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Dickinson’s Defense Defines Oilers’ Future | NHL News
The Oilers pulled off a smart move at the deadline by acquiring Jason Dickinson, a gritty third-line center who’s quietly making waves. At 31, he’s not a scoring machine, but his defensive IQ and penalty kill prowess are exactly what Edmonton needs. After a solid regular season and an even more impressive playoff run despite injury, Dickinson’s impact is already felt — helping lift the Oilers’ penalty kill from 25th to 20th in the league. With a four-million-dollar annual contract, expectations are realistic: 10 goals, 25 points, and consistent shutdown duty. If he fails to deliver on defense…
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