Heading into this coming year, the bar is raised, and they are expected to be a huge Stanley Cup contender and one of the toughest competitors in the league. With the NHL’s leading scorer and MVP in Connor McDavid, as well as a brand new young core, the Oilers are climbing the NHL rankings. However, do they take the title as the top team in the Pacific Division?
Top-Tier Offence
First off, they perhaps have the most offensive firepower out of every team in the Pacific. In addition to McDavid, the Oilers also have Leon Draisaitl, who finished seventh in league scoring.