In 2016, the Edmonton Oilers were Bruin-ized by new General Manager Peter Chiarelli, which means they added players with size, toughness and perceived meanness, but they also are expected to play hockey with skill, too.
One way Chiarelli did this was by trading for Patrick Maroon, Zack Kassian and Adam Larsson. He also signed Milan Lucic this offseason to a $42 million, seven-year contact. Then, he had the luxury of drafting Jesse Puljüjarvi, who fell to fourth-overall and into the Oilers’ lap at the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
These five players are listed at 6-foot-3 and weigh in at over 200 pounds, with Maroon and Lucic tipping the scale at 230 pounds.