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Oilers Penalty Kill Shake-Up | Edmonton Oilers News
The Edmonton Oilers are rethinking their penalty kill strategy this off-season, with new head coach Mike Babcock weighing whether to reduce ice time for stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The goal? Spread the load and give emerging players more responsibility. With key losses like Adam Henrique and a shaky PK last postseason, the team is bolstering depth by bringing in proven penalty killers like Jason Dickinson, Connor Murphy, and Ryan Shea. The coaching staff is actively crafting a more balanced, reliable unit — and the final call rests squarely on Babcock’s shoulders as they aim to…
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