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Oilers Reset for Bounce Back | NHL News

After a grueling season and playoff heartbreak, the Edmonton Oilers are taking a well-earned summer break—Leon Draisaitl on safari, Connor McDavid on the water, Zach Hyman hosting his own charity golf tournament. With 489 games played since 2021-22, the team’s physical and mental fatigue is undeniable, compounded by back-to-back Finals runs and international tournaments. Strategic moves like trading Darnell Nurse to free up cap space, combined with this extended rest, are fueling renewed optimism. Experts say this recovery could be the key to a surprise resurgence—and maybe even finally bring…

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