The Edmonton Oilers Make Shocking Decision Risking Their Winning Streak
The Edmonton Oilers are shaking things up for tonight's game against Chicago Blackhawks, unveiling some new line combinations:
Draisaitl - McDavid - Hyman
Kane - RNH - Foegele
Holloway - McLeod - Brown
Janmark - Ryan - Gagner
On the defensive side:
Nurse - Ceci
Ekholm - Bouchard
Kulak - Desharnais
Pickard
Kane - RNH - Foegele
Holloway - McLeod - Brown
Janmark - Ryan - Gagner
On the defensive side:
Nurse - Ceci
Ekholm - Bouchard
Kulak - Desharnais
Pickard
However, what's turning heads is the conspicuous absence of Corey Perry from the lineup. It seems like a deliberate move, possibly to strategically skip facing the Chicago Blackhawks in his Oilers debut. Fans will have to wait until Saturday against the Nashville Predators to witness Perry hitting the ice for the first time with the Oilers.
Oilers' GM Ken Holland spilled the beans on this game plan, announcing,
»Ken Holland announced yesterday that his first game will likely be Saturday vs. NSH.»
Source: Hawksinsider
| POLL | ||
January 25 | 134 answers The Edmonton Oilers Make Shocking Decision Risking Their Winning Streak Do you think Corey Perry will put up any points on his first game back? | ||
| Yes | 76 | 56.7 % |
| No | 58 | 43.3 % |
| LIST OF POLL | ||
Latest 10 stories
