3 Oilers Who Need to Elevate Their Offence

Dach taking a stride in his offensive game would be massive for the team, especially because it hasn’t really shone yet in his career. It would only add to the weapons Edmonton’s forward group has.

Vasily Podkolzin

Vasily Podkolzin started the season among the group of elite Oilers noted off the top. He had seven goals and 12 points through the team’s first nine games, which is why he has been rewarded with playing on the top line; however, since then, he has three points in 12 contests. It isn’t a cause for alarm this early, but being the guy who will be playing on the first line for the foreseeable future, they’ll need him to find his groove again.

Podkolzin has no shortage of chances playing with McDavid and Draisaitl, and he also takes a lot of shots on goal. The points will come back.

Owen Michaels

Another player who started the season strong is Owen Michaels. He has four points through 21 games, with all of that scoring coming on or before Oct. 20. He has fit in great with the Oilers, being strong on draws and with the puck, but these things will need to turn into more results.

Edmonton has always been hit or miss with bottom-six scoring; however, we saw a glimpse of potential from Michaels that could be huge for the team this season. If he can find the spark he had in early October, the lineup would be more balanced and dangerous.

The Oilers have help on the way in the depth scoring department aside from these three players. Matt Savoie could be back as early as late November or sometime in December, while Zach Hyman seems to be getting back up to speed after his absence, scoring two goals in the team’s recent 3-2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

We’ll see who can step up in the coming weeks for Edmonton to relieve some pressure on the big guys.