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Oilers’ Cup Hope Rests on Savoie and Howard | NHL News
The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink — Stanley Cup or bust in 2024-25. With Connor McDavid entering his first year of a two-year extension, the pressure is mounting. The core remains intact with McDavid, Draisaitl, Nugent-Hopkins, Hyman, and Bouchard, but scoring depth beyond those stars is the glaring weakness. Enter young talents Matt Savoie (18 goals, 37 points as a rookie) and Isaac Howard (24 goals, 50 points in the AHL), both expected to explode this season — Savoie potentially hitting 50 points. With over $4M in cap space, the Oilers have flexibility to trade or upgrade if needed…
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