Jonathan Willis of The Athletic: The Edmonton Oilers need to find a center but which one will be the best fit for the team. Kyle Turris did not work out and hence the search for a right-handed middle-six center began in earnest. When one dives into things, three centers are left that fit Edmonton’s needs. They are Derek Ryan, Brandon Sutter, and Luke Glendening.
So, the Oilers focusing on overall metrics have to be fixated on Derek Ryan. His faceoff percentage is still at an elite level and his points per 60 are well above Glendening’s.