


How does Matvey Petrov compare? This year, he posted 76-42 (+34, 64 pct) on a team that delivered 119-92 (+27, 56 pct). Last year Bourgault was 51-21 (+30) and his team was 42-64 (-14) when he was off the ice (via Pick224). One more quick thing because I’m running late. I know it doesn’t work that way, but when we say Bourgault is +12 or Lavoie is +13 that’s a significant upgrade over the roster average. A plus-8 team, as we saw a year ago, would have each line hit at +2 over the season. Raphael Lavoie and Xavier Bourgault show well here. The current group is most encouraging for the Oilers. There are some surprises (Mitchell Moroz, Dave Gust) in there, I imagine they did well in depth minutes but truthfully don’t remember where Gust played in the lineup. There aren’t many, and as it turns out all four names were chosen in the top-100 overall in their draft seasons. I highlighted the men who enjoyed significant careers. Lowetide: 5 quality Edmonton Oilers trade targets for low-budget offseason.Lowetide: Why Oilers’ Dylan Holloway is in prime position for a major role.DNB: 10 questions with director of amateur scouting Tyler Wright.Lowetide: 4 impact QMJHL centres for Oilers to target late in 2023 NHL Draft.Lowetide: Oilers’ Jayden Grubbe and his organizational importance.DNB: Connor McDavid’s top-5 moments from another awards-laden season.Lowetide: Why Connor Brown is a fit for the Edmonton Oilers in free agency.DNB: What I’m hearing about the Oilers 3.0.Lowetide: Realistic draft options for an Edmonton Oilers team low on picks.
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