oQecor5Gsu_w, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/edmontonjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dsc_5292.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;h=708&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=ivfhbyWCQfd8fzV7frWWMA 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/edmontonjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dsc_5292.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;h=354&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=BHPQuoHiaoHTlFMuBKN6cw, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/edmontonjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dsc_5292.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;h=708&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=_3dFey_E1DYByGr03yyGDQ 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/edmontonjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dsc_5292.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;h=216&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=XLxL5Vm8CoHqkttCVG6abw, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/edmontonjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dsc_5292.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;h=432&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=d4e1-ygEmOMwgXXK5H7ggQ 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/edmontonjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dsc_5292.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;h=216&#038;sig=3NCzrUJgoN9ItOMgl04KOg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/edmontonjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dsc_5292.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;h=216&#038;sig=3NCzrUJgoN9ItOMgl04KOg,\n                    https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/edmontonjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dsc_5292.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;h=432&#038;sig=d4OtA-a0Zw-V4CErefFvWA 2x\" alt=\"Oilers\" height=\"750\" width=\"1000\"><\/picture><figcaption><span>Noah Philp (48) of the Edmonton Oilers, moves in on Dougie Hamilton(7) of the New Jersey Devils at Rogers Place in Edmonton on November 4, 2024. Photos by Shaughn Butts-Postmedia Tyler Dawson, National Post story<\/span> <span>Photo by Shaughn Butts<\/span> \/<span>10106218A<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section>\n<p data-async>Interesting news from <a data-evt-val=\"{\"control_fields\": {\"mparticle\": {\"keys\": {\"click_source_type\": \"click_source_type\", \"anchor_text\": \"anchor_text\", \"target_url\": \"target_url\", \"layout_section\": \"layout_section\"}, \"mp_event_type\": \"Navigation\", \"extra_keys\": [\"click_vertical_position_percentage\", \"click_vertical_position_pixels\"]}}, \"click_source_type\": \"in-page link\", \"anchor_text\": \"Edmonton Oilers\", \"target_url\": \"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/category\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/edmonton-oilers\/\", \"layout_section\": \"in-page-link\"}\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" data-link-type=\"backlink\" href=\"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/category\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/edmonton-oilers\/\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a> camp on Tuesday afternoon, that the club has recalled centre <strong>Noah Philp <\/strong>from Bakersfield Condors.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section data-aqa=\"identity-sign-in\" data-async id=\"article-block\">\n<header>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Edmonton Journal\" height=\"37\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/18.0.4\/websites\/images\/identity\/logo-identity-ej-new.svg\" width=\"280\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exclusive articles by David Staples, Keith Gerein and others, Oilers news from Cult of Hockey, Ask EJ Anything features, the Noon News Roundup and Under the Dome newsletters.<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited online access to Edmonton Journal and 15 news sites with one account.<\/li>\n<li>Edmonton Journal ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.<\/li>\n<li>Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.<\/li>\n<li>Support local journalism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exclusive articles by David Staples, Keith Gerein and others, Oilers news from Cult of Hockey, Ask EJ Anything features, the Noon News Roundup and Under the Dome newsletters.<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited online access to Edmonton Journal and 15 news sites with one account.<\/li>\n<li>Edmonton Journal ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.<\/li>\n<li>Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.<\/li>\n<li>Support local journalism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p>Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access articles from across Canada with one account.<\/li>\n<li>Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy additional articles per month.<\/li>\n<li>Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n<p>Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access articles from across Canada with one account<\/li>\n<li>Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy additional articles per month<\/li>\n<li>Get email updates from your favourite authors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div data-auth-component id=\"auth-screen-form\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n<h2>Sign In or Create an Account<\/h2>\n<p><span><\/span><span>or<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>In recent weeks it has become increasingly apparent that <strong>Derek Ryan<\/strong>\u2018s role within the club is diminishing. Recently turned 38, the 10-year NHLer and 4-year Oiler has seen his average ice time drop into single digits for the first time in his career, including 10 of his last 13 appearances. Moreover, those appearances themselves have become increasingly rare; after playing in 29 of Edmonton\u2019s first 31 games, Ryan has played in just 4 of the last 12. On Monday night, the Oilers didn\u2019t even dress a 4C, choosing instead to go with 7 defencemen and just 11 forwards against the Los Angeles Kings.<\/p>\n<p>After three years of being a regular on the penalty kill (1:31 per game in 225 GP), Ryan has lost his role on that unit to <strong>Adam Henrique<\/strong>. He\u2019s averaged just 21 seconds per game on that unit, just 8 seconds since Dec 01.Ryan remains an ace in the faceoff circle, where he sports a 56% career rate that has edged up over 60% in 2024-25. That capability has even more value given his was the only right-handed stick among the Oilers\u2019 top six faceoff men.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/edmontonjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Philp-db.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Philp db \" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/edmontonjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Philp-db.png\" width=\"605\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Enter Noah Philp, himself a right shot centre, <em>albeit<\/em> a much bigger one at 6\u20193, 198 lbs. Like Ryan and coach Kris Knoblauch for that matter, he is a graduate of the University of Alberta Golden Bears. He\u2019s a prospect so mature he technically doesn\u2019t qualify as an NHL rookie or for Calder Trophy consideration, having turned 26 a couple weeks before the Sep 15 threshold.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div aria-labelledby=\"EdmontonJournalHeadlineNews5986969471341691358829295192506368\" data-account-id=\"b9d3df2fccd108b5eff3c44f573b2cd6\" data-aqa=\"widget-newsletter\" data-newsletter=\"single\" data-newsletter-component data-target-list=\"EJ_HeadlineNews\" data-widget=\"newsletter\">\n<p>By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>For all of his advanced years for an entry level player, Philp <em>(not:<\/em> \u201cPhilip\u201d) is a little light on experience due to various circumstances, having played under 150 games over the past 5\u00bd seasons. As a member of the Golden Bears, he missed the 2020-21 season altogether due to COVID, then played just 8 games the following season before joining Bakersfield at season\u2019s end. He had a splendid first professional season the following year, but then missed 2023-24 for personal reasons, officially classified as a retirement.<\/p>\n<p data-async>The Oilers nonetheless extended a qualifying offer to retain his rights, which he finally <a data-evt-val=\"{\"control_fields\": {\"mparticle\": {\"keys\": {\"click_source_type\": \"click_source_type\", \"anchor_text\": \"anchor_text\", \"target_url\": \"target_url\", \"layout_section\": \"layout_section\"}, \"mp_event_type\": \"Navigation\", \"extra_keys\": [\"click_vertical_position_percentage\", \"click_vertical_position_pixels\"]}}, \"click_source_type\": \"in-page link\", \"anchor_text\": \"signed\", \"target_url\": \"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/cult-of-hockey\/welcome-back-noah-edmonton-oilers-re-sign-top-prospect-noah-philp\", \"layout_section\": \"in-page-link\"}\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/cult-of-hockey\/welcome-back-noah-edmonton-oilers-re-sign-top-prospect-noah-philp\"><strong>signed<\/strong><\/a> this past Jul 01 to resume his promising career. He was subsequently rated the #5 hopeful in the <em>Cult of Hockey<\/em>\u2018s annual prospect rankings, profiled in this <a data-evt-val=\"{\"control_fields\": {\"mparticle\": {\"keys\": {\"click_source_type\": \"click_source_type\", \"anchor_text\": \"anchor_text\", \"target_url\": \"target_url\", \"layout_section\": \"layout_section\"}, \"mp_event_type\": \"Navigation\", \"extra_keys\": [\"click_vertical_position_percentage\", \"click_vertical_position_pixels\"]}}, \"click_source_type\": \"in-page link\", \"anchor_text\": \"post\", \"target_url\": \"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/cult-of-hockey\/cult-of-hockey-noah-philip\", \"layout_section\": \"in-page-link\"}\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/cult-of-hockey\/cult-of-hockey-noah-philip\"><strong>post<\/strong><\/a> by series contributor Ira Cooper.<\/p>\n<p data-async>Philp impressed in training camp, playing in 6 preseason games with a goal, an assist, some fine work on the faceoff dot and a regular turn on the penalty kill. He was among the final cuts on Oct 07, but not without a <a data-evt-val=\"{\"control_fields\": {\"mparticle\": {\"keys\": {\"click_source_type\": \"click_source_type\", \"anchor_text\": \"anchor_text\", \"target_url\": \"target_url\", \"layout_section\": \"layout_section\"}, \"mp_event_type\": \"Navigation\", \"extra_keys\": [\"click_vertical_position_percentage\", \"click_vertical_position_pixels\"]}}, \"click_source_type\": \"in-page link\", \"anchor_text\": \"rave review\", \"target_url\": \"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/cult-of-hockey\/fantastic-edmonton-oilers-gm-gives-rave-review-to-prospect-sent-to-the-ahl\", \"layout_section\": \"in-page-link\"}\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/cult-of-hockey\/fantastic-edmonton-oilers-gm-gives-rave-review-to-prospect-sent-to-the-ahl\"><strong>rave review<\/strong><\/a> from GM Stan Bowman.<\/p>\n<p data-async>In Bakersfield Philp has been given a prominent role in all situations, responding with 9-8-17, +2 with 65 shots in 28 games. He also got a brief taste of the NHL when <strong><a data-evt-val=\"{\"control_fields\": {\"mparticle\": {\"keys\": {\"click_source_type\": \"click_source_type\", \"anchor_text\": \"anchor_text\", \"target_url\": \"target_url\", \"layout_section\": \"layout_section\"}, \"mp_event_type\": \"Navigation\", \"extra_keys\": [\"click_vertical_position_percentage\", \"click_vertical_position_pixels\"]}}, \"click_source_type\": \"in-page link\", \"anchor_text\": \"Connor McDavid\", \"target_url\": \"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/tag\/connor-mcdavid\/\", \"layout_section\": \"in-page-link\"}\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" data-link-type=\"backlink\" href=\"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/tag\/connor-mcdavid\/\">Connor McDavid<\/a> <\/strong>was hurt, playing 3 games from Oct 31-Nov 04. He made a memorable debut in Nashville, scoring an assist in the first period and dominating on the dot, receiving the following commentary in the <em>Cult of Hockey<\/em>\u2018s player grades:<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Noah Philp, 8.<\/strong>\u00a0 Great way to start an NHL career, a bonus grade for that. Got it done. Some good patience and puck protection in his first NHL game. He kicked off one of Edmonton\u2019s best o-zone cycles of the year with a face-off win, then made a slick pass into the slot for Drake Caggiula\u2019s harpoon, which Perry cashed in. He won ten out of 14 face-offs. <strong>GAS: ES +4\/-0; ST 0\/0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The subsequent two games against Calgary and New Jersey saw diminishing returns:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>#48 Noah Philp, 5. <\/strong>Made a fine play along the end wall to control the puck and cycle it back to Nurse for a shot that was tipped dangerously by Caggiula. Had a fine chance of his own when teed up by Perry for a one-timer. Was a bit unlucky when his attempt to cut out a dangerous pass actually deflected to the Calgary shooter for a breakaway chance, but Skinner had the answer. Poor shot shares and a dismal 1\/9=11% on the faceoff dot. Played just 8:46. <strong>GAS: ES +2\/-1; ST 0. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Noah Philp, 4.<\/strong> Super quiet. <strong>GAS: ES +0\/-0; ST 0\/0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>McDavid returned the next game, and both recalled players Philp and Caggiula were sent back out to allow the club to resume cap space accrual.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Now he\u2019s back. As Oilers insider Bob Stauffer put it, \u201c<span>Don\u2019t be surprised to see the<\/span><span> Oilers \u2018<\/span><span>test drive\u2019 Philp for a stretch of games if he performs well. Has played 2nd line center, 2nd unit PP and seen significant PK time with the <\/span><span>Condors.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Key words: \u201ctest drive\u201d. The theory being that the Oilers might wish to upgrade their 4C spot before the playoffs. With the trade deadline looming on Mar 07, they have 19 games and counting down to consider their internal options.<\/p>\n<p><em>Cult of Hockey <\/em>writer Kurt Leavins put it this way on Blue Sky: \u201cThe Philp recall is most practical. For Stan Bowman to know what he needs to spend on at the deadline. Seeing Philp in a 4C role for a meaningful number of NHL games is critical.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If he works out, that is one less trade that might be needed, allowing assets and cap space to be focused on other needs. If he doesn\u2019t, that clarifies the picture in a different way. But now is the time to see exactly what they have in Noah Philp. Expect to see him draw into the recent vacancy at 4C on Wednesday night on Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>No word yet on whether Bowman has other moves in mind to make room. One option is to return <strong>Josh Brown<\/strong> to Bako and to go back to just 6 defencemen, though with 3 tough games in the next 4 days that might be premature. Not impossible that Ryan could find himself on the waiver wire as soon as noon tomorrow. The other option is simply to keep 23 active players and dip into LTI space as the club did the last time Philp got the call.<\/p>\n<h2>Recently at the Cult of Hockey<\/h2>\n<p data-async><a data-evt-val=\"{\"control_fields\": {\"mparticle\": {\"keys\": {\"click_source_type\": \"click_source_type\", \"anchor_text\": \"anchor_text\", \"target_url\": \"target_url\", \"layout_section\": \"layout_section\"}, \"mp_event_type\": \"Navigation\", \"extra_keys\": [\"click_vertical_position_percentage\", \"click_vertical_position_pixels\"]}}, \"click_source_type\": \"in-page link\", \"anchor_text\": \"STAPLES: Adrian Kempe fined for slew-footing McDavid\", \"target_url\": \"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/cult-of-hockey\/edmonton-oilers-connor-mcdavid-slew-foot-los-angeles-kings-adrian-kempe\", \"layout_section\": \"in-page-link\"}\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/cult-of-hockey\/edmonton-oilers-connor-mcdavid-slew-foot-los-angeles-kings-adrian-kempe\"><strong>STAPLES: Adrian Kempe fined for slew-footing McDavid<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-async><strong><a data-evt-val=\"{\"control_fields\": {\"mparticle\": {\"keys\": {\"click_source_type\": \"click_source_type\", \"anchor_text\": \"anchor_text\", \"target_url\": \"target_url\", \"layout_section\": \"layout_section\"}, \"mp_event_type\": \"Navigation\", \"extra_keys\": [\"click_vertical_position_percentage\", \"click_vertical_position_pixels\"]}}, \"click_source_type\": \"in-page link\", \"anchor_text\": \"STAPLES: Player grades in win over L.A. Kings\", \"target_url\": \"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/cult-of-hockey\/player-grades-ferocious-mcdavid-turns-up-heat-as-edmonton-oilers-beat-los-angeles-kings\", \"layout_section\": \"in-page-link\"}\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/cult-of-hockey\/player-grades-ferocious-mcdavid-turns-up-heat-as-edmonton-oilers-beat-los-angeles-kings\" target=\"_blank\">STAPLES: Player grades in win over L.A. Kings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-async><strong><a data-evt-val=\"{\"control_fields\": {\"mparticle\": {\"keys\": {\"click_source_type\": \"click_source_type\", \"anchor_text\": \"anchor_text\", \"target_url\": \"target_url\", \"layout_section\": \"layout_section\"}, \"mp_event_type\": \"Navigation\", \"extra_keys\": [\"click_vertical_position_percentage\", \"click_vertical_position_pixels\"]}}, \"click_source_type\": \"in-page link\", \"anchor_text\": \"McCURDY: Now 28, Connor McDavid remains Oilers second YOUNGEST forward\", \"target_url\": \"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/cult-of-hockey\/edmonton-oilers-connor-mcdavid-leon-draisaitl-sidney-crosby-wayne-gretzky\", \"layout_section\": \"in-page-link\"}\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/cult-of-hockey\/edmonton-oilers-connor-mcdavid-leon-draisaitl-sidney-crosby-wayne-gretzky\" target=\"_blank\">McCURDY: Now 28, Connor McDavid remains Oilers second YOUNGEST forward<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-async><a data-evt-val=\"{\"control_fields\": {\"mparticle\": {\"keys\": {\"click_source_type\": \"click_source_type\", \"anchor_text\": \"anchor_text\", \"target_url\": \"target_url\", \"layout_section\": \"layout_section\"}, \"mp_event_type\": \"Navigation\", \"extra_keys\": [\"click_vertical_position_percentage\", \"click_vertical_position_pixels\"]}}, \"click_source_type\": \"in-page link\", \"anchor_text\": \"STAPLES: Might Oilers go shopping form a rugged forward?\", \"target_url\": \"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/cult-of-hockey\/kane-jackpot-could-mean-edmonton-oilers-add-to-their-pod-of-rugged-forwards\", \"layout_section\": \"in-page-link\"}\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/cult-of-hockey\/kane-jackpot-could-mean-edmonton-oilers-add-to-their-pod-of-rugged-forwards\"><strong>STAPLES: Might Oilers go shopping form a rugged forward?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-async><strong><a data-evt-val=\"{\"control_fields\": {\"mparticle\": {\"keys\": {\"click_source_type\": \"click_source_type\", \"anchor_text\": \"anchor_text\", \"target_url\": \"target_url\", \"layout_section\": \"layout_section\"}, \"mp_event_type\": \"Navigation\", \"extra_keys\": [\"click_vertical_position_percentage\", \"click_vertical_position_pixels\"]}}, \"click_source_type\": \"in-page link\", \"anchor_text\": \"LEAVINS: 9 Things\", \"target_url\": \"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/cult-of-hockey\/one-way-for-the-edmonton-oilers-to-beat-the-vegas-odds-is-to-best-them-at-their-own-game-9-things\", \"layout_section\": \"in-page-link\"}\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/cult-of-hockey\/one-way-for-the-edmonton-oilers-to-beat-the-vegas-odds-is-to-best-them-at-their-own-game-9-things\" target=\"_blank\">LEAVINS: 9 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