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Dickinson’s Third Line Makeover | Edmonton News
The Oilers just locked up Jason Dickinson to a five-year, $4M deal to anchor their long-sought third line — a move that signals serious depth-building. While Dickinson’s elite defensive play (94th percentile in shot suppression) could finally shut down opponents, his inconsistent offense raises concerns. To make this line truly dangerous, they’ll need wingers who can generate offense — Nugent-Hopkins, Joseph, or Frederic could be the answer. Success hinges on linemates and smart deployment: if they get it right, this could be the missing piece to championship-caliber depth. Listen in…
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