Chances of Cracking the Oilers Lineup, Part Deux: Gilbert Brule

Bleacher Report writers Nick Frost and Sean Lennie present "Chances of Cracking The Oilers Lineup," a six-week series dedicated to determining which players on the bubble have a shot at making the Edmonton Oilers' 2009-10 roster. Each week, we will examine a different youngster's chances—last week, we featured Ryan Potulny, http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229445-chances-of-cracking-the-oilers-lineup-part-one-ryan-potulny; this week, forward Gilbert Brule.Gilbert Brule has had his share of ups and downs. Then again, what player hasn't? In just four short years in the NHL, however, he's had just as many as guys who've been in the league significantly longer.In his 11 games with the big club last year, he posted two goals and three points—not bad considering one of those two goals was a game-winner.All things considered, the former Memorial Cup MVP does appear to have a clear shot at making the Oilers' roster this year.Benefits: Brule bo...