These EdmontonOilers are a core group that has tasted far too much failure, and is ready to tear through the next two months with a notion to bury what has become a tired springtime storyline in these parts. (SportsnetSpec)
“It’s fun to be in the mix, fun to be in the stretch. Going to be a good couple of months here.”
Edmonton went into the all-star break on a 6-1-1 heater, as hot or hotter than any of the clubs they’re battling. It’s a core group that has tasted far too much failure, and is ready to tear through the next two months with a notion to bury what has become a tired springtime storyline in these parts.There is a still a trade deadline at which general manager Ken Hollandthis lineup, but the run that sent Edmonton into the break was truly heartening for this organization.
They’ve earned the right to be a playoff contender. Exercising that right begins Wednesday when Calgary shows up at Rogers Place.
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