Edmonton was expecting him to make the jump to second-line centre this year, but given their current depth situation, he has started the year on the top line RW alongside Patrick Maroon and Connor McDavid. And moving forward, that is the way it should remain.
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Draisaitl a Winger
First off, there is no denying the dynamic on the top line between McDavid and Draisaitl. Last season, they sat atop the league and led in scoring among all duos, combining for 177 points. In the Oilers’ season opener against Calgary, they put up five points together: a McDavid hat-trick accompanied by two Draisaitl helpers.