BREAKING: The Oilers Announce A Surprising Move Regarding Their Dynamic Duo

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Hunter Bowman
November 9, 2023 (7:57)

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Amid a challenging three-game losing streak, the Edmonton Oilers are shaking things up as they prepare to face the San Jose Sharks, following the lead of head coach Jay Woodcroft.

One major shift in the game plan is the split of the Oilers' dynamic duo, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. McDavid is set to lead one line, with Ryan McLeod on the left and Zach Hyman on the right.

On the other end, Draisaitl will be holding down the fort on the second line, accompanied by rising talent Dylan Holloway on his left and Warren Foegele on his right.

A closer look at the practice lines reveals Evander Kane and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins moving down to the third line, with Sam Gagner on the right wing. This trio, previously working together on the second line, has shown promising chemistry. Meanwhile, the fourth line remains steady, with rookies Raphael Lavoie and James Hamblin flanking the veteran Derek Ryan.

Notably, Holloway's promotion to the top six alongside Draisaitl has turned heads. Despite not hitting the scoresheet in the first 11 games and facing limited ice time against the Nashville Predators, the 22-year-old showcased his potential against the Vancouver Canucks. Oilers fans are eager to see how these new line combinations unfold, hoping they'll ignite a turnaround and bring back the winning momentum.

Source: Oilersdaily